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Organisational Effectiveness
C/M/2495. Effective people management and organizational performance: theory and case of Southwest Airlines
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- 4400
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- 2012
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The paper addresses the significance of people management in HRM context considering it with regard to the US company Southwest Airlines (SA). Literature is reviewed on the link between people management and organizational performance. Approaches to HRM are detailed including the best practice approach, the configurational approach and the contingency approach. Benefits, shortcomings and applications of each approach are highlighted.
KEYWORDS: people management, organizational performance, Southwest Airlines,
C/HR/1215. Strategic human resource development and organisational effectiveness
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- 2400
- DATE:
- 2012
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- 29.99 GBP
This paper examines the role of strategic human resource development (HRD) on moulding the organisational workplace. The paper aims to assess the way in which HRD can help organisations perform better and become more effective. The review of literature discusses topics like mentoring in the workplace, training needs analysis, management development, and training and development. The impact of strategic HRD on organisational effectiveness is detailed before conclusions and recommendations are made.
KEYWORDS: Strategic human resource development, HRD, mentoring, training needs, training, development,
C/M/2454. Benchmarking as management tool of performance measurement
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- 3500
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- 2012
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- 39.99 GBP
The paper examines the benefits and limitations of benchmarking used as a tool that can measure the performance of the organisation. The concept of benchmarking is defined, examples of benchmarking applications in various companies across the world are presented.
KEYWORDS: Benchmarking, performance measurement, management tool,
C/M/2047. The impact of technology on employee productivity
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- 3100
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- 2011
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- 39.99 GBP
This literature review examines the impact of technology on employee productivity. Topics discussed include absorptive capacity, change readiness, social environment, and the educational level of the employees. Conclusions are made regarding the way in which technology impacts upon employee productivity. This paper also contains a summary and description of all the key literature used.
KEYWORDS: Literature review, technology, employee productivity!,
C/M/1884. Comparative analysis of Semco Engineering and Barking Engineering
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- 1850
- DATE:
- 2011
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- 19.99 GBP
This paper discusses two engineering companies, Semco Engineering and Barking Engineering. The paper aims to discuss the differences between the two companies in relation to teamwork, team working, organisational structure, organisational design, and culture. The paper also discusses topics like employee turnover, authority, and organisational style. The paper aims to examine which company has the most effective structure.
KEYWORDS: Semco Engineering, Barking Engineering, teamwork, organisational structure, organisational design, culture, employee turnover, authority, organisational style.,
C/M/1868. Communities of practice and their organisational roles
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- 2800
- DATE:
- 2011
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- 29.99 GBP
The paper presents a review of academic research on the concept “community of practice” (COP) explaining its role in knowledge sharing as an organisational resource and sustainable source of competitive advantage, identifying the causes of COP success and failure, discussing the role of COP in the international environment, etc.
KEYWORDS: Communities of practices, COP, knowledge sharing,
C/HR/843. Review of two articles on employee commitment and human resources
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- 1550
- DATE:
- 2010
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- 19.99 GBP
This paper examines two articles that focus on employment commitment and human resources. The first article is “Perceptions of Organizational Virtuousness and Happiness as Predictors of Organizational Citizenship Behaviors” by N. Rego et al and the second is “Managing a Downsizing Process” by W. Casico and P. Wynn. The paper presents a brief literature review of both, and this is followed by a critical review and a summary of the main topics of the piece.
KEYWORDS: Articles, reviews, employment, employee commitment, human resources, Perceptions of Organizational Virtuousness and Happiness as Predictors of Organizational Citizenship Behaviors, N. Rego, Managing a Downsizing Process, W. Casico and P. Wynn,
C/B/3204. Critical evaluation of company mission statements
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- 3000
- DATE:
- 2010
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- 39.99 GBP
This paper examines the concept of company mission statements, and evaluates their impact in relation to organisational strategies, execution, strategic and tactical marketing management. The criteria for a mission statement are presented, and the paper examines organisational performance, employee involvement, length and content of mission statement. The paper then provides a variety of case studies that portray the way in which mission statements can be beneficial to a company. Conclusions are made regarding recommendations for managers when using mission statements.
