dichotomy? Does a corporation have an obligation to provide for a worker based purely upon that worker’s loyalty to the corporation over many years – even if the continued employment of the worker is counter-productive? ETHICAL CONCEPTS IN BUSINESS 1. Conflict of Interest: A state of affairs is said to constitute a conflict of interests – or potential thereof – in a set of circumstances where the individual has the capacity to influence decisions that promote their self-interest but may
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employees are not productive employees.” We hear these conflicting statements made by HR professionals and managers in organizations. There is confusion and debate among practitioners on the topic of employee attitudes and job satisfaction— even at a time when employees are increasingly important for organizational success and competitiveness. Therefore, the purpose of this article is to provide greater understanding of the research on this topic and give recommendations related to the major practitioner
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day dressed in extravagant Victorian outfits? But the underlying theme that unites Microsofties is the belief that the firm has a manifest destiny to change the world. The least consequential decision by a programmer can have an outsized importance when it can effect a new release that might be used by 50 million people. Microsoft employees are famous for putting in long hours. One program manager said, “In my first five years, I was the Microsoft stereotype. I lived on caffeine and vending-machine
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roles and responsibilities of Human Resources departments are transforming as the modern business faces pressures of globalization. The global supply of talent is short of its long-term demand, and the gap is a challenge for employers everywhere. The shortage between the demand and supply of talent is likely to continue to increase, notably for high skilled workers and for the next generation of business executives. Now organizations need to place greater emphasis on attracting human capital
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As we enter the new millennium, more and more companies are recognizing the importance of managing their human resources as effectively as possible. They are also recognizing that doing so, however, cannot be done without recognition and incorporation of the global context. It is virtually impossible to read a business periodical or newspaper anywhere in the world without seeing stories detailing the success of a company due to how effectively it manages its people. As the environment becomes more
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The International Journal of Human Resource Management, Vol. 20, No. 7, July 2009, 1503–1520 Workforce motivation in Japan: an examination of gender differences and management perceptions Reginald Worthleya*, Brent MacNabb, Richard Brislina, Kiyohiko Itoa and Elizabeth L. Rosec a University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA; bThe University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia; cHelsinki School of Economics, Helsinki, Finland As Japan enters the new century, pending workforce shortages
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Globalisation NIKE – just do it Introduction Nike, Inc. is an incorporated company that designs, develops and markets worldwide athletic footwear, apparel, equipment and accessories. Nike is the biggest seller of athletic footwear and athletic apparel in the world and creates designs for men, women and children. Nike employs both traditional and non-traditional distribution channels in almost 200 countries with primary market regions in the United States, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Americas
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Coventry university Business school Human Resources Management M47BSS COURSE: MBA Management Best Practice VS Best Fit A Case study of United Bank for Africa (UBA) By Name: Foluso Akintunde Fapohunda Student Id: 5471799 Contents 1.0 INTRODUCTION 2 2.0 LITERATURE REVIEW 4 2.1 Human Resources Management (HRM) 4 2.1.1 Best Practice as an Approach in HRM 4 2.1.2 Characteristics of best practice 5 2.1.3 Advantages of Best Practice: 6 3.0 ANALYSIS
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Business Communication Essentials, 6e (Bovee/Thill) Chapter 1 Understanding Business Communication in Today's Workplace 1) Which of the following is true about the importance of effective communication to your career and to the companies where you will work? A) Communication is important for most jobs, except technical jobs such as engineering or finance. B) The higher you rise in your organization, the more time you spend using the technical skills of your profession, and the less time you
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Your questions answered about….. 1. …the research and origins of the HRPM a. What is the HRPM? The CIPD HR Profession Map comprehensively sets out how HR adds the greatest sustained value to the organisation it operates in, now and in the future. It describes the highest standards of professional competence to deliver sustained performance for the organisation. It captures what successful and effective HR people do and deliver across every aspect and specialism of
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