...Motivating through Human Capital | October 21 2013 | [This paper gives an understanding of the relationship between human capital and the importance of job satisfaction and motivation when selecting employees.] | Written by: Hugo Todorovic-Gatsby | Motivating employees to complete a task is the easy part, but the real challenges that companies face in today’s demanding global markets are motivating those employees to work to the best of their abilities, and guiding their efforts to the vision and values of the organization. For a company to achieve its objectives in productivity, they must hire the employees that best “fit” into their organization’s beliefs and vision. Retaining human capital through job satisfaction and motivation are one of the most critical goals for any organization trying to expand its business model. This paper gives an understanding of the relationship between human capital, and the importance of job satisfaction and motivation when selecting employees. Human capital, job satisfaction and motivation are interrelated terms that are used every day of our lives however, not everyone knows exactly what it takes to effectively motivate employees. The ideology behind retaining human capital is simple: companies spend time and money developing employees that they feel display competencies that will greatly benefit the company in the future. Alongside the developmental stages, companies offer incentives, benefits, rewards and perks...
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...CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1. PRE-AMBLE An extensive review of job satisfaction is conducted to telegraphs their openness to employee input throughout related variables. The second is to genuinely to access what is on their employees’ minds about satisfaction. The performance between departments will be appraised through the survey. Different employees will have different minds about job satisfactions, so that ranks of satisfaction level will be particularly measured regarding organizations commitment and employees evaluations. 1. OVERVIEW OF THE STUDY Job satisfaction is workers’ sense of achievement and success on the job. It also could be defined as the extend of how workers contented with the rewards, particularly for their intrinsic motivation ( Statt; 2004). Job satisfaction importantly to express favorable attitudes and feeling toward jobs, it could be negative and unfavorable attitudes or positive and favorable attitudes. Hence, complicated to measure satisfaction because different people have different meaning of it, especially related with organizations commitment. Every organizations should conduct job satisfaction survey because it may serve as indicators of organizational performance. Through job satisfaction evaluation different levels of satisfaction in different organizational units can be defined, but in turn can serve as a good indication regarding in which organizational unit changes that would boost performance should be made(Aziri;2011)...
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...Washington Dr. Chavez MBUS 525 Writing Center Appointments Dates, Times and Tutor: #1 4/11/2012 @ 5 pm: Amanda #2 4/14/2012 @ 10 am: Jennifer #3 4/15/2012 @ 7 pm: Jennifer Executive Summary Jobs was a man that was creative, he had a vision, and he was a leader. His creations led him to begin one of the world’s most successful computer companies in the world, which would eventually create a paradigm shift in the technology world. Jobs was adopted as an infant by a middle class family and grew up in California’s Silicon Valley, where as a teenager, he was exposed to tinkering with his father in the family garage, which in 1976, became the birthplace of Apple Computer (Jobs, 2012). As an executive, Jobs had a temperament that was not always welcomed in the professional atmosphere. Shortly after he began Apple he was asked to leave by the Board of Directors and friend, John Sculley, CEO of Apple Computer. This was a blow that Jobs did not take lightly, and in order to maintain his dream and vision, he started a new software company, called NeXT. Eventually Apple Computer purchased the failing company, only after Jobs returned to Apple Computer in 1997, as the CEO. He replaced Gil Amelio, who replaced John Sculley only three years before (Nair, 2012). In 2007, Apple Computer became Apple, Inc., so the world would know that Apple was not just selling computers (Finkle, 2010). Jobs’ leadership traits, charismatic leadership style and charismatic leadership traits are analyzed...
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...of project Date Pages Thesis 19/05/2011 94+ 7 Appendices Supervisor of study Executive organization Virpi Oksanen Tiger Airways Group Abstract The main objective of the thesis was to assess the level of customer satisfaction of the airline company Tiger Airways, which is a low-cost airline with a considerable number of dissatisfied customers. In the study the theories of customer satisfaction were reviewed for providing solutions for the airline to reduce the number of discontented customers. To analyze the current situation of the airline company’s customer satisfaction the quantitative research method was used. The research material was collected by online questionnaires and an open interview on the Internet. The survey was directed both to the customers and the employees of Tiger Airways. In addition, secondary data was used in the study. The theoretical framework consists of a literature review on customer satisfaction, the research method and a review on the airline management. The results of the research revealed that Tiger Airways respondents complained mostly about uncomfortable delays and inadequate customer service. However, according to the representatives of the airline company a low-cost airline can be expected to provide services at a certain level only. In conclusion, based on the customer satisfaction theories, the importance of customers for profitable business...
