...the problem 7 Business/technical approach 8 Business process changes 9 Technology or business practices used to augment the solution 10 Conclusions and overall recommendations 11 High level implementation plan 12 Summary of Project 13 References 14 Appendices 15 Abstract This project deals with transitioning the awards system for the United States Navy from a handwritten system of processing and filing, to an electronic system of processing and record keeping. This process would eliminate weeks of back and forth between originators and approving officials thus shortening the time between submission and approval of the award for the service member. Brief Company Background (Navy, 2013)The following chart presents an overview of the organization of the Department of the Navy. The U.S. Navy was founded on 13 October 1775, and the Department of the Navy was established on 30 April 1798. The Department of the Navy has three principal components: The Navy Department, consisting of executive offices mostly in Washington, D.C.; the operating forces, including the Marine Corps, the reserve components, and, in time of war, the U.S. Coast Guard (in peace, a component of the Department of Homeland Security); and the shore establishment. The blocks below are hyperlinked to more information. Discussion of Business Problems The problem with the current systems of award writing in the United States Navy is that the originator sends the hand written award up the chain...
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...was among the first technological and modern tools of war. Its impact on technology in navies can still be seen today in the designs and the construction of naval ships.(Mac Bride,1) It has impacted technology in the way ships are built. Because of the ironclads the ships that are used in wars today are much safer. They are stronger and easier to maneuver. The first ironclad to ironclad battle between the Merrimac and the Monitor was long and drawn out. Although neither one emerged victorious, the world began to see what a major improvement in warfare these ironclads were. A reporter from the Norfolk Day wrote: “This work will create a revolution in naval warfare. America’s improvement has impacted naval history in a way that no other invention ever has!” Many times in United States history the major nations of the world, such as England, France and Germany, have ignored the United States in political matters but this invention and the ironclad to ironclad battle changed a large percentage of their attitudes toward the United States. It made America become feared and respected by large European nations and all the major nations looked at this invention with pure respect and awe. The invention of the ironclad has helped to push America higher on the ladder to becoming a major world power and to be included in major decisions of the world. The ironclads caused a long range of reaction in navies and gave America a push for the influence they wanted in Europe. Many say that...
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...THE UNITED STATES NAVY: A NEED FOR CHANGE | | | | | Stephanie Williams | Course-MGT:435/Organizational ChangeInstructor: Gregory WeinkamDate: 1/24/2013 | | Introduction I work for an organization that undergoes constant change in policies on a somewhat daily basis. Our daily routines that were taught throughout boot camp and then later on out in the Naval fleet, is what is instilled in the minds of every sailor nationwide. From our early morning routines including eating in the mess hall to saluting the American flag at morning colors, sailors, like many other individuals in the Armed Forces, are groomed for commitment to the military mission at all times. But, is there a need for change in the military? I enlisted in the United States Navy in 2002 out of Fort Dix, NJ, and was eager to learn the ways and policies of the Armed Forces. I was very obedient throughout boot camp, as in the civilian world, and had no problem with authority and delegation from others. That’s how I knew that the military was the right decision for me after high school. As time went on and I advanced in rank, a newer generation of sailors embarked toward their naval journey, and in about 2007 I noticed a peculiar difference in the way obedience and authority was handled. Newer recruits were becoming more carefree and seemed to ignore the orders of hierarchies and senior subordinates. What has influenced this change? I believe that John Kotter’s eight step approach to organizational...
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...differences between the Navy sector and the public sector employees because the size and responsibility of the Navy. The Navy’s recruiting goal is 37,000 annually and maintaining a 600,000 workforce. They then have to train these employees in specialized positions, help them with education goals, and manage their career for the next four to six years. Then recruit them again by trying to convince then to reenlist, become a reserve or serve as a civilian on the base. While completing all this HR department of the Navy must maintain performance appraisals, compensation plans, discipline and dismissal along with retirement for all members. 2) Economic, technological, and cultural environment affects human resource management in the Navy and other branches of armed forces. Economic factors coincide with retention rates, as the economic downfalls began in the USA the retention of the soldiers in the Navy became greater causing a surplus. The Navy is experiencing a shortage in qualified sailors in several areas due to technological challenges. They have to be verified in that area to work it. Culture effects the management of the Navy as well. When they lifted the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy allowing homosexuals to be in the military as long as they were not openly gay, they know have to approach with caution. 3) Work/Life balance effects recruiting and retention because as generations values change the work/life balance becomes more important. The Navy is now recruiting to...
