...Organizational knowledge. The aim of this paper is to show that through creating, accumulating, organizing and utilizing knowledge, Organizations can enhance Organizational performance. It talks about how Knowledge Management consists of various factors like strategy, cultural values and workflows. This article contributes to the Knowledge Management field through understanding those factors, their interrelation and the role of Information Technology in achieving a better business performance. The author emphasizes that one of the aspects of introducing Knowledge Management practices in Organizations is its positive impact on Organizational performance. The article talks about history, different sources and mechanics of Knowledge Management. It highlights the important aspects and tools of introducing Knowledge Management process in an Organization. For example, how technology can play a huge role in establishing and implementing a Knowledge Management system in the Organization; how it is a cultural shift, what information should be shared and how to set those key dimensions in an Organization; what is key role HR plays in implementing a Knowledge Management system etc. As per the author, Knowledge Management is essentially a people related discipline, with focus on strengthening collaborative team effort to leverage collective knowledge of the enterprise. HR has a pivotal role to play in the Knowledge Management movement. Key HR processes - Corporate Education, Performance...
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...Skills and mind set required for a successfull CFO ; 1. More Fox instead of Hedgehog As Isaiah Berlin, the twentieth century historian and philosopher, analagy the hedgehog and the fox. The hedgehog knows only one great thing, it has a single oberacrhing idea that controls its view of the world and human nature. The fox knows many things and prepared to adapt to a complex view of the world ( Hedgehogs and Foxes: Character, Leadership, and Command in Organizations by A. Zaleznik) As published in Owl Bookkeeping and CFO Services, under article Foxes vs. Hedgehogs, it stated that Hedgehogs basically rely on one — maybe two — general theories about the world and what can be expected. Foxes, on the other hand, are constantly seeking out alternative...
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...It is an obvious observation that different personalities within the workplace make a difference in the environment. We spend the majority of our waking hours with the people that we work with and the different personalities within the workplace can make it enjoyable or unbearable. The articles that I will discuss in the essay focus on the types of personalities and the cultural fit of those personalities in the workplace. The first article titled Why Personality Matters in the Workplace by Michael Woody focuses on the types of personalities and refers to them as the Big Five. The Big Five include Openness to Experience, Conscientiousness, Extraversion/Introversion, Agreeableness, and Neuroticism. Openness to Experience describes personalities that are open to experiencing new things and are flexible on how they approach situations and new ideas. Conscientiousness are the personalities that are meticulous in the way they approach situations as well as work; people that are on the other end of this spectrum see the big picture and do not get lost in the details. Extraversion is someone that is social and enjoys being around others; introversion is just the opposite of extraversion and tends to work best alone and prefers to work alone or in a small group. Agreeableness easily interacts with others and are generally more trusting of others. Finally, Neuroticism tend are the types of personalities that tend to be negative and are more frequently stressed making them difficult...
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...[pic] MANAGING PEOPLE CROSS-CULTURAL CHALLENGES IN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS Word Count: 2170 Cross-cultural Challenges in International Business Management has been one of the key elements of companies in most cases. A major responsibility of managers at all levels is to encourage organization members to perform to the best of their abilities in ways that help the organization achieve its goals (George & Jones 2002). In order to do so, managers need to first have an understanding of their subordinates. The better managers perceive subordinates, the more they are capable to motivate them. In addition, it is the same situation for manager and customer relations. A manager cannot satisfy his customer unless he has a very good sense of perception. Globalization is a very popular term recently. In a way, this term represents the shortening of distances and disappearance of borders (Friedman 2007). Borders within Europe, at the present, are almost forgotten. As the regulations on FDI were loosened in China with her accession to World Trade Organisation (WTO) in 2001, the three continents America, Europe and Asia are much closer to each other than they have ever been. Multinational corporations (MNC) have spread all over the world. Collaboration with many companies independent of national borders became a must for MNCs to survive. Collaboration with companies all around the world cannot be managed without a multicultural workforce and cultural differences...
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...The Future of Corporate Performance Management Abstract Adaptive Planning is a Corporate Performance Management system that has foreseen the future of IT. They have adapted a full service CPM system which can accommodate customers from beginning to end. The “cloud” has become a vital asset to the selling point which will forever change IT as we know it. This new system has allowed companies to “Dramatically reduce budgeting and forecasting cycle times by up to 90%” (Product Overview). “Allowing them to make faster, more informed and better decisions” (Product Overview). This paper will discuss the alternative of cloud computing and many of the other assets to automating the CPM cycle. We will discuss Bridon American Corporation’s (BAC’s) process of forecasting, budgeting and financial reporting prior to implementation and after implementation of Adaptive Planning. Keywords: forecasting, budgeting, financial reporting, cloud computing The Future of Corporate Performance Management “Corporate Performance Management is a cycle that begins with budgeting and continues to comparison of actual performance against the plan” (Product Overview). “Reports and dashboards are used to analyze real-time data, and compare it to what was planned. Based on this analysis, the cycle begins again, with what-if analysis and re-forecasting” (Product Overview). “A truly integrated and automated cycle has tight collaboration among managers throughout the organization, as well as tight integration...
