...Executive Summary Knowing how and why to motivate employees is an important managerial skill. A problem which usually produces significant amounts of attention from most supervisors, directors and those involved in Human Sources Management is the problem of how to efficiently motivate workers. While it is true that factors like staff recruiting, handling, handling, major, and many more are important to the success of a company, employee motivation is generally considered a primary factor in running an effective business. This report provides an in depth explanation of how employees can be motivated and the reason as to why it is so important to have motivated employees in an organization with relation to two very important motivation theories, Maslow’s hierarchy of needs and the goal setting theory. The part of motivation in a modern day company cannot be overemphasized. In fact, motivation now works as an important device to get aims, goals and objectives of a company obtained. Most employees are no longer accepting any less from their companies as far as their satisfaction on the job is involved. There is a high rate of employees’ conversion or labor revenues as employees move from one job to another for better life, better pay, offers, etc. Table of content * Executive summary * Introduction * Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs * Goal Setting Theory * Conclusion Introduction Workers are probably the most critical facet of a company. Supervisors endeavor...
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...Yin – Yang: How Management and Leadership Styles impact Business Innovation April 2013 Houston, TX Lin Giralt • Introduction: Our conceptual framework • Engage: Review of Management Theories and Leadership Styles • Energize: How Companies Innovate • Empower: Some Ideas and How to Apply Them Lambda International Consultants.LLC + York Career Development, Inc. Agenda 2 OUR CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK Lambda International Consultants.LLC + York Career Development, Inc. Introduction 3 YIN YANG AND TAOIST THOUGHT 4 Lambda International Consultants.LLC + York Career Development, Inc. • Taoist concept, two complementary forces that make up all aspects and phenomena of life • Yin is a symbol of earth, femaleness, darkness, passivity/reflection and absorption • Yang is conceived of as heaven, maleness, light, activity, and penetration • There are a series of five elements that form the cosmos according to Taoist philosophy Lambda International Consultants.LLC + York Career Development, Inc. Yin – Yang: the concept 5 http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/653297/yinyang • Business Cycle – Dynamic Situation – Innovation is key to survival and growth • Complementary properties are important in evaluating innovations • Competition – Checks and Balances; new products vs. old • Broad spectrum of competing alternatives when selecting candidates for Innovation • When to be guided by one concept, the other, or...
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...that it is necessary to absorb the past in order to understand the present and inform the future, consider what happens to the knowledge base when the surviving “contributions” to the knowledge base are partial and, indeed, erroneous. Design/methodology/approach – The articles that constitute this special issue form the launching-pad for this discussion, with the ideas presented here combined with previous research and commentaries on the issues raised. Research limitations/implications – In The Life of Reason, Santayana said, “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it”. Managers looking for the “next big thing”, without being able to incorporate it effectively into their experience, and the experience of those who are long gone, are condemned to repeat not just the past, but also the mistakes of the past. Accordingly, it is also critical for management scholars to both recognise and take advantage of earlier thinking and empirical work to inform their contemporary musings and research if they are to provide meaningful frameworks for practitioners. Originality/value – Drawing on the themes presented in the articles of this special issue, the paper demonstrates the value of knowing accurately the history of...
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... Page Importance of Motivation within the Decision Making- Process Page Conclusion Page Bibliography Page Declaration of Work I declare that all the work included in this assignment has been completed by myself, as were referenced. [pic] ‘Motivation is concerned with the strength and direction of behaviour and the factors that influence people to behave in certain ways. The term ‘motivation’ can refer variously to the goals individuals have, the ways in which individuals chose their goals and the ways in which others try to change their behaviour’. (Armstrong 2009) The three components of motivation, Arnold et al (1991) ○ Direction – what a person is trying to do. ○ Effort – how hard a person is trying. ○ Persistence – how long a person keeps on trying. Evan et al suggests motivation theories differ according to what is emphasised. While there is general agreement that motivation is about the drive or energy that compels people to act with energy and persistence toward goals, the question is to know which factors affect this energy. Types of Motivation There are two types of motivation: ○ Intrinsic motivation can arise from the self-generated factors that influence peoples...
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...regarded as plagiarism which is an offence against the assessment regulations and leads to failure in the relevant unit and formal disciplinary action. * I confirm that 75% of this submission comprises my own written work, in my own words. * I declare that the word count limit includes all aspects of my written submission. I agree that title/contents page, references/bibliography are the only part of the submission that do not form part of the word-count’ I also agree that if my assessment is +/ - 10% of the word count the assessment will returned with the appropriate advice to reduce/ increase the word count, which may delay assessment feedback following the submission. * I agree to this work being subjected to scrutiny by textual analysis software if required. * I understand that my work may be used for future academic/quality assurance purposes in accordance with the provisions of the Data Protection Act 1998. * I understand that the work/evidence submitted for assessment may not be returned to me and that I have retained a copy for my records. * I understand that until such time as the...