KEYWORDS: Mission statement, organisational strategy, execution, strategic marketing, tactical marketing, management, organisational performance, employee involvement!,
C/M/1710. Strategic human resources and organisational effectiveness
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- 2500
- DATE:
- 2010
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- 29.99 GBP
This paper analyses strategic human resource management (SHRM) in order to assess whether it enhances organisational effectiveness. The paper discusses the difference between SHRM and regular human resource management (HRM) before critically analysing the topic with reference to a wide selection of secondary literature. The paper also evaluates three models, hierarchy of strategic decision making model, model of HR-shareholder relationship, and HR value proposition model. Conclusions are made regarding the topic, stating the reasons why SHRM improves organisational effectiveness.
KEYWORDS: Strategic human resources, SHRM, organisational effectiveness, human resource management, HRM, hierarchy of strategic decision making model, model of HR-shareholder relationship, HR value proposition model!,
S/M/564. The balanced scorecard as an effective management system
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- 2200
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- 2010
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- 29.99 GBP
This study focuses on developing a balanced scorecard for China Vanke Co. Limited, currently the largest residential property developer in the People's Republic of China, and shows in detail how it integrates the balanced scorecard into its strategy planning. The paper explains that, rather than using short term financial measurements as a basis for decision-making in business, in contrast, the balanced scorecard system also includes financial and non-financial factors such as customers, internal processes and employees' learning and training within the assessment .
KEYWORDS: Balanced scorecard, management systems, organizational effectiveness, organizational performance, financial, nonfinancial!,
S/M/563. Critical analysis of balanced scorecard with case study on Apple Computer Inc.
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- 2700
- DATE:
- 2010
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- 29.99 GBP
Focusing on the computer manufacturer, Apple Inc, the paper aims to analyse the company's balanced scorecard debating the merits and demerits of assessing a business using balanced scorecard. Whilst recognizing the importance of the system to aid strategic development, there is also an understanding that in order to make it become more realistic as an organizational tool, it is important to consider what assumptions and external shocks may prevent the realization of the company's vision.
KEYWORDS: Balanced scorecard, BSC, Apple Computer Inc, organisational effectiveness, strategic development,
S/M/554. Employee involvement and its benefit to employers
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- 3050
- DATE:
- 2010
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- 39.99 GBP
This paper concerning Employee Involvement (EI) explores the effectiveness of the concept and highlights how management involvement will generate a mutual interest for both parties. Employee involvement is beneficial for employers as they seek to promote employee commitment and engagement. It also develops a sense of job security and employee motivation. The study considers the practicalities and effectiveness of EI schemes at British companies, Sainsbury and Fox's Biscuits. The employee involvement models of Tannenbaum and Schmidt (1958), Sadler (1970) and Ramsay (1996) are also highlighted, with an analysis of the benefits of employee task involvement, participation, and financial incentive schemes – profit-related pay and share ownership.
KEYWORDS: Employee involvement, EI, employee engagement, Sainsbury, Fox’s Biscuits, profit-related pay, share ownership, employer-employee relations,
C/HR/563. Creativity in business and organisational performance: managerial perspective
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- 3400
- DATE:
- 2009
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- 39.99 GBP
The paper examines the nature of business creativity explaining its difference from artistic creativity, establishing the link between creativity and motivation, outlining the components of creativity, and discussing managerial practices that can affect creativity and encourage creative people.
KEYWORDS: Creativity, innovation, motivation!,
C/M/1154. Application of socio-technical approach to organisational behaviour at Foster Wheeler
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- 2700
- DATE:
- 2009
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- 29.99 GBP
The paper examines the use of the socio-technical approach in organisations describing the organisational structure of the engineering company Foster Wheeler and applying socio-technical approach to assess its structure and effectiveness. Different cultural aspects of the socio-technical approach are discussed.
KEYWORDS: Socio-technical approach, Foster Wheeler, organisational effectiveness,
C/M/1153. Describe the structure of Foster Wheeler and assess the value of the Socio-technical Approach to understanding the structure and its effectiveness. Your assessment should consider the Anglo context of the Socio-technical Approach and the extent to which it can be generalized to at least one more of Hickson and Pugh's groups of societies.
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- 2700
- DATE:
- 2009
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- 29.99 GBP
The paper examines the use of the socio-technical approach in organisations describing the organisational structure of the engineering company Foster Wheeler and applying socio-technical approach to assess its structure and effectiveness. Different cultural aspects of the socio-technical approach are discussed.
KEYWORