Cornell University ILR School DigitalCommons@ILR CAHRS Working Paper Series Center for Advanced Human Resource Studies (CAHRS) 5-1-1997 Impact of Information Technology on Employee Attitudes: A Longitudinal Field Study Patrick M. Wright Cornell University K. Michele Kacmar Florida State University Gary C. McMahan University of Texas at Arlington Karen Jansen Texas A&M University Follow this and additional works at: http://digitalcommons.ilr.cornell.edu/cahrswp Part of the Technology and Innovation
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The International Journal of Human Resource Management 9:1 February 1998 HRM strategies and labour turnover in the hotel industry: A comparative study of Australia and Singapore Angeline Cheng and Alan Brown Abstract This study explores the perceptions of HR managers on the strategic management of labour tumover in a selection of large hotels in Australia and Singapore, The main argument is that the effects of labour tumover can be mitigated with strategically managed human resources through
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morning and strategic issues in the afternoon. But with the company under pressure to meet quarterly targets, operational items had started to crowd strategy out of the agenda. Inevitably, the review of actual monthly and forecast quarterly financial performance revealed revenues to be lower, and expenses to be higher, than targeted. The worried managers spent hours discussing how to close the gap through pricing initiatives, capacity downsizing, SG&A staff cuts, and sales campaigns. One executive noted
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Responsibility (CSR). This research paper moves around developing an understanding about the corporate social responsibility (CSR), delving into its concept and finding out its scope taking the case study of the TATA Group under Mr. Ratan Tata who has exemplified the sense of responsibility towards the upliftment of common masses and protection of the environment and development of the nation. Keywords: Corporate citizenship, Corporate social responsibility, Employee, Productivity, Profitability, Society
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Management Notes Video People’s behavior is not only about the person, but the environment they are in! Industrial/Organizational (I/O) Psychology: I-side: human resources functions Ex: training, selection, performance appraisal O-side: understanding and predicting behavior Ex: motivation, work attitudes, stress, leadership, team effectiveness Organizational behavior: the scientific study of individual and group behavior in organizations; focused on different levels of analysis
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ALL MODULE 1 ASSIGNMENTS DUE: SUNDAY, APRIL 3 BY MIDNIGHT Introduction In this module we will be researching leadership theories in general, as well as reflecting on our own leadership styles and traits. Later, in the second half of the course we will research and understand leadership as it relates to organizational leadership. In the first half of the course, the focus is on the individual leader. There are various theories about the importance of the inner life to your work. My take on
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employs 550 people and has projected annual earnings of $46 million. Riordan has three manufacturing locations, two in the United States and one in China. Riordan understands the importance of strategic planning and will lay out their reasoning in this paper. Competitive advantages, sustainability, innovation and ethical and social responsibilities will be addressed, as well as cultural and structural leadership and assessment and feedback controls. Riordan Manufacturing, Inc. needs strategic plans because
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technologies. Going to the Cloud and embracing this new technology is being taken hold by businesses, and how businesses, such as DeVry utilize and expand this technology to impact and improve the quality of service they give to their customers. This paper will explore the technology being used and the changes that are being implemented. Definition of Cloud Computing Cloud Computing is proving to be a benefit for many businesses. The cloud computing model allows for business to store data on
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MATERIALS AND METHODS This study contains both qualitative and quantitative research. This paper contain information taken from websites and articles written previously. Secondary data has been used throughout the study of the project. 3 Abstract This preliminary study undertakes to investigate on electronic banking system and current scenario of e-banking in United Arab Emirates (UAE). Nowadays all the companies are trying to advance their technology and increase their output. Similarly
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of the biggest contributors to the global economy. It is a fast growing and constantly expanding industry. The tourism industry has other associated industries it thrives on and this makes this one of the most important sectors of the economy. This paper seeks to examine the economic impacts of the tourism industry, track its growth and effect on the global scale and discuss the need for a sustainable growth. Introduction The Tourism industry encompasses all the firms, organizations and facilities
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