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...Analysis of Jane’s Condition Jane Vuong, a 24 year old Vietnamese undergraduate student was admitted into the hospital Emergency Department presenting with anxiety, difficulty speaking, breathing and dusky lips following severe chest tightness during an exercise session at the local martial arts school. On examination she had a wheezing sound when breathing. She has no history of asthma but says she has some allergies which she treats with herbs. Her colleague who brought her to the emergency room also claims that Jane has recently had difficulty breathing while taking the stairs up to the martial arts studio and she no longer rides her bicycle to the studio. Jane is in her second year at the local University where she is studying cellular biology. Jane is a bright student who studies a lot and also works part time in the Universities’ research center which gives her extra cash. She admits that she has been having a dry cough for some months which she associated with allergies. She also relates her inability to ride her bike to her allergies. Jane smokes at least one packet of cigarettes on a daily basis, and during assessment appears to be in the pre-contemplation stage. Jane had six months earlier tested positive for hepatitis B. This surprised her a lot because she was asymptomatic. Though she denies drug use, she admits to having multiple sexual partners. She does not want to be in a long-term relationship because she claims it could complicate her life. She also admits...
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...Assignment Submission Form · · Please complete and attach this form to your assignment. All assignments must be submitted on the stipulated submission date. Please add a “ü” into appropriate box to indicate your assignment type. o Assignment 1/ o Assignment 2 Program / Intake :__MSc33________ Pathway: __Management________ Student Name: Module: Lecturer/Tutor: Muhammad Taufik Bin Supan Organisational Behaviour Dr KC Chan Grade: Student Number: 14204786 DECLARATION: I hereby declare that the attached assignment is my own work. I understand that if I am suspected of plagiarism or another form of cheating, my work will be referred to the Academic Registrar/ or the Board of Examiners, which may result in me being expelled from the program. Signed: _______________________ Date Submitted: __23/12/2014_____________ Acknowledgment of Assignment Receipt (Students are required to fill up this acknowledgment slip upon submission of assignments) Student Name: _______________________Student Number: ___________________________ Program / Intake: _________________________ Module: _________________________________ o Pre-course / o Main Assignment Lecturer: ________________________________ Received by: __________________________ National University of Ireland, Dublin Master of Science (MGT) Intake 33 Module: Organisational Behaviour Essay Title: Assignment 1 Submitted by: Muhammad Taufik Bin Supan Student Number: 14204786 Lecturer: Dr KC Chan Submission Date: 23rd...
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...International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications, Volume 4, Issue 2, February 2014 1 ISSN 2250-3153 www.ijsrp.org Construction of Positivity in Indian Scenario Construction of Positivity in Indian Scenario Construction of Positivity in Indian Scenario Construction of Positivity in Indian Scenario Construction of Positivity in Indian Scenario Construction of Positivity in Indian Scenario Construction of Positivity in Indian Scenario Construction of Positivity in Indian Scenario Construction of Positivity in Indian Scenario Construction of Positivity in Indian Scenario Construction of Positivity in Indian Scenario Construction of Positivity in Indian Scenario Dr. Jamal Akhtar*, Sarah Kazmi Rizvi** *Professor, Department Of Psychology, Govt. MLB Girls PG College (Autonomous), Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India ; email: jamal.akhtar28@gmail.com ** M.B.A., Delhi School of Economics, Delhi University, Delhi, India ; email: sarahkazmi90@gmail.com Abstract- Positivity refers to the degree to which something is positive or the quality or state of being positive. Positivity is that which accepts the world as it is, takes inspiration from it and sees the brighter side of it. Positive Psychology, a newly developed branch of Psychology, is an evolving branch of psychology developed by Martin Seligman and Mihaly Csikszenmihalyi in 1998. It was developed in order to get an insight and understanding in to various dimensions of the concept of positivity. The aim of this branch of...
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...EFFORT PERSISTENCE Motivation goes much wider than the individual, which is why managers can find it hard to motivate those around them. There may be organisational constraints, which can lead to de-motivation. Does the person have the correct resources to do the job? The individual may need training to gain further skills or knowledge. They may be over-stretched and suffering from stress. Perception can also affect our judgement of another person’s level of motivation. The individual may be competent, but acting in ways that appear incongruent with the culture of the organisation and therefore the individual seems to lack competence or motivation. On a more personal level, the individual may not appear motivated to us, because they may lack the ability to perform at our level, or their style, or manner, may be quite different from ours. Putting broader environmental issues to one side, there are two major theories about motivation. The first is process analysis. This contends that energy will be expended if people expect to be rewarded and if they value the reward they are to receive. Hence, telling me that I will receive performance related pay may motivate me if (a) I value money as a reward and (b) I believe that there is a direct link between my performance and the money I might receive. There are at least three potential breakdowns in this process. I see that my efforts do not result in good performance (eg because I lack the skills, ability, back-up to do the job); My...
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...qualitative phenomenological case study design was used with focus group discussions, interviews and observations as data collection instruments to twelve (12) grade seven learners, three (3) headmasters and four (4) teachers, purposively sampled in Masvingo province. Findings revealed that malnutrition affected physical growth, cognitive development and it consequently impacts on academic performance, health and survival of learners. Malnutrition also deepens poverty due to increased health care costs. The study also established that hungry and undernourished grade seven learners were not able to take on physical work and sporting activities seriously, are less able to attend school and if they do, are less able to concentrate and learn. On the way forward, there is need to introduce nutritional gardens at community, school and at family levels. Addressing the root causes of malnutrition (such as food insecurity, poverty, population growth and socio-economic instability) is imperative for achieving sustained reductions in...
