...conditions to dissatisfaction with the job itself. 2. Family-related Problems – can have a profound effect on employee job performance. Family crisis such as death, divorce, and major illnesses, as well as family pressures that conflict with job demands, are all situations in which employee productivity is likely to decrease 3. Other problems generated from outside the organization - other employees concerns such as legal, financial and social troubles outside the organization can cause problems of which managers need to be aware. ------------------------------------------------- Carrie Core Conditions for Effective Counseling 1. Empathy- 2. Respect – is often communicated by actions rather than words. Examples of such respect oriented behavior include being “for” the employee, willingness to work with the employee, regarding the employee as unique, suspending critical judgment, and expressing reasonable warmth. 3. Genuineness- managers must be “who they are” and openly express their true feelings to the employee. They must be real, honest and up front with no pretense. Managerial role in the Counseling Model *...
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...THE MORAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF MANAGERS 'The moral responsibilities of managers, whether in the public or private sphere, generally include upholding the law, fulfilling the legitimate duties of their positions, observing relevant codes of ethics and otherwise abiding by generally held moral principles such as honesty and not knowingly doing harm.' (Teehankee, 2007) In the past, traditional duties of managers were recognised to only focus on administrative work and controlling the employees so as to ensure productivity was efficient and profitable. However, Henry Mintzberg, a Canadian academic, disagreed with the typical view of mangers and found that managers were not the 'robotic paragons of efficiency' that they were usually made out to be (The Economist, 2009), but were figures of authority that had great responsibility to ensure employees were happy, safe and motivated within the workplace. Mintzberg's book, 'the Nature of Managerial Work' looked at the different responsibilities and 'managerial roles' that are enforced on a manager today. He divided the roles into three categories: a)Informational b)Interpersonal and c)Decisional. Interpersonal roles are those important to the moral duties of a manager, and Mintzberg rated these just as highly as administrative duties. These interpersonal duties include role and moral responsibilities included being a “figurehead” for employees i.e. someone the workers can come to for help and who can voice the complaints and opinions...
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...1. Many managers dislike memos because they are disorganized, wordy and pointless. The most effective manger should not be trapped in memos 2. With the development of computer technology, the numbers of memos are increasing. 3. The reasons of sending memos are managerial, psychological and political. 4. The memo is the most useful tool for communicating large amounts of detailed information. Might be dangerous if written inappropriately. Sued or fired 5. The memo is the managerial tool of choice when you want to put out word to lots of people. Have to be worded with exquisite care, particularly for announcing bad news-turn down in business, a firing, promotion over rivals. Recipient are likely to pore over these bullentins.(rewrite) 6. Announcing executive’s dismissal become more concise for the fear of annocing too many contributions may cause people think the firing was unjustified. Good that companies have stopped firing people by memo 7. Psychological reason: Memos are overused by mangers because they feel uncomfortable, too shy to communicate in person or over the phone. 8. Mangers send memos for political reasons. carry political power 9. Convey more subtle political messages. If changed from informal to formal, need to find out what has changed. 10. Clear motive, not wordy, easy to understand 11. Well-defined purpose in mind: who is your audience? What do you want them to do? What information they want? Pick a format-some companies establish standardized...
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...IT’S MY BIKE Debbie Martin was overjoyed when she was selected the new Supplier Quantity Manager for the commercial product division of Cold Air Corporation. In this role, she was responsible for monitoring the quality of component parts for twelve production lines scattered throughout the large manufacturing plant. When she started the new position, Debbie knew she would be faced with many opportunities and conflicts. Her immediate supervisor, the manager of shipping and receiving, was not known as an easy person to work for. He expected his subordinates to have a take charge attitude and to avoid bothering him with trivial issues. What Debbie had not envisioned was just how trivial and non-productive some of the conflicts in her new position would be. She certainly had not expected to be on the verge of a fistfight. Debbie was just starting her shift when she received a telephone call from Ronnie, one of her subordinates. Ronnie was a purchasing parts inspector, and was responsible for inspecting certain incoming parts for all production lines in the plant. He was complaining that the Airhandler Quality team had borrowed “the bike” for a special project and would not return it. He reminded Debbie of his current project and how covering the entire 15-acre plant on foot would only delay completion of the project. Debbie rolled her eyes as she thought about the logistics of inspecting component past’s three separate buildings. She also realized that Ronnie had a...