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...December 7, 1941 started a year of losses that devastated the United States Navy to a point that there were serious considerations that the U.S. may lose the war. The point most researchers don’t seem to connect with the Super Power Global U.S. Navy of today was based upon forced changes in strategy, Technology and Leadership that was forced by the losses of 1941 to the Imperial Japanese Navy. In the first year of the war the Imperial Japanese Navy used Strategy, Technology and Leadership to overwhelm the U.S. Navy. If we reflect on the state of the U.S. Navy in 1939, we can get a better understanding of just how much effect Admiral Halsey had just 2 years later when he was placed into a historic leadership role. The U.S. Navy believed firmly that it was the technology leader in the Pacific in 1939. They had the biggest battleship fleet in the world, a huge arsenal of planes and Men in the strategic locations that would easily stop any aggression by Japan if they dared even to consider attacking any American interest. They also knew that they had some of the oldest and seasoned Admirals in the world. Ones who did not need to know about new technology as long as they could command the leviathans, the dreadnaught battleships, which had been the center of U.S. Naval strategy for over 60 years. However as the last of Admiral Nagumo’s airplane banked triumphantly away from the smoking ruins of the US Pacific Fleet, most in America at first believed that American had indeed lost the...
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... Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) is a system in which a reader can be linked to computer equipment, which communicates via an antenna with a label “tag” (also known as transponder) using radio waves. This technology has been so popular in the market that a decision to create a standard has been developed to provide better services. This is known as EPC (Electronic Product Code) which relies on RFID uniquely to identify the products in different packaging units for the supply chain. The proposal is based on the use of this RFID technology and the standard for identifying EPC objects in order to develop a system capable of controlling the flow (entry and exit) of tools and equipment acquired by the U.S. Navy and delivered specifically to the different ready battalions in country and overseas, also this application by itself has a bigger spectrum of applicability; it can be used in any business requiring control of personnel, equipment, vehicles, etc. With the implementation of this application one requirement needs to be fulfilled, the company should count with a person that is responsible for controlling the system. This application allows communication between the reader (fixed) and the EPC Class 1 tags (passive), similarly manages a database which can store the information necessary for controlling these devices. The proposed application provides security by allowing tools and equipment identification and control...
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...The Supply System within the United States Navy James S. Reece Webster University Abstract This paper examines the supply system practices of the United States Navy within the context of naval wide fleet support. In today’s ever changing economy it is imperative that our national security forces stay current with practices and procedures of procurement of the finest materials needed to provide worldwide support for our nations warriors on the ground, airborne, and afloat. The supply system in general is a major player in the fight against terrorism, and national security in today’s society and has played this same critical role in many battles of the past. Without the in depth and vast support of the military supply system, we as Americans may not be walking freely as we do today. From the latest advances in weaponry to the nuts and bolts of each ship or aircraft, the naval supply system has proven to be the department responsible for delivering these vital parts to our security afloat and ashore enhancing combat capability. Throughout this paper I will give a brief history and evolution of the Navy Supply Corps, I will discuss the different aspects and missions of the Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) to include each major supporting supply department, and I will cover the detailed government contracting process that supports the mission readiness of the United States Navy. My ultimate goal for this paper is to provide a base line understanding on the naval supply...
