...aware of any sort of theories concerning their job description and how they might interact with the people under their authority. It seems that many people who start businesses these days never actually studied business, and are only concerned with learning tricks that will keep their business open and thriving regardless of human capital or employees. The people who have to deal with the ins and outs of the business on a day to day basis have never been high on the list of priorities for employers I have been involved with personally. I found two of the management theories in chapter ten of our text to be more intriguing than the others, and find it incredible how simple it could be to apply them in any workplace. McGregor’s theory has two components, Theory X and Theory Y. Theory X is a somewhat offensive theory that illustrates the fact that the manager who would put it into action sees the employees under them as the “other”, and has forgotten that they are also employed by someone and were not always a manger. So obviously I agree with Theory Y. Theory Y states that people generally enjoy, or want to work, can work toward goals they believe in, or are committed to, that they are motivated by potential reward and personal goals, that they want to be trusted with responsibility, that they are capable of imaginative problem solving, and that a person’s potential is typically only partially realized. The managers who implement this style of management often focus on a more...
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...Anitra Martin Axia Management: theory, practice, and application Ronald Sprague MGT/330 September 19, 2011 There are four functions of management, planning, leading, organizing, and controlling are instrumental to meet organizational goals. Planning is typically performed by managers, however, employees should be provided an opportunity to voice opinions and offer suggestions. Most of the employees, when given the opportunity, have the ability to provide insight and a unique approach to problem solving. In an organization such a Halliburton the managerial staff must be separate from the rest of employees as a manager’s responsibilities are different. Managers within Halliburton use the four functions of management to direct employees and reach organizational goals. Every organization is influenced by legal issues, ethics, and corporate social responsibilities. Halliburton has dealt with all three of these examples. Halliburton sets organizational goals at each level of operation. To reach these goals Halliburton employs four contrasting planning methods including; strategic, tactical, operational, and contingency planning. Halliburton is a diverse company that operates across many regions throughout the world. With such vast operations Halliburton must have a successful planning process. As Halliburton continued to expand the organization deemed it necessary to form two main divisions. The two divisions consist of drilling and evaluation and completion...
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...Table of Content Abstract 3 1. Introduction 3 2. M-Commerce 4 3. Groupon 4 3.1 Groupon’s Business Model 4 3.2 Groupon’s Target Audience 6 3.3 Groupon’s Market Positioning 7 3.4 Groupon’s Strategy 8 3.5 Groupon’s Retail Mix 9 3.5.1 Groupon Consumer Category (Groupon, 2013) 9 3.5.2 Groupon Merchant Tools (Groupon, 2013) 9 3.5.3 Groupon Resources (Groupon, 2013) 10 3.5.4 Groupon Socials Innovation (Groupon, 2013) 10 3.6 Groupon’s Direct Competitors 11 4. Suggestion for Groupon’s Competitive Advantage 12 5. Conclusion 13 Works Cited 14 List of Figure Figure 1 Atonomy of Groupon Deal 5 Figure 2 Comparision of Service Offered 6 Figure 3 Groupon Customer Satisfaction Rank 7 Figure 4 Comparison of Revenue 10 Abstract In this paper I am going to briefly explain on an exploding new and fast growing retail model called Groupon. Groupon is a type of Electronic Commerce; it is believed that e-commerce or E-Retailing will surpass brick and mortars format as the method of choice for consumer near future and it’s already proven in some country. Most of my finding is from electronic source which I have cited it accordingly. It is difficult to obtain reports and details about Malaysian Groupon so most of the reference in this paper are summarised from global reports, trends and researched on Groupon worldwide. 1. Introduction Electronic commerce or commonly known as E-Commerce; Is where the buying and selling of products or services...
