...Assignment: Alternate Work Arrangements BA420 – Organizational Behavior Grantham University 1. How can employees benefit from alternate work arrangements? How can employers benefit from alternative work arrangements? Alternative work arrangements mutually benefit companies and personnel. Personnel can profit from labor schedules that are flexible around important life events, such as children and pursuing higher education. Business can benefit from having more willing full workforce, which is productive, and have fewer worries in their personal lives. Employers also benefit from being able to recruit outstanding employees, because they offer a family-friendly option of alternative work arrangements as incentive. 2. What are some of the possible negative outcomes for employers and/or employees regarding alternative work arrangements? Friends and family may question whether the employee has a serious job. Co-workers may become envious if they do not have the same flexibility, and may question work ethics and the quality of an employee’s work (Brookins, 2013). Either way, this can lead to friction in the workplace. There are other negative issues such as difficulties with training requirements, making sure staff receives impartial employment evaluations, and keeping lines of communication open among employees and managers. 3. What type of factors are influencing organizations to consider using alternative work arrangements? Explain how alternative work arrangements...
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...Contingency Plans We have created a contingency plans (CP) and defined roles and responsibilities (RR) for specific teams for five risks in the areas of Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Operations, and Supply Chain. The project team has assessed the benefits, costs, and risks of alternative contingency strategies and have selected several plans that we recommend for each of the core risks. The project team has evaluated the probability and impact of each of the core risks, and prioritized them using a scoring method below. These two dimensions used to evaluate and determine the score and priority of the risk valued as Low=1, Medium=2, and High=3. The five major risk that will adversely effect the project schedule, cost, and ultimately the success of the project are the event that the LapDock App software module is not completed on time. Second to that would be ensuring high compatibility with the various smartphones and their operating systems. Third is the maintaining the quality of the LapDock hardware manufactured by our oversees partners. The fourth risk event is the possibility that our components supplier goes out of business, or has problems delivering parts due to environmental or political factors. The fifth core risk is the event that LapDock devices and its packaging are damaged during shipping due to production process and quality of materials. The Risk Identification List shown in Fig 1 below summarizes the risk analysis and evaluation. |Risk...
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...against “ratting on a colleague” and complaining instead of solving the problem should be explored. Some students will point out that he should have renegotiated his agreement with Crosby when the situation did not improve. Switching Olds’ schedule so that he worked for him first and then Crosby in the afternoon may have leveled the playing field. Another alternative would be to have Olds alternate days working on each project. These suggestions would all depend upon the nature of the work Olds was performing.Hindsight is wonderful, and it should be pointed out that Palmer responded in a reasonable manner. Yes, he should have contacted Sands about the problem, but students should be asked to discuss why he hesitated contacting Sands. Here the norms against “ratting on a colleague” and complaining instead of solving the problem should be explored. Some students will point out that he should have renegotiated his agreement with Crosby when the situation did not improve. Switching Olds’ schedule so that he worked for him first and then Crosby in the afternoon may have leveled the playing field. Another alternative would be to have Olds alternate days working on each project. These suggestions would all depend upon the nature of the work Olds was performing.Hindsight is wonderful, and it should be pointed out that Palmer responded in a reasonable manner. Yes, he should have contacted Sands about the problem, but students should be asked to discuss why he hesitated contacting...
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...rain affect the work commute for people in the Seattle metropolitan area? Research Project Gabriel Hess City University of Seattle BC303 – Statistics Greg Judge June 1, 2012 How does the rain affect the work commute for people in the Seattle metropolitan area? Table of Contents Abstract, Objectives, and Sampling Methodology…………………………………3 Sample Demographics………………………………………………………...……4 Time of Day for Commute…………………………………………………………5 Commute Distance…………………………………………………………………7 Commute Method…………………………………………………………..………8 Length of Commute………………………………………………………...………8 Conclusion…………………………………………………………….…………..10 Original Objectives Reviewed…………………………………………………….11 If Unlimited Time and Resources…………………………………………………11 Survey Sample………………………………………………………………….…13 Summary of Responses……………………………………………………..…….15 References…………………………………………………………………..…….20 Abstract, Objectives, and Sampling Methodology Does rain have a significant effect on Seattle area commuters? Seattle has always had a rumor attached to it as being the one of the nation’s rainiest cities. This is actually not the case at all. Ben Miller of Puget Sound Business Journal referred to a recent study, and said that “Mobile, Ala. was the nation's rainiest city. Seattle didn't even make the top 40” (Miller, 2007). It does however rain in small amounts on many days throughout the year, and this trend seems to affect the Seattle area commute in a derogative way. The challenge of getting to work and other appointments...