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...supervisors and managers that I simply could not stand. In my opinion, they were poor communicators, horrible listeners, untrusting and power hungry. I made a vow to myself that once I obtained a managerial position to never act in the manner in which they did. As a manger, you have different powers such as reward, coercive, legitimate, expert and referent. I have witnessed managers use a more coercive power to get employees to do what they want them to do. They instill fear in employees by making comments threatening to fire them and/or cut their pay. These comments do not promote a productive work environment where people enjoy working but instead have them under constant fear of losing their job and possibly not being able to support themselves and their family. As a manager, I would use legitimate and expert power which is my preferred method of influence according to the assessment, What’s My Preferred Type of Power? Using these types of power together creates a positive work environment for everyone and they will be able trust that I hold my level of position because I am actually knowledgeable about the tasks that must be completed. Furthermore, it will encourage them to be their most productive selves and allow them to believe they are assets to the company. Although it has an upside, being a manager also has a downside which includes disciplining and handling conflicts among employees. Disciplining employees is not something that managers look forward...
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...evaluate Allstate’s goal setting process to determine whether or not Allstate has an effective goal-setting program. After comparing the model for goal setting with the steps that Allstate had put into effect, I believe that they do have a successful goal-setting program already established. Nevertheless, when you are trying to make sure that a business is operating as smoothly and efficiently that it can, there will always be room for improvement. One way they could improve is instead of giving, each manage a twenty-five percent of each manager merit pay, and why not break that down to at least five percent for every employee (Hellriegel. 2010). That way even thought the percentage is lower but all the employees would be getting a reward based on the Diversity Index and QLMS. Everyone in the company, no matter what background that that individual may have, needs to feel like what they do for the company is not taken for granted. Managers at this time are receiving a twenty-five...
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...Corporate managers and shareholders can sometimes find themselves in a conflict of interest. The goal of being a good manager is being able to spot these potential conflicts and to remedy the situation before a serious problem arises. The biggest conflict between managers and shareholders is going to be money. Here is the most common scenario. A corporation is profitable. In fact, the corporation is more profitable than expected. Therefore, the corporation has a cash surplus, if you will. Managers would want this money as a financial bonus and the shareholders would want this money as a stock dividend. What to do? What to do? Mangers will argue that without their leadership and managerial ability, the corporation would not have been as profitable. The shareholders will argue that without their money, the corporation would not have been able to invest in its growth, and therefore, would not have reached that level of prosperity. Who should get the money? Another situation arises when the managers are also shareholders. This may lead a particular manager to push the opposite way of his/her position. For example, if a shareholder manager would get more money from a stock dividend than from a bonus, this shareholder manager might vote in favor of a stock dividend, not because he/she believes that stockholders should be rewarded for their investment, but because it will mean more money for that particular manager. What if only that one manger is a stock holder? Before...
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...3500 2200-75-2800100-3500 2200-75-2800100-3500 1640-60-260075-2900 do 1 Production Manager 1 In charge of Production Plant 21900 2 Asst Manager Production Asst Manager Maintenance Asst Manager Quality Control Jr. Manger (Q.A)- A 4 3 1 4 1 5 1 Supervision of Production Activities 14500 do 14500 do 14500 do 10840 6 Jr. Manger (Q.A)- B 1 MSc (Pharmaceutical 1640-60-2600In charge of Quality Chemistry)/ MSc (Micro Biology) with 2 years 75-2900 Assurance experience in the relevant field. do 10840 7 Jr. Manger (Q.C) 2 B.Pharm with 2 years experience OR Msc. In charge of Quality (Chemistry)with 2 years 1640-60-2600Control 75-2900 experience/ BSc (Chemistry) with 5 to 7 years experience in relevent Field do 10840 STAFF/WORKERS:TECHNICAL 750-40-950-50B.Sc. (Chemistry) with D.Pharm 1200-60-1500Industrial DA Production of Drug and minimum 3 years 70-1990-80based on cost experience in Pharmaceutical Formulations 2390-95-2865- of living Index production 110-3415 630-25-755-30Minimum 10th Standard + ITI in 905-35-1080Production of Drug Fitter/ Machinist Trade with 2 40-1360-45years experience in a Formulations 1585-55-1860Pharmaceutical Company 65-2185 Minimum 10th Standard + ITI in 605-20-705-25Production of Drug Fitter/ Machinist Trade with 1 830-30-950-35Formulations year experience in a 1230-40-1430 Pharmaceutical Company 630-25-755-30Minimum 10th Standard + ITI in 905-35-1080Maintenance...
