...Behavioural skills for business Assesment 1 "Management is concerned with getting things done through the efforts of other. To get the work done through the efforts of others, the management has to undertake a number of activities in a systematic manner. These activities or elements, which every manager has to perform, are known as the functions of management." http://www.preservearticles.com/2012010319691/what-are-the-important-functions-of-management.html Koontz & O'donnell decided that the 5 functions of management were Planning Organising staffing directing controlling In relation to this Jess has done the following: Planning Jess has done some things well in regards to planning such as following up an appointment with her line manager, with regards to strategic objectives been set. Jess needs to improve on setting targets, focus on meeting and individual jobs in order to achieve the targets she is setting in order to benefit the organisation. This could be done by holding staff meetings and providing each individual with a specific task Organising Jess has done a lot of things wrong with organising which resulted in jess doign the work herself, which resulted in her job taking a huge strain on her. Jess should start encouraging team work and team meetings to lower the divide within staff memebers. A major problem is the lack of training within the organisation, this could be easily fixed by arranging for staff training, this may also help the lack of staff...
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...Musgrave Retail Partners Ireland 2010 Human Resource Management A competitive advantage Jennifer O’ Hagan Table of Contents How can good HRM practice become a source of competitive advantage for organisations in the retail sector? 3 Introduction: 3 Definitions: 3 Main functions of a HRM system: 4 Key functions of a HRM system: 6 Learning and development and performance management: 6 Induction: 6 Staff appraisals/review systems: 7 Hertzberg Two factor theory 8 Motivational factors 8 Hygeine factors 8 HRM eveloution 9 Why is HRM such an important tool in organisations today? 10 References 11 How can good HRM practice become a source of competitive advantage for organisations in the retail sector? Introduction: The purpose of this study is to discuss how good HRM (human resource management) practice can become a source of competitive advantage for organisations in the retail sector. To help me examine this, I will explain what defines HRM and the main functions of a HRM system. I will also examine why it is such an important tool for many organisations today. Definitions: Human Resourse Management has been defined as ‘a strategic approach to managing employment relations between employee and employers, which emphasises that leveraging peoples capabilities is critical to achieving competitive advantage, acheived through a distinctive set of integrated employment practices.’ ‘Strategy denotes an activity that organisations perform...
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...development manager it is going to be necessary to examine different training needs for different students in LSBM and state advantages and disadvantages of training methods, used in this institution. Also this report is going to focus on planning and development of training event for students in order to increase the learning abilities and provide benefits for the studies in general. The final part of the report is going to look at the government’s influence on training, development and lifelong learning in the UK, it is influences on private and public sector and on the level of various organizations. Task1 The focus of the presentation was on assessment of various learning styles and the possible contributions for a person in the workplace. Most of individuals have various learning styles which are attributed to them, however they also share common attributes amongst each other. As a definition learning style means an incorporation of variety of learning methods and involves different educational methods. Another important aspect of learning style is an actual type of personality of the learner. This combined with leaning methods forms a personal learning style. There are a number of assessment methods to identify leaning style attributed to particular person. In the presentation two of such methods were mentioned. First of all it was...
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...Aziri B. mrp.ase.ro JOB SATISFACTION: A LITERATURE REVIEW MANAGEMENT RESEARCH AND PRACTICE VOL. 3 ISSUE 4 (2011) PP: 77-86 JOB SATISFACTION: A LITERATURE REVIEW Brikend AZIRI Faculty of Business and Economics, South East European University, Ilindenska 1200, Tetovo, Makedonia b.aziri@seeu.edu.mk Volume 3, Issue 4 / December 2011 Management Research and Practice Abstract Job satisfaction represents one of the most complex areas facing today’s managers when it comes to managing their employees. Many studies have demonstrated an unusually large impact on the job satisfaction on the motivation of workers, while the level of motivation has an impact on productivity, and hence also on performance of business organizations.Unfortunately, in our region, job satisfaction has not still received the proper attention from neither scholars nor managers of various business organizations. Keywords: job satisfaction. 1. DEFINITION AND IMPORTANCE OF JOB SATISFACTION Despite its vide usage in scientific research,as well as in everyday life,there is still no general agreement regarding what job satisfaction is. In fact there is no final definition on what job represents. Therefore before a definition on job satisfaction can be givven , the nature and importance of work as a universal human activity must be considered. Different authors have different approaches towards defining job satisfaction. Some of the most commonly cited definitions on job satisfaction are analysed in the text that folows...