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...batch and upcoming requirements of a batch. * Different reports and Queries can be generated based of vast options related to students, batch, course, teacher / faculty, exams, semesters, certification and even for the entire college. * Extensive information is available at your fingertips through this System. Viewing student data, managing admission and reshuffling ,managing seats, quota, board, semester, faculty, category and for examination, block allocation, subject management , scheduling exam, result and related issues are made simple and easy. * This system covers timetable for a school, high-school or university. It uses a fast and efficient timetabling algorithm. This has the capability show Room Schedule, Section Schedule, Faculty Schedule and can suggest Room Availability...
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...II: Business Continuity Strategy 12 A. Introduction 12 B. Business Function Recovery Priorities 12 C. Relocation Strategy and Alternate Business Site 12 D. Recovery Plan Phases 13 1. Disaster Occurrence 13 2. Plan Activation 13 3. Alternate Site Operations 13 4. Transition to Primary Site 13 E. Vital Records Backup 13 F. Restoration of Hardcopy Files, Forms, and Supplies 14 G. On-line Access to <ORGANIZATION NAME> Computer Systems 14 H. Mail and Report Distribution 15 Section III: Recovery Teams 16 A. Purpose and Objective 16 B. Recovery Team Descriptions 16 C. Recovery Team Assignments 16 D. Personnel Notification 17 E. Team Contacts 17 F. Team Responsibilities 17 Business Continuity Coordinator – <Insert Name> 19 EOC Communications Team – 19 EOC Human Resources Team – 20 EOC Administration Team – 20 Emergency Response Team – 21 Information Technology Recovery Team (See also Disaster Recovery Plan) – 21 Section IV: Recovery Procedures 23 A. Purpose and Objective 23 B. Recovery Activities and Tasks 24 PHASE I: Disaster Occurrence 24 PHASE II: Plan Activation 28 PHASE III: Alternate Site Operations 33 PHASE IV: Transition to Primary Operations 35 Section V: Appendices 38 Appendix A - Employee Telephone Lists 39 Appendix B - Recovery Priorities for Critical Business Functions 40 Appendix C - Alternate Site Recovery Resource Requirements 41 Appendix D - Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Locations 43 Appendix E -...
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... does work/ life Balance play in the success of an organization? Explain. Answer: The roles does work/life Balance play in the success of an organization are: • Work/ life Balance affects organization profit and revenues. It is achieved by implementing work/life balance inside the organization which gives the employees alternatives and flexible time management. Which affect the employee’s satisfaction from work and leads to satisfaction at work and increased passion for it. Moreover it has an impact on the employee commitment to achieve the organization goals. • Work/ life Balance affects organization productivity and efficiency of employees. Where employees become more creative and capable to take decisions on behalf of their mangers in their absence. • Work/ life has a positive impact on staff retaining through providing Flexible working hours and consultative roistering arrangement to all employees including managers and supervisors. • Work/ life decreases the work stress fall on the employees shoulders which has a direct impact on the firm productivity • Work/ life Balance could be an excellent tool for attracting and retain top- notch employees who in return affect the organization productivity 2. How does diversity in an organization affect the organization’s work /life balance? What ethical considerations exist that may drive the organization to be more work/life balance...