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...Aim for 1 page – this example cover letter is longer because it includes instructions Ms Karen Medica [Address] [Suburb, State, Post Code] [Mobile] [e-mail] [date] 1 November 2010 [Salutation] [first name] [surname] [Position in Company] [Company name] [Address] [Suburb, State, Post Code] Dear [Mr. or Ms.][Last Name], Re: [job name, reference] Customer Service Officer, Position C542 [Write a brief explanation of your experience in the particular field and interest in the role advertised. This section should be limited to one paragraph only.] [Example only] I am writing to express my interest in your advertisement/ current opening for a [……],and submit my résumé for your review. Having served in sales and operational leadership roles for the past 8 years with continued success in meeting business/operational goals, I can make a valuable contribution to your organisation’s future projects and initiatives. I am aware of your products and familiar with your new line of [show you know something about what the organisation does] and believe that I can assist with increasing sales in the area of [again, show you know what they do]. [Sell yourself. Point out why you would be best for the role. Use examples/or use as a guide your current or most recent position. Provide detailed summary of the role’s key responsibilities and accountabilities]. [Example only]What I bring to this position is a combination of team leadership, strategic planning, and business development skills that...
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...workplace by serving as a good manager of people and their unique skillsets. The psychology of human beings cannot be ignored since people are almost certain to act as their nature dictates. In the article reviewed, “The Psychology of Crowds” by Chuck Csizmar, the author explores how herding mentality can act as a hindrance to a manager looking to set them self apart as a leader. Csizmar’s major point was that if you do not want to simply be part of the herd, as a manger you have to learn how not to be a “yes” man. You should get comfortable breaking the mold, because managers who change this mentality are able to make a real difference. The author starts off the article by discussing how when he was a child during recess the children were herded. Then as an adult in the military, during basic army training, drill sergeants crammed them into “cattle cars” to drive them to the different locations for their training. They would often yell “Moo!” to indicate that they felt like a herd. All of these experiences in the author’s life were part of building camaraderie and a spirit of teamwork with others. You feel as though you belong to something and becomes your comfort zone because of that human need to belong. But on the flip side it also caused groupthink and took away feelings of individuality. As the author stated, “the group focus suppresses the individual personality”. The author then goes on to say that when you transition into that role of a manager, you are now responsible...
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...ACKNOWLEDGEMENT God has its own purpose for all of us. He never plans without a purpose. He never sets a life without a promise. As long as we believe in ourselves and be grateful for all the people who contributed so much in our life. I wish to express my sincerest things and gratitude to those people who have helped me to reap the fruits of my success in the training. Mr. Erwin Camarillo, General Manager of the UNION GALVASTEEL for his undying support. Mr. Proland Mangahas, SNF Engineer of the UNION GALVASTEEL for his encouragement and for sharing us his knowledge about the qualities of a good employee and trainee. Mr. Joseph Savellano, former Senior Accountant of the UNION GALVASTEEL for helping us to do the assigned tasks accurately. Ms. Janette de Asis, Cashier of the UNION GALVASTEEL for guiding and leading us to the right way during difficult times. Ms. Gema Bulao, present Senior Accountant for providing us a copy of the history and other related information needed in the preparation of my terminal report. Mr. Roldan B. Eden, Dean of the College of Information and Computing Studies for teaching us the right manners and conduct of a trainee. Mrs. Riche M. Jose, College Computer Laboratory Assistant for inspiring me to go through and pursue my training despite of the problems that I am facing. Ms. Rosemarie B. Gascon, Elementary Computer Laboratory Assistant for assisting me during my training in the school. Above all, the Father Almighty for without Him nothing...