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...Internship Report TRAINING FUNCTION OF NESTLÉ BANGLADESH Internship Report TRAINING FUNCTION OF NESTLÉ BANGLADESH Prepared for: Afsana Akhtar Assistant Professor and Coordinator BRAC Business School, BRAC University Prepared by: Syed Mohammad Shihan Sazid ID: 07204036 BRAC Business School, BRAC University Date of Submission: 8th January 2012 Letter of Transmittal January 8, 2012 Afsana Akhtar Associate Professor and Coordinator BRAC Business School BRAC University SUBJECT: SUBMISSION OF INTERNSHIP REPORT Dear Madam, This is to inform you that I am submitting the internship project report “Training function of Nestlé Bangladesh” upon completion of my formal internship attachment with Nestlé Bangladesh Limited. I have tried to discuss all the relevant points of a feasibility study while keeping consistency with Nestlé Bangladesh Limited. I would be glad to clarify any discrepancy that may arise or any clarification that you may require regarding my project and report. Sincerely, _________________________ Syed Mohammad Shihan Sazid ID: 07204036 BRAC Business School BRAC University i Acknowledgement Firstly, I would like to thank Hasibur Rahman, Comapany Security Manager, Nestlé Bangladesh Ltd, and my Internship Supervisor, for entrusting me with such an important project and allowing me scope to work independently, providing all required support. I also thank Sumit Chakraborty, HR Officer – Training, Nestlé Bangladesh Ltd. for providing me with the...
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...STRESS MANAGEMENT CHAPTER OBJECTIVES: TO UNDERSTAND • The role of Stress in Employee Health • Extreme forms of Stress Reactions • Causes and symptoms of Stress • Organizational Effects of Stress • Actions that may Prevent or Reduce Stress • Different Counseling Functions • Three types of Counseling and Their Usefulness Coping with Stress People have many sources of stress: school, jobs, relationships, money (the lack of it), etc. Perhaps there is no more important topic than how one can handle or cope with stress. This module hopes to offer some practical advice on how to understand and manage one's stress. Some important questions to ask yourself prior to starting this unit are: • What are the main stresses in my life right now? • Are these stresses caused by people or things? • How have you attempted to manage these stresses? By avoiding them? By confronting them? • Using substances? • Have you ever given any thought to developing several, positive methods for stress management that could be effectively and safely used when the need arises? What is Stress? Stress is commonplace in the lives of college students. Learning to deal with stress means learning to understand what stress is, identifying common sources, and then practicing some method of stress reduction on a regular basis. Everyone has some method(s) for dealing with stress. Sometimes the methods we use for dealing with stress are productive: meditation, exercise, and listening...
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...PAKISTAN EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIon RIMS PESHAWAR -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- Assessment Brief 1. Unit and Assessment Details Course Title: HND Business Unit Name: Human Resource Management Unit number: 21 QCF Level 04 Assessor: Mr. Assad Ullah Internal Verifier: Syed Kashif Shah Assessment Title: Traditional view of Personnel Management and the new approach of Human Resource Management Procedures and practices used for obtaining suitable employees Assessment Method: Assignment Assessing in: Individual Number of Words: 2500 words max Outcomes Covered: 1st and 2nd Issue date: February 05, 2014 Due Date: March 12, 2014 College No. | Learner Name | Learner Signature | | Mohammad Asim | | | | | Learner’s Declaration: I confirm that the work submitted for this assignment is my own. | Date | | Outcomes Covered Outcome | Description | 1 | Understand the difference between Personnel Management and Human Resource Management | 2 | Understand how to recruit employees | Table of Contents AC 1.1: Distinguish between personnel Management and human resource management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 AC 1.2:Asses the function of human resource management in contributing to organizational purposes. …..5 AC 1.3:Evaluate...
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...IOP3701 EXAM QUESTIONS SECTION 1 May 2011 For fair & equitable testing & assessment in the work context, the starting point is that the job must be described, explain why this would be important (5) Discuss the importance of doing a thorough job analysis in testing and assessment in the work context (5) * The first step and main emphasis in the decision making process is a thorough job analysis * Job analysis consists of: * Job description – indicates the tasks that need to be done in the job. * Job specification – specific characteristics required of a person to perform well in the job. * It is important to list specific requirements that are not often stated – which candidates cannot be considered. * The next step includes fair procedures for making decision. This entails well thought through and justifiable procedures for job description, advertisements etc. * Evaluate and justify minimum requirements in formal education, prior learning, relevant experience, training, skills and knowledge. * Decide on suitable testing and assessment techniques * Follow scientific, professional and ethical guidelines * Monitor outcomes for fairness and adverse impact. * Take steps to ensure equity and fairness for future opportunities. * Fair and equitable testing and assessment: * 1st step and main emphasis in the decision-making process is a thorough job analysis – to know exactly what the job entails and what qualities, characteristics...