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...Department Of ECE in affiliation to K L University K L University (KoneruLakshmaiah Education Foundation) Vaddeswaram, Andhra Pradesh, India. Email: dvratnam@kluniverity.in Abstract Ionospheric electron density variations are more predominant error sources in precise positioning with Global Positioning System (GPS) based navigation systems over low latitude regions such as India and Brazil. spatial and temporal variability is more in this region due to Equatorial Ionospheric Anomaly (EIA), Spread F and ionospheric scintillations etc. Short and long term ionospheric changes such as the solar cycle, the annual and semiannual variations of the ionosphere needs to be investigated for improving reliable communication and navigation systems. In this paper, EOF analysis is used to investigate the spatial and temporal distribution of ionospheric electron density. An empirical model is implemented based on coefficients and basis functions obtained from the EOF analysis. It is evident from the results that the coefficients of EOF basis functions well signify the solar activity, diurnal variations of electron density. Keywords: GPS, EOF, TEC and IRI model 1. Introduction: The EOF analysis is originally introduced into meteorology as a method for extracting 1938 Bhagyasree Nimmagadda et al the dominant modes of spatial variability in meteorological fields such as Sea Level Pressure (SLP), sea surface temperature (SST), etc (Randall, et al., 2003). This is extensively used to represent...
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...DX Cancri Zach Moon University of Arizona; (Insert Prof Name) (Insert class name) 20 October 2014 Author Note This paper was prepared for (Insert Class name), (insert course number), taught by professor (insert prof name). Abstract Our universe is filled with millions of objects that can be seen at different times throughout the duration of a 24-hour period. Many different stars help make up the 88-recorded constellations that can be seen around the world. Of those 88 configurations, are 12 constellations that are part of what is known as the Greek Zodiac. Each constellation in the Zodiac has a mythological story that some believe explains their existence. This paper will explain the history of the constellation Cancer,...
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...HADM 7820 Readings Assignment # 1 Due January 28 Significance of Human Resources Reading: Hammonds, K. H. (2005). Why we hate HR. Fast Company, August 2005, Issue 97, 41-47. Klimoski, R., & Amos, B. (2012). Practicing Evidence-Based Education in Leadership Development. Academy of Management Learning & Education, 11(4), 685-702. Assignment: 1. Based on your experience, what do you think of HR? 2. Describe an experience that you had with HR people from a previous employer. Do you think they did a good job? Or, what should they have done? Provide your answer based on the reading – “how to do HR right” in page 46. 3. Given the goal of the MMH program is to help develop you to be the future leaders of the hospitality industry, how does an HR course help accomplish this? (Or perhaps, does it not?) 4. Why do you think I gave you both of these readings together? HADM 7820 Readings Assignment # 2 Due January 30 Legal Environment Reading: Sherwyn, D. (2010). How employment law became a major issue for hotel operations. Cornell Hospitality Quarterly, 51, 118-127. Slobodien, A., & Peters, E. (2012). Beyond harassment prohibitions. HRMagazine, November 75-78. Assignment: 1. What aspects of employment law do you think are important protections for you, personally? 2. What aspects of employment law do you...
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... 7 4.4 WEPAYU cloud infrastructure 8 4.5 At organizational level 9 4.6 Conceptual Design 10 4. Impact of company due to cloud computing 10 5. Conclusion 10 6. References 11 Abstract This paper mainly discuses about the impact of information systems over businesses and change of businesses due to the implementation of it. In order to explain the influence of information systems over business...
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...News Corporation Limited Business Report Produced at the request of: Greenwich University Subject: Strategic Financial Management Case Study: The News Corporation Students Name: Students ID: Total word count: Table of Contents 0. Table of contents……………………………………….……………….3 - 4 1. Report Abstract / Synopsis………..………….……………………………5 2. Introduction………………………………………………………………..6 1. Identification & nature of the News Corporation…….…………………...……..……..6 2. Company Overview………………………………………………………………….....7 Internal Audit Review 3. Financial Analysis….…….………..………….…………………………...8 . Segmented Financial Analysis…….…………………………..…………………….….8 . Financial Performance, Profitability & Investment Analysis…………………….…….8 . Financial Evaluation & Conclusion…………………………………………………….8 4. Marketing Analysis…….…………..…….…………………………....…..9 . News Corporation’s Marketing Strategy.……………………..………………….….…9 . Marketing Evaluation & Conclusion……………..……………………………………10 5. HRM Analysis...….…………..……..………………………………....….11 . News Corporation’s HRM Strategy.………………………..…...……………….…….11 . HRM Evaluation & Conclusion…...……………..…………………………………….11 6. Operations Analysis...….…………..……..…………………………....… 12 . News Corporation’s Operations Strategy.………………………..…...………………. 12 . Operations Evaluation & Conclusion…...