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...commitment seen at Gore? To undertake strategies that will transform a workplace into a great place to work may start by looking at the HR department to determine how the idea HR department would operate and the type of strategies they may use to impact in the corporate culture and practices to make the change. The aim of this paper is to look at the ideal HR department, considering what elements need to be in place and the type of strategies they would pursue and support. The first consideration will be the department infrastructure and support mechanism. The importance of organizational culture and how it will be influenced may then be considered, this will include considerations if the way the basic function of the HR department, including recruitment and change management and the way that change will be approached and managed, training and development, performance management, and...
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...The Enhanced K – 12 Program as Perceived by the Parents of Grade Six Pupils of Manalog Elementary School, Hinunangan District The Graduate Thesis Presented in Partial Fulfillment of the Subject Requirements in Agendum 1 to the Teacher Education Department of SLSU- Tomas Oppus San Isidro, Tomas Oppus, Southern Leyte CECILE C. DELUTA CHAPTER I The Problem Introduction Faced with stiffer economic competition and worried about the skills of the future work forces, the government lead by the President of the Philippines and his Department of Education Secretary are trying to connect education from preschool through postsecondary so that more students are prepared for further study and work. In October 5, 2010, the recent program on Philippine Education as part of President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III’s Educational Reform Program was the instituting of the K – 12 Education Plan. From his 10 point Educational agenda he cited: 12 – Years Basic Education Cycle I will expand the basic education cycle, from a 10 year cycle to a globally comparable 12 years, for our public school children. At present, those who can afford basic education get into the best universities and the best jobs after graduation. Universal preschooling for all public schools children will have preschool as their introduction to formal schooling by 2016, and we will make this available to all children regardless of income. The Pnoy Administration believes that adding more years to basic education in the Philippines...
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...CHAPTER: 6 Positioning Strategies Introduction Globalization and technological advancements have made the market place highly competitive and complex. The customer's needs, wants and desires are changing with each passing moment and this poses a great threat to the companies who are to keep pace with the changing scenarios. To sustain, effective brand positioning strategies are required. Positioning allow customers for product differentiation so that they can choose the appropriate product for themselves. This case study of Tata Nano identifies the pitfalls and shortcomings of their prevalent positioning strategy of “People’s Car” and suggests ways in which Tata Motors could reposition its product for glorifying its image once again in-spite of changing industry dynamics. Since the economic liberalization of the 1990s, development of infrastructure within the country has progressed at a rapid pace, and today there is a wide variety of modes of transport by land, water and air. However, India's relatively low GDP has meant that access to these modes of transport has not been uniform. India's rapidly expanding economy has provided the basis for a fundamental change -- the emergence of a "new vanguard" increasingly dictating India's political and economic direction. This group is India's new middle class - mobile, driven, consumer-oriented, and, to some extent, forward-looking. It encompasses prosperous farmers, white-collar workers, business people, military personnel,...
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...theory (1966,2006) and Kouzes and Posner’s transformational leadership research (2007). Spatig is always comparing McGregor’s and Kouzes and Posner’s with Fayol’s theory. It is for business management students and people that are interested in different theories related to the way of manage a company. Also to prove that other authors based their theories in Fayol findings. The article was written in an organized and sequence structure. Remembering the audience who was the people she was describing and which ones were their thoughts. Besides, she support all her opinions and conclusions by books and written made by those three authors. Spatig state (2209), that all authors of management theories support their ideas from Fayol theories. In addition, states, that management is base on structuralism, that hierarchical roles in all companies bringing uneven distribution of power. However if the task are well distribute the power will be even and employees will fill more comfortable getting better results. On the other hand, there are other theories described by Spatig that are related to her main topic “Fayol classical management theory”: a. McGregor theories X and Y: He assert, that Maslow theory is not believable. Human beings need to work in bad conditions to understand and assess what they have. Hence, if people achieve their basic...
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...Sustainable tourism is a way for Canadian government to meet efficiently its economic and social needs of people. Introduction. "Sustainability - meeting the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs" BRUNTLAND REPORT (1987) Tourism is a major component of economic growth all over the world. Especially in coastal areas where it is also a for sustainable development. Tourism is expected to exert an increasing influence on coastal landscape, ecosystem and cultural heritage management. Coastal tourism, as well as tourism in general, is to a large extent dependant on an environment that is attractive to visitors. Consequently, protection of natural and cultural heritage is a precondition for sustainable coastal tourism. Protecting areas and sites constitutes an efficient and necessary way of safeguarding natural and cultural heritage. Therefore, such areas contribute strongly to sustainable coastal tourism, even though a sound balance between protection and development has to be strived for in each individual case. This is why the nations of the world have committed themselves to the sustainable development of their natural and cultural heritage by signing international agreements. Some of them specifically address coastal zones but the majority is more general and wide ranging. Natural heritage includes biodiversity, natural scenery, value for outdoor recreation, etc. and is best managed in line with the requirements...
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