...Activity 2 5DPP In today’s business world we’re expected to drive our own development, keep ourselves fresh, embrace change and keep abreast of external factors affecting the role we play in the business environment we work in. One of the ways to drive and improve personal performance is by undertaking self assessments. While there are many self assessments available, many rely upon different contributing factors. The Johari Window theory focuses on communication being vital to a successful business; being an information processing model, the Johari Window employs a four-part figure to reflect the interaction of two sources of information - self and others. (Teleometrics International, 2007). Whilst the Johari Window could be an advantage in future roles I wish to progress into within Wilko, identifying area’s I don’t know about myself could be vital to the success of my newly formed team. The disadvantages far out weigh any benefit from this model, as personality type ENFJ’s are sensitive (identified by the Jung typology test); Too Sensitive – While receptive to criticism, seeing it as a tool for leading a better team, it's easy for ENFJs to take it a little too much to heart. (NERIS Analytics Limited, 2011). The CIPD Profession Maps focus is aimed at HR professionals; it adds the greatest sustained value to the organisation and how it operates now and in the future, It captures what successful and effective HR people do and deliver across every aspect and specialism...
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... • Sensitivity • Validity • Reliability • Sufficiency • Cross-referenced • Currency • Ownership • Cost Effectiveness The application of these principles will be adhered to as far as relevant, to guarantee the success of the assessment centre. 1.2 Competency-based Assessment The recognition and application of competencies facilitate the assessment centre. A competency can be defined as ‘the ability to perform in a range of work-related activities with the knowledge and understanding required for performance’ (Rogers, 1973). The fundamental driver of a successful AC is in the designer’s ability to draw out the necessary competencies from the job description and person specification to apply them to the task design. 2 ASSESSMENT CENTRE DESIGN 2.1 Job Description 2.2 Person Specification 2.3 Developing Competencies 2.3.1 Stage One: Brainstorming Several key competencies were drawn from the job descriptions and person specifications. ‘Brainstorming’ occurred, as a group, to decide on those competencies that applied to at least one of the individual job descriptions: Oral and Written Communication, Problem Solving, Result Orientation, Interpersonal Skills, Risk Taking, Staff Development, Time Management, Leadership Skills, Flexibility,...
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...Final Project: Generative Boards and the Technology of Participation Shane Engel Lead 510 Board Management Prof. Liz Shear University of San Diego Board Development Plan: Mission Center of HOPE "I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.” - Jesus of Nazareth Jesus of Nazareth called everyone to be like children, to humble themselves and change. It is simplistic in its call, but profound in its meaning. To be like a child means that you are teachable, thirsty for knowledge, non-threatened, free from power or position, quick to forgive, flexible, easy to change, humble and free to explore. The same can said of a board member working out of a “generative mindset.” A child like heart is inquisitive, pure and full of wonder. Give a child a kaleidoscope and they are immediately fascinated, filled with wonder and amazement. Creating a dynamic governing board can and should be filled with this same type of humility, wonder and excitement that is bound in the heart of a child. This paper seeks to define and explore the ways generative governance can instill a greater sense of purpose, a child like wonder, humility and learning into our organizations today. These principles of generative thinking will be applied to the Mission Center of HOPE...
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...had produced a live-to-air full-network concert in celebration of National Aborginal Day, when she worked at Winnipeg that broadcast went on to be honored for excellence in public service by the International Gabriel Awards for ‘uplifting the human spirit’. Under the head of National Radio News Marjetti landed as the Toronto program manager at CBC Radio, who was also in charge of the local station. She emphasized on the need for high-impact journalism and journalistic specials that touched the heart and minds of Torontonians. She focused the staff on the city of Toronto and the communities and neighborhoods that made up the city and included a restructuring of programming and current affairs and the way people worked, according to the brainstorming,...