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...WPS05 Employee Engagement SIES College of Management Studies Working Paper Series The Working Paper Series would attempt to disseminate the findings of research in specific areas and also to facilitate discussions and sharing of perspectives and information about the identified areas. The papers carry the names of the authors and should be cited accordingly. The views, findings, and interpretations expressed in this paper are entirely those of the authors. They do not represent the views of SIESCOMS and its management. These working papers would be available online at www.siescoms.edu. No part of the paper can be reproduced in any form without the prior permission of the author. However, they can be quoted by citing the reference. 1 Working Paper 05/07 Employee Engagement Nitin Vazirani Dean in OB and HR SIES College of Management Studies Nerul nitin@siescoms.edu Abstract Employee engagement is the level of commitment and involvement an employee has towards their organization and its values. An engaged employee is aware of business context, and works with colleagues to improve performance within the job for the benefit of the organization. It is a positive attitude held by the employees towards the organization and its values. The paper focuses on how employee engagement is an antecedent of job involvement and what should company do to make the employees engaged. The paper also looks at the Gallup 12 point questionnaire, twelve-question survey that identifies...
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...Managing People Contents Introduction to John Lewis Partnership and HRM Communication and involvement practices Equal Opportunities legislation – Disability Discrimination Recommendations Conclusion References and Bibliography Appendix Introduction John Lewis and HRM Introduction to John Lewis Partnership John Lewis started in 1864 with a small drapers shop on Oxford St in London. John Lewis today is the largest co-owned and democratic company in UK. The John Lewis Partnership's reputation is founded on the uniqueness of its ownership structure and their commercial success. At the time of writing, the John Lewis Partnership has 1 manufacturing company, 1 farm, 26 department shops, 185 Waitrose food shops, John Lewis .com website, and Green Bee online direct services, with more projects in the pipeline. John Lewis plan to open 12 more department stores in 6 years in the UK and want to be at the forefront of major regeneration projects around the country. Their strategy includes moving into areas such as Northern Ireland, Wales and expanding into Scotland and Northern England. Introduction to Human Resource Management (HRM) Definition of Human Resource Management “Human resource management (HRM) involves all management decisions and practices that directly affect or influence the people, or human resources, who work for the organisation”. Fisher, C.D., Schoenfeldt, L. F. and Shaw, J. B. Human Resource...
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... | |Chioma Momah | |Word Count: | |From a Human Resource Management perspective, provide a reasoned and academically underpinned critical analysis of the leadership style of | |Rupert Murdoch. The response should include detailed analysis of the approach taken to the management of people within the Murdoch group. | |Further recommendations should outline suitable changes to the HR strategy and practice in the future, these should be adequately justified. | INTRODUCTION: Rupert Murdoch was born in Melbourne, Australia on the 11th of March, 1931. He later attended the prestigious Oxford University in the United Kingdom. After working briefly at the Daily Express newspaper, he took over the Adelaide News from his father, and from there grew his quest to acquire companies and grow them, as well as to create new companies. Murdoch’s rise to dominate the media world resulted in a lot of controversy and outrage, because of his ruthless management style and desire to succeed. In an attempt...
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...dates back to 1989, with the establishment of the institution as Kenya College of Accountancy by the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) to improve the quality of accountancy and financial management training in the country. The college was founded after a study conducted by Chart Foulks Lynch CIPFA services of the UK in 1987/88. The study revealed that the Kenyan economy required an additional four hundred qualified Accountants every year. The output of qualified accountants from the training institutions then was less than one hundred. To maintain a national outlook, the institution opened satellite colleges in Githunguri, Kericho, Eldoret and Kisumu all now under the School of Professional Programmes. Abstract The key HR aims at the KCA University are recruitment, retention and development of the very best academic staff and high quality administrative staff to support its corporate vision of being a World Class Business University of Choice and the leading University for practicing professionals. The University recognizes that whilst its academic and research staff have a key role in delivering its overall strategic aims, non-academic staff at all levels aim to provide appropriate level of support to enable academic staff concentrate on their core functions. Recruitment is the act of applying for a job as a result of being unemployed or discontent...
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...Francisco Bay Area – Director, Content & Social Media @ SmartRecruiters, “Social recruiting is a contested term. It is a concept at the intersection of recruitment and the embryonic field of social media. There are several terms used interchangeably including social hiring, social recruitment and social media recruitment.” Allison Doyle, Job Search and Employment Expert at About.com, said, “Social Recruiting is when companies and recruiters use Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and other social media sites to source and recruit candidates for employment.” According to Matt Alder, Strategy Consultant for HR and Founder of MetaShift, said, “Social Recruiting is a concept not a defined technique,” and breaks down the three primary activities of Social Recruiting as 1) Push 2) Pull and 3) Being Genuinely Social. While Robin Richards, CEO of CareerArc, TweetMyJobs, and Internships.com, told Fox that Social Recruiting “is a proactive process for job seekers and recruiters to search, converse, share,...
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