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...Faculty of Economics Seminar paper on the subject: English 4 Crisis management June, 2012 Crisis management is the process by which an organization deals with a major event that threatens to harm the organization, its stakeholders, or the general public. The study of crisis management originated with the large scale industrial and environmental disasters in the 1980. Three elements are common to most definitions of crisis: (a) a threat to the organization, (b) the element of surprise, and (c) a short decision time. Venette argues that "crisis is a process of transformation where the old system can no longer be maintained." Therefore the fourth defining quality is the need for change. If change is not needed, the event could more accurately be described as a failure or incident. In contrast to risk management, which involves assessing potential threats and finding the best ways to avoid those threats, crisis management involves dealing with threats before, during, and after they have occurred. That is, crisis management is proactive, not merely reactive. It is a discipline within the broader context of management consisting of skills and techniques required to identify, assess, understand, and cope with a serious situation, especially from the moment it first occurs to the point that recovery procedures start. Introduction Crisis management consists of: * Methods used to respond...
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...Thoughts on Economics Vol. 20, No. 03 Problems of Bangladesh Garments Sector and their Solution– An Islamic Perspective Sarwar Md. Saifullah Khaled( Abstract: The paper relates to the Bangladesh garments sector. Garments workers are badly exploited by the factory owners in collaboration with their foreign buyers resulting in a sub-human standard of life of workers. The occasional agitations for higher wages and better amenities for workers are alleged to be fanned up to violence by some interested quarters together with the privileged unorganized labour leaders and certain NGOs. The recent violence following the declaration of the Wage Structure 2010 is alleged to be backed by those interested in taking away this industry from Bangladesh. The paper highlights the major problems faced by the industry and suggests solution in the light of the teachings of Islam. I. Introduction After the decline and fall of the jute industry just after liberation – (recent media reports show a hopeful prospect of this industry) – the garments industry now plays a vital role in the economy, starting about a decade or so after the emergence of Bangladesh. Like the jute growers and the jute industrial workers that were once the driving force of the Bangladesh economy, the same role is being played today by the garments industry and its workers, and they are the single largest number of industrial workers in the country. With the toil, sweat and untiring effort of the garments workers, this industry...
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...Thoughts on Economics Vol. 20, No. 03 Problems of Bangladesh Garments Sector and their Solution– An Islamic Perspective Sarwar Md. Saifullah Khaled( Abstract: The paper relates to the Bangladesh garments sector. Garments workers are badly exploited by the factory owners in collaboration with their foreign buyers resulting in a sub-human standard of life of workers. The occasional agitations for higher wages and better amenities for workers are alleged to be fanned up to violence by some interested quarters together with the privileged unorganized labour leaders and certain NGOs. The recent violence following the declaration of the Wage Structure 2010 is alleged to be backed by those interested in taking away this industry from Bangladesh. The paper highlights the major problems faced by the industry and suggests solution in the light of the teachings of Islam. I. Introduction After the decline and fall of the jute industry just after liberation – (recent media reports show a hopeful prospect of this industry) – the garments industry now plays a vital role in the economy, starting about a decade or so after the emergence of Bangladesh. Like the jute growers and the jute industrial workers that were once the driving force of the Bangladesh economy, the same role is being played today by the garments industry and its workers, and they are the single largest number of industrial workers in the country. With the toil, sweat and untiring effort of the garments workers...
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......................39 The Philanthropic Test……………………………………………………………………….43 The Ethics Test………………………………………………………………………………47 Summary……………………………………………………………………………………..51 Chapter Four: Effective Communication Introduction……………………………………………………………………………….....50 Effective Communication Defined………………………………………………………..…50 This Student’s Display of Effective Communication…………………………………….....51 Written Communication……………………………………………………………….…51 Verbal Communication……………………………………………………………….…53 Electronic Communication……………………………………………………………....53 Summary……………………………………………………………………………………..61 Conclusion……………………………………………………………………………………62 References…………………………………………………………………………………….63 Abstract The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate this student’s understanding of the ethical decision...
