...Responsibility Management 2015 PGPM 2015-17 Section D Group 9 1. Arijit Nayak (15P189) 2. Gaurav Gupta (15P199) 3. Mounica Chilla (15P209) 4. Puneeth Putcha (15P219) 5. Sarin Babu (15P229) 6. Vishal Garga (15P239) Introduction In today’s world of cut throat competition, business thrives on customer satisfaction. Satisfaction of the customer is based on its perception and interpretation of the product and the brand. With world of uber-fast informational age; it has become imperative for all corporate to not only manage quality but to look at collective responsibilities while doing business. This is achieved with Total Responsibility management. Total responsibility management refers to systems and procedures to ensure responsible business practices and management. It is used to describe the codes of practice and systems that organizations are developing to manage their social, environmental, and ethical responsibilities in response to pressures from stakeholders, emerging global standards, general social trends, and institutional expectations. Need of Responsibility Management Companies know that product or service quality affects their customer relationships and the trust customers have in the company’s products and services. So too a company’s management of its responsibilities to other constituencies affects its relationships with those other stakeholders and the natural environment. Never has it been easier for employees, reporters, activists...
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...organizational goals efficiently and effectively by integrating the work of people through planning, organizing, leading, and controlling the organization's resources is called A. employment. B. management. C. career planning. D. competitive advantage. E. strategic planning. 2. A group of people who work together to achieve some specific purpose is/are called A. managers. B. employees. C. a team. D. an organization. E. a community. 3. To be ____A_________ means to use resources wisely and cost-effectively. A. efficient B. effective C. multiplied D. ethical E. innovative 4. To be ____B__________ means to make the right decisions and successfully carry them out to achieve goals. A. efficient B. effective C. multiplied D. ethical E. innovative 5. The scarcest, most valuable resource in business is A. a highly stable technology. B. a young workforce. C. skilled effective managers. D. financial capital. E. government support. 6. Which of the following is a payoff of studying management as a discipline? A. You will understand how to choose target markets. B. You will understand how to relate to your family much better. C. You will understand how to market the organization. D. You will understand how to advance your career quickly. E. You will understand how to manage yourself in the workplace. 7. The ability of an organization to produce goods or services better than its competitors is called its A. customer responsiveness...
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...mba elective summaries table oF coNteNts Page 1. accounting and control Page 2. Decision sciences Page 3. economics and Political science Page 5. entrepreneurship and Family enterprise Page 9. Finance Page 11. marketing Page 13. organisational behaviour Page 14. strategy Page 16. technology and operations management Here is a list of electives that were offered to the MBA Classes of 2012. This list is not comprehensive and is likely to change annually to reflect changes in the economic and business environment. If you are interested to find out whether a particular elective is being offered for your class, you can email us at mba.info@insead.edu. Also, notably 90% of the electives will be offered across both campuses, but there are some courses that will be tied to a specific campus due to the availability of the professor or the link to the specific region. All students will be given a full list of electives offered for their class in Period 1 so that they can take this information into account when planning for their campus exchange. accounting and control applied corporate reporting To be successful in any career involving financial analysis, you need a deep and broad knowledge of financial reporting standards and their application in practice. Building on the concepts covered in core courses, this elective gives students an understanding of the rationale and principles behind financial reporting. It also provides a clear sense of the main players (managers...
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...Reflective Journal 1 Caitlin Szanto SB/IBUS 4200 3.00 A Integrative International Business Seminar Contents: SCOTIA BANK in Latin America: International Banking – Glen Tugman, Vice President FRITO LAY in China: Capturing the China Opportunity – Ron McEachern IMNET: Canadian Mining Experience: Richard A. Ross Integrative Discussion of Journal SCOTIA BANK in Latin America: International Banking – Glen Tugman, Vice President Key Takeaways: * The importance of considering information in the scheme of things * 21+ million customers – 20years ago that was huge, now not so significant * Their financial success was largely a result of diversification - a series of acquisitions. Never betting the bank on one of them – risk mitigation * Mismatch: money spent internationally has higher returns than domestically * Investment community thinks of Scotia bank as an international bank, Canadians think of it as local bank – market perception works in their favor * Criteria Scotia uses to invest money: * Find low price -> Buy cheap -> Be patient -> Form alliances with locals -> Protect risk of privacy > Buy something good -> learn from setbacks -> long term perspective * Be a credible buyer – government resistance to international companies buying local businesses * Growing middle class * Important economically: middle class has stability because people have something to loose * E.g. Pacific Group (Mexico...
