...Online Assignment #2 Due Thursday, February 12th by 11:59pm Directions: In this online assignment you will be discussing the process involved with creating and maintaining job descriptions. To complete this assignment, you will first need to read the scenario entitled “Maintaining Job Descriptions,” on pp. 195-196 of your textbook (Staffing Organizations, Henemen, Judge & Kammeyer-Mueller, 7th edition). After you have read the scenario, please answer the questions on this worksheet. Please double-space your answers, and use Times New Roman 12 point font. Please submit the assignment electronically on Blackboard using the Turnitin link provided in the Week 5 Online Content folder. ------------------------------------------------- Name: After reading the scenario entitled “Maintaining Job Descriptions,” on pp. 195-196 of your textbook, please answer the following questions: 1. Please explain why it is important for the InAndOut company to review and update their job descriptions. Be sure to use evidence from the scenario (on pp. 195-196) and rationale from the textbook to support your answer. This company is a perfect example of the challenge that a growing company has to face in terms of keeping updated or creating new job descriptions. It is important for InAndOut to keep its job descriptions updated because the company is growing and changing rapidly, information and technology is constantly being upgraded and new machinery is being used. In addition, new people...
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...MS Office Class Proposal Table of Contents Summary 3 Description 3 Course Objectives 3 Course Curriculum 3 Course Standards 3 Course Outline 4 Equipment Needed 5 Financial 5 Assumptions 5 Documentation 6 Summary This proposal is written to communicate the objectives, curriculum, standards and potential revenue in regards to an MS Office class. Description This class will be held 2 days a week for a semester in length. The location and times will be determined as the class is developed. The class will be designed for 12 (twelve) students, but will adaptable due to space. It will be taught in various formats, but not limited to lecture, textbook, and hands-on training. Student will also earn up to 2 (two) High School technology credits. The course will be offered in three sections. The sections must build upon each other. Course Objectives The objective of this course is to provide the background for the students to become knowledgeable in the components of Microsoft Office. It will also provide them with the knowledge and expertise to fulfill many roles in today’s society, be preparing them in the field of office systems. Course Curriculum Textbook - Microsoft Office 2007: Introductory Concepts and Techniques, Windows Vista Edition, 1st Edition ISBN-10: 1423927133 Course Standards This course will be taught to Sunshine State Standards (See Documentation). Course Outline Essential Introduction to Computers Microsoft Windows Vista 1. Introduction...
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...• Experience with budgets, forecasting, payroll, accounts payable and receivable • Detail-oriented, accurate, general accounting data processing skills • Skilled at developing and maintaining professional relationships with clients Sample Tasks • Prepare, examine, or analyze accounting records, financial statements, or other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards. • Report to management regarding the finances of establishment. • Establish tables of accounts and assign entries to proper accounts. • Develop, implement, modify, and document recordkeeping and accounting systems, making use of current computer technology. • Compute taxes owed and prepare tax returns, ensuring compliance with payment, reporting or other tax requirements. • Maintain or examine the records of government agencies. • Advise clients in areas such as compensation, employee health care benefits, the design of accounting or data processing systems, or long-range tax or estate plans. • Develop, maintain, and analyze budgets, preparing periodic reports that compare budgeted costs to actual costs. • Provide internal and external auditing services for businesses or individuals. • Analyze business operations, trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations, to project future revenues and expenses or to provide advice. • Generate budgets and forecasts on a quarterly basis and present to the management team • Liaison...
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...This report is based on an experiment that we basically conducted to understand motivation for different types of people. The idea was to analyze and record people’s behavior under various circumstances to understand the link between motivation and rewards. In order to conduct the experiment, we gathered fifteen participants to make origami birds under three conditions – Acknowledged, Ignored and Shredded. These participants were mostly the students of IOBM; their reactions were recorded by us as an evidence to this experiment and to further analyze them for better results of the experiment. Different people depicted different behaviors based on their learnings, expectations, ideas, effort put into the task etc. We found out that incentives do motivate people undoubtedly to perform their given tasks but up to certain level only, especially if they are not...
