...there. However, there are things she could have done differently, and will need to make some changes to succeed in the proliferation of Statistical Process Control (SPC) SPC throughout the organization. This report will outline the major issues being faced and then make recommendations that will need to be implemented in order to ensure that SPC can succeed in an organizational culture such as that of Deutsche. The following have been identified as the major roadblocks standing in Annette’s way: * Temporary Workforce: In our studies of GE and Toyota, we saw that the “lean” quality mindset needs to be a decentralized, bottom-up movement from within the company where all members of the organization believe in and are empowered to act on the processes put in place. Because of seasonal nature of the industry, Annette is faced with the uphill battle of trying to “sell” a way of thinking in an organizational culture accustomed to turnover based on a large portion of temporary employees. * Lack of Focus: Annette was on the right track until she let others in the...
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...I. PROBLEM City Hospital Supplies, Inc. is faced with the means to develop the Philippine market for the three product lines of Sneider Company for its startup operations. II. SWOT ANALYSIS STRENGTHS • Limited liability of owners The shareholders are not personally liable for corporate acts and debts. This means that in case of liquidation of the company, if the company's assets are insufficient to meet the liability, nothing is required to be contributed by the owners. Only the owners' contribution is at stake rather than their personal assets. • Raising capital is easy as approved by stockholders The company’s form of business organization, corporation, makes possible the raising of large amounts of money from large number of persons. As for City Hospital Supplies, Inc., four other friends of the incorporators would be invited to put in token investments in the firm. • Exclusive distributorship agreement with Sneider Company The company had just been awarded the exclusive distributorship in the Philippines for the Sneider line of hospital supplies by the Regional Marketing Director for Asia of the Sneider Company based in West Germany. An agreement followed after months of negotiations. This is an advantage over other companies in the Philippines. • Good pricing strategy Positioning the Sneider lines about 15-20% lower than the competition would help capture a major share of local market. • Location...
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...United States, causing companies to lose money from possible lawsuits, and decreased productivity in the workplace. Illicit, and prescription drug use is prevalent in the United States, and causes absenteeism, accidents, downtime, turnover, theft, morale issues, and decreased productivity in the workplace (University of Phoenix, 2012). This proves that companies benefit from instituting drug-free workplace policies with mandatory drug testing within the workplace. Creating a drug-free work environment is a cost-effective necessity in the workplace, and establishing a drug-free work environment will have positive effects on a company. Prevalence of illicit and prescription drug users in the United States workforce Prescription drugs are "dispensed to the public only with an order given by a properly authorized person" (The Free Dictionary, 2012, p. 1). In 1999, American's spent nearly $104.7 billion on prescription drugs, which soon increased to $234 billion in 2008 (Lee, 2012). The significant increase in prescription drug use in the United States has made it difficult for employers to balance safety policies, and procedures in the workplace, without violating an employee's legal rights regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act. The most commonly used prescription drugs in the United Stated in an individual's...
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...looking for work and may be willing to take a lower salary. They also show stimulation. Even though they are in the midst of downsizing they are still finding ways to expand, when people are new to a job they bring a wealth of excitement to that job. In the case of Home Depot it seems as if benevolence and universalism are being exhibited. The CEO Frank Blake tries to boost moral by lowering the sales and profit targets that hourly employees were to meet to receive bonuses. This was met with an unimaginable response when a higher amount of achievement by the staff than ever before was generated, here we see Security at play since there is a reciprocity (“You take care of me, I take care of you”). Home Depot appeals to the values tradition and security. Even though they downsized the number of employees, they made a huge effort to help the current employees. At Best Buy we see self- direction at work as the employees are part of the solution as they searched for ways together to cut cost. This act by the company shows appreciation for the contributions of the employees. This helps with employee morale, the employees feels apart of the team when the can contribute. The use of affective, cognitive, and behavioral components of his attitude toward managing in a recession by CEO Steve Ellis. As for affective behavior; Ellis seems to feel positive about the prospects in consulting and its growth possibility in emerging markets and corporate turnarounds. When you look at cognitive...
