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C/M/2412. Interpersonal skill management and teamwork report

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2150
DATE:
2011
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29.99 GBP

The paper looks at the role of effective team management in organisational success highlighting the salient managerial skills and qualities, discussing the challenges and strategies of communicating with people across cultures, reporting on the researcher’s experience of teamwork, highlighting the weaknesses of their team performance and time management, and suggesting the ways of improving respective skills.

 

KEYWORDS: Interpersonal skills, communication skills, teamwork, time management,

 

C/M/2254. The factors that contribute to an effective manager

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1500
DATE:
2011
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19.99 GBP

This paper examines the key factors that contribute to the making of an effective manager. The paper examines technical skills, interpersonal skills, and leadership skills. The way in which managers prove to be resourceful as well as being allocators and facilitators are also examined.

 

KEYWORDS: Manager, technical skills, interpersonal skills, leadership skills, allocator, facilitator, resourceful,

 

C/M/2161. An examination of the issues facing a young HR manager

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2850
DATE:
2011
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29.99 GBP

This paper examines a case study regarding a day in the life of a young HR manager and answers four questions. The first question examines the problems that the manager is facing, namely personality clashes, culture and organizational settings. The response to the second question provides advice to help improve the manager’s performance. The third question is based on the manager of the American branch of the company, and aims to give advice to that manager. The final question is focused on the issues relating to the case study in regards to organizational culture, motivation and performance management.

 

KEYWORDS: HR manager, personality clashes, culture, performance management, organizational culture, motivation,

 

C/M/1944. Skills of effective manager

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1400
DATE:
2011
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19.99 GBP

The paper looks at the factors that make an effective manager analysing the researcher’s work experience in a medium sized IT company in the UK. Key management skills are identified and described including leadership and motivation skills, decision-making and planning skills and communication skills.

 

KEYWORDS: effective manager, leadership, motivation, decision-making, planning, communication skills,

 

C/M/1943. Skills of effective manager

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1400
DATE:
2011
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The paper looks at the factors that make an effective manager analysing the researcher’s work experience in a medium sized IT company in the UK. Key management skills are identified and described including leadership and motivation skills, decision-making and planning skills and communication skills.

 

KEYWORDS: effective manager, leadership, motivation, decision-making, planning, communication skills,

 

C/M/1852. Examination of the role of a HR manager

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1600
DATE:
2011
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19.99 GBP

This paper discusses the statement by Bloisi (2007) ‘A HR manager needs to recognise that human resource management (HRM) is in constant state of change and they need also to recognise the importance of their role as a management professional’. The paper outlines in detail the concept of HRM, and concentrates of the meaning of it. The paper then discusses three generations of workers, Baby Bloomer, Generation X and Generation Y. The characteristics of each are discussed in order to show the importance of understand your employees to be a management professional.

 

KEYWORDS: HR Manager, Bloisi, human resource management, HRM, Management professional, baby bloomer, generation x, generation y,

 

C/M/1825. Principles of Effective Management

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2250
DATE:
2010
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29.99 GBP

The paper examines the effects of good organisational management on the performance of the organisation discussing the key principles of effective management, the role of the leader in motivating the workforce, the importance of understanding the culture and structure of the company, etc.

 

KEYWORDS: effective management, leader, motivation, culture and structure,

 

S/M/589. The role of a manager in a tourism organisation

WORDS:
1500
DATE:
2010
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19.99 GBP

This paper aims discuss the role of the manager in a tourism organisation, and also looks at the qualities that makes a good manager. Data is collected through secondary research analysis and through an interview with a manager within the industry. Research is focused on management, being a good manager and the role of the manager. The paper concludes the research, and suggests recommendations for improvement for managers.

 

KEYWORDS: Management, manager, tourism, good manager,

 

S/M/588. The role of a manager in a tourism organisation

WORDS:
1500
DATE:
2010
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19.99 GBP

This paper aims discuss the role of the manager in a tourism organisation, and also looks at the qualities that makes a good manager. Data is collected through secondary research analysis and through an interview with a manager within the industry. Research is focused on management, being a good manager and the role of the manager. The paper concludes the research, and suggests recommendations for improvement for managers.

 

KEYWORDS: Management, manager, tourism, good manager,

 

C/M/1810. Critical discussion and analysis of effectiveness of managers – A theoretical and self- reflective learning experience

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1400
DATE:
2010
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19.99 GBP

This paper examines the role of the effective manager, and highlights the different characteristics that contribute to a successful organisation. This paper is not only a theoretical discussion, but is also based on a reflective learning experience.