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...Scenario I When implementing a specific communication channel, I would recommend downward communication. Downward communication is most effectively used by group leaders and managers communicating with an employee assigned goals, provide job instructions, and also points out problems that need attention. This communication channel can help the marketing manager be more efficient in setting strategic goals with the team members. It can also get her team motivated by her leadership and wisdom as she relates in detail the task at hand. To convey my strategy to the Vice President of Operations, I would use the upward communication channel. Upward communication is the best choice in the marketing manager situation. This type of communication is used to provide feedback to higher- up’s to inform them of progress towards goals, and relay current problems. For this scenario it would effectively help the marketing manager convey updates on the task that was set fourth. By using key headlines and phrases, the Vice President of Operations could better understand the progress of the team and implement changes if needed. Scenario II The communication channel that the manager of the travel agency should utilize is oral communication. Oral communication deals with either face to face or phone communication. .The manager can make an emergency phone call to the IT group and they can walk her through issue with the password and expiration issue. Scenario III Implementing the face to face...
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...Some managers are known for “never having missed a budget target.” Do you believe that is possible? Does such a record suggest that the managers are extremely effective managers; very lucky managers, or devious, manipulative managers? Are such managers to be congratulated (and, possibly or likely, promoted in their organizations) for their budget-achievement record? Almost every business and managers use pre-set performance targets as it stimulates employees, helps evaluate their performance, increases their commitment and reduces the cost of intervention and game-playing. Those targets are defined during the budgeting process which is the third planning cycle and are usually financial. They are typically expressed on an annual basis and are related to the measurement of performance and possible rewards and incentives. Financial targets are fixed in most firms which mean that managers are accountable for achieving their targets regardless to the changing environment during the year. Targets need to be right and set the proper way. They need to be a correct amount of challenge. Indeed, targets need to be achievable otherwise the manager will feel demotivated which is counterproductive. Consequently, achieving a budget target doesn’t only depend on the manager’s performance but also on how the target is set by himself or his superiors. Studies shown that at corporate level, budget targets are set to be achievable 80 to 90 % of the time by an effective management team (Marchant...
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...000.00 | Raw materials and supplies | Unit Price | Quantity | Total Coast | Fabric | 40.00/yard | 100 yards | 4,000.00 | Threads | 60.00 | 50 | 3,000.00 | Needles | 25.00/box | 50 | 1,250.00 | Total | | | 8,250.00 | Utilities It is necessary for the operation of the business to give importance to the utilities needed in the operation. ITEM | Monthly | SOURCE | Water | 12,000.00/ monthly | water district | Electricity | 15,000\monthly | National Power Corporation | Telephone | 1,000/ monthly | PLDT | Rent | 30,000\monthly | | TOTAL | 58,000.00 | | Compensation Position | Monthly Rate | Yearly Rate | President | 20,000.00 | 240,000.00 | General Manager | 15,000.00 | 180,000.00 | Finance Manger | 12,000.00 | 144,000.00 | Marketing Manager | 12,000.00 | 144,000.00 | Production Manager | 13,000.00 | 156,000.00 |...
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...Touchdown will ensure that all laws and regulations of Technology Cowboys’ internal rules and regulations are updated. This will be the foundation for all business activities within our organization. This newly incorporated compliance system, Touchdown, will become the stepping stone of our understanding of integrity. Project Stakeholders Stakeholders in this project are the company’s managers and employees. Each member will be slowly introduced to the new compliance system. There will be requirements for managers. One requirement for managers is to train at least 10 hours on the new platform. They will also be responsible for training on a host of new compliance policies. The new platform will integrate the all offices across the company, into a common database. The database may be used to access data stored in several database tables that the company must create and configure. Overall Objectives The overall objective of this new and improved compliance system is to ensure that all policies and regulations are being followed correctly by the company managers and employees. If each manager and employee follow the newly implemented policies, the compliance system will be set up to be successful....
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