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...II: Business Continuity Strategy 12 A. Introduction 12 B. Business Function Recovery Priorities 12 C. Relocation Strategy and Alternate Business Site 12 D. Recovery Plan Phases 13 1. Disaster Occurrence 13 2. Plan Activation 13 3. Alternate Site Operations 13 4. Transition to Primary Site 13 E. Vital Records Backup 13 F. Restoration of Hardcopy Files, Forms, and Supplies 14 G. On-line Access to <ORGANIZATION NAME> Computer Systems 14 H. Mail and Report Distribution 15 Section III: Recovery Teams 16 A. Purpose and Objective 16 B. Recovery Team Descriptions 16 C. Recovery Team Assignments 16 D. Personnel Notification 17 E. Team Contacts 17 F. Team Responsibilities 17 Business Continuity Coordinator – <Insert Name> 19 EOC Communications Team – 19 EOC Human Resources Team – 20 EOC Administration Team – 20 Emergency Response Team – 21 Information Technology Recovery Team (See also Disaster Recovery Plan) – 21 Section IV: Recovery Procedures 23 A. Purpose and Objective 23 B. Recovery Activities and Tasks 24 PHASE I: Disaster Occurrence 24 PHASE II: Plan Activation 28 PHASE III: Alternate Site Operations 33 PHASE IV: Transition to Primary Operations 35 Section V: Appendices 38 Appendix A - Employee Telephone Lists 39 Appendix B - Recovery Priorities for Critical Business Functions 40 Appendix C - Alternate Site Recovery Resource Requirements 41...
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...Sequence the Work and Execute the Plans Self-Assessment Introduction Course Overview Welcome to the CPIM Execution and Control of Operations — Sequence the Work and Execute the Plans self-assessment course. This introduction provides an overview of the CPIM program, this course, and further preparation for the certification examinations. The CPIM certification is the recognized standard for individual assessment in the field of production and inventory management. The certification is designed to validate the candidate’s in-depth knowledge of a variety of subjects specific to the field. APICS has ensured that CPIM exams are consistently reliable and that the highest professional standards are used in developing and administering the program. The program consists of five examinations and the candidate must pass all five examinations to earn the CPIM designation. The examinations that make up the program are: • Basics of Supply Chain Management (BSCM) • Master Planning of Resources (MPR) • Detailed Scheduling and Planning (DSP) • Execution and Control of Operations (ECO) • Strategic Management of Resources (SMR) A CPIM Exam Content Manual is published annually by APICS. It is a key resource for anyone preparing for the APICS certification examinations. The manual addresses all five of the examinations by documenting the scope of the module, the content outline, the key terms, and primary and secondary references...
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... Since healthcare is changing everyday, it is not always fesible to get time off of work to learn new information. According to article entitled Benefits, Barriers, and Intentions/Desires of Nurses Related to Distance Learning in Rural Island Communities, “The key benefit of the use of distance learning and new information technologies in practice and education is to provide a "flexible quality education" that allows nurses to continue to work, raise families, and live in their home communities” (Charles & Mamary, 2002 ; Hall & Fabayo, 2006 ; Kooker, Itano, & Okimoto, 2000 ). Although online learning is made to be flexible, sometimes some of the benefits can also prove to be challenges. Having a family can sometimes make it very difficult to find time to do your school work. To help with this challenge, once my schedule is received for the week I should make a schedule with reasonable times set aside to study and complete assignments while also setting aside time for family matters all while trying my best to stick to my schedule keeping in mind that sometimes with having a family unexpected things arise which could alter my schedule. Secondly working while in school can be a challenge. Sometimes unexpected overtime comes up which may alter your study schedule. There is not really much that you can do when having to work unexpected overtime due to a medical emergencies at work. Thirdly, technology factors can have a great effect on your online education. Your...
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...Plan Approval Provide a statement in accordance with the agency’s contingency planning policy to affirm that the ISCP is complete, and has been tested sufficiently. The statement should also affirm that the designated authority is responsible for continued maintenance and testing of the ISCP. This statement should be approved and signed by the system designated authority. Space should be provided for the designated authority to sign, along with any other applicable approving signatures. A sample language is provided below: As the designated authority for {system name}, I hereby certify that the information system contingency plan (ISCP) is complete and that the information contained in this ISCP provides an accurate representation of the application, its hardware, software, and telecommunication components. I further certify that this document identifies the criticality of the system as it relates to the mission of the {Omega Research Inc}, and that the recovery strategies identified will provide the ability to recover the system functionality in the most expedient and cost-beneficial method in keeping with its level of criticality. I further attest that this ISCP for {Information System Contingency Plan} will be tested at least annually. This plan was last tested on {12/3/2011}; the test, training, and exercise (TT&E) material associated with this test can be found {TT&E results appendix or location}. This document will be modified as changes occur and will remain under version...