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...the numbers being public, the success of the company also is shared (Investopedia, 2009). Another potential strength of going public is that of entrepreneurs if looking for a way out, or merely a way to cash out on a successful growing company, it’s a way to gain on that success. (Investopedia, 2009) <-THIS NEEDS MORE SENTENCES Although there is much strength to going public through an IPO, there are also many weaknesses. As we choose to go public we will have to consider the challenges of fully disclosing our company information for investors and publishing our financial records to be in accordance with Securities Exchange Act of 1934. In addition, we need to consider the added cost of complying with additional government regulations as stated in (Investopedia, 2009) it states, “Public companies are regulated by the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 in regard to periodic financial reporting, which may be difficult for newer public companies. They must also meet other rules and regulations that are monitored by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). More importantly, especially for smaller companies, is the cost of...
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...Introduction Tensions in Corning developed from external and internal factors. However, I argue that internal factors such as change in leadership style, poor communication, lack of focus, and inter-department distrust worked as the major drivers of this tension. And that the external factors simply helped by lowering the morale of the different divisions and their respective employees. The underlying problem of inadequate communication dissemination of Corning has led the managers, workers and committees to focus on different goals. This is in line with Rogers’ statement of his view on the current situation that the major problem they face now is division growth. After all, how is EPD supposed to grow when there is dissent, distrust and miscommunication within the internal systems of EPD? Environmental (External & Internal) Analysis and Reasons for Tension -Strong Tech capability in invention and manufacture of glass products -Established position in market -Uncertainty in new Leadership under Rogers -Good brand recognition -High Expectations can be a double edged sword -High Expectations -Poor Service to Customers -Always tries new things - Entrepreneurial -Missed commitments were high prior to Rogers -Missed commitments reduced under Rogers - Inter-department distrust -New information system developed by Sales Service -Poor communication in corporation Strengths Weaknesses Opportunities Threats -Color TV emerging as a significant market -New competition...
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...Stress in the Workplace What's Eating Your Company? | | | In today's human-capital workplace, stress can be a company's greatest asset or worst liability. The right amount of stress can drive your staff to achieve at high levels. Excessive stress can hurt morale, slow productivity, and lead to a variety of maladies, from chronic absenteeism to workplace violence. In this article, we talk to Barbara Parton, a business consultant who specializes in increasing the value of a company's human capital, to learn more about workplace stress and find out what you can do to manage it. Stress is "not a bad thing, but a necessary thing," according to Barbara Parton. Like a stringed instrument, people need a certain amount of tension in order to perform. Too little stress, and the instrument won't produce the right sound. Too much stress, and the string snaps. Companies need stress to drive production, however, stress can easily escalate, and left unchecked, it can have a negative effect on a company's bottom line. Research shows that the following costs can be directly attributed to excessive stress: * 21.5% of healthcare costs * 40% of turnover costs * 50% of presenteeism (low productivity) * 50% of unscheduled absences * 33% of disability and workers comp costs Unlike cars or machinery, there is no ready gauge or monitor to diagnose human stress. As a result, companies often implement changes with little to no information about how their workers will be affected...
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...POLICE HISTORY SEPTEMBER 12, 2015 CJS 241 POLICE HISTORY The history of policing dates back several thousand years, to when there was no peace and order. Inhumane acts upon citizens was normal with religious, political, or military police acting as the law. Policing was unstable and unorganized. Citizens took the law into their own hands and served as judge, jury, and executioner. There was no such thing as being “innocent until proven guilty.” If the community believed an individual was guilty of a crime then the community would handle the offense themselves. Early English colonists brought with them to America many familiar concepts of policing based on their own policing systems. These policing systems evolved as time progressed, resulting in major differences in responsibilities and credentials within the legal system. Now, as the U.S. Policing is based on historic English policing, the more modern roles of such officials such as the sheriff, have little in common with their historic ancestors. (CJi) As a member of England’s elite social and political class, and fighting to improve the structure of the law enforcement for more than 30 years, history expresses itself and acknowledges this member as the “father” of modern policing, also known as Sir Robert Peel (Walker & Katz). You may ask who Sir Robert Peel is and how he impacted American Policing. Sir Robert Peel updated England's criminal code. He established the first modern police force in London, whose...
