...Organizational Focus and Goals HRM/326 Organizational Focus and Goals Every organization has a unique set of goals that influence its overall culture. In my case, I work for a company that was recently formed in 2010 and they are working towards establishing firm corporate values. As the company grows and hires new employees, it will have a profound impact on culture. Therefore, the company will need to be very agile and adaptable when it comes to an organizational focus. The goal of this paper is to analyze the employee training needs of my company and determine the implications of overachieving these goals. Because the company has limited financial resources, it will need to keep careful balance between employee development and profitability. Organization’s Current Focus and Overarching Goals The overall focus of my organization is to the future considering that we made it through the first two years, and the future is to get more of the market share not by lowering pricing but to show better customer service and improve are ordering processes. My organization is focusing on educating, developing, to be able to grow the company in all aspects of business, but most of all is to enhance the customer experience and how we order product and what should be kept in stock at all times which will help us grow and evolve. When looking at our overarching goals we as an organization understand that they can give us a broader vision for the entire organization to grow. As an organization...
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...Organizational Focus and Goals HRM/326 June 2, 2014 Tracey Durden Organizational Focus and Goals The Marine Corps is a large organization with roughly 150,000 individuals. That is why the Marine Corps called in CB Consulting. CB Consulting first identified the current focus and overarching goals. They then identified how their training needs relate to their overarching goals. The next item they researched was the effect of the organizations focus and goals on the type and amount of training, followed by how to prioritize training based on organizational needs and current focus. Lastly, CB Consulting explains why businesses must consider organizations overarching goals when prioritizing training. Current Focus and Overarching Goals The focus of the Marine Corps has not changed since its foundation in 1775. They are America’s expeditionary force in readiness and the nation’s first line of defense (Marines, 2014). As for the overarching goals, there are three: make Marines, win the nation’s battles, and develop quality citizens (Marines, 2014). Training Needs and Relation to Overarching Goals The training needs of the Marine Corps directed towards their overarching goals. The 13-weeks of basic training meets the goal of making Marines, whereas the 4 to 12-week combat training, as well as primary military occupational specialty schools focus on the win the nations battles goal. Finally, the many types of leadership training prepare Marines to take on the responsibility...
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...Organizational Focus and Goals Melodie Moore HRM/326 July 13, 2015 Professor Carol Jackett Organizational Focus and Goals Paper The organizational goals of a company focus on its long range operating objectives and overall business viewpoints that can afford employees the useful leadership that seeks to appease their managers. Every organization has different goals geared to different motivations that help to get employees where they need to be within the organization. In the Arlington Independent School District, the goal of their organization is to not only prepare children for graduation, but to provide a top of the line education as well. This paper will discuss the organization’s current focus and its overarching goals. It will also address its training needs and how they relate to the overarching goals. It will discuss the effect that the organization’s focus and goals have on prioritizing the type and amount of training. Lastly, it will ask to prioritize specific training needs based on the organization’s needs and current focus; and to consider the organization’s overarching goals when prioritizing training. Organization’s Current Focus and Overarching Goals Arlington Independent School District or AISD currently operates on a three-year strategic plan. Their current focus is “to empower and engage all students to be contributing, responsible citizens reaching their maximum potential through relevant, innovative and rigorous learning experiences” (Arlington...
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...Problem Solution: Riordan Manufacturing Riordan Manufacturing is a successful organization looking to improve overall performance and position the company for future growth. The organization was initially founded in 1991 and has seen significant growth since its inception. Today Riordan Manufacturing is a global competitor in the plastics market with over 550 employees. Projected earnings exceed $46 million with a heavy focus in plastic beverage bottles, custom plastic parts, and plastic fan parts. The following review will analyze various issues impacting the organizations operations. Identified issues will be used to determine business opportunities while connecting improvements to key human resource management concepts. Key stakeholders in the organization will be identified along with the establishment of strategic end-state goals that will help guide improvements at Riordan Manufacturing. Major gaps in Riordan Manufacturing’s process will be analyzed using a standard gap analysis approach with accompanied alternative solutions that have a long-term focus. An optimal solution will be identified along with an implementation plan with meaningful end-state goals that support the vision of the organization. Situation Analysis Issue and Opportunity Identification Riordan Manufacturing has developed various processes and procedures to manage the business. The organization maintains a heavy focus on research and development with a strong sales force to help distribute the various...
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...systematic and organized approach that allows management to focus on achievable goals and to attain the best possible results from available resources. It aims to increase organizational performance by aligning goals and subordinate objectives throughout the organization. Ideally, employees get strong input to identify their objectives, time lines for completion, etc. MBO includes ongoing tracking and feedback in the process to reach objectives. * Management by Objectives (MBO) was first outlined by Peter Drucker in 1954 in his book 'The Practice of Management'. In the 90s, Peter Drucker himself decreased the significance of this organization management method, when he said: "It's just another tool. It is not the great cure for management inefficiency... Management by Objectives works if you know the objectives, 90% of the time you don't." Core Concepts of MBO * According to Drucker managers should "avoid the activity trap", get so involved in their day to day activities that they forget their main purpose or objective. Instead of just a few top-managers, all managers should: * participate in the strategic planning process, in order to improve the implement ability of the plan, and * Implement a range of performance systems, designed to help the organization stay on the right track. Managerial Focus * MBO managers focus on the result, not the activity. They delegate tasks by "negotiating a contract of goals" with their subordinates without dictating a detailed...
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...business world organizations have to set goals and have a set plan of action in place to achieve said goals. There are three goals that are important to the strategy of an organization; Strategic, Tactical, and Operational. Each of these goal are detrimental to the success of the organization. Strategic goals focus on upper management. Tactical goals focus on middle management. Operational goals focus on lower level management. In a corporation, all of these goal work together for growth and profitability of the organization. Among the many reasons why a company should use strategic and planning management the benefits of such management takes the levels of the organization and breaks it down into management groups that work together but, separately. Strategic and planning management are vital to an organization because it encourages new ideas, provides direction, provides momentum, and sustains the competitive advantage (Kinicki, 2016, p. 138 pp. 1). Strategic goals are set by and for top management and focus on objectives for the organization as a whole (Kinicki, 2016). Upper level management with Sony consist of a Board of Directors, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, Executive Vice Presidents, and Senior Executives (Sony.com). Top level management is responsible for planning, organizational strategy, creating organizational policies, major financial decisions, and the overall direction of the organization. Upper level management drives the growth of the organization as well as...
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...Applying SWOT Analysis for Effective Planning Introduction The objective or purpose in applying a SWOT diagram as a planning tool is to assist in organizational performance (Daft, 2012). A SWOT analysis is beneficial in helping an organization identify the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats during the planning process of creating new goals within the organization. Strengths are positive internal characteristics that the organization can exploit to achieve its strategic performance goal, weaknesses are internal characteristics that might restrict the organization’s performance, threats are external characteristics that may prevent achieving a goal, and opportunities are external characteristics that may help the organization to achieve the goal (Daft, 2012). When an organization considers all these factors it will help them in creating a goal based on all areas of consideration during their planning process. The organization can than create a goal that will be successful for both the internal aspects and the external aspects of an organization. When creating a SWOT analysis a company also opens up opportunity to learn more about what is beneficial and what is not to the organization. Problem The organization that I currently work for provides care to individuals with Developmental Disabilities. The department is Support Services. There are currently seven services that we provide within the department. These services include 24 hour care in individual...
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...approaches to strategy making and discuss how their integrated to HRM Classical approach The classical approach is the most prominent of the four approaches to strategy. It is a rational and deliberate approach to strategy formulation with a unitary objective of profit maximization (Whittington, 2001). The classical approach assumes the business environment to be predictable and so designs a rational and logical approach that will enable the organization to achieve its goals and objectives. For the Classical approach, planning can adapt to and anticipate market change. Strategy is a rational process of deliberate calculation and analysis, designed to maximize long-term advantage profit-maximization. This is done by objective decisions at one remove from the business battlefield itself. The classical approach uses rational planning methodology such as PESTLE analysis to craft strategy (Mullins, 2007). Evolutionary approach The evolutionary is an emergent approach to strategy formulation, it relies on the ability of the market to secure a unitary goal of profit maximization. It believes that 'evolution is nature's cost benefit analysis' (Einhorn & Hogath 1988:114 cited in Whittington 2001, p.16) and so it does not matter whatever the strategy the manager puts in place, it is the market that will decide the best. For the Evolutionary approach, markets are too tough and too unpredictable for heavy investments in strategic plans. They expect markets to secure profit-maximization. They...
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...on the three types of goals and their importance to the strategy process within an organization. It will highlight how the different types of planning are important to the strategy of an organization. It will also examine the factors involved in creating an effective strategy for an organization. According to (Kinicki & Williams, 2015) a goal is known as an objective, it is a specific commitment to achieve a measurable result within a stated period of time. The three goals are strategic, tactical, and operational. Strategic goals are set at the top of an organization and directly supports the mission statement. Strategic goals are related to the entire organization instead of any one department. Some of the strategic goals that fall under this category are productivity which involves the reduction in manufacturing costs or the increases in output. The efficient uses of physical assets and financial resources, such as human resources. The profits in terms of the returns on assets or the market value of stocks. Management development and performance which encourages management to further their education by obtaining a higher degree. Strategic goals also focus on employees contributing to the goal making process and the concern for their attitudes and performances towards their positions with an organization. Tactical goals are set by and for middle managers and focus on the actions needed to achieve strategic goals (Kinicki & Williams, 2015). Tactical goals and objectives are directly...
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...business which hopes to succeed may be headed for disaster. At the very least the business will have difficulties growing or meeting its full potential. Part of the planning process is setting goals and how the company will go about achieving set goals. It is necessary for corporate leadership set these goals and clearly focus objectives for the organization. Goal setting can be a challenging task. Corporate or company leadership needs to define what is the vision of the company. What are they trying to accomplish? From there they must begin to set the goals for the company. From our readings we know there are three types’ goals. Each of these goals has an important role in the success of any given company. “Strategic goals: are set by and for top management and focus on objectives for the organization as a whole.” (Kinicki & Williams, 2016 P.144) Setting strategic goals is a key element in a business. It is here that top organizational leadership puts down what the companies objectives will be. These objectives may be short term or long term. They may be in response to a change in market conditions, or world events. Whatever the case may be top management sets these goals to steer the organization in what they deem is the right decision. So why is setting strategic goals important? This redacted excerpt from Review of Marketing Research, Volume 7 illustrates its importance. “Consider the case of a Fortune 100 communications firm that faced a very serious erosion...
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...GOAL/QPC Research Committee 1990 Research Report No. 90-12-02 Total Quality Management Master Plan An Implementation Strategy GOAL/QPC 12B Manor Parkway Salem, New Hampshire 03079 Phone: (603) 890-8800 FAX: (603) 870-9122 service@goalqpc.com www.goalqpc.com About GOAL/QPC . . . Founded in 1978 as a nonprofit organization, GOAL/QPC grew from a regional effort to expand jobs in northeastern Massachusetts to an international leader in studying and teaching a business transformation process. GOAL/QPC leads the way by helping hundreds of companies (including many of the Fortune 500) through its research, publications, training, and consultations. In 1988, GOAL/QPC invited 20 U.S. companies to participate in a Sustaining Members' Research Committee that would meet quarterly to study and discuss "leading edge" concepts, methodologies, and processes for the improvement of quality, productivity, and competitiveness. During 1987-90, the Sustaining Members' Research Committee operated with five Research Teams: Cultural Change and Integration of Plans Daily Control Cross-Functional Management TQM for Cost Reduction Benchmarking This research report is a product of the Cultural Change and Integration of Plans Team. Team members: Gary Floss Tom Lynch Jim Naughton Joe Colletti Bob King Gene Miller Pamela Olivier Andre Shambarger Bob Allison Tom Flaherty Mark Finster Ken Karch Mark Shimelonis Control Data Eastman Kodak Expert Knowledge Systems GOAL/QPC GOAL/QPC Goodyear Tire and Rubber...
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...Debunking the Goal Setting Theory Presented to Trudy Dunson, Instructor MGMT 2125, Performance Management By Andrea Smith 10/13/2014 Often times in the business world, organizations become so fixated on the goals they set, that when they begin to go wrong, an organization will invest more into that goal instead of looking for a different path. Oliver Burkeman’s book, “The Antidote: Happiness for People Who Can’t Stand Positive Thinking” devotes a whole chapter to the importance or lack thereof of setting goals. In his book, he tells a story of Chris Kayes who was on the foothills of Mt. Everest at the same time the tragedy that took the lives of eight climbers depicted in the book, “In Thin Air.” Kayes observed even through this tragedy, that the climbers did everything correct based on the goal setting theory; they had a clear goal and worked to achieve it above all else however the results were devastating still. In this example, the climbers ignored the evidence that told them that they should turn away from their goal an instead invested more time and energy which led to their deaths. According to Locke and Latham (2006) as long as a person is committed to their goal and does not have any other conflicting goals, there is a positive relationship between the goal and performance. Unfortunately though, goal setting has been prescribed and not monitored. Therefore, like all prescription abuse, organizations fail to recognize the harm that goals can caused due to creating...
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...Running head: STRATEGIC PROGRAM MANAGEMENT PLAN Strategic Program Management Plan University of Phoenix Strategic Program Management Paper This document will discuss a hospitality service chain, Friar Tucker International (FTI) that provides management to a chain of 35 entertainment and cuisine establishments. The 35 entertainment and cuisine establishments consist of 10 sports entertainment establishments, 15 cuisine establishments, 8 family entertainment establishments, and has entered into an agreement with two hotel chains. Friar Tucker International employs an estimate of 1200 staff members and generates revenue in the amount of $300 million. Friar Tucker International has a vision of joining the top ten hospitality providers of service and to serve families through the business of entertainment; basing the service on superior levels of marketing and innovation. The Friar Tucker International mission is to “attract more visitors and customers through food and entertainment facilities and ensure a great family experience” (Friar Tucker International scenario, 2010). Friar Tucker International, Chief Executive Officer, Ricardo Bellini negotiated and accepted many contracts with hotel chains. The contracts resulted in the management of the establishments and the to implement and carry out projects and manage the implementation of numerous projects. Over the previous years, this company has increased its success rate and has felt the results of growth. Many...
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...Organizational Focus and Goals HRM/326 July 14, 2014 Organizational Focus and Goals For any organization, training is the key to turning plans into results. The United States Army is no different in this aspect. This summary will discus the army’s struggle to balance their focus with the organization’s future goals in order to prioritize training. What is the organizations current focus? The current focus of the United States Army is to improve its ability to sustain stability operations at home and abroad. Currently the army finds itself facing fiscal challenges due to the worlds economic down turn in recent years. In spite of these challenges, the army must be able to maintain its readiness posture to be prepared for future conflicts, while simultaneously sustain stability operations in places around the world wear it is already conducting operations. What are the organization’s overarching goals? The overarching goal of the United States Army is to fight and win our nation’s wars by providing prompt, sustained land dominance across the full range of military operations and spectrum of conflict. What are the organization’s training needs? The United States Army’s training needs require multi-echelon, effective training, that addresses the organizations need to maintain its readiness posture while maintaining the stability it has currently achieved abroad, while using significantly less fiscal capital...
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...Strategic and Financial Planning University of Phoenix FIN / 370 September 9, 2009 Strategic and Financial Planning Every organization should have both a strategic plan and a financial plan. Although these two seem have two different purposes, they are both needed in order for the company to survive. Strategic planning is the process of determining a company’s long-term goals and then identifying the best approach for achieving those goals (Investor Words, 2009). Financial planning is the long-term process of wisely managing finances so you can achieve the goals while at the same time negotiating the financial barriers that inevitably arise in every stage of the company’s goals (FPA, 2009). Upon examining the relationship between strategic and financial planning, we will see how Quizno’s, Family Focus Lawndale and the LaSalle Network each utilize strategic and financial planning. Quizno’s Strategic Planning Initiative Quizno’s is a gourmet sub shop that sells different kinds of oven-toasted sandwiches. At Quizno’s, the store managers are always coming u with new plans and ideas to bring in new customers. Each store has a different type of promotion that is specifically targeted for the store location to drive in new business. The store managers have weekly meeting with the storeowner to talk about ways to increase productivity and reduce waste. The store managers also have monthly meeting with the store employees to see that everyone stays on...
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