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...February 2009 Managing Separatist Insurgencies Insights from Northeastern India Walter C. Ladwig III Predoctoral Fellow Miller Center of Public Affairs University of Virginia A paper prepared for International Studies Association Annual Conference 16-18 February 2009 New York ***Note: This paper is a provisional study of India’s attempts to manage separatist insurgency movements in the Northeast, consequently it provides only a preliminary analysis of the counterinsurgency campaigns in Mizoram and Nagaland.*** 1 From the time of its independence in 1947, India has been plagued by a host of separatist movements as the central government has struggled to integrate a number of religious, racial and ethnic groups into a single multicultural state. Impressively, despite facing a multitude of secessionist movements, India has yet to lose any of its territory. This paper examines the Indian government’s response to the outbreak of separatist violence in Nagaland and Mizoram in the state of Assam. Not only were these insurgencies the Republic of India’s first experience with the phenomenon of separatist insurgency, they were among the most severe. They required an untested government and military to adapt to a form of political warfare with which they had little experience. Through a process of trial and error, India developed an approach to political violence in the Northeast that would guide its response to future insurgencies. The Mizo case is also significant...
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...Chapter 1 THE PROBLEM AND ITS SETTING Background of the Study The business world changes in every tick of the clock. As a result, businesses tend to rise or fall and the stability of the business enterprise is always at stake. But, business sustainability depends on its financial performance and the people governing the business. And to measure whether companies are capable of handling potentially unexpected corporate risks, companies’ accounting transactions are reported through financial statements. These financial statements are the masterpieces of accountants who analyze the transactions and measure the financial stability of the company if they are sustainable enough to defray any business risks. However, in presenting these statements, some accountants may mislead owners or decision makers through financial mistatements which affect the business itself. Because of this accounting malpractice, it may cause to a major problem that will put CPAs into grave misconduct such as allegation of fraud and engangement in corporate accounting scandals. Accounting malpractice are affecting the businesses globally. It decays the economy of the country and slowly creeps into different industry until they are no longer outlive in the business world. In fact, the Report to the Nations on Occupational Fraud and Abuse in Asia-Pacific Region led by Wells (2010) found out that the Asia Pacific median has a loss that was significantly higher than the global median loss of $160...
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...HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT PRACTICES: ENHANCING EMPLOYEES’ SATISFACTION ETHIOPIAN A CASE STUDY OF ETHIOPIAN ELECTRIC POWER CORPORATION A PROJECT SUBMITTED TO THE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND PUBIC ADMINSTRATION OF ADDIS ABABA UNIVERSITY IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF ART IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION By DESALEGN AMLAKU ADVISOR ATO TESHOME BEKELE ADDIS ABABA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION MBAMBA-PROGRAM June 2010 ADDIS ABABA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION MBAMBA-PROGRAM TO A PROJECT SUBMITTED TO THE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND PUBIC ADMINSTRATION OF ADDIS ABABA UNIVERSITY IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF ADMINISTRATION ART IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION By DESALEGN AMLAKU GUGISSA GSR /1996/01 ADVISOR ATO TESHOME BEKELE June 2010 ADDIS ABABA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND PUBLIC ADMISTRATION MBAMBA- PROGRAM HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT PRACTICES: ENHANCING EMPLOYEES’ SATISFACTION STU TUDY CORPORATION A CASE STUDY OF ETHIOPIAN ELECTRIC POWER CORPORATION (EEPCo) By Desalegn Amlaku Gugissa GSR/ 1996/01 Approved by the Board of Examiners: ______________________ ___________________ __________________ Advisor Signature Date ______________________ ___________________ __________________ Examiner Signature Date ______________________ ___________________ __________________ Examiner Signature Date Declaration I hereby declare that this project is my original work...