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...Technology Brokering and Innovation in a Product Development Firm Author(s): Andrew Hargadon and Robert I. Sutton Reviewed work(s): Source: Administrative Science Quarterly, Vol. 42, No. 4 (Dec., 1997), pp. 716-749 Published by: Sage Publications, Inc. on behalf of the Johnson Graduate School of Management, Cornell University Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/2393655 . Accessed: 29/01/2013 01:51 Your use of the JSTOR archive indicates your acceptance of the Terms & Conditions of Use, available at . http://www.jstor.org/page/info/about/policies/terms.jsp . JSTOR is a not-for-profit service that helps scholars, researchers, and students discover, use, and build upon a wide range of content in a trusted digital archive. We use information technology and tools to increase productivity and facilitate new forms of scholarship. For more information about JSTOR, please contact support@jstor.org. . Sage Publications, Inc. and Johnson Graduate School of Management, Cornell University are collaborating with JSTOR to digitize, preserve and extend access to Administrative Science Quarterly. http://www.jstor.org This content downloaded on Tue, 29 Jan 2013 01:51:00 AM All use subject to JSTOR Terms and Conditions Technology Brokering and Innovationin a ProductDevelopment Firm Andrew Hargadon StanfordUniversity Robert 1. Sutton Universityof California, Berkeley We blend network and organizational memory perspectives in a model of technology brokering that explains...
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...Change and Culture Case Study II Marla Jennings HCS/514 July 15, 2013 Vinnette Batiste, PhD., MBA Change and Culture Case Study II To adjust to greater competition and pressures of obtaining increased organizational efficiency and cost containment, many organizations have begun to examine strategies related to restructuring and downsizing to maintain organizational viability. These processes have included mergers and acquisitions, and redefining occupational roles of workers within the organization. Consequently, successful management of the structural change process can be daunting and overwhelming if not handled in an organized and thoughtful process. Those who are responsible for the process must recognize the barrier that may be hindrances to conception and implementation of the change process These barriers include: (a) lack of concise and coordinated planning/goals, (b) resistance to change within the organizational workforce, (c) failure to consistently evaluate the progress of the proposed change within context of the entire system, and adjust methodology as necessary. Thus, in order to achieve a balance between achieving organizational goals and addressing the uncertainty that may occur in the workforce, organizational leaders are tasked with the responsibilities of finding creative means to facilitate the mandated objectives while at the same time finding vehicles to maintain adequate levels of employee satisfaction and productivity in order to facilitate...
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...Creative Problem Solving for Managers Second edition How can managers tackle complex problems? How do you encourage innovation? How do you implement new solutions? Is creativity the key to management success? This accessible text provides a lively introduction to the essential skills of creative problem solving. Using extensive case studies and examples from a variety of business situations, Creative Problem Solving for Managers explores a wide range of problem solving theories and techniques, illustrating how these can be used to solve a multitude of management problems. Thoroughly revised and redesigned, this new edition retains the accessible and imaginative approach to problem solving skills of the first edition. Features include: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Blocks to creativity and how to overcome them Key techniques including lateral thinking, morphological analysis and synectics Computer-assisted problem solving Increased coverage of group problem solving techniques New website containing in-depth cases and a PowerPoint presentation As creativity is increasingly being recognised as a key skill for successful managers, this book will be welcomed as a readable and comprehensive introduction for students and practising managers alike. Tony Proctor is Professor in Marketing at Chester University College Business School and was formerly Senior Lecturer in Marketing and Head of the Department of Management at Keele University. Creative Problem Solving for Managers Developing skills...
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...Personal Learning Paper There is more to say….. Avinash Choudhary PGP-12-018 Division-A Personal Learning Paper How do I learn? How does my learning impact my growth? Learning Style: I believe that learning is a process by which we acquire knowled ge, skills and values through s tu dy, experience or practice. Learning is continuous process and it doesn’t happen all at once. It builds up throughout our life as we get more & more aware about the world. All of us go through various phases of learning cycle. One such cycle is proposed by Kolb’s. In accordance with Kolb’s model; I h ave Diverger way of learning , which is a combination of learning through Concrete Experience and Reflective Observation. I l earn mainly through observation and experience. Diverger’s are good at coming up with new & unique ideas and seeing things from various perspectives. Kolb’s Learning Cycle Learning Style Preference: I believe in experiential learning. I like to receive constructive feedback. Being an engineer, it is ingrained in me to question profusely until I am satisfied with the understanding of the matter. . I am a rational thinker. I assess & evaluate situations with divergent thoughts and ask questions to analyze them at depth and form an opinion. Experiential Learning helps me in understanding in a better way. My greatest strength rests on my creative and imaginative mind. Avinash Choudhary Page 2 Personal Learning Paper Enhancing my learning: I...
