...Brenda Villanueva MGT 276 April 30, 2014 How are your employees feeling about their place of work? There are things that can happen in the work place that cause employees to want to leave and pursue other places to work at. Retaining your employees is a crucial part of managing especially if the employee excels at the job. As managers there are things that can be done to keep your employees and keep them happy so they stay motivated and happy to continue their employment with you. As a manager it is important to understand what how to retain good employees and possibly engage those that are not doing as great, because it can have a better outcome for both the employee and the facility. Some important things to consider when managing employee retention start from the beginning from the hiring process to actual termination of an employee. As a manager you begin to seek out a new employee and it is important to spend time putting together the job description. This job description will attract applicants that are suitable for the job so being specific on job duties, hours, requirements, and any other pertaining information to the job is essential. Informing the applicants of what they will be expecting before applying for the job will guide applicants into actually wanting to apply for the job. This will be the first step to creating a good match between the employee and the company. After reviewing these applicants and which are the most qualified/best fitted for the job then...
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...Running head: CRITICAL THINKING APPLICATION Critical Thinking Application Becca Kungis University of Phoenix MGT 350 Mr. Ricky Lovett August 18, 2009 Abstract Exploration and analysis of the conditions of fact delivery and accompanying decision making is necessary in order to more fully explore the benefits and risks of decision making—critical thinking. Individuals are encouraged to rethink outcomes of their opinions as a way to further exploring the content of their own thought—critical thinking. To perform these critical cognitive functions results in a better understanding of the elements of a decision, and an assurance that the best alternatives have been selected. Critical Thinking Application Paul and Elder (2006) state that critical thinking is the art of thinking about thinking while thinking in order to make thinking better. It involves three interwoven phases: it analyzes thinking, it evaluates thinking, and it improves thinking (p. xvii). They believe that analyzing thinking an individual focuses on the parts of thinking in any situation (its purpose, question, information, inferences, assumptions, concepts, implications, and point of view). When evaluating thinking, the individual will figure out its strengths and weaknesses (the extent to which it is clear, accurate, precise, relevant, deep, broad, logical, significant, and fair); thus improving the thinking process by building on its strengths while reducing its weaknesses. Critical...
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...Case Study Analysis MGT/488 William Funderburk Tyco International: A Case of Corporate Malfeasance Tyco International, having its former chief executive, Dennis Kozlowski and its former chief financial officer, Mark Swartz convicted of grand larceny, conspiracy, and fraud, had a long future of rebuilding trust ahead of them. Herein, several issues are discussed including, how the lack of corporate governance at Tyco contributed to its downfall will be discussed, how Dennis Kozlowski used organizational structure and controls to implement his strategic plan, the role of Tyco leadership in strategic implementation, and the role of strategic entrepreneurship in creating firm value at Tyco. “Corporate governance is the set of mechanisms used to manage the relationship among stakeholders that determines and controls the strategic direction and performance of organizations” (Hitt, Ireland, & Hoskisson, 2009, p. 276). Kozlowski and senior managers broke their fiduciary duty. Board member broke the duty of loyalty and senior manager broke their duty as agents of the Board of Directors. No approval of bonuses or loans was gained from the board, therefore breaching disclosure of all relevant information. The directors failed to monitor management, thereby failing to fulfill their duties of overseeing strategy and performance. Directors allowed wasteful spending of corporate funds in the form of bonuses and perquisites Kozlowski’s management plan...
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...Wal-Mart Organization Jamie Weller MGT/330 July 11, 2011 Ronald Stirpe Wal-Mart Organization Wal-Mart was founded by a gentleman by the name of Sam Walton in 1962. This was done by him and his wife who were from Rodgers, Arkansas. Sam Walton’s purpose and mission was “ if we work together, we’ll lower the cost of living for everyone…we will give the world an opportunity to see what it’s like to save and have a better life”.(Walton, Sam) Sam’s secret was to give the customers what they want. This purpose and mission worked for him even after he passed in 1992. In 1972 Sam Walton had made the decision for Wal-Mart to go public therefore there were 276 stores in 11 states. In 1980 there were 1,402 stores and 123 Sams clubs. Sales for Wal-Mart then went from $1 billion to $26 billion. By the 21st century Wal-Mart had grown immensely to 9,230 stores and 2.1 million associates. Wal-Mart is the largest retailer in the United States and has assets that are worldwide which include such as distribution sources, their inventory, the amount of stores and the millions of employees. How Wal-Mart’s managers use these resources depends on when and how the company grows and succeeds in the industry. Making decisions is not an easy task for any manager. Decisions may be simple but with a company of this nature and size some decisions may be complicated. The way the company organizes their resources is what we consider the organizing function of the business management. Their organizing...
