...Dress Code Policies and Title VII Case Study HRMN 400 Introduction Employers have the right to enforce dress code policies in the workplace. They establish these dress codes to convey a certain image to their customers, to portray a professional image, to convey a neutral public image with respect to religion, or to enforce safety standards (Marcum & Perry, 2010). However, they cannot discriminate against their employees. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 makes it illegal for employers to discriminate against individuals based on race, sex, color, religion, ethnicity, and national origin (Dress, 2011). The employer must make reasonable accommodations for their employees’ religious beliefs, unless it causes undue hardship on them. A FedEx delivery employee, Christopher Polk, became a Rastafarian and grew dreadlocks to symbolize his new religion. This violated the company’s dress code policy. After several internal discussions with Polk, FedEx gave him two options. He needed to either cut his hair or be assigned to a different job, which had no direct customer contact and paid less. Polk refused both options and was terminated. He sued FedEx under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, on the basis of religious discrimination (Bernardin, 2010). Position There are three criteria, which must be met before an employee can initiate a religious challenge against their employer. First, the employee must establish a sincere religious...
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...Potestad, Diane Mae S. Mgt210 2.35-4.05 CODE OF ETHICS LEGEND OIL AND GAS, LTD. CODE OF ETHICS OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS This Code of Ethics (this “Code”) shall apply to all directors and officers, or persons performing similar functions, (collectively, the “Covered Persons”) of Legend Oil and Gas, Ltd. (the “Company”). Covered Persons have an obligation to the Company, its investors and the investment community in general to maintain the highest standards of honest and ethical conduct. In recognition of this obligation, the Covered Persons have adopted the following standards of ethical conduct. Adherence to these standards is integral to achieving the objectives of the Company and its investors. None of the Covered Persons shall commit acts contrary to these standards nor shall they condone the commission of such acts by advisors, agents or others engaged by the Company. Covered Persons shall apply, as appropriate, this Code of Ethics to all of the Company’s employees, agents and representatives in the performance of services on behalf of the Company. GENERAL STANDARDS AND COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS The Covered Persons have a responsibility to: * Maintain high standards of honest and ethical conduct. * Act in good faith, responsibly and without misrepresenting material facts or allowing their independent judgment to be compromised. * Refrain from engaging in any activity that would prejudice their ability to carry out their duties ethically. * Refrain from engaging...
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...FEDEX Fedex Corporation is an American global courier delivery Services Company headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee .The name fedex is a syllabic abbreviation of name of the company original air division. Federal express which was used from 1973 until 2000. Fedex Corporation is an import and Export Company, incorporated October 2, 1997 in December .FDX Corporation was founded in January 1998 with the acquisition of calibre system inc. by federal express, FedEx is an organisation that never sleeps and for which every minute counts. On the peak days between Christmas and New Years Eve. It typically ships more than 8 million packages .Efficient customer service is extremely important for staying in this highly competitive global shipping industry. Incoming telephone calls at FedEx customer service centre in Fullerton, California, never stop. FedEx installed software that reps the call centres can use to provide faster service. Many of the callers are already registered in company’ data base. The software, a rep can handle such a request in 20 seconds. The needs to do are enter a name, which lead to a zip code, which in turn leads to a tracking number .The number uniquely identifies the package. An experienced and efficient rep can handle about 10 callers in 45 minutes. At least six of ten callers would use their computers to go to Fedex‘s web site and solve their problem by themselves. Customers decide to use the company’s web site instead...
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...Code of Ethics OMM640: Business Ethics and Social Responsibility Instructor: Erika O'Quinn 5/26/2014 Code of Ethics Perry's Outreach Ministries is a Christian non-profit organization that relies on government funding, and donations from members of the community. Perry's Outreach Ministries provides,counseling, non-perishable food items,clothing housing vouchers and childcare to the battered and abused women and children throughout the community. The overall mission of POM is to minister Gods word through Bible study, professionalism,participants rights to privacy, reliability,honesty and counseling services. The primary mission of the human service profession is to assist in the betterment of human life and necessaties of all people who may be viewed as vulnerable,oppressed, and living in poverty and unsafe environments. When dealing with the community it I crucial that a code of ethics is set into place where not only the employees but the volunteers follow and take seriously. A code of ethics for POM employee's and representatives: Employee's should obtain eduction about and seek to understand the nature of social diversity and oppression with respect to race, ethnicity, national origin, color sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, political belief, religion, immigration status, and mental or physical disability. Employee's and volunteers should treat colleagues and program participants with respect and refrain...
