...To: CEO From: Date: 6/6/11 Re: Problem Regarding Whistles in the Toy Collection A1. To address the problem regarding the whistles, there are three possible decision alternatives: 1) Have the whistles tested by another lab to confirm the amount of lead in the whistles 2) Get the manufacturer involved and see if they will absorb the cost of reproducing the whistles 3) Send the shipment of the elementary toy collection without the whistles for now. A1a. Forming a distinctive faction of supervisors, we can review which alternatives satisfy the musts and which one satisfies the most wants and the issues at hand to devise possible resolutions. Brainstorming will allow participants in the group to provide different suggestions or ideas, thus creating more options. Once all views were presented, we then narrowed the alternatives to the top three with everyone’s agreement involved in the critical thinking process. (Explain the steps for decision making, 1999-2011) A1b. The benefits of the first alternative are having a second opinion. Whistles should not necessarily be discarded if after an additional test shows that the whistles do meet the legally acceptable limits of the lead in them. A disadvantage of the second opinion is the cost of having an additional test done to confirm the amount of lead in the whistles. Not only will it cost to have the test done, but to ship the whistles to the lab. The benefits of getting the manufacturer involved are taking the responsibility...
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...Memo To: Daffy Duck From: Allen Kerr Date: January 16, 2013 Purpose: To provide quality training for the new audit compliance system there will be necessary expenditures. This memo will present the final budget proposal these expenditures include but are not limited to: wages, materials, travel expenses, and training materials. Steps have been put in place to minimize the overall cost of the training but not at the cost of quality of the project. Budgetary Numbers: Humane Resources Cost: While the Looney Tune Bank and Trust Corporation has many internal resources that will be used to make this training successful but there are certain task that must be outsourced. The internal resource includes one resource from project management, two resources from the training department, two resources from human resources, and two subject matter specialist from the IT department. External resources include three resources from a printing company and two resources from a travel agency. The overall cost of the wages for the human resources to complete the Being Compliant training project total $9,700 dollars. Material Resources Cost: Material costs include the materials for training packages, note-taking materials, and registration material. The material and printing cost are estimated at $1000. Traveling Expenses: The Human Resource Department has identified 25 branch managers that will be required to attend the training. The travel expenses will include round-trip...
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...company’s current $5 million in sales in the next year. Atha markets its product, unique lighting products (wall, pendant, floor, table, and nightlights) made of 50% recycled materials, through as series of regional distributors and directly online. It is currently the end of the third quarter and you have three months to complete your planning and execute your strategy in order to have your functional areas up to speed. There is no time to waste in meeting the goal. Plans have to be developed, current employees retained, and new employees hired. Company communications must be clear and concise and the management cycle followed throughout the process. You will serve as the department manager for two functional areas. One is the human resources department; the second is your choice of one of the three other areas: accounting and finance, marketing and sales, or operations and production. Ms. Atha has assigned specific goals to the vice president of your functional area. The vice president has determined what your department needs to do to help the entire functional area succeed. Those goals are in alignment with the overall company goal of doubling sales. Your responsibility is to break those goals into activities and tasks for your department. You have one or more supervisors in your department. Each supervisor has several employees to lead and control. Each individual must know what they are to do, how or why to do it, what the quality and performance standard is, and...
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...Managing Behavior Memo University of Phoenix Annemarie Browning To: Front Line Managers From: Midlevel Sales Manager Date: January 26, 2009 Subject: Management Behavior in the Workplace This is a great opportunity to showcase your ability to manage through some opportunities and provide support to your employees. I believe that retaining and developing our employees during the merger is a key component to the success of our division. Many of our employees could feel uncertain during the merger. It is very important that you keep the communication open and are around if they have questions or concerns. There are also some key components of retention that I would like to share with you. Retention comprises the activities of (1) rewarding employees for performing their job effectively (2) ensuring harmonious working relations between employees and managers; and (3) maintaining a safe, healthy working environment (Cascio, 2006, p6) as you can see one of the most important aspects of your managerial duties is to maintain a positive work environment. The management must be there for our employees and ensure that they feel that all of their needs will be heard and addressed. It is very important as managers that you address concerns in a timely manner and please feel free to contact our Human Resource department if needed for extra support. Oneof the most important jobs of management is to retain fairness in the organization. There are several examples on ways to exemplify that...