 

KEYWORDS: Effective management, organisation,

 

S/F/275. Management Accounting and Control Systems

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2600
DATE:
2010
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29.99 GBP

The paper looks at the evolution of the control and monitor system of management examining the use of management tools, i.e. activity-based costing (ABC), non-financial indicators of the performance such as customer loyalty, balanced scorecard, etc. The features of an effective and efficient management system are identified, criticism of the balanced scorecard is reviewed.

 

KEYWORDS: Management control, activity-based costing, ABC, customer loyalty, balanced scorecard,

 

C/M/1803. Skills of Effective Management

WORDS:
1500
DATE:
2010
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19.99 GBP

The paper looks at the skills that make an effective manager including interpersonal skills, problem solving skills, and performance management skills. Each group of skills is discussed with references to related theory and examples.

 

KEYWORDS: Manager Skills,

 

C/M/1778. The role of the effective manager

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1450
DATE:
2010
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19.99 GBP

This paper presents a reflective report on the aspects that contribute to an effective manager. The paper begins by defining the role of the manager, and the proceeds by referring to personal experience and theoretical literature. The paper discusses leadership, motivation, communicating with impact and influence, decision making, problem solving, and productive thinking.

 

KEYWORDS: Effective manager, personal experience, leadership, motivation, communication, decision making, productive thinking, problem solving,

 

C/M/1761. Examination of the role of effective management

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1750
DATE:
2010
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19.99 GBP

This paper examines the role of the effective manager in the retail banking sector. The paper begins by providing a discussion of effective management, and this is followed by a self reflective report on the role. This report examines the different attributes that effective management requires, and concludes by discussing the different theories that relate to effective management.

 

KEYWORDS: Effective management, retail bank sector,

 

C/M/1654. Reflective Report on an effective management module

WORDS:
1500
DATE:
2010
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19.99 GBP

This paper presents a reflective report on a module named ‘The Effective Manager’, which explains the mandatory skills needed to be an effective manager. The paper identifies the way in which global and organisational contexts affect the skills demanded of managers and management practice. The second section discusses personal learning in relation to management practice, based on theoretical concepts and personal experience. The paper also examines the role of an effective manager.

 

KEYWORDS: reflective report, the effective manage, organisational,

 

C/HR/792. An analysis of Effective leadership

WORDS:
2050
ADD-ONS:
17 slides
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

This paper includes a PowerPoint presentation and examines leadership and the attributes that make an effective manager. The paper defines management, and explains the characteristics that are important in leadership like honesty, enthusiasm, and kindness. The report suggests ways in which it is possible to develop leaders, and describes the different types of leadership styles that there is, like directive and supportive leadership.

 

KEYWORDS: Leadership, effective management, honesty, enthusiasm, kindness, directive leadership, supportive leadership,

 

C/M/1513. Multimillionaire matchmaker: An inside look at CEO succession planning. Harvard business school case study.

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3350
DATE:
2010
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39.99 GBP

This paper analyses the Harvard Business School case study, “Multimillionaire matchmaker: an inside look at CEO succession planning” by David F. Larcker and Brian Tavan. Regarding succession planning in particular reference to the company Energy Corps the paper answers seven study questions. These concern the effectiveness of succession planning in organisations, the best model of succession planning to adopt, the role of lead time in selecting a new CEO, the nature of skills-and-experience profiles, key leadership and behavioural criteria, succession planning as a multi-person event and the role of job rotation. The attitude and actions of board members and the current CEO which discourage CEO succession planning are also discussed.

 

KEYWORDS: Succession Planning, CEO Succession, Management, Board, Horse Race, Inside-Outside, Succession Planning Models, Skills and Experience Profile, Leadership, Management, Energy Corps, Harvard, case study, lead time, job rotation, multimillionaire,

 

C/M/1512. Multimillionaire matchmaker: An inside look at CEO succession planning. Harvard business school case study.