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...STUDENT NAME: FRANKLIN K. MURIITHI REG. NO. 16J03DMBA039 PROGRAMME: MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINSTRATION COURSE: MKT 619- MARKETING MANAGEMENT ASSIGNMENT 1: CASE STUDY 1 TOPIC: A CASE STUDY TO SHOW EQUITY BANK LIMITED COMPETITIVE STRATEGIES This assignment is submitted as partial fulfilment for the award of Master of Business Administration of Africa Nazarene University MONTH: February, 2016 LECTURER: DR. ISAIAH IMAITA A CASE STUDY TO SHOW COMPETITIVE STRATEGIES OF EQUITY BANK LIMITED This case study shows the products development strategies adopted by Equity Bank Limited (EBL) so as to have a competitive advantage over the other players in the banking sector. Primary data was collected through an in-depth interview with the senior management of Equity Bank Limited –Embu Branch using an interview guide, while secondary data was obtained from the National Bank library as well as other studies carried out in the banking sector e.g. Wandate, (2012), Gatome (2012), Njagi, L. & Kombo, H. (2014), Githagui, (2014), Mutua, (2013). Banking Industry in Kenya Competition among commercial banks in Kenya is quite stiff and most players have attained competitive advantages through product and service differentiation in terms of cost and customer experiences Banks have also invested heavily in technological products, processes and institutional changes. Banks have invested in training programmes and employee empowerment practices. Commercial...
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...change of culture that embraces change, innovates and is continuously looking for the next big idea. Describe the Situation Issue and Opportunity Identification (At least four issues and opportunities must be identified) During the last check the snack food industry has changed. Consumers now buy product based on price rather than banned loyalty, Best Snack has historically been the number 1 or 2 snack vendor in the industry. Sales have slipped and stock prices have fallen over the last 2 years. Several smaller companies are pushing Best Snack and the company is in danger of losing even more market share. Best Snack due to the companies long standing success has been slow to change or alter any research, development or marketing activities. The organization has become complacent. Best Snack did not anticipate or see the changing nature of the snack food market. The company became comfortable in the way the organization has always done business and as a result the culture lacks creativity and innovation. Creativity and innovation is the lifeblood for a company and can create a competitive advantage. It is human nature to resist change. Resistance to change can take many forms and finding the cause of resistance can be difficult. Fear is a major form of resistance to change. Resistance to change can be at...
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...http://homeworkgallery.com/index.php/product/com-120-entire-course/ COM 120 Week 1 Single Mother Single mothers in America” is the title that I have chosen for my persuasive essay. I feel that being a single mother myself I can relate to them on the same ground as I am living a life walking in the same shoes as them. “With great power comes great responsibility” is a well known line from the movie Spider man. COM 120 Week 1 Capital Letters 103 1. – At the turn of a new century and a new Millennium, many people are reflecting on the historical changes that have taken place during the past hundred years. – At the turn of a new century and a new millennium, many people are reflecting on the historical changes that have taken place during the past hundred years. 2. – In the late 1990s, Americans began making lists reflecting their choices of the greatest Events, Literature, People, and Films of the century. – In the late 1990s, Americans began making lists reflecting their choices of the greatest events, literature, people, and films of the century. 3. – Most Americans would agree that the two World Wars shaped the twentieth century and this country’s role in it. – Most Americans would agree that the two world wars shaped the twentieth century and this country’s role in it. COM 120 Week 1 Comma Splices and Fused Sentences 562 1. Most people are familiar with chain letters, this type of correspondence requires a person to copy a letter and send it on to five or more friends...