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...LAB TECH JOB ANALYSIS WORKSHEET TASK | COMPETENCIES | Conduct chemical and physical tests on materials (solids, liquids, gases) | A I J M O V aa cc ff | | | Analyze test results from all of the different tests conducted | A D I M O V aa cc ee | | | Set up laboratory equipment and instrumentation | A I M O V aa cc ff | | | Test various consumer products (food, drugs, chemicals, etc.) | A I J M O V aa cc | | | Prepare chemical solutions for use in processing materials | A I J M O V aa cc ff | | | Test various raw materials and substances (ore, gases, soil, etc.) | A I J M O V aa cc | | | Test radioactive and biological materials | A I J M O V aa cc ff | 1. Which of the lab tech’s tasks are the most critical? Here critical means that if you couldn’t do that task, you couldn’t perform that job acceptably. The lab tech must be able to properly conduct scientific tests and analyze the results. The lab tech must also have a working knowledge of scientific principles and chemistry. They need to know how to set up a wide variety of laboratory equipment and accurately document their research findings. 2. Which of the competencies are most frequently linked to all the tasks? Attention to detail (A) Dependability (I) Follow Written Directions (M) Integrity (O) Needs little supervision (V) Complex Problem Sensitivity (aa) Quality Checking (cc) 3. Which of the competencies are most frequently linked to the critical tasks...
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...Subject: Job Analysis – Administrative Assistants For Management and Out-Of-Scope (MOOS) employees, Alberta Health Services has decided there will be a management review of our current management structure from the front-line manager up to ensure we have the right structure, the right number and the right distribution of direct reports. With this review, administrative support positions will also be looked at, particularly positions within the MOOS stream. This will directly affect 320 MOOS Administrative Assistants within the Addiction and Mental Health portfolio. As you know, Administrative Assistants job requirements cover a large variety of responsibilities, from calendar scheduling, communicating with staff, patients and families, accounting, drafting correspondence, ad hoc items, and meeting scheduling. Any new employee will not have the proper knowledge to complete the more complex tasks are may complex items are learned internally and on the job i.e. procurement and internal project management. Prior to AHS’s review of MOOS positions, Administrative Assistants were tied to the level of supervisor they supported i.e. Administrative Assistants supporting Director’s were at the same grade level. With the management review underway, it can be assumed that new employees should be able to assume all day-to-day responsibilities while seasoned Administrative Assistants can concentrate on more complex projects. As a result, each Administrative Assistant had a job analysis...
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...Job Analysis Jen C. Martinez PSY 435 October 1, 2012 Dr. Ellen Myers Job Analysis There are many reasons for analyzing jobs. One reason would be to study and evaluate exactly what a job requires. Another reason would be to describe specifically what skills are needed and the qualifications that are required to complete the job properly. The positions should be stated very clearly what is required so that all of the employees know what is expected of them without having any confusion. The person performing the job analysis should be able to watch a person performing the job or, at the very least know exactly what the job is supposed to accomplish so that the basic characteristics of a potential employee can be evaluated. Jobs change; therefore the job description will change as well. There are some companies that search for an easier, less physical ways while maintaining the same results. There are some employees who are able to find these ways and that is one reason why job descriptions change over time. The position that I have chosen to analyze is a Casual Quality Assurance Technician with Nestle Waters North America. The main purpose for this job is to make sure that all processes from raw materials to the finished product is compliant with the Nestle Waters North America standards. The right candidate would also be responsible for inspecting the products for any flaws and be able to diagnose the issue if there is a problem. The position also requires record keeping...