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...Management Theory/Model/Strategy Taxonomy Jo Student BUS/325 March 5, 2012 Dr. David A. Smith Table of Contents Theory/Characteristic/Application (TCA) 4 Theory of Bureaucracy 4 Characteristic 5 Application 5 TCA #2 6 Characteristic 6 Application 6 TCA #3 6 Characteristic 6 Application 6 TCA #4 6 Characteristic 6 Application 7 TCA #5 7 Characteristic 7 Application 7 TCA #6 7 Characteristic 7 Application 7 TCA #7 7 Characteristic 7 Application 7 TCA #8 8 Characteristic 8 Application 8 TCA #9 8 Characteristic 8 Application 8 TCA #10 8 Characteristic 8 Application 8 Conclusion 9 References 10 Management Theory/Model/Strategy Taxonomy Trained scholars may manifest thought into the outside world by manner of classifying ideas into ideology. Classification of categories, known as taxonomy, may help individuals, organizations, and countries to achieve objectives by maximizing productivity (Williams & Knicki, 2009). In like fashion, Martín-Peña and Díaz-Garrido (2008) established that theories, models, and strategies increased organizational value when implemented efficiently. The purpose of this research will explore the tenets of taxonomy protocol exhibited in three categories: (1) Theory, model, or strategy, (2) Characteristic, and (3) Application. Even though creating taxonomies requires an investment of time, categorizing topics into a logical format inspires individual assertiveness and organizational efficiency within a structured...
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...Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Systems Theory and Applications for Management4otherwise occur. However, the analysis done by Bronfenbrenner (1994) demonstratesthat factors, such as birth weight, mother’s education, and family situation impactchildhood development. The concept of external factors influencing an individual makessense. Lastly, understanding that the time one develops in, as well as the passage of time, both influence psychological development is an important concept. Application of Ecological Systems Theory to Management Numerous approaches have utilized Ecological Systems Theory to understand phenomena observed today. One study looked at dual-earner spouses and the impacts of employment and home life (Kulik & Rayyan, 2006). Another paper assesses impacts of changes to higher education by state governments (Poch, 2005). However, a search of databases such as Emerald Insight, Business Source Complete, ABI/INFORM complete,and PsychINFO show a lack of articles correlating Ecological Systems Theory or Bronfenbrenner with either management or leadership.Instead, I believe that Bronfenbrenner’s theory is best applied in developing amanager’s understanding of individuals, actions, and interactions. In particular,understanding the mesosystem and exosystem can benefit managers throughunderstanding sources of employee satisfaction or dissatisfaction. Kulik and Rayyan(2006) show in their research, that there is a correlation between job satisfaction, homesatisfaction, and spousal...
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...Analyzing Management Strategies As mentioned in the introduction to this week's readings, there are many approaches to management strategy, and while theorists have debated the validity of each over time and in different circumstances, there exists no one theory that can fully explain the effects of human behavior on productivity and quality. In this week's Application, you are asked to make your own judgment on which strategy seems most effective to you and to justify your choice through an analysis of the information provided to you in this week's readings. Review at least one of the articles for each management theory listed below using information found in the Learning Resources for this week. Make sure that you gain a basic introduction to key concepts in each. Scientific management Theory X and Theory Y Expectancy theory Management by Objectives (MBO) Contingency theory Total quality management (TQM) Five Forces model Business Process Reengineering Six Sigma Then respond to the following in a 3- to 5-page paper: Select one of the theories above that you are most interested in learning more about (perhaps because you feel that it would have the most impact in your current environment) and discuss why you selected that particular theory. Identify several possible applications for the theory and discuss its relevance to those applications. How would you evaluate the effectiveness of the theory within the applications you selected? Once you...
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...Evaluating Performance through Motivation and Conflict Management Robert Cummings, Katie Delong, Kara Gonzalez, Stephanie Hernandez, Rachel LaFontain MGT 307 April 25, 2011 David Parsons Evaluating Performance through Motivation and Conflict Management Organizations apply motivational and conflict management theories to keep employees aligned with the organization’s goals and to remain competitive in their market. Organizations employ individuals with different backgrounds and a management objective is to capture each difference and move forward with a common goal. Management is responsible for motivating employees and keeping them aligned with the organization’s goals. This paper will encompass organizational plans detailing motivational theories and conflict management plans as they relay to the differences in employee learning styles. Motivation Theories and Organizational Behavior Motivation states the “forces within an individual that account for the level, direction, and persistence of effort expended at work” (Schermerhorn, Hunt, & Osborn, 2008). Level is the effort that the individual gives, direction is the individual’s personal choice when making decisions, and persistence is how long...
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...COLLEGE : COLLEGE OF BUSINESS DEPARTMENT: DSI COURSE CODE : MANASCI CLASS DAYS AND CLASS TIME: TH, 1800-1930/1940-2110 ROOM: L330 INSTRUCTOR: MR. ENRICO L. CORDOBA (lance_emeric@yahoo.com) COURSE DESCRIPTION: MANASCI (MANAGEMENT SCIENCE) is a 14-week course on the study of quantitative techniques in business decision-making. The course covers linear programming models and its special algorithms; network (PERT/CPM) models; decision-making theories and processes; and decision tree construction and analysis. LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO): On completion of the course, the student is expected to be able to do the following: |ELGA |LEARNING OUTCOME | |Effective communicators |To present in class the application of quantitative techniques to management decision | | |models through case analysis | |Critical and creative thinkers |To develop analytical thinking and proper reasoning in the application of quantitative | | |techniques to management decision models | | |To acquire the essential skills for the proper use of quantitative techniques in | | ...
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...Academic Term | T1☐ T2☐ T3☐ T4☐ T5☐T6☐ | Functional Areas | OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT | Core ☐ Elective x☐x | Title | Quantitative Methods II | Abbreviation | QM-II | Course Coordinator | Prof. RAVI SHANKAR | Teaching Members | | Course Revision Record Version | Version Date | Recommendation | 1 | 05 Sept 2015 | | Credits | 3 | Contact Hours | 30 | Learning Hours | 60 | Office Hours | 30 | Contact Details | 09811033937 | Course eMail | r.s.reaches@gmail.com | Course Descriptor Course Overview(200 words) | Quantitative Methods-II, focuses on ‘Operations Research’ tools which helps in solving problems in different functional domain of business. It also helps to optimize business operations/processes. The Quantitative Method-II tools act as aids to decision makers to take best decision for effective & efficient use of resources which ultimately lead to profit maximization or to achieve multiple goals or objective. | Course must be aligned with a strategic objective of the program Prerequisites/Co-requisites | Quantitative Methods I | Learning Objectives | To learn basic optimization techniques and their managerial applications with a focus on methodologies such as Linear Programming, Transportation models, Assignment Models, Transhipment Models, Games Theory, Queuing Models, Goal Programming, Integer Programming, Non-linear Programming, Simulation and Decision Theory. | Learning objectives must be aligned with learning outcomes of the course ...
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...School of Management MGMT101 Introduction to Management Trimester 2, 2014 COURSE OUTLINE ------------------------------------------------- Names and Contact Details COURSE COORDINATOR UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMME MANAGER Sashi Meanger Garry Tansley Room: RH919, Rutherford House Room: EA105 Phone: 463-6942 Phone: 463-6968 Email: Sashi.Meanger@vuw.ac.nz Email: Garry.Tansley@vuw.ac.nzpaul.singh@vuw.ac.nz ADMINISTRATOR Misa Ito Room: RH1022, Rutherford House Phone: 463-5397 Email: Misa.Ito@vuw.ac.nz Trimester Dates Teaching Period: Monday 14th July – Friday 17th October Study Period: Monday 20th October – Thursday 23rd October Examination Period: Friday 24th October – Saturday 15th November (inclusive) Withdrawal from Course 1. Your fees will be refunded if you withdraw from this course on or before Friday 25th July 2014. 2. The standard last date for withdrawal from this course is Friday 26th September. After this date, students forced to withdraw by circumstances beyond their control must apply for permission on an ‘Application for Associate Dean’s Permission to Withdraw Late’ including supporting documentation. The application form is available from either of the Faculty’s Student Customer Service Desks. Class times and room numbers Lectures: | 10048 | Monday & Wednesday | 8.00 – 8.50am | New Kirk KKLT303 | | 10049 | Monday & Wednesday | 10.00 – 10.50am | McLaurin...
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...University 3/7/2012 Abstract This Research paper will describe the dependence of theories of persuasion and leadership in the context of successful communication. The three main points of this paper will be an explanation of the theory of persuasion thru a variety of perspectives from resources in the journal community, aspects of the theory of leadership in communication, and then how the two are interdependent upon each other. The outcome of this paper will leave the trainer well informed with an extensive understanding that many theories of communication are separate entities is some aspects but also interdependent on each other to be effectively applied in real world experiences and when instructing communication practices to any audience. Intro In all communication instruction many different professionals have compiled theories that would best organize and apply ways to best communicate to a variety of audiences and situations. Many of these scholars take separate routes when their research shows them a new impact of a strategy that would best suite the application of the new theory they have developed. There are many different theories of communication and all are well derived from the different situations and applications. What many researchers don’t do is to step back and look at the big picture with all narrow minded, separate theory blinders on and see how all the different theories of communication are interdependent on each other. They each have their separate...