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...Prepared by Tep Chanrith, MBA Candidate, Charles Sturt University, Australia Contents Page Topic 1: Evolution of Modern management ………………………………………………...03 Purpose………………………………….………………………………………….…...03 Introduction …………………………………………………………………………….03 Origins of management thought…..................................................................................03 The evolution of modern management thought ….........................................................04 The function of modern management theories ….…………………………….….…...09 Conclusion………………………………………………………………………………12 Topic 2: Management Process ………………………………..……………………...…...…...13 Purpose………………………………………...………………………………………..13 Introduction…………………………...………………………………………………..13 The major elements of management processes……………………………………….13 The management problems in the organization, ways to overcome the problems…17 The new skills would a manager require in that organization as he or she is promoted from the middle to the top management level………….…………….…21 Conclusion ………………………….………………….…………………...…………..24 Topic 3: Decision Making and Teamwork…..……………………….…………….……….25 Purpose……………………………………………..…………….……………………25 Introduction…………….…………………………………………..………………….26 The process of decision making……….…..……………………….………………….26 Manage the decision making in a team……………………………………………….29 The advantages and disadvantages of team decision making ……….……………..31 Techniques to improving team decision...
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...BMW Company study Abstract: BMW is one of the leading luxury car makers in the market today. This study provides an insight into the company’s history and background. Also it contains an examination of BMW’s quality system, six sigma’s application and an observation of the quality control process throughout the different stages of the production phase. In addition, detailed information is presented on the number of employees and the training they receive before and during their work time in BMW. This project also reveals BMW’s customers relation policy: sharing customer’s feedback, meetings with customers and the adopted strategies in order to assure customers retention. It reveals the company’s place in the automobile market and its position among its competitors. Finally, at the end of the paper, a brief summary is found. It discusses the company’s strengths and weaknesses along with some proposals on how to deal with them. Purpose: The purpose of this thesis is to analyze BMW’s quality systems and quality control procedures. Also it aims at identifying BMW’s place in the market today and its relationship with its customers, employees and suppliers. Methodology: Primary and secondary Data used in this study had been collected from different sources: essays, books, articles and BMW’s annual reports. Results and conclusion: BMW is a well known and highly valued brand and has a high diversity in the products portfolio. It possesses high internal competence and a...
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...2nd Edition Plan or review administrative systems BSBADM504B Student Workbook BSBADM504B Plan or review administrative systems 2nd Edition 2010 Student Workbook BSB07 Business Services Training Package Part of a suite of support materials for the Acknowledgment Innovation and Business Industry Skills Council (IBSA) would like to acknowledge HASCOM Pty Ltd for their assistance with the development of this resource. Writer: Kensington Budgewater Copyright and Trade Mark Statement © 2010 Innovation and Business Industry Skills Council Ltd All rights reserved. Apart from any use permitted under the Copyright Act 1968, no part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, or otherwise, without written permission from the publisher, Innovation and Business Industry Skills Council Ltd (‘IBSA’). Use of this work for purposes other than those indicated above, requires the prior written permission of IBSA. Requests should be addressed to Products and Services Manager, IBSA, Level 11, 176 Wellington Parade, East Melbourne VIC 3002 or email sales@ibsa.org.au. ‘Innovation and Business Skills Australia’, ‘IBSA’ and the IBSA logo are trade marks of IBSA. Disclaimer Care has been taken in the preparation of the material in this document, but, to the extent permitted by law, IBSA and the original developer do not warrant that any licensing or registration requirements specified...
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...GERARD O'SULLIVAN “There is only one success – to be able to spend your life in your own way.” The Career Profile Coaching Report The information contained in this report is private and confidential; please store securely. Please do not make any changes to the contents of the report. While the Career Profile model is based on psychological theory and research, the accuracy of the information provided in this report is dependent on the level of insight of the person completing the questionnaire into his or her values, interests, preferences and behaviours. As such, it should be interpreted with due caution, taking into account: (i) The integrity of the administration procedures; (ii) The respondent’s state of mind, level of self-insight and attention to the questions when completing the questionnaire; (iii) Any other factors that might have affected the respondent’s ability to provide a true and accurate description of his or her values, interests, preferences and behaviours. Given these limits to the information provided in the report, Psychometrix offers no warranty as to the accuracy of the report as a psychological profile of the person, nor takes responsibility for any advice given or action taken or not taken on the basis of the information contained in the report. The respondent is encouraged to take professional advice on the information provided in the report from a Career Guidance Practitioner, Counsellor, Coach, Psychologist or other suitably qualified person...
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