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...System Analysis for Riordan Manufacturing’s Human Resources Department Kelly Beckwith University of Phoenix, Online Table of Contents Abstract ………………………………………………………………………………………… 3 Introduction ……………………………………………………………………………………. 4 Scope and Goals ………………………………………………………………………………… 4 Supporting Measures …………………………………………………………………………. 5 System Requirements …………………………………………………………………………. 7 Application Architecture and Process Design …………………………………………………. 9 Data Flow and Protection ………………………………………………………………………. 10 Data Flow Chart ………………………………………………………………………………. 10 Flow of Data Chart ………………………………………………………………………….…. 11 Implementation Process ………………………………………………………………………… 12 Human Resource Organizational Chart ………………………………………………………… 12 Conclusion ……………………………………………………………………………………… 14 Resources ………………………………………………………………………………………. 16 Abstract Designing a new system for Riordan Manufacturing’s Human Resources Department is a crucial and important part of Riordan efforts to evolve with new technology. The company has asked that installation of their new system occur within six months. The current Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) is outdated by over 10 years. Allowing an outside company to implement a new system will save Riordan Manufacturing time and money, and allowing completion of the project in the time allowed. Combining all of the systems used by Riordan’s human resources staff will allow easier access for all. ...
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...marketing and research within the company, offering a subscription section for anyone who would like more information to inform himself more. Misco update its website continuously offering latest news and upcoming courses in the future. This is generally controlled by the IT department help bay the Marketing Department to write the text and help in the image of the company through the website. Their website cater interested persons who would like to take a course with Misco , or organisation who wants to upgrade their organisation and give training to their employees or want to benefit from the services in Human Resources or Market Research. Written information is used a lot especially in different ways n businesses to get their message through and give information to their stakeholders. It is an everyday use in various ways , in emails to their staff and customers , memos, reports for managers, accounting transaction . It is used in written documents which will be kept in the business’s data base which can be used for future need as evidence or as informative purpose. For example: Misco use written information to give information about different courses they offer , to give current updates and news about the company , for e-mails to the...
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...Introduction We appreciate the staff of Riordan Manufacturing taking the time to learn our new Human Resources system, Quicksilver. This system is much more robust than our last system we had, and therefore, we will need to bring our users up to speed on its current functions. Each step of the training session, including the preparation, is spelled out within the Microsoft Project file. This memo will properly explain each step along the way. Preparation The initial planning of the meeting will take some extra preparation. We will spend a couple of days obtaining all the necessary information on the training staff that will be necessary for the two training days. Our Human Resources department will provide the list. In addition, in preparation for the event, we need to look at which facilities are available for our company to use. Narrow down the possibilities as quickly as possible, having one location for the accommodations and training room would be ideal. The Beverly Heritage Hotel has helped us before and it will be convenient to reach out to them again and see if they have any openings. Our IT department will begin a list of necessary hardware that will be needed for this training session, during this period. Training Staff After obtaining the list of all trainers available for the training session, it would be wise to categorize trainers by experience. If you are requiring recommendations, speak to the trainer’s and managers for assistance. They have...
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... | |COURSE |Human Resources | |UNIT TITLE |CIPD4 DEP | |TOPIC |Section 2 | |TASK REF |Effective Human Resource Service | |THE TASK | | Please type the question here before you provide us your answer. a. Identify a minimum of 3 users of HR services b. For each of these users identify at least 2 key needs and explain how conflicting needs can be prioritised effectively c. Identify at least three methods of communication, and explain the advantages and disadvantages of each. Ensure that the three methods are appropriate to employees at different levels. d. Describe the key components of effective service delivery including building and maintaining good relationships, handling and resolving complaints, dealing with difficult customers, timely service delivery, budget implications and continuous improvement. Human Resource have a range of customers services, from internal customers like colleagues...