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...How roles and functions contribute to organisational performance A Tarmac case study Page 1: Introduction A Nottingham County Surveyor, Edgar Purnell Hooley, discovered tarmac by accident in the early 20th century. He found a barrel of tar had spilled onto the road at a local ironworks. This had mixed with waste slag from the furnaces. The result was a dust-free, strong surface. Hooley created and patented the product that could take the weight of the new automobile. In 1903 the Tarmacadam syndicate was formed, its name taken from the developer of the road construction system, John MacAdam. The Tarmac Group is now a large and complex company and is organised into three businesses: Tarmac Quarry Materials ready mixed concrete, asphalt, aggregates, lime, cement and contracting services Tarmac Building Products mortar, screed, masonry, packed and precast products International. To manage its business Tarmac has a clear strategic framework and one important element of this is having the right people with the right skills in the business. It is Tarmac's core belief that its people make the difference and enable the business to be the leader in its chosen markets. It aims to have motivated people all working together as one team across its business units and functions in support of its vision to 'achieve the exceptional'. To deliver exceptional value, Tarmac focuses on five big goals which are clearly defined and easily remembered as the mnemonic 'DREAM': ...
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...THE ROLE OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IN CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ISSUE BRIEF AND ROADMAP REPORT FOR PREPARED BY: Coro Strandberg Principal, Strandberg Consulting MAY 2009 CSR and HR Management Issue Brief and Roadmap 2 ISSUE BRIEF AND ROADMAP OBJECTIVE • To understand the foundational elements that need to be in place to foster a high performance CSR (corporate social responsibility) organization and develop a framework or roadmap for firms wishing to become a high performing CSR organization. AT A GLANCE • Human resource professionals have a key role to play to help a company achieve its CSR objectives. Employee involvement is a critical success factor for CSR performance. Human resource managers have the tools and the opportunity to leverage employee commitment to, and engagement in, the firm’s CSR strategy. • High performing CSR organizations foster a culture of CSR and fully integrate CSR throughout their operations, rewarding and incentivizing CSR decisions and initiatives. • Employees prefer to work for organizations aligned with their values; thus, incorporating CSR into the employee brand can enhance recruitment and retention, particularly in tight labour markets. • CSR can be applied to the HR toolkit, resulting in a roadmap or pathway for human resource practitioners to follow who wish to contribute to the achievement of their organization’s sustainability and business aspirations, thereby improving social and environmental conditions...
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...What Is Social Responsibility? Organizational Stakeholders The Ethic of Sustainability and the Natural Environment Evaluating Corporate Social Performance Economic Responsibilities Legal Responsibilities Ethical Responsibilities Discretionary Responsibilities Managing Company Ethics and Social Responsibility Ethical Individuals Ethical Leadership Organizational Structures and Systems Ethical Challenges in Turbulent Times Economic Performance Social Entrepreneurship Managerial Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility LEARNING OBJECTIVES After studying this chapter, you should be able to do the following: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Define ethics and explain how ethical behavior relates to behavior governed by law and free choice. Explain the utilitarian, individualism, moral rights, and justice approaches for evaluating ethical behavior. Describe how individual and organizational factors shape ethical decision making. Define corporate social responsibility and how to evaluate it along economic, legal, ethical, and discretionary criteria. Describe four organizational approaches to environmental responsibility, and explain the philosophy of sustainability. Discuss how ethical organizations are created through ethical leadership and organizational structures and systems. Identify important stakeholders for an organization and discuss how managers balance the interests of various stakeholders. 118 Manager’s Challenge Timberland is known for great shirts and solid climbing boots...