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...(Industry discontinuities , Product life cycle shifts, and Internal company dynamics) • Change is aimed at competitive advantage (Uniqueness, Value, Difficult to imitate) • Change is sytemic and revolutionary - Reshaping organization's design elements • Change demands a new organizing paradigm (gamma change) • Change is driven by senior executives and line management (envisioning, energizing, and enabling) • Change involves significant learning - Must learn how to enact the new behaviors Intergrated Strategic Change - Extends traditional OD process into content oriented discipline of strategic management • Key Features: - Strategic Orientation - Stratic change capability - Individual and organizations are integrated into the process • Applications Stages (Strategic analysis, strategic choice, and design and implement the strategic change plan) Organization Design - Configures the organizations structure, work design, HR practice, and management to guide members' behavior • Conceptual Framework ( Strategy, Structure, Work Design, HR Practices, and Management / Information Systems) • Application Stages (Clarify design focus, designing the organization, and implementing the design Culture Change • Concept of Organization Culture (artifacts, norms, values, basic assumptions) • Organization culture and organization effectiveness - Culture affects performance through its influence on the organization's ability to implement change • Diagnosing Organization...
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...Kathmandu UNiversity school of management | Term Paper on Application of Reinforcement TheoryIn Educational Setting | Submitted to: Ms. Jyoti Regmi Adhikary | Course Instructor (Organizational Behavior) | Kathmandu University School of Management | | | Submitted by: Neha Jatiya, BBA 5th Semester, Roll no: 11739 | 10/12/2014 | | Abstract Reinforcement theory has been a basis for understanding the behavioral implication of human beings for a long period of time. However, whether or not the application of these concepts in educational sector in Nepalese context is relevant is a matter of concern; particularly in absence of adequate research findings. The purpose of this article is to discuss the application and implications of reinforcement theory and its related aspects in educational context. Since reinforcement theory is much relevant in terms of explaining, predicting and controlling behavior of individuals, its application and implication should be studied extensively in each and every sector. Acknowledgements I wish to acknowledge the contributions of several individuals to the completion of term paper. I would like to thank our course instructor Ms. Jyoti Regmi Adhikary her effort and support. I also thank all those who helped me in the completion of this...
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...its situational perspective. Those interested in research issues regarding organization and management can use the contingency perspective to explain why some factors influence situations in one setting but have virtually no influence in another setting. Indeed, one objective of research within the contingency framework is to specify those dimensions and conditions that do affect a situation and those that do not. For the manager, the requirement from the contingency perspective is to identify which technique will, in a particular situation, best contribute to the attainment of organizational goals. For instance, under some circumstances, an authoritarian leadership style may be more appropriate than a leadership style that tries to get workers internally motivated. While the contingency approach is useful in recognizing that the complexity involved in understanding human and organizational systems makes it difficult to develop universal principles of management, there have been several criticisms of the approach. For one, it has been pointed out that the logical extension of the contingency approach is that all situations are unique. If this is true, then management can be practiced only by intuition and judgment, thereby negating the value of prior knowledge and wisdom. On a research level, contingency theory has been criticized for being atheoretical. One requirement of theory is the ability to test the validity of assumptions by showing that contradictory assumptions...
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...FT 106C FT 107C FT 108C Management Principles and Practices Mathematics and Statistics for Managers Accounting for Managers IT and E-Business Fundamentals Business Environment Organization Behavior and Processes Business Communication Business Legislation 1-2 3-4 5-6 7-8 9-10 11-12 13-14 15-16 COURSES AND SYLLABUS FOR SECOND, THIRD AND FOURTH SEMESTER SHALL BE COMMUNICATED LATER. 2 FT-101C MANAGEMENT PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES Course Objective The objective of this course is to help the students gain understanding of the functions and responsibilities of the manager, provide them tools and techniques to be used in the performance of the managerial job, and enable them to analyze and understand the environment of the organization. Examination The faculty member will award internal marks out of 20 (8 for Tests and 12 for class participation). The semester examination carrying 80 marks will have two sections A and B. Section A worth 60 marks will have 6 theory questions out of which students will be required to attempt any four questions. Section B carrying 20 marks will contain one or more cases. Cases prescribed below are only for classroom discussion and internal evaluation and not for end semester examinations Course contents 1. Concept of Management Functions and Responsibilities of Managers, Fayol's Principles of Management, Management Thought The Classical School, the Human Relations School, Systems Theory, Contingency Management, Developing Excellent Managers...
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