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...Willis Management Theory, Practice and Application (MGT/230) August 26, 2013 One function of management that any company must focus on is being organized. Wal-Mart is one company that comes to mind when I think of a large corporation that organized. The management function within a corporation such as Wal-Mart is normally one that not only has responsibility, produces unlimited effort as well as carries the authority given. When the company is able to run successfully without issues arising, there is no doubt that the company is well organized. Somewhere along the line if there was a problem to arise they are well organized and prepared to handle any issues they are faced with. Wal-Mart is one very dominant business in today’s society. They operate over 7,000 stores across the United States including warehouses, supercenters as well as Sam’s Clubs in Canada and Mexico. Wal-Mart was created in Rogers, Arkansas in 1962 (Wal-Mart Corporate, 2013). According to the organization process the functions of management are pulling together and combining human finances, physical information and other assets are required in order to accomplish goals ( Bateman & Snell, 2009). Sam Walton ran into a financial burden in 1972, where he did not have the money to invest in other stores. In order to overcome, he invested into the New York stock exchange. He then made a large enough profit to then expand. Wal-Mart had then opened 276 stores within the 80’s (Wal-Mart Corporate, 2013). Organizing...
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...ork2012 - 2013 Catalog A Message from the President “Sullivan University is truly a unique and student success focused institution.” I have shared that statement with numerous groups and it simply summarizes my basic philosophy of what Sullivan is all about. When I say that Sullivan is “student success focused,” I feel as President that I owe a definition of this statement to all who are considering Sullivan University. First, Sullivan is unique among institutions of higher education with its innovative, career-first curriculum. You can earn a career diploma or certificate in a year or less and then accept employment while still being able to complete your associate, bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degree by attending during the day, evenings, weekends, or online. Business and industry do not expand or hire new employees only in May or June each year. Yet most institutions of higher education operate on a nine-month school year with almost everyone graduating in May. We remained focused on your success and education, and continue to offer our students the opportunity to begin classes or to graduate four times a year with our flexible, year-round full-time schedule of classes. If you really want to attend a school where your needs (your real needs) come first, consider Sullivan University. I believe we can help you exceed your expectations. Since words cannot fully describe the atmosphere at Sullivan University, please accept my personal invitation to visit and experience...
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...THE ADVERSITY QUOTIENT AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AMONG COLLEGE STUDENTS AT ST. JOSEPH’SCOLLEGE, QUEZON CITY An undergraduate thesis Presented to the Faculty of The Departments of Arts and Sciences St. Joseph’s College Quezon City In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirement for the Degree of Bachelor of Science in Psychology By: ZHOU HUIJUAN March, 2009 RECOMMENDATION This Thesis entitled The Adversity Quotient and Academic Performance among College Students at St. Joseph’s College, Quezon City. Submitted by Zhou, Huijuan has been examined and found satisfactory and is hereby recommended for ORAL DEFENSE. Ms. Mildred L. Lazo Thesis Adviser APPROVAL SHEET In Partial fulfillment of the requirements fro the degree of Bachelor of Science in Psychology, this thesis entitled “The Adversity Quotient and Academic Performance among College Students at St. Joseph’s College, Quezon City” was prepared and submitted to the College of Arts and Science by Zhou, Huijuan. Approved by the committee on Oral Defense on March 8, 2009 with a grade of passed. Mrs. Nelia G. Prieto Chair, Liberal Arts Ms. Mildred Lazo Panel Member Mr. Francisco Lambojon Panel Member Accepted in partial fulfillment of the degree of Bachelor of Sciences Major in Psychology. Sr. Josephini P. Ambatali, SFIC Dean Acknowledgement This work would not have been possible without the presence and contribution of many valued individuals. Through this limited paper, I wish to express my...
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...THE ADVERSITY QUOTIENT AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AMONG COLLEGE STUDENTS AT ST. JOSEPH’SCOLLEGE, QUEZON CITY An undergraduate thesis Presented to the Faculty of The Departments of Arts and Sciences St. Joseph’s College Quezon City In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirement for the Degree of Bachelor of Science in Psychology By: ZHOU HUIJUAN March, 2009 RECOMMENDATION This Thesis entitled The Adversity Quotient and Academic Performance among College Students at St. Joseph’s College, Quezon City. Submitted by Zhou, Huijuan has been examined and found satisfactory and is hereby recommended for ORAL DEFENSE. Ms. Mildred L. Lazo Thesis Adviser APPROVAL SHEET In Partial fulfillment of the requirements fro the degree of Bachelor of Science in Psychology, this thesis entitled “The Adversity Quotient and Academic Performance among College Students at St. Joseph’s College, Quezon City” was prepared and submitted to the College of Arts and Science by Zhou, Huijuan. Approved by the committee on Oral Defense on March 8, 2009 with a grade of passed. Mrs. Nelia G. Prieto Chair, Liberal Arts Ms. Mildred Lazo Panel Member Mr. Francisco Lambojon Panel Member Accepted in partial fulfillment of the degree of Bachelor of Sciences Major in Psychology. Sr. Josephini P. Ambatali, SFIC Dean Acknowledgement This work would not have been possible without the presence and contribution of many valued individuals. Through this limited paper, I wish to express my endless, sincerest and eternal...
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...Sarah Rose Management Skills Development: MGT 585-02W Fall 2013 Case Analysis Does this milkshake taste funny? George Steins’ Ethical Dilemma * Discuss all of the reasons why you believe George might act unethically and remove the filters, allowing the maggots to remain in the mix. The first reason George might act unethically is due to Social Learning Theory. “Analysis revealed that perceived learning opportunities were shaped, enabled, and constrained by a variety of social, cultural, structural, and process-related imperatives. This was manifested through two learning systems: (1) a formal learning system directly managed by the organization and (2) an informal system that was fostered through strong social networks and driven by the organizational culture. From this investigation, we posit a social theory of learning, which encompasses sharing knowledge and experience through social interaction” (O’Toole, 2011). This is an article for developing learned systems by the Australian Army in their ‘fighting for knowledge’ campaign to understand learned systems in a military setting. Using a focus group of over 150 armed personnel to understand some of the cultural and social systems enforced. Social theory is a theory that states that we learn through observation and our direct experiences with others (Robbins. 2013). The social learning theory is enacted by both formal learning systems, decreed through management, and informal social networks. In the case George is...
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...FACTORS AFFECTING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS AT UGANDA CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY BY KYOSHABA MARTHA BBA (UCU) 2005/HD04/4262U DISSERTATION SUBMITTED TO GRADUATE SCHOOL IN PARTIAL FUFILMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AWARD OF THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF ARTS IN EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT OF MAKERERE UNIVERSITY DECEMBER 2009 DECLARATION I, Martha Kyoshaba, hereby declare that, this dissertation is my original work and has never been presented to any university or institution for any academic award. Sign:………………………………………………………….. Martha Kyoshaba Date:………………………………………………………….. 1 APPROVAL This dissertation has been written under our supervision and has been submitted for the award of the degree of Master of Arts in Educational Management with our approval as supervisors. ………………………………………………………………. Dr. James L. Nkata Date:………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………. Dr. F. E. K. Bakkabulindi Date:………………………………………………………… 2 DEDICATION This dissertation is dedicated to my late mother, Mrs. Petrid K Majara who always wanted me to be a teacher, my husband Jacobs who encouraged me to strive on and my little girls, Isabel and Christabel whom I want to follow in my footsteps. 3 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT I would like to thank the following people who in many ways contributed to this piece of work. I am indebted to my supervisor, Dr. James L. Nkata for his patience, inspiration and encouragement. I admired the way in which...
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...LOVELY PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY INSTRUCTION PLAN (for Lectures) Term: 3rd Course No. COM604 Course Title: STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT L: 4 T: 1 P: 0 Textbook: 1. Hunger J. D. and Wheelen T. L. , Strategic Management & Business Policy, Pearson Education, New Delhi, 8th Ed., 2006 Other Specific Books: 2. Kazmi, A. Business Policy and Strategic Management, Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi, 2nd Ed. 2007 3. Jauch, R. Lawrence, R. Gupta and W.F.Glueck, Business Policy and Strategic Management, Frank Bros.&Co., 7th Ed.,2007 Other readings: |S. No |Journal articles as compulsory reading | |. |Camillus, J. C. Strategy as a wicked problem, Harvard Business Review, May 2008 | | |Hirotaka, The contradictions that Drive Toyota’s success, Harvard Business Review, June, 2008 | | |C.K. Prahalad’s Plan: India @75, Business Today, August 24, 2008 | | |McAfee, A. and Brynjolfsson, E., Investing in IT that makes a competitive Difference, Harvard Business Review, July-August, 2008, PP.98-107 | | |Collis, D.J. and Montgomery, C.A., Competing on Resource, Harvard Business Review, July-August, 1995 ...
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...Cross Cultural Managment MGT 3146 Mr. Kiren Ross Usman Habib M00429797 Table of Contents PART 1: 4 1) INTRODUCTION: 4 2) Country Macro Level Fact Sheet 5 Socio-Economic Comparison (CIA, 2015) 5 3) Hofstede Model : Comparing Lebanon and Netherlands 8 PART B : Cultural Intelligence 10 1) Cultural Intelligence: Globalization 10 2) Decision Making: 11 3) Negotiation & Communication: 12 4 )Leadership: 14 Section C: Advice and Recommendation 15 PART 1: 1) INTRODUCTION: The term globalization has been defined as the process in which different countries interconnect because of the dependence that the buyers, sellers, producers and governments (Parker, 2005). During the course of the last decade the world has seen globalization increase in such a magnituite that the world as a whole is seen as a single market place. Due to the adaptation of this concept, different cultures have to come together to work for a single goal their organizations provide them with, which normally is ‘success’. Culture is defined as a set of values, traditions, mind set, and norms that a set of people follow in that geographical location, these are the things passed on from generation to generation (Hofstede, 1980). For a business to be successful outside their home country, they need to understand the culture they are going into as well as understand the differences it holds from their originating country. Successful businesses creates a work force with enough multi-cultural...
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...INTRODUCTION ABOUT CO-PERATIVE BANK Farmers in India are scattered all over the country and need short term borrowings for agricultural purpose. This need is not fulfilled by commercial bank, which unsuited for financing agricultural. Land which these farmers can offer to cover bank advances is not generally accepted as security by commercial bank therefore special type of banks are necessary for the financing of agricultural co-operative banks is to offer banking facilities to persons of limited means requiring credit for productive use in the use of the land & Labours at their disposal. In 1914 the government of India appointed committee under sir " EDWARD MAELAGAN " to survey the progress of co-operation in the country. The committed its report in 1915 in which it made several recommendations the principle one being the institution of provisional co-operative banks to save as apex bank in the hierarchy in India is based upon the findings of this report. In 1919 the Montague Chelmsford Act made co-operation a provincial subject. Since then all the state government passed their own separate co-operative societies act. The co-operative banking structure in India may be divided in three parts. - A) Primary Co-operative Credit Societies. B) Central Co-operative Bank. C) State Co-operative Bank. A) Primary Co-operative Credit Societies:- The primary co-operative credit society is an association of borrowers and non-borrowers residing in a particular...
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...Riordan Current Business Practices Audit MGT/360 University of Phoenix Riordan Current Business Practices Audit Riordan Manufacturing is a global plastics manufacturer with locations in California, Georgia, Michigan, and China. The vice president of operations decided to develop a sustainability plan. Team A has been assigned the task to conduct a business audit to evaluate the Riordan’s current business practices at each location. The audit provides valuable information to identify the nonsustainable business practices and how each effects the environment. The subject in this paper is how Riordan Manufacturing will identify their nonsustainable practices, federal regulations, mandatory, and voluntary actions necessary to implement a successful sustainability plan. Nonsustainable Business Practices The business practice audits brought to light three nonsustainable practices. The three practices highlighted by the audit include wasted energy from the plants, the use of toxic cleaning solvents, and spilled ink. These three business practices can be very harmful to the environment. Burning fossil fuels for energy creates gases such as sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxide, and volatile organic compounds. These gases cause air pollution. They can cause several kinds of air pollution, particular matter, smog, and ozone (New Energy Alternative, 2008). Air pollution can travel thousands of miles and can harm areas that burn fossil fuels sparingly. The next nonsustainable...
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...MORGAN STANLEY RESEARCH ASIA/PACIFIC Morgan Stanley Asia Limited+ Brian Y Leung Brian.Leung@morganstanley.com +852 2848 5220 Jacky Chan Jacky.K.Chan@morganstanley.com +852 2848 5973 Angus Chan, CFA October 25, 2013 Industry View In-Line Angus.Kon.Chan@morganstanley.com +852 2848 5259 China Property Asia Insight: Is 2014 Another Robust Year? We expect 2014 contracted sales growth to be flat while policy risk is on the rise given the strong ASPs. We downgrade our industry view to In-Line. We favor stocks with greater exposure to the mass market segment of non-top-tier cities; Vanke, CG and Shimao are our top picks. Industry view downgraded to In-Line: We are less optimistic than consensus about the contracted sales and ASP outlook in 2014; we expect flat growth amid the increased policy risk and steady demand. MSCI China Real Estate index has outperformed MSCI China by 15% in the last 12 months. The average share price upside of our coverage universe has narrowed to 11%. Favor non-HPR/mass-market: We are more skeptical about tier-one cities given the 56% jump in land sales volume YTD and heightened policy risk amid the surge in ASPs. Demand-supply in lower-tier cities should continue to improve; we think there could be a third consecutive year of zero growth/decline in land sales in 2013, bringing down inventory-turnover. 17% contracted sales growth in 2014: We expect our coverage universe to continue to gain market share but they may only achieve half...
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