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...CATERPILLAR FINANCIAL SERVICES CORPORATION TABLE OF CONTENTS AND FIGURES LIST P: Organizational Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Figure P-1 Figure P-2 Figure P-3 Figure P-4 Figure P-5 Figure P-6 Figure P-7 1: Leadership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Figure 1-1 Figure 1-2 Figure 1-3 Figure 1-4 Figure 1-5 Figure 1-6 Figure 1-7 Figure 1-8 2: Strategic Planning 3: Customer and Market Focus 4: Measurement, Analysis, and Knowledge Management Measurement Architecture Sources & Uses of Comparative Data Information Systems Knowledge Management Approaches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Figure 5-1 Figure 5-2 Figure 5-3 Figure 5-4 Figure 5-5 6: Process Management Customer Listening Approaches Customer Contact Mechanisms Customer Survey Approaches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Figure 4-1 Figure 4-2 Figure 4-3 Figure 4-4 5: Human Resource Focus Strategic Planning Process Strategies and Action Plans Performance Projections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Figure 3-1 Figure 3-2 Figure 3-3 30 Compensation...
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...DANIEL 7001 COMMENTS OF THE SUPERVISOR ..................................................... Date ........................................ KJ KULARATHNE,RSP,Psc,MSc(D&SS) Captain (ND) Sri Lanka Navy ABSTRACT Sri Lanka Navy is one of the largest organization in Sri Lanka with nearly 55000 men & women are working to date .SLN is not only one of the largest, but also diverse as more than 20 major professions are cohesion to form this organisation. Officers form the backbone of this large organisation; SLN and better performance of officers is a necessity to achieve organisational goals. Therefore performances of the officers are evaluated to identify, encourage, measure, improve, and reward their performances. At present, a single performance appraisal form (Nav 206) is used to evaluate commissioned officers of all ranks from Acting Sub Lieutenant to Rear Admiral. This research will be carried out to study the efficiency of existing performance appraisal system for...
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...SAGE India website gets a makeover! Global Products Enhanced Succinct Intuitive THE Improved Interactive Smart Layout User-friendly Easy Eye-catching LEADING WORld’s LEADING Independent Professional Stay tuned in to upcoming Events and Conferences Search Navigation Feature-rich Get to know our Authors and Editors Why Publish with SAGE ? World’s LEADING Publisher and home and editors Societies authors Professional Academic LEADING Publisher Natural World’s Societies THE and LEADING Publisher Natural authors Societies Independent home editors THE Professional Natural Societies Independent authors Societies and Societies editors THE LEADING home editors Natural editors Professional Independent Academic and authors Academic Independent Publisher Academic Societies and authors Academic THE World’s THE editors Academic THE Natural LEADING THE Natural LEADING home Natural authors Natural editors authors home World’s authors THE editors authors LEADING Publisher World’s LEADING authors World’s Natural Academic editors World’s home Natural and Independent authors World’s Publisher authors World’s home Natural home LEADING Academic Academic LEADING editors Natural and Publisher editors World’s authors home Academic Professional authors Independent home LEADING Academic World’s and authors home and Academic Professionalauthors World’s editors THE LEADING Publisher authors Independent home editors Natural...
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...Bachelor of Arts in Business Economics STUDENT’S HANDBOOK 2011/2012 Lazarski University Warsaw, June 2011 1 Lazarski School of Commerce and Law Student’s Handbook- Bachelor of Arts in Business Economics Content Page 4 6 8 13 15 15 15 17 17 18 19 21 23 24 26 28 30 32 34 35 37 39 41 43 44 46 48 49 50 51 53 54 55 57 58 59 60 62 63 63 64 66 67 69 72 74 75 76 77 79 80 82 The Programme The Degree Assessment Quality Assurance Admission Procedures Erasmus Study in BABE Programme Administrative Issues Course Descriptors Mathematics Introductory Microeconomics Introduction to Sociology Current Issues of the European and Global Economy Academic Writing Introduction into Business Introductory Macroeconomics Introduction into Economic Analysis Economics of Integration Information Technology Intermediate Microeconomics Issues in Macroeconomic Policy Mathematical Economics Statistics Regional Economics Introduction to Strategic Management Banking and Finance International Business Law Research Proseminar Accounting Managerial Economics International Economics Intermediate Macroeconomics Econometrics Research Methods Social Policy Game Theory Public Finance Investment Analysis BA Seminar Electives Financial Accounting Monetary Theory and Policy - The Impact of Global Crisis Principles of Marketing The World Economy – Retrospective View The Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SME) Sector Economics of Telecommunication Demography and Economics of Contemporary European Migration Personal...