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...LETS BE LEFTIES TINA MORTON CHAMBERLIN COLLEGE OF NURSING NOVEMBER 2, 2014 It’s 8 am Monday morning and I have just clocked in. I walk into my office to start my day, as I sit down at my desk and turn on my computer I notice that I have received an email from the Human Resources Department that states “Lets be Lefties for a Day” the memo followed by saying that there have been many complaints of ethnocentrism amongst employees and management so they have decided to implement a project for the day so that we can try to recognize why the staff was feeling this way. The first challenge was to have us take a sock and put a Ping-Pong ball in our fist and not to use that hand for the afternoon, the second task was to get out on the floor and experience what our staff did on a daily basis and the third task was to have a meeting with the other departments to see what their outcome was. Ok so here it goes I have my ping pong ball and my sock ready to go, I have placed the items on my right hand as I am right hand dominant and this is forcing me to have to use My left hand for all tasks, well let’s just say that my first trip to the bathroom was eventful, As I went about my daily tasks I had a difficult time typing, answering the phone and eating. As I was going along with this challenge I decided not only to challenge my staff but some of the physician’s and ancillary staff that we have in the facility such as caseworkers and housekeeping, To go home and to report back to me...
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...Unit 2 – Probability and Distributions Amina E. Mark February 19, 2012 American InterContinental University Abstract Probability is a measure of how likely it is for an event to occur. The probability of anything is a number between 0 and 1. The more certain an event is to happen the closer the number is to1. The less certain an event is to happen the closer the number is to 0. (Alexander, N.D.) Memo To: John Doe, CEO From: Amina E. Mark Date: 02-19-2012 Subject: Dear Mr. Doe: I am writing to you to provide you with some information I retrieved from analyzing a survey that was done by our organization. I will provide you with some information that can be valuable to improving job satisfaction in our employees. The survey that was conducted gathered the following the following set of data ; the age and gender of our employees the department they work in, what position they hold, if they have tenure, if they are satisfied with their jobs, what their intrinsic and extrinsic job satisfaction is and how satisfied they are with their benefits. The qualitative data is gender and age and the quantitative data is the intrinsic and extrinsic job satisfaction. Data collections, analysis, and graphing are very important. Many industries, manufacturing specifically now use statistics to monitor their processes in order to ensure a quality products. Statistics help in making product decisions and financial managing. (Unknown, N.D.) Statistics can be used...
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...Assessing Statistics & Probabilities AIU Online – BUSN311 Abstract This is an email that will discuss the assessment of probability. It will give an overview of specific characteristics of the database used and include specific variables concerning that data. It will discuss how important statistics are in the work environment as well as where they are being used. Memo To: Head of the American Intellectual Union From: Researcher Date: January 20, 2013 Subject: Data Analyzation/Calculations Dear Head of the American Intellectual Union, This email is to inform you about certain important characteristics with specific variables in the database on job satisfaction. It will discuss which variables are quantitative and which ones are qualitative as well as their categories and why they are used. Also, the importance of probability and statistics in the real world and their value will be discussed. Overview The goal of the current data set is to see how satisfied employees are with their jobs. This includes the variables of gender, age, position, and department, rate of satisfaction, how long they have been employed, and the availability of benefits and overtime as well as inside and outside job influences. All of these categories are used because they can influence the level of job satisfaction of your employees. For example, a male employee may have a higher expectation on the job than a female and get paid more; which may cause less satisfaction due to suspected...