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...said to them or even something as simple as poor treatment in the workplace. In the paper I will be covering what legal statute(s) gave the EEOC the jurisdiction to prosecute the case, some new information concerning Wal-Mart since the start of the class-action suit and how private-sector organizations can help protect themselves from future claims of illegal discrimination. Federal laws were passed in the 1960s to help women have equal treatment within the workplace and are enforced by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Two specific federal laws that I want to bring up are the Equal Pay Act of 1963 and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The EEOC were given jurisdiction to prosecute Dukes vs. Wal-mart case based off of those laws. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. § 1981 et seq., (Title VII) and the Equal Pay Act of 1963, 29 U.S.C. § 206(d), (EPA). “Title VII protects Americans from discrimination based on gender, including sexual harassment and pregnancy, as well as discrimination based on race, religion, color, and national origin” (http://www.eeoc.gov/types/sex.html). Title VII forbids discrimination against employees or job applicants due to their gender in...
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...How does dickens show his dislike for the education system in 'Hard Times'? In the novel Hard Times Dickens writes about a utilitarian education system. Dickens dislikes this form of education through his use of language and his characters. The title shows us that dickens view of the utilitarian education system. “The one thing needful” and “Murdering the innocent” His dislike for this system is also shown through the novels characters names. ‘Mr Gradgrind’ and ‘Mr M’Choakumchild’. These names portray the system as it is choking the child and gradually grinding the children from their imagination. The chapter names ‘the one thing needful’’ we learn that that all Gradgrind cares about are facts so dickens title suggests that all facts are the only thing needed. While the title ‘murdering the innocent’ tells us that dickens feels the education system is killing the children minds and their childhoods and in turn being replaced by facts. I think dickens invented these names because emphasize his dislike for the utilitarian education system. The name 'Mr. Gradgrind' make the reader think of two words, gradually and grinding. It makes the reader think that 'Mr. Gradgrind' gradually grinds the childhoods out of the children. Further more the name 'Mr. M’Choakumchild' makes the reader automatically interpret the name for choking the child. Dickens is again emphasizing his dislike for the education system, saying it is choking the child. The name also portrays him as a man...
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...the rebel camp. The action builds up to the Battle of Shrewsbury; Henry’s victory seems apparent, as the rebel supports abandon Hotspur to fight the battle with little support, but the royal leaves nothing to chance. He sends his trusted ally Sir Walter Blunt on to the battlefield dressed in royal garb, who deceives the Earl of Douglas. The rebel slays who he believes to be the king and shares his victory with Hotspur, “All’s done, all’s won: here breathless lies the King” (Shakespeare V.ii.16). Hotspur breaks the news to the Scottish army, “This, Douglas? No, I know this face full well. A gallant knight he was; his name was Blunt” (V.ii.19-20). Even with an almost certain win, King Henry IV protects himself at all costs. The rebel force acts against him; if he dies, so does the point of the battle and all lives previously lost between both...
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...Critical Factors The major players in this case are George, Paul, and the company management. The case reveals three critical issues, two of them are organizational issues and the third one is related to human character and integrity. The critical issues are as follows: a) the company had lack of quality control system, b) the company had lack of inventory control and management system, and c) Paul showed unethical behavior and influenced George to follow the same. Detailed analyses of each of the critical issues are discussed below with appropriate references. Quality Control The company did not seem to have an effective quality control system in place. The night shift employees were asked to complete the job without putting any emphasis on the quality of the product. The management was happy as long as the assigned job was completed within the period of night shift. The company provided no training to the employees (as evidenced by the instant hiring and putting George at work immediately with no training) on how to establish, monitor, and assure the quality of the product that they produced. The night-shift employees had no idea about the harmful effects of the polluted product on the consumers and the possible consequences the company would have to face for it. Not to mention that if the consumers get sick due to their poor milk product, the company could be sued and might even go bankrupt. The night shift employees could not see the big picture and were...