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...SRG is a command under the US Navy and its mission is as follows; The mission of the 31ST SRG, under the direction of FIRST Naval Construction Division (1NCD), is to train, mobilize and equip all Pacific Fleet Naval Constructions Forces units for the purpose of attaining the highest possible state of readiness and ensure they are equipped and posture for mission success. The action plan that I have created is to implement more training for the Logistic Specialists (LS) attached to the Seabee battalions. Seabees are a known force within the department of the Navy. Their missions consist in deploying into remote sites and establish a camp with all the required assets and establishments for other forces to come in and take over the camp and fulfill their mission or tasks. However, the LS lack the necessary training to set up and operate a post office, and this is becoming a burden to some by not having postal services while in the war zone. This is a major deterrent to the morale of the unit. Issues The LS stationed within the Seabee units are not being provided with the necessary training to fulfill their duties while import or on deployment. After every deployment my office conducts a meeting with the battalion and we discuss the issues, lessons learned from the deployment and what needs to be done to assist them on having a successful deployment. Their main issue is lack of training. In October 1, 2009, the US Navy decided to remove the Postal...
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...The Navy is always changing and evolving to the needs of its sailors and the needs for the public. The needs for the sailors have adapted with the development of technology. These developments have impacted war and deference for many decades and will continue to develop in the future. One of the biggest changes that the Navy will always be improving and utilizing the branches uniforms that the sailors wear on a daily basis. The Navy has initiated many improvements upon the uniform such as making it fire retardant, zippers, decreasing button amount, or even just style and comfort. The Navy’s most recent change is going to be the coveralls. The Navy quickly found out that the Uniform Type 1 was a huge safety hazard; it melted when exposed to flames of any kind. The new coveralls issued are known as the “Improved Fire Retardant Variant (IFRV).” They will soon be issued to sailors after the Navy runs out of the current version. There are around 21,000 of the older models left to be distributed which shouldn’t last too much longer. However, officials say it might take about a year before all sailors will be wearing the new coveralls....
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...SAP In 2005, SAP, one of the world’s largest suppliers of business software and services, embarked on a reintegration plan designed to change the organizational structure. Until that point, SAP had utilized a more traditional or divisional organization scheme (McShane & Von Glinow, 2005) with good results but felt that there was room for improvement. Similarly, as evidenced during the simulation, Good Sport was also implementing a similar organizational structure with individual departments and the corresponding hierarchy of upper management. SAP realized that one of the byproducts of the departmental structure was independence and personal responsibility. What SAP wanted was more mutual dependence and a collaborative responsibility. Thus, SAP rolled out a value-chain or functional structure putting one executive in charge of a step or part of the value chain (HBR, June 2007). Consequently, managers were forced to interact much more cooperatively and all shared in the successes and failures together. As a result, SAP immediately noticed drastically improved exchanges between executives and a more open and honest communication model (HBR, June 2007). As mentioned previously, Good Sport suffered from the same fragmented and “us against you” mentality that is seen when business units and departments function independently. Reorganization within Good Sport based upon the functional or process format would alleviate some of the power struggles that hinder the launch of their...
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...Indian Armed Forces India has a land frontier, a coastline and an exclusive economic zone, as well as island territories, vital offshore installations and airspace to defend. The Indian forces, therefore, have to be kept well equipped to repel any external threat. India’s defence spending has grown manifold since the country announced its first defence budget in 1950 to USD 30 billion in 2009-10. Currently India has the 3rd largest armed forces in the world in terms of active personnel. India is world’s largest arms importer and accounts for 14% of world’s arms imports. The country has been ranked 8th globally in military spending and its spending is expected to exceed to USD 100 billion over the next few years. Pay Scale or Salary of an Indian Army Officer Its always a matter of Curiosity among people that how much an Indian Military Officer earns for his determined and hard job but for a true Soldier Money comes after the Spirit. There was a time when this money was so small that most of the officers use to work in Private firms after a Pre- retirement from Army but now the picture is different. Below is the Pay Scale or Salary of an Indian Army Officer according to their ranks: Lieutenant rank Lieutenant rank is the first rank given for the candidates who have successfully completed the prescribed training of Indian army. Pay band or scale of an officer in the rank of Lieutenant is 15600 - 39100 which lies in the pay band 3. Lieutenant gets grade pay of 5400 rupees...