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...Project Task-List CMGT/410 8 August 2013 Myrna Bravo Introduction We would like to thank the staff of PC World in taking the time to learn the new Point of Sales system. The system is much more modern than our last system that the company had and therefore all the users will need the proper training on its current functions. Within the Microsoft Project file you will find each step of the training session to include the preparation. The purpose of this memo is to explain each step along the way. Preparation The initial planning of the meeting will take some extra preparation. The next couple of days will entail gathering information that is necessary on the training staff that will be needed for the two days of training. The Human Resources department will be responsible for providing the list. Along with the preparation we also need to look at the facilities that will be available for the company to use. The list should be reviewed within a timely manner to narrow down the possibilities and setting one location for the accommodations and training room. There are some venues that has helped the company out before so it would be best to reach out to them again and see if they possibly would have any openings. The IT department will be responsible for creating a list of all necessary hardware which will be needed for the training session, during this period. Training Staff Once the list of trainers that will be available for the training session is complete...
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...Ethics Program Company X Part A – Standards and Procedures Dress Code Policy for Company X First impressions are significant to our customer relations. Customers will often form an opinion of the Company by appearance of those providing services, and a favorable appearance is required of every employee of Company X. A professional appearance includes but is not limited to grooming and dress. To maintain the Company’s reputation and image, the Company has established these guidelines. It is also important to note that anytime employees are representing the Company, they should follow the policy regarding appearance even when those times may fall outside of regular business hours. All employees are encouraged to keep a copy of this policy and refer to it as necessary. Failure to comply with this policy may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination. Changes to this policy may occur at the discretion of the CEO. Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, employers may determine a dress code policy that differentiates between men and women based on society’s generally accepted principles of what is considered standard dress. The Company has provided guidelines for both male and female employees to reduce ambiguity and personal interpretations of the policy. Male Employees: • Med should wear a button up, collared shirt with tie and slacks. Men should also consider wearing a dress jacket when attending meetings, closing loans, attending...
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...1.0 – INTRODUCTION & TERMS OF REFERENCE For this assignment, I’ll be an assistant in a firm of business consultants. I have been asked to assist in a project, by researching and producing a formal report on a medium/large organisation. The organisation I’ll be exploring is Sainsbury’s. I have chosen Sainsbury’s because it produces its own brand of products such as foods and drinks. Sainsbury’s aims to meet its customers' needs effectively by providing the best quality products to meet their everyday shopping needs and thereby provide shareholders with good, sustainable financial returns. For the report, I’ll be describing the type of business ownership Sainsbury's is involved in, its objectives, its organisation functions, its management style and culture, how communication takes place and the production process of Sainsbury's. 2.0 – PROCEDURE For this report I’m going to use two types of research which are primary and secondary research: Primary research: This means asking someone for their views or opinions. I’ll be using questionnaires and conducting interviews, face to face, by telephone or by post. Secondary research: Secondary research relates to information that already exists, rather than creating your own. I’ll be using information from the internet; the websites that I’ll be using are www.sainbsury’s.co.uk, www.j-sainsbury’s.co.uk, www.google.com, etc 3.0 - FINDINGS Under this section you are going to find all the findings of my research. HISTORY...
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...●TANGLEWOODCASEBOOKfor use withSTAFFING ORGANIZATIONS●●6th Ed.Kammeyer-Mueller | TANGLEWOOD CASEBOOK To accompany Staffing Organizations, sixth edition, 2009. Prepared by John Kammeyer-Mueller Warrington College of Business University of Florida Gainesville, Florida Telephone: 352-392-0108 E-mail: kammeyjd@ufl.edu Copyright ©2009 Mendota House, Inc. Herbert G. Heneman III President Telephone: 608-233-4417 E-mail: hheneman@bus.wisc.edu INTRODUCTION TO THE CASE CONCEPT | Rationale for the Tanglewood Case Many of the most important lessons in business education involve learning how to place academic concepts in a work setting. For applied topics, like staffing, learning how concepts are applied in the world of work also allow us see how the course is relevant to our own lives. The use of these cases will serve as a bridge between the major themes in the textbook Staffing Organizations and the problems faced by managers on a daily basis. The Tanglewood case is closely intertwined with textbook concepts. Most assignments in the case require reference to specific tables and examples in the book. After completing these cases, you will be much more able to understand and apply the material in the textbook. With this in mind, it should be noted that the cases are designed to correspond with the types of information found in work environments. This means that for many important decisions, the right answers will not always be easy to detect...
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