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... 1. Definition of Research 2. Business Research 3. Features of a Good Research Study 4. Areas of Business Research 5. How to start Business Research 6. Business Research Analysis : Basic Steps 7. Business Research Problem 8. Primary Business Information 9. Research Proposal ( also in Unit2) 10. Research Methods versus Methodology 11. Types of Research 12. Functions of Business Research 13. Relevance of Business Research to Managers 14. Need to perform Business Research 15. Managerial Effectiveness and Research 16. Management Consultant 17. The Building Blocks of Science in Research 18. Induction & Deduction in Business Research 19. The Case Study as a Research Method 20. Case Study to Assess Business Situations 21. Difference between the case method and a case study? 22. Business Research Topics 23. Business Research in the 21st Century Definition of Research Research in common parlance refers to a search for knowledge. Once can also define research as a scientific and systematic search for pertinent information on a specific topic. In fact, research is an art of scientific investigation. The Advanced Learner’s Dictionary of Current English lays down the meaning of research as “a careful investigation or inquiry specially through search for new facts in any branch of knowledge.”1 Redman and Mory define research as a “systematized effort to gain ...
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...INSURANCE ADVISORS EFFECTIVENESS FOR PUBLIC AND PRIVATE INSURER: A DEMOGRAPHIC STUDY Krishan Kumar Pandey*Manisha Pandey** Manish Kerwar***Ashutosh Khare**** Dharmendra Singh***** Abstract : Few years back insurance was an arcane word for all of us. Insurance is no longer an unexciting business and the insurance advisor an apologetic salesman. New entries have actually changed the rules of the game in the insurance industry. One such change that has made a huge positive impact in the minds of Indian consumers is the product innovation by the insurance companies. New products are being launched; new distribution channels opened and thousands of sales advisers and managers are being recruited every month. This rapid change is demanding new regulations, new methods of management, new methods of operation and ofcourse considerable development in knowledge, attitude and skills of the workforce. Such times demand business/ output focused people who think widely, are confident about taking risks and decisions and prioritise their own and others’ actions to achieve the business need. Without these attributes the growth pattern that has begun will not be sustained. So are these attributes being developed in people? People know what they should do but they do not necessarily know how to do it. This study is well ahead to evaluate the effectiveness of Insurance Advisors. *, * * Faculty in Prestige Institute of Management, Gwalior * * * , * * * * , * * * * * Alumni, Prestige Institute...
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...1 Globalization and Cultural Reassertion in Karnataka “I do not want my house to be walled in on all sides and my windows to be stuffed. I want the cultures of all lands to be blown about my house as freely as possible. But I refuse to be blown off my feet by any.” —Mahatma Gandhi 1. Introduction Globalisation is a generalised term for a complicated series of economic, technological, social, cultural and political changes, seen as the ever- increasing interdependence and integration among people, societies and businesses in different locations. Such international links have existed for many centuries, but, having broadened, intensified, and changed the nature of these links many times; the modern world economy is unlike any previous international economy. Despite being in theory, in existence for centuries, the term ‘globalisation’ was first used in 1944, although its prominent use by economists commenced in the 1980’s. Globalization can be broken down into separate aspects: industrial globalization, financial globalization, political globalization, cultural globalization etc. Globalization is a process of something becoming global. It is facilitated by the media of communications. Through radio and satellite information can reach the whole globe almost instantaneously. Important events, whether social, political or sportive, have global audiences. Another aspect of global communication is the rapidity of movement. People can travel and move goods rapidly anywhere in...
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...Outline: RESEARCH 1) NATURE AND SCOPE OF RESEARCH 1.1) Definition – purposive, systematic and scientific process of gathering, analyzing, classifying, organizing, presenting and interpreting data for the solution of a problem, for prediction, for invention, for the discovery of truth, or for the expansion or verification of existing knowledge, all for the preservation and improvement of the quality of human life. 1.1.1) History of Research Historical records reveal that there is no written document on the beginning of business research as an organized business activity, but this is definitely of modern origin. During the Middle Ages, the merchant families of Fugger and Rothschild prospered in part because their organizations enabled them to get information before their competitors did. These studies were unsystematic, but considered to be well organized during that time. In 1879, more by accident than foresight, N. W. Ayer and Son conducted a crude but formal market survey, to measure markets for agricultural machineries, manufactured by Nicholas-Shepard Company. This market survey is probably the first real attempt at business research in the United States. The Curits Publishing company is generally conceived to have formed the first formal business research department with the appointment of Charles Parlin as manager of the Commercial Research Division of the Advertising Department in 1911. His original idea was that advertising space could be sold more effectively...
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