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...Module 4 Case Study MKT 501 Strategic Marketing Trident University International December 27, 2011 MEMORANDUM To: Vice President of Marketing, Old Navy From: Marketing Consulting, Subject: Analyzing Old Navy’s promotion strategy This memorandum documents the review of Old Navy’s current market strategy. Old Navy has decided to utilize online video instead of television. In addition, as part of the company’s positioning strategy, it is launching its first campaign that specifically targets men. It also announces a slogan very similar to one of the Marine Corps “looking to enlist a few good men”. Some additional changes include new denim washes and styles, as well as more tailored shirts and pants to meet the changes/demands of its target buyers. TRIDENT will evaluate if this new market strategy shift from television to online video is the best promotional strategy for your company. Old Navy’s Target Market Viewing Habits Assumptions: a) Television advertisement is not very effective for the company. b) It is difficult to reach men for an item of clothing through commercial advertisements. c) Men are not in the right mindset when watching TV. For instance if he is watching sports, he may not pay attention to a clothing commercial. Old Navy’s Target Market Buying Habits Assumptions: a) Men are starting to spend outside the basics. They are now focused on getting healthier; therefore they go for more comfortable lifestyle products...
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...Phyllis Mae Dailey is remembered as the first black nurse to serve in the navy. This came after her induction to the United States Navy Nurse Corps on March 8, 1945. The New- York-born lady became the first beneficially of the changes that had recently been introduced to the United States Navy in order to include black women in the navy (Lane et al). At the time of her induction to the navy, Phyllis Mae Dailey was aged 25 years old. Before joining the navy, Dailey had undertaken a course in nursing at the Lincoln School of Nursing in New York. Even with her academic and personal qualifications, Dailey had previously been denied induction to the navy. Dailey’s persistence and activism paid off when the barriers that had been placed against inducting...
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...WHAT SHOULD INDIAN NAVY DO TO INVITE BETTER TALENTED YOUTH? I had rather have a plain, russet-coated Captain, that knows what he fights for, and loves what he knows, than that which you call a Gentle-man and is nothing else. Oliver Cromwell INTRODUCTION 1. In order for the Indian Navy to meet its ever growing list of commitments, it is imperative that it be staffed by intelligent, disciplined and courageous men and women. The Indian Navy’s charter of duties has increased many fold and grown beyond its traditional role in the last decade. Post 26/11 the importance of Coastal Security has been highlighted. Anti-piracy operations in the Gulf of Aden and the ever-increasing threat of piracy along India’s own coast have further tasked the Indian Navy. The Indian Navy now interacts and operates with almost all major navies of the world, and is an ambassador of the nation. The Naval personnel have to be smart, eloquent and quick thinking to project the right image of the nation. Technology has always been led by the demands of the armed forces, and the Indian Navy is in the forefront in this aspect. All recent inductions are in the cutting edge of technology. To maximise the effect of technology, and to use them sensibly and responsibly, the Indian Navy needs youth with the correct education, intelligence and mental make up. 2. The Times of India, dated 07 Mar 2011 reported that the armed forces are facing a shortage of 15,004 officers. In written reply to a question...
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...to various social classes, both types of profit organizations must continue to uphold and maintain their values and standards at the highest level possible. Both profit organizations also have a responsibility to its customer base to live up to their actions simply by recognizing their purpose, owning up to their faults and conducting business in a professional and ethical manner. Lets take a look at the two types of profit organizations, the Navy and Marine Corps Relief Society and the Pepsi-Cola Company Inc. The Navy and Marine Corps Relief society is a non-profit organization headquartered in Arlington, Virginia. The Navy and Marine Corps Relief Society has approximately eighty-five branch offices located throughout the United States and eleven countries worldwide with a staff of 169 personnel, over 3,700 volunteers and over 50 nurses combined working diligently to provide assistance at moments notice. The Navy and Marine Corps Relief Society provides financial assistance and education to service members of the United States Navy, the Marine Corps, and their family members to also include widows of fallen service members. These funds are received through charitable donations and fundraisers that are used primarily to finance the programs, services and staff members who work to keep the organization afloat for the purpose of our service members who seek this form of assistance. The history of the organization has been a financial...
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