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...scheduled his first new hire orientation for June and hopes to have the employees working by July. On May 15 Carl was contacted by Monica Carrols, the Operations Supervisor, about issues regarding the orientation. She wanted to make sure the drug screening, schedule, manuals, physicals and other issues were completed prior to orientation. Carl assured Monica that everything would be done but he procrastinated until the day after Memorial Day to begin working on key parts of the orientation. Carl had almost two weeks left until orientation and key things were not completed. When he found the Orientation Manuals most of them had missing pages in them. Since Carl has procrastinated, all of his efforts to conduct an employee orientation have encountered some unexpected delays. Key Problems Carl's first problem is the training room for new hire orientation has been reserved for the same month he needs it. The applications and transcripts on files are incomplete. The mandatory drug screen tests are not done. Carl Robins was lacking the familiarity for the process and procedures of recruiting new hires. Applications were not completed and documentation was missing. Mandatory drug screens were not scheduled. Schedule the...
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...The Blue Spider Project 1) During the 1960s and 70s major organizations had very little control over their internal operations. Parks Corporation was considered to be an organization that had uncontrolled work authorizations, capricious changing of plans, unsupported transfers of actual costs, inability to account for usage of material, and the absence of meaningful organization performance measurement. Park used a militia-disciplinary team where personnel were gathered from other areas of the organization to help with the Blue Spider Project. Gary Anderson was an engineer who was asked to be the project manager for the Blue Spider project; overall he was responsible for the project, but left the performance of the individual phases of the project to be performed by the functional mangers. Gary Anderson assigned, monitored and coordinated the work on the project team, but all of the functional managers, had their own supervisors that had the ultimate say so on what the functional manger could and couldn’t do. Upon program authorization or contract award, upper management should have issued a program directive to Gary. A directive contains the statement of work, the program schedule, the Work Breakdown Schedule WBS, the amount of appropriated budgets and other specific requirements as needed. This would have been helpful because personnel that were assigned to the project were later moved to another project. Because Gary did not have the program directive; it made it easy...
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...A Distributed Joint Channel-Assignment, Scheduling and Routing Algorithm for Multi-Channel Ad Hoc Wireless Networks Xiaojun Lin and Shahzada Rasool School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Purdue University West Lafayette, IN 47907, U.S.A. {linx,srasool}@ecn.purdue.edu Abstract— The capacity of ad hoc wireless networks can be substantially increased by equipping each network node with multiple radio interfaces that can operate on multiple non-overlapping channels. However, new scheduling, channelassignment, and routing algorithms are required to fully utilize the increased bandwidth in multi-channel multi-radio ad hoc networks. In this paper, we develop a fully distributed algorithm that jointly solves the channel-assignment, scheduling and routing problem. Our algorithm is an online algorithm, i.e., it does not require prior information on the offered load to the network, and can adapt automatically to the changes in the network topology and offered load. We show that our algorithm is provably efficient. That is, even compared with the optimal centralized and offline algorithm, our proposed distributed algorithm can achieve a provable fraction of the maximum system capacity. Further, the achievable fraction that we can guarantee is larger than that of some other comparable algorithms in the literature. I. I NTRODUCTION Multi-channel multi-radio ad hoc wireless networks have recently received a substantial amount of interest, especially under...
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...discharge under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The claim specifically relates to his belief that he “…had no choice but to quit” because his religious beliefs were not being respected. Background Employment records show that Doe had worked the same schedule as a production worker at the Dayton, Ohio facility for fifteen years prior to his resignation. Doe’s schedule was Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. Because of Big Toy Co.’s growth, beginning January 1, 2014, the entire production staff’s schedule was changed, and they are required to now work 6:00am to 6:00pm, four days on, four days off on a continual rotating basis. However, the production office staff remains on the 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday through Friday schedule. When Doe tendered his resignation to the shift supervisor, the question was asked why he was quitting. His response was the fact that the new schedule for production employees did not allow him to attend his weekly religious activities, as he was able to while on the ‘old’ schedule. Additionally he stated that he felt that his religious beliefs were not being respected due to the new work schedule. According to Doe’s supervisors, at no time did Doe request either an alternate schedule, or did he ever ask for any of his co-workers to trade...
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