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...personal appeal from Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales Read now Close FedEx From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Redirected from Fed Ex Corporation) Jump to: navigation, search "Federal Express" redirects here. For the passenger train, see Federal Express (passenger train). "Fed Express" redirects here. For the tennis player with this nickname, see Roger Federer. FedEx Corporation FedEx Corporation logo.svg Type Public Traded as NYSE: FDX S&P 500 Component Industry Courier Founded Little Rock, Arkansas (1971) as Federal Express Corporation Founder(s) Frederick W. Smith Headquarters Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. Area served Worldwide Key people Frederick W. Smith (Chairman, President & CEO) Products Post delivery, express mail, freight forwarding, third-party logistics Revenue Increase US$ 39.3 billion (2011)[1] Operating income Increase US$ 2.37 billion (2011)[1] Net income Increase US$ 1.42 billion (2011)[1] Total assets Increase US$ 27.3 billion (2011)[1] Total equity Increase US$ 15.2 billion (2011)[1] Employees 290,000 (2011)[1] Subsidiaries FedEx Office, FedEx Express, FedEx Ground, FedEx Freight, FedEx Custom Critical, FedEx Supply Chain, FedEx Trade Networks, FedEx Services Website www.FedEx.com FedEx Corporation (NYSE: FDX), originally known as FDX Corporation, is an American global courier delivery services company headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee.[2] The name "FedEx" is a syllabic abbreviation of the name of the company's original...
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...resource management and identify the factors impacting on strategic human resource management in contemporary organisations. Before an argument can be put in place about whether human resource management (HRM) can be strategic, we need to be aware that human resources (HR) is more then maintaining personal functions. Corporate and economic developments since the 1950Ў¦s have dictated that businesses, to remain competitive, need to view HRM as an evolutionary process which combines the HR functions with the HR policies and strategies, with the business strategies and management teams, with all stakeholders (Unions and Governments) and with the organisation and understanding of the actual employees themselves. Strategic HRM is about aligning the abilities and desires of the employee with the needs of the business so that the corporate objectives can be met. HRM can no longer afford to be viewed as simply an administrative task. Corporations need to have ÐŽÒproactiveЎ¦ policies to attract and retain the right type of people to their business and in this ever changing and uncertain economic climate the management of employees takes on an even greater role. Using the VIRO (value, rareness, imitability, and organisation) human resources can be proven to be strategic and therefore, provide firms with a competitive advantage through its people. The article by Barney and Wright (On becoming a strategic partner: The role of human resource management in gaining competitive advantage ÐŽV...
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...Federal Express – delivering the goods Kevan Scholes This case study looks at how new business models can create vast improvements in competitiveness. However, the models must be suited to the business environment at the time and will have a ‘shelf-life’ as the business environment changes. The case study looks at one on the world’s most successful adopters of a new business model that transformed the airfreight and package delivery sectors worldwide. But the advent of the internet in the mid-1990s meant that the FedEx business model had to change or the company would decline. This is also the story of how it rose to that challenge. l l l In 1965, Yale University undergraduate Frederick W. Smith wrote a term paper about the passenger route systems used by most airfreight shippers, which he viewed as economically inadequate. Smith wrote of the need for shippers to have a system designed specifically for airfreight that could accommodate time-sensitive shipments such as medicines, computer parts and electronics. In August of 1971 following a stint in the military, Smith bought a controlling interest in Arkansas Aviation Sales, located in Little Rock. While operating his new firm, Smith identified the tremendous difficulty in getting packages and other airfreight delivered within one to two days. This dilemma motivated him to undertake research on how to resolve the inefficient distribution system. In an interview with Fortune Small Business in 2002 he...
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...Federal Express – delivering the goods Kevan Scholes This case study looks at how new business models can create vast improvements in competitiveness. However, the models must be suited to the business environment at the time and will have a ‘shelf-life’ as the business environment changes. The case study looks at one on the world’s most successful adopters of a new business model that transformed the airfreight and package delivery sectors worldwide. But the advent of the internet in the mid-1990s meant that the FedEx business model had to change or the company would decline. This is also the story of how it rose to that challenge. l l l In 1965, Yale University undergraduate Frederick W. Smith wrote a term paper about the passenger route systems used by most airfreight shippers, which he viewed as economically inadequate. Smith wrote of the need for shippers to have a system designed specifically for airfreight that could accommodate time-sensitive shipments such as medicines, computer parts and electronics. In August of 1971 following a stint in the military, Smith bought a controlling interest in Arkansas Aviation Sales, located in Little Rock. While operating his new firm, Smith identified the tremendous difficulty in getting packages and other airfreight delivered within one to two days. This dilemma motivated him to undertake research on how to resolve the inefficient distribution system. In an interview with Fortune Small Business in 2002 he explained his business...
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...FedEx and the Life-Cycle Cost Embry-Riddle University Worldwide MGMT 422 Stephen Walker 26 January 2013 By Ahmadou Diallo Abstract Life cycle cost LCC is a management accounting tool used is a method for assessing the total cost of system from costs of acquiring, owning, and disposing of it. This methodology is essential in predicting cost-effective solutions though it not guaranteeing a particular result; therefore allowing the firm initiate rational comparison between alternative solutions. Introduction Life Cycle Cost (LCC) is the total lifespan cost incurred by an organization in purchasing, installing, operating, maintaining, and disposing off any equipment used in daily operations of the firm. In regard to this, estimation of LCC encompasses using a particular approach in identifying and quantifying components of an LCC equation (Pehnt, 2006). The use of LCC as an assessment tool when selecting possible design alternatives results in the provision of a cost-effective solution within limits of available data. In addition, a standard LCC comprises initial and operation costs, installation and commissioning costs, energy costs as well as disposal costs among others. System Requirements The management of FedEx gives particular emphasis on the initial purchasing and installation cost of new systems. In line with this, the firm’s top managers are supposed to explain LCC of various solutions prior to the installation of new equipment. The initiation of strong LCC...
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...the Company's business and affairs. In doing so, Board members have two basic legal obligations to the Company and its stockholders: (a) the duty of care, which generally requires that Board members exercise appropriate diligence in making decisions and in overseeing management of the Company, and (b) the duty of loyalty, which generally requires that Board members make decisions based on the best interests of the Company and its stockholders and without regard to any personal interest. 2. Conflicts of Interest and Related Person Transactions; Corporate Opportunities. Procedures for the review and preapproval of related person transactions are set forth in the policy attached hereto as Appendix A. If a Board member develops an actual or potential conflict of interest with the Company that is not covered by the attached policy, he or she should immediately notify the Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary or his or her designee of all material facts and circumstances regarding the conflict. Any significant conflict must be resolved, or the Board member should resign. In addition, if a Board member becomes aware of a corporate opportunity that could benefit the Company, he or she must first present the...
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... 1. Fedex Weblogs 2. Fedex on Youtube 3. Fedex on Facebook 4. Fedex on Twitter 1. Conclusion and recommendations Introduction: Federal Express (FedEx) is one of the worlds leading transportation companies. In today's globalized economy goods need to be moved from one end of the world to the other just as fast as emails are sent and received. However, unfortunately this is not possible and it is FedEx’s job to deliver packages and goods as fast as possible in order to satisfy its customers. In order to do this the company prides itself on having some of the most technologically advanced systems in the transportation industry, which allows them to move goods faster, and more reliable than its competitors. The company has always valued technology; in 1975, just five years after it was founded it pioneered the first automated customer service center. Having such a vast portfolio of operating companies, FedEx Ground is the topic of concentration throughout this report. FedEx Ground has a purple and Green FedEx logo. A leader in small-package ground shipping, offering their services to business and residential customers throughout the U.S and Canada. With their efficient use of technology they can move goods around the U.S overnight or up to 7 business days. However, they can ship goods cross border Between Canada and the U.S in 2-7 business days – also the case for all Canadian shipments. The major technological aspects of FedEx Ground will...
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...[pic] Introduction FedEx Corporation (FedEx) is a US based company mainly engaged in offering logistics solutions. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides transportation, e-commerce and business services under the FedEx brand. The major benefit of using the company is its ability to provide “day-certain” service to every business address in the US and Canada, as well as provide “time-certain” delivery to those areas within one to three business days. The company was founded in 1973 by Frederick W. Smith, whose vision was to provide overnight delivery services for his clients. The company is divided into eight major divisions: [pic] The mission of FedEx is to provide superior financial returns for shareowners by providing high value-added supply chain, transportation, business and related information services through focused operating companies. Customer needs will be met in the highest quality manner appropriate to each market segment served. FedEx strives to develop gratifying relationships with its employees, partners and suppliers. Safety will be the first consideration in all operations and all activities will be conducted to the highest ethical and professional standards (FedEx Corporation – Financial and Strategic Analysis Review, 2011). FedEx’s vision is a world where goods and information move quickly and seamlessly. The company’s goal is to connect the world in such a way that consumers will view them as a provider of convenient...