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...Report by the Commission on the Measurement of Economic Performance and Social Progress Professor Joseph E. STIGLITZ, Chair, Columbia University Professor Amartya SEN, Chair Adviser, Harvard University Professor Jean-Paul FITOUSSI, Coordinator of the Commission, IEP www.stiglitz-sen-fitoussi.fr Other Members Bina AGARWAL Kenneth J. ARROW Anthony B. ATKINSON François BOURGUIGNON Jean-Philippe COTIS Angus S. DEATON Kemal DERVIS Marc FLEURBAEY Nancy FOLBRE Jean GADREY Enrico GIOVANNINI Roger GUESNERIE James J. HECKMAN Geoffrey HEAL Claude HENRY Daniel KAHNEMAN Alan B. KRUEGER Andrew J. OSWALD Robert D. PUTNAM Nick STERN Cass SUNSTEIN Philippe WEIL University of Delhi StanfordUniversity Warden of Nuffield College School of Economics, Insee, Princeton University UNPD Université Paris 5 University of Massachussets Université Lille OECD Collège de France Chicago University Columbia University Sciences-Po/Columbia University Princeton University Princeton University University of Warwick Harvard University London School of Economics University of Chicago Sciences Po Rapporteurs Jean-Etienne CHAPRON General Rapporteur Didier BLANCHET Jacques LE CACHEUX Marco MIRA D’ERCOLE Pierre-Alain PIONNIER Laurence RIOUX Paul SCHREYER Xavier TIMBEAU Vincent MARCUS INSEE INSEE OFCE OCDE INSEE INSEE/CREST OCDE OFCE INSEE Table of contents EXECUTIVE SUMMARY I. SHORT NARRATIVE ON THE CONTENT OF THE REPORT Chapter 1: Classical GDP Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
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...Dream Dare Win www.jeywin.com Annual Report 2007-08 Ministry of Finance Government of India Dream Dare Win 1 www.jeywin.com Dream Dare Win www.jeywin.com FOR PUBLIC CONTACT PURPOSE: Ministry of Finance Department of Economic Affairs North Block, New Delhi - 110 001 Phones: 23095120, 23092453 Website: http://www.finmin.nic.in/the_ministry/dept_eco_affairs/index.html Department of Expenditure North Block New Delhi - 110 001 Phones: 23095661, 23095613 Website: http://www.finmin.nic.in/the_ministry/dept_expenditure/index.html Department of Revenue North Block New Delhi - 110 001 Phones: 23095384, 23095385 Website: http://www.finmin.nic.in/the_ministry/dept_revenue/index.html Department of Disinvestment Block 11 & 14, CGO Complex Lodhi Road, New Delhi -110 003 Phones: 24368528, 24368523, 24368044 Website: http://www.divest.nic.in Department of Financial Services Jeevan Deep Building, Parliament Street, New Delhi 110 001 Phones: 23748721, 23748734 Website: http://www.finmin.nic.in Dream Dare Win 2 www.jeywin.com Dream Dare Win www.jeywin.com Contents Paragraph No. INTRODUCTION Page No. 1 CHAPTER - I Department of Economic Affairs 9 Economic Division 1 11 Budget Division 2 12 Capital Markets Division 3 15 Infrastructure Division 4 19 Fund Bank Division (including UN Branch) 5 23 Foreign Trade Division 6 26 Aid Accounts & Audit Division ...
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...THE INDONESIA CORPORATE GOVERNANCE MANUAL First Edition IFC Advisory Services in Indonesia In Partnership with: THE INDONESIA CORPORATE GOVERNANCE MANUAL First Edition Jakarta, January 2014 i Disclaimer IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, creates opportunity for people to escape poverty and improve their lives. We foster sustainable economic growth in developing countries by supporting private sector development, mobilizing private capital and providing advisory services. The Indonesia Corporate Governance Manual (CG Manual) was commissioned by IFC as part of the Indonesia Corporate Governance Program that IFC is implementing in Indonesia since 2012. This manual is distributed with the understanding that neither the authors, nor the organizations, countries they represent, nor the publisher are engaged in rendering legal or financial advice. The material in this Manual is set out in good faith for general guidance, and no liability can be accepted for any possible loss or expense in incurred as a result of relying on the information contained herein. This publication is not intended to be exhaustive. It should not be relied upon as a basis for formulating business decisions. On all financial issues and questions, an accountant, auditor, or other financial specialist should be consulted. A lawyer should be consulted on all legal issues and questions. As the laws in the Republic of Indonesia are constantly changing, legal rules referred...
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