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...and franchiseesdesigned to foster deep connections to our brands’ heritage and improve the guestexperience and business results at the restaurant level”(Dunkin Brands, 2014). My job isto foster Dunkin’ Brands core values into the organizational structure of each location.The purpose of this paper is to identify and explain how job design, organizationaldesign, recruiting and selecting, training personnel and performance appraisals are keyelements in creating successful establishments.Job DesignIn order to efficiently run a Dunkin’ Donuts restaurant, I must first outline thecompany’s organizational structure by designing the right job positions for all levels ofthe hierarchy. “Job design is what occurs when managers determine the tasks needed tobe done, who will do them, and what selection criteria will be used to choose employeesand place them on the job”(Reilly, 2011, p. 25). Job design involves three steps (jobanalysis, job description, and job specification) in carefully designing a structure that willallow employees to succeed at appropriate and manageable levels. As part of my analysis,I will use reflective planning to bring what structural skills I learned at my previouslocation to build teams at my new locations. I will also take the time to use comparisonwith other companies in order to analyze dependent variables of...
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...been made that has led to issues where a process for job redesign is required. Higher management previously considered the universal worker, but after considerate deliberation it was concluded that this would not be the best route. Job redesign is required so that patient care delivery is successful. Beginning Stages of Job Redesign There are two steps necessary before the job redesign process starts. These processes are known as the revision of the job content and the analyzing of job related information. The main reason for these steps is to collect data and analyze and categorize the information so that the best process can be chosen. The following steps are • Revise job content: in this step job related information is collected and revised to discover the inconsistencies between employee and job (Job redesign: meaning, process, and its advantages,. (2013). Understanding the current process is necessary before the redesign can begin. Different approaches determine how the process is presented later. Who will conduct the observation and explain the scope of the process to be observed will need to be at the forefront of this step ("Redesign Planning Steps",. 2005). • Analyze job related information: once the collection and revision of the job content is complete there must be someone to analyze the discrepancies. This is done to determine issues that hinder performance of tasks and duties are related to the job. This is also used to investigate why employees are...
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...Date: 10/9/14 Student Name: Jay Donald Sorensen Student ID Number: 63826 Student WGU Email: Jaysoren@wgu.edu Mentor: Terry Love Course JGT Task 1 JGT Task 1 Jay Sorensen Western Governors University WGU JGT Task 1 Jay Sorensen SUBDOMAIN 326.3 - EVALUATING ECONOMICS OF MANAGEMENT DECISIONS SUBDOMAIN 327.3 - DEVELOPING & MAINTAINING QUALITY SUBDOMAIN 329.4 - MANAGING OPERATIONS Competencies: 326.3.1: Decision Analysis - The graduate analyzes risks and values and uses a variety of decision analysis tools and decision theory to evaluate alternatives during decision-making processes. 327.3.2: Metrics and Tools - The graduate analyzes how work is accomplished and applies quality...
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...of work, who are joined together for attaining some common objectives. It demands the co-operation and the co-ordination from the part of its employees. Once the employee has been selected, trained and motivated, he is then appraised for his performance. Performance appraisal is the step where the management finds out how effective it has been at hiring and placing employees. The strength of any organization is its people. If people are attended to work properly they can recognize their talents by developing their capabilities and utilizing them appropriately, organizations are likely to be dynamic and grow fast. Ultimately the varieties of tasks in any organizations have to accomplish by the people. Some of them may have capabilities to do certain tasks better than other tasks. And some of them may not have capabilities to do the task assigned to them. In this situation one of the important activities we conduct by any organization is the Performance Appraisal. Performance appraisal as a positive part of the performance management process has come a very long way in the history of human resource management. Performance appraisal is one of the central pillars of the performance management which is directly related to the organizational performance and have a direct and significant impact on the employee and the company. The main focus of this work is centred on: Performance appraisal has been, and is still the strength of performance management. In carrying out this work...