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...Heard it from a friend? Sign up to receive email updates and mobile alerts! Click here *ONLINE ONLY: Extra 25% off select original, regular, sale and clearance-priced apparel, shoes, accessories, fine jewelry and home purchases of $100 or more with your JCPenney Credit Card. Extra 20% off select original, regular, sale and clearance-priced apparel, shoes, accessories, fine jewelry and home purchases of $100 or more, or extra 15% off purchases, with any other method of payment. Extra 10% off select original, regular, sale and clearance-priced purchases of watches, furniture, mattress and custom blinds & shades purchases with any method of payment. Offers good at jcp.com only, excluding taxes and shipping charges, 2pm-11:59pm CST, 11/28/14. JCPenney Credit Card must be used to get the 25% off JCPenney credit offer discount. Credit offers subject to credit approval. IN STORE ONLY: Extra 20% off select original, regular, sale and clearance-priced apparel, shoes, accessories, fine jewelry and home purchases with your JCPenney Credit Card, or extra 15% off with any other method of payment. Extra 10% off select original, regular, sale and clearance-priced purchases of watches, furniture, mattresses and custom blinds and shades with any method of payment. Offers good in store only, excluding taxes, from 2pm-store close, 11/28/14. JCPenney Credit Card must be used to get the 20% off JCPenney credit offer discount. Credit offer subject to credit approval. Does not apply to Best...
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...concrete. Farm hangars were replaced with a proper terminal. The radial throb of DC-7’s and Super Connies disappeared and were replaced with the scream of turbojets from 707’s and DC-8’s. The airport, which was once on the outskirts of town, was now surrounded by suburban neighborhoods. People who bought houses near a small airport in the 1950s and '60s had no idea that soon, its largest tenant FedEx, would make the airport the busiest in the world between 10 pm and 3 am. People living near the airport began complaining about a whole range of discordant sounds, from the banshee wail of taxing jets to the ceiling shaking thunder of the engines on takeoff. Noise pollution became an unfortunate side effect of the jet age. The U.S. began enacting legislative controls with the Aircraft Noise Abatement Act in 1968. This authorized the FAA to prescribe standards for the measurement of aircraft noise. This act was later modified by the Noise Control Act of 1972 which now required consultation with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). "The Congress declares that it is the policy of the United States to promote an environment for all Americans free from noise that jeopardizes their health or welfare" (Noise Control Act of 1972). Other federal programs provided money for noise reduction projects such as sound proofing nearby buildings to include homes and schools, and land acquisition to acquire homes surrounding airport property and relocating them to quieter locations...
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...general questions. | | | POLICIES | 3. [ ] Review key policies. | (Human Resources) | Anti-harassment Vacation and Sick Leave FMLA/Leaves of Absence Holidays Time and leave reporting Overtime Performance reviews Dress code | Personal conduct standards Progressive disciplinary actions Security Confidentiality Safety Emergency procedures Visitors E-mail and Internet usage | ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES | 4. [ ] Review general administrative procedures. | (Human Resources) | Office/desk/work station Keys Mail (Incoming and Outgoing) Shipping (FedEx, Airborne and UPS) Business cards Purchase requests | Telephones Building access cards Conference rooms Picture ID badges Expense reports Office supplies | INTRODUCTIONS AND TOURS (Facilities) | 5. [ ] Give introductions to department staff and key personnel during tour. 6. [ ] Tour of facility, including: | | Rest rooms Mail rooms Copy centers Fax machines Bulletin board Parking | Printers Office supplies Kitchen Coffee/vending machines Water coolers Emergency exits | POSITION INFORMATION (Manager) | 7. [ ] Introductions to team and department staff. 8. [ ] Review initial job assignments and training plans. 9. [ ] Review job description and performance expectations and standards. 10. [ ] Review job schedule and hours. 11. [ ] Review payroll timing, time cards (if applicable), policies and procedures. | | | | COMPUTERS ...
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