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...Sarbanes – Oxley Act (SOX) became law in the year 2002. This act was proposed and created by a Paul S. Sarbanes, United States Senator and Michael G. Oxley, United States House of Representative. The purpose of the act was to bring transparency to gain investors’ confidence (CPA Journal, 2008, Pg. 16 p.1). The SOX Act is a complex law that includes several regulations, procedures, and penalties for fraudulent financial practices and reporting. In 2008 U.S. Senator Paul S. Sarbanes was interviewed by a journalist of CPA Journal and during the interview he state the following, “ We tried to create a framework that supports individuals who want to do things honestly, and identifies and penalizes those who cheat and cut corners” (CPA Journal, 2008 Pg.17 p. ix). During the first five years after the creation of the law, several companies showed resistance adopting the financial procedures and reporting provided by legislators in the SOX Act. After thirteen years from the enactment of the law there still criticism arising from several sections included in SOX Act. This paper will discuss the negative and positive views towards the SOX Act, the discussion will determine the efficacy of the law in avoiding future frauds. Sarbanes–Oxley Act negative views Strong criticism come from Small businesses since the financial reporting and audit requirements included in the law are extremely costly for small companies. Small businesses struggle to become publicly, but eventually since...
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...Dr. W. Edwards Deming, who believed that improved quality increases productivity and worker morale, revolutionized excellence in the Japanese production process and, thereby, guaranteed Japan a world-class reputation. He gave credence to the philosophy of TQM (Total Quality Management), meaning that defects could be reduced and quality be attained by “getting it right the first time” (Rowen). Deming began his career as a statistician and was recruited during World War II to assist with quality control for U.S. war materials. After the war, he was rejected by corporate America, so he accepted Japan’s invitation to help them change their reputation from one of cheap products to producing innovative quality products (Cohen x). Deming advised the Japanese to maintain high quality control principles, rather than copy from the American system. He believed that American industries had become lazy, and that they had incorrectly surmised that customers wanted cheap prices, rather than quality goods. According to Deming, the Americans failed to realize that by presenting an improved product, customers could attain cheap prices and a durable good at the same time. Currently, the Japanese are focused on and are known for producing excellent products. The car industry is one example. Toyota, Nissan, and other Japanese car companies are producing high quality cars at relatively cheaper prices than the U.S. brand cars. Many times, if a Japanese car is more expensive than a U.S. model, customers...
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...Introduction In 1980s, the US government faced difficult economic issues. It was also during this time that President Ronald Reagan was tested. In his campaign against Jimmy Carter, he promised America that the government will implement strategies that will support the people. This earned him a landslide victory over Jimmy Carter. From stagflation to recession, the whole country had the worst economic period trailing the Great Depression. On his first term, President Reagan’s main objective was to address different economic problems through tax cut, decreased nondefense spending, increased defense spending and balanced budget. His policies brought success in stimulating the economy. He was able to improve the lives of the people and certain concerns during those times such as recession, unemployment and inflation. In 1985, while efforts have been made by President Reagan to uplift the economy, the US government was still beset by unbalanced budget due to deficits. Thus in his second term, he focused more in addressing this problem. However, the economic policies he implemented appeared to have created a setback in the country’s budget. In addition to the existing deficits prior to his term, deficits continued to increase. Objectives This paper aims to give an analysis on the cause and effect of the deficit problem Reagan faced in his second term and an analysis of the strategies he implemented in solving it. This paper also offers alternative strategies that would allow...
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