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..., What is CSV How we implement CSV Nutrition Water Rural development Responsible sourcing Environmental sustainability Human rights and compliance Our people Nestlé in society Creating Shared Value and meeting our commitments 2012 Full report Nestlé in society | Creating Shared Value and meeting our commitments 2012 | Full report 1 What is CSV How we implement CSV Nutrition Water Rural development Responsible sourcing Environmental sustainability sustainability Human rights and compliance Our people Nestlé in Society: Creating Shared Value A message from our Chairman and our CEO About this report Nestlé in Society: Creating Shared Value Creating Shared Value explained Nestlé Corporate Business Principles Our Commitments Materiality Key Performance Indicators Summary Consolidated environmental performance indicators Nestlé in society | Creating Shared Value and meeting our commitments 2012 | Full report 3 6 8 9 10 11 15 18 20 2 What is CSV How we implement CSV Nutrition Water Rural development Responsible sourcing Environmental sustainability Human rights and compliance Our people A message from our Chairman and our CEO We have always believed that in order to prosper we need the communities we serve and in which we operate to prosper as well: and that over the long term, healthy populations, healthy economies and healthy business performance are mutually reinforcing. We recognise...
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...not limited to, in any network or other electronic storage or transmission, or broadcast for distance learning. Some ancillaries, including electronic and print components, may not be available to customers outside the United States. This book is printed on acid-free paper. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 DOW/DOW 1 0 9 8 7 6 5 4 ISBN 978-0-07-786254-1 MHID 0-07-786254-6 Senior Vice President, Products & Markets: Kurt L. Strand Vice President, Content Production & Technology Services: Kimberly Meriwether David Managing Director: Paul Ducham Executive Brand Manager: Michael Ablassmeir Executive Director of Development: Ann Torbert Senior Development Editor: Laura Griffin Digital Product Analyst: Kerry Shanahan Marketing Manager: Elizabeth Trepkowski Senior Marketing Specialist: Elizabeth Steiner Director, Content Production: Terri Schiesl Manager, Content Production: Mary Conzachi Senior Buyer: Michael R. McCormick Design: Lisa King Cover Image: © Thomas Vogel/Getty Images Senior Content Licensing Specialist: Jeremy Cheshareck Typeface: 10/12 Janson Text LT Std Compositor: Laserwords Private Limited Printer: R. R. Donnelley...
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...Student Handbook 2012 WELCOME TO WAIKATO Welcome to the University of Waikato. I hope you make the most of your time here and the opportunities that will present themselves during the course of your study. You have come to an excellent university that is ranked top in 10 subjects under the Government’s Performance Based Research Fund. We are also internationally connected; we have research connections and student exchanges with some of the world’s top universities. I urge you to consider taking part in these while you are with us. Here at the University of Waikato, you will be taught by lecturers who are leaders in their fields of research and who win national teaching awards. We are proud of our academic quality and the fact that we turn out sought-after graduates who go on to take up important roles in all parts of the world. You will already have noticed our beautiful campus which is set in 68 hectares of gardens, green space and lakes. At the heart of it all is the new Student Centre, which was completed in 2011. With its accessible areas, Library services and multitude of facilities, it is a place for students to study or just gather together and we are very proud of this building. In 2011 we celebrated 10 years of another important building, the Gallagher Academy of Performing Arts. This world-class facility was the vision of a group of driven Waikato people. It quickly became a focal point in the campus and continues to be an important venue for the performing...
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...Faculty of Business Administration Jatiya Kabi Kazi Nazrul Islam University BBA Program “Human Resource Management” Topic Performance Appraisal Process of GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) Bangladesh Limited. Course coordinator Amita Das Lecturer, Dept.of HRM Date of Submission - 08/07/2012 Submitted by Md.Shamirul Islam 2nd year 1st semester ID: 11133027 Letter of Transmittal July 08, 2012 Amita Das Lecturer, Dept of HRM Jatiya Kabi Kazi Nazrul Islam University Subject: Submission of Assignment on Performance Appraisal Process of GSK Limited Bangladesh. Dear Madam, I feel very glad to inform you that I am going to submit my assignment titled HRM based on Performance Appraisal Process of GSK Limited Bangladesh. I have tried my level best to prepare this assignment & included all those data that is essential for it. Thanking you for your valuable information. Sincerely yours, ............................... Md.Shamirul Islam Executive summary As a part of our curriculum we have to prepare reports in each semester for each subject. In this way, my course teacher has assigned me to prepare the report. And the topic of my report is “Performance Appraisal Process of GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) Bangladesh Limited”. She took a lecture on preparation of this report and serving us necessary documents. As I have selected a pharmaceutical organization...
