...Problem Statement Kathy Kudler made a passion of gourmet cooking a reality; she began Kudler Fine Foods (KFF) in 1998. Her vision and mission is to provide customers with the finest selection of meats, cheeses, bakery items, wines, tools, and ingredients in a one-stop shopping experience with reasonable prices. However, according to the strategic plan, Kathy takes on many roles, including human resources. She interacts with the customers and staff but has not thought about future endeavors with the business growing at its current rate. KFF does not have a true human resources department that is an area that needs immediate attention. Kathy needs to think about the future of the business in the event she becomes ill and cannot fulfill her role as the owner, supervisor, product replenishment and inventory control, along with-related human resources issues. Human resources management (HRM) is the process of determining human resources needs while recruiting, selecting, developing, motivating, evaluating, compensating, and scheduling employees to achieve organizational goals (Nickels, McHugh, & McHugh, 2008). HRM is more than hiring and firing employees; HRM will allow KFF to succeed and grow even more competitive in the specialty food market as well as retaining the employees currently working at KFF. The employees will have the opportunity to grow professionally and personally with the HRM concept becoming a part of the organizational goal. When implementing HRM into an organization...
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...Implementation of Change Process Marcella Thompson HRM/310 June 24, 2013 Dr. Lisoski Implementation of Change Process This is a follow up from Brenda Wagner, Director of Administration and Human Resources of Kudler Fine Foods, which requested a review the company’s employee files and other documents to assess its readiness for change. This paper will outline the on-going measurement of the changes within Kudler Fine Foods. The plan will outline the corporate culture and the organizational structure. Leadership will play a significant role with this project as we will examine the leadership styles. Change has a considerable psychological impact on the human mind. To the fearful it is threatening because it means that things may get worse. To the hopeful it is encouraging because things may get better. To the confident it is inspiring because the challenge exists to make things better. - King Whitney Jr. In place will be a change management plan that will keep Kudler Foods moving forward in an ever changing climate. Included in the change management plan will be a plan for mitigating resistance to change. A leadership style for successful implementation of the changes and management/leadership practices will be identified that will contribute to the continuing success of the change. Leadership Style Based on organizational performance, leadership style is the manner and approach of providing direction, implementing plans, and motivating people. Autocratic...
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