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...their business or functions of the job. Since society is every changing and businesses need to adapt, mangers have to acquiesce to these “new way”. They adapt by using the four functions of managing. Planning, organizing, leading and controlling are all used by managers in numerous work environments including my current workplace. The first function of managing is planning. According to Bateman and Snell (2009), “Planning is specifying the goals to be achieved and deciding in advance the appropriate actions needed to achieve those goals.” (p.12). Planning can include analyzing, determining and one of the most important aspects delegation. “Delegation is the process of giving decision-making authority to lower-level employees.” (Camp and Simmering, 2006, p.1). It uses the “top-down approach” for employees to use their own ideas and help create better advantages within the company, to the customer, etc. (Bateman and Snell, 2009, p.12). In my company, Health Net, Inc., planning is used frequently. We as management often analyze how much revenue we receive and how we could produce more. Delegation is also a staple within the company. Working for health insurance, there are numerous tasks needed to be completed and with the frequent changing of society, there is always ways to develop those processes. Each of our employees is asked to think of new ways to improve or enhance our practices, as well as they are given small aspects of the business to analyze and determine. For instance, they...
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...Human resource management Table of Contents Introduction 3 Task 1 3 1.1 Distinguish between personnel management and human resource management (P1) 3 1.2 Assess the functions of human resource management of Tesco (P2) 4 1.3 Evaluate roles and responsibilities of the line mangers of Tesco (P3) 5 1.4 Analyze impact of the UK legal and regulatory framework on human resource management (P4) 5 Task 2 6 2.1 Analyze the reasons for human resource planning for Tesco (P5) 6 2.2 Outline the stages involved in planning Tesco’s HR recruitments (P6) 6 2.3 Compare the recruitment and selection process of Tesco and Toyota (P7) 8 2.4 Evaluate the effectiveness of recruitment and selection techniques of Tesco and Toyota (P8) 8 Task 3 9 3.1 Assess the link between motivational theory and reward (P9) 9 3.2 Evaluate the process of job evaluation and other factors determining pay (P10) 9 3.3 Assess the effectiveness of reward systems in two different work contexts (P11) 10 3.4 Examine methods that being used by businesses to monitor employee performance (P12) 11 Task 4 11 4.1 Identify the reasons for cessation of employment with Tesco (P13) 11 4.2 Describe employee exit procedures of Tesco and Toyota (P14) 12 4.3 Consider the impact of the UK regulatory framework on employee cessation agreements of Tesco (P15) 12 Conclusion 12 Reference 13 Introduction Human resource management is way of directing and executing the workforces of the organization in...
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...a case. It will also summarize the accountant’s role during the cases. Five Most Important Skills The five most important skills a forensic accountant needs to possess are private investigator, research skills, analytical abilities, accounting and task manager. Private investigator skills are important because they have to be able to gather information about the case. They have to be able to provide hard facts about the case to prove that fraud is actually accruing within the company or towards the company. They also have to go undetected that way important things that can help a case will not be cover up nor erased. They also have to possess research skills. This way they can gather only the important facts that can help with the case because they do not want to enter evidence that can harm the case or that does not have any relevance to the case. Analytical abilities are essential because they need to be able to analyze what is important and what is not. They also need to be able to analyze what is going on before they can make a legit case against the company. They also have to be able to analyze the little details because they sometimes have the most valuable information of a case. Also be able to analyze a situation and develop different solutions to solve the...
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...MGT/311 Final Examination Study Guide This study guide will prepare you for the Final Examination you will complete in the final week. It contains practice questions, which are related to each week’s objectives. In addition, refer to each week’s readings and your student guide as study references for the Final Examination. Week One: Individual Employee Characteristics Objective: Evaluate individual characteristics of employees. 1. Jan is a security officer. Jan believes that it is important to know exactly who is in the office at any given time. She notices that some employees do not sign out of the office when they take lunch, which makes it impossible to keep track of who is actually in the office. Jan becomes frustrated with those employees. She makes note of them and reports them to their supervisors. In the above scenario, what is the behavioral component of Jan's attitude to the employees who did not sign out of the office? a. Jan does not like that some employees do not sign out of the office when they take lunch. b. Jan finds it impossible to keep track of who is actually in the office. c. Jan becomes frustrated with those employees who do not sign out of the office. d. Jan notes which employees leave the office without signing out, and reports them to their supervisors. 2. Joseph was very excited about moving into his new office with a window, after 4 years of working in a cubicle. However, after moving in, he found that nothing...
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