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...Table of Contents |Acknowledgement |2 | |Executive Summary |3 | | | | |1. Introduction |4 | |1.1. Background | | |1.2. Limitation of the Report | | |1.3. Report Organization | | | | | |2. Organization Development (OD) and Human Resources (HR) |5 | |2.1. Organization Development (OD) | | |2.2. Human Resources...
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...COURSE AND SUBJECT GUIDE POSTGRADUATE MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS 2010 The information contained in this Course and Subject Guide: • • is current only at the date it is published and Melbourne Business School is under no obligation to update the information or correct any inaccuracy which may become apparent at a later date; and is not intended to provide or make recommendation on which you should rely. Melbourne Business School reserves the right to change course content, lecturers, course time, examination procedures and other course details. To the extent permitted by law, Melbourne Business School specifically excludes any liability for any error or inaccuracy in, or omissions from, the information in this Guide and any loss or damage which you or any person may suffer. Last updated: 12 March 2010 1 2 MELBOURNE BUSINESS SCHOOL 2010 ACADEMIC CALENDAR ___________________________________________________________________ TERM 1 Thursday Monday Tuesday 14 January 18 January 26 January Orientation Evening – Weekend Mode and Standard Part Time World of Management Weekend Mode and Part Time (until Friday 22 January) Australia Day Academic School Holiday Carlton Campus on Sunday operations Monday Thursday Friday Monday Thursday Friday Friday Thursday Friday Sunday 9 February 18 February 26 February 8 March 18 March 19 March 2 April 15 April 16 April 25 April Commencement Term 1 Teaching (standard 12-week format subjects) Weekend Mode – Module 1a (until...
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...Chapter 01 Human Resource Management: Gaining a Competitive Advantage True / False Questions 1. Companies have historically looked at HRM as a means to contribute to profitability, quality, and other business goals through enhancing and supporting business operations. True False 2. The human resource department is most likely to collaborate with other company functions on outplacement, labor law compliance, testing, and unemployment compensation. True False 3. The three product lines of HR include a) administrative services and transactions, B) financial services, and c) strategic partners. True False 4. The amount of time that the HRM function devotes to administrative tasks is decreasing, and its roles as a strategic business partner, change agent, and employee advocate are increasing. True False 5. Advances in technology have allowed HR services to be offered more on a self-service basis than in the past. True False 6. HR functions related to areas such as employee development, performance management, and organizational development are outsourced most frequently. True False 7. Evidence-based HR provides managers with data to make decisions, instead of just relying on intuition. True False 8. Stakeholders of a company are shareholders, the community, customers, employees, and all of the other parties that have an interest in seeing that the company succeeds. True False ...
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...Board of Director *Job description A board of directors legally represents the interests of a corporation's stakeholders. Those stakeholders include stockholders of a publicly held corporation, donors to a nonprofit corporation and/or the communities served by either. As their representatives, the board members have the responsibility of establishing, guiding and assessing the overall direction of the corporation. * Job Specification a job specification is a written statement of educational qualifications, specific qualities, level of experience, physical, emotional, technical and communication skills required to perform a job, responsibilities involved in a job and other unusual sensory demands. It also includes general health, mental health, intelligence, aptitude, memory, judgment, leadership skills, emotional ability, adaptability, flexibility, values and ethics, manners and creativity, etc. Purpose of Job Specification Described on the basis of job description, job specification helps candidates analyze whether are eligible to apply for a particular job vacancy or not. It helps recruiting team of an organization understand what level of qualifications, qualities and set of characteristics should be present in a candidate to make him or her eligible for the job opening. Job Specification gives detailed information about any job including job responsibilities, desired technical and physical skills, conversational ability and much more. It helps in selecting...
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