WORDS:
3350
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
39.99 GBP

This paper analyses the Harvard Business School case study, “Multimillionaire matchmaker: an inside look at CEO succession planning” by David F. Larcker and Brian Tavan. Regarding succession planning in particular reference to the company Energy Corps the paper answers the following questions: 1. Survey data in the case indicates that companies are not generally effective in CEO succession planning. Why is this so? What attitudes or actions by board members discourage CEO succession planning? What attitudes or actions by CEOs discourage planning for their own successor? 2. Energy Corp selected an inside-outside model of succession planning. Was this the right model for them? Why or why not? 3. The outgoing CEO of Energy Corp gave considerable notice to the board of directors that he was planning to retire. How would the process have been different if there had been no lead time? What should Energy Corp have done in this situation? 4. Explain what is meant by a “skills-and-experience profile of the next CEO.” Provide examples of real-life CEOs who are different from their predecessors. How are they different? Be as specific as possible. How do these differences reflect a change in the company’s strategy or environment? In your opinion, are these CEOs the right executives for the job? 5. Review the key leadership and behavioural criteria in Exhibit 3. Do you agree with the order, as they apply to the next CEO of Energy Corp? Which of these criteria are specific to the CEO of Energy Corp and which should be generally required of all CEOs? 6. The case refers to CEO succession planning as a “multi-person event.” What is meant by this? How did Energy Corp prepare for this? 7. Explain the importance of job rotation in the internal evaluation process. What considerations go into deciding the right job rotation? Who should be included in the rotation? The questions concern the effectiveness of succession planning in organisations, the best model of succession planning to adopt, the role of lead time in selecting a new CEO, the nature of skills-and-experience profiles, key leadership and behavioural criteria, succession planning as a multi-person event and the role of job rotation. The attitude and actions of board members and the current CEO which discourage CEO succession planning are also discussed.

 

KEYWORDS: Succession Planning, CEO Succession, Management, Board, Horse Race, Inside-Outside, Succession Planning Models, Skills and Experience Profile, Leadership, Management, Energy Corps, Harvard, case study, lead time, job rotation, multimillionaire,

 

S/M/549. Dissertation. Effects of diversity on team performance in Greek professional Superleague

WORDS:
11350
DATE:
2010
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119.99 GBP

The dissertation examines the relationship between age, national diversity, experience diversity and team performance in the Greek professional football Superleague. Literature is reviewed on the economics of team sports, diversity in sport, team performance output in professional sport, etc. A study is conducted to identify the influence of team members' characteristics on the success of the team based on the data of 80 professional football clubs' performance during the seasons from 2002/03 to 2006/07. Conclusions are made about the skills and diversity features relevant to team performance in professional football.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, Effects of diversity on team performance in Greek professional Superleague, football,

 

S/M/542. “The introduction of practices to public organisations that improve efficiency in private enterprises often reduces rather than improves the efficiency of public organisations.” Critically discuss this statement.

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1300
DATE:
2010
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19.99 GBP

The paper looks at the outcomes of introducing the practices of private enterprise in public organisations considering the case of call centres as part of public service delivery. The ways of measuring performance in public organisations are discussed exploring the options that could be used to increase the efficiency of their performance.

 

KEYWORDS: private enterprise practices, public organisations, call centres, job centre, performance efficiency,

 

S/M/541. Introduction of private enterprise practices to public organisations: does it increase performance efficiency?

WORDS:
1300
DATE:
2010
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19.99 GBP

The paper looks at the outcomes of introducing the practices of private enterprise in public organisations considering the case of call centres as part of public service delivery. The ways of measuring performance in public organisations are discussed exploring the options that could be used to increase the efficiency of their performance.

 

KEYWORDS: private enterprise practices, public organisations, call centres, job centre, performance efficiency,

 

C/M/1389. Importance of self analysis and self development for effective management

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1050
DATE:
2010
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19.99 GBP

The paper addresses the importance of self development for leaders and managers arguing that self analysis and self development are the main tools of adaptation to the changing environment. Techniques of self-analysis are discussed highlighting the role of continuous professional development (CPD) in organisational learning and growth.

 

KEYWORDS: Self Development, Self Analysis, Leaders, managers,

 

C/M/1388. Importance of self analysis and self development for effective management

WORDS:
1050
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

The paper addresses the importance of self development for leaders and managers arguing that self analysis and self development are the main tools of adaptation to the changing environment. Techniques of self-analysis are discussed highlighting the role of continuous professional development (CPD) in organisational learning and growth.

 

KEYWORDS: Self Development, Self Analysis, Leaders, managers,

 

C/HR/520. Role of manager's awareness of employee emotions and stress levels

WORDS:
680
DATE:
2009
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9.99 GBP

The paper examines the importance of managers’ concern about employee emotions and resultant stress levels identifying problems caused by stress and emotional discomfort, and highlighting the need to incorporate these psychological factors within HRM policies of the modern organisation.

 

KEYWORDS: Manager, employee emotions, work related stress,

 

C/M/1060. Addressing management issues in charity organisations: Interim report

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745
DATE:
2009
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9.99 GBP

The paper offers a short interim report providing a background to the study of management issues that need to be addressed by UK charities WWF-UK and RSPB. The interim report focuses on the problems of fundraising faced by charities as a result of the downturn in the economy investigating managerial solutions to this problem.

 

KEYWORDS: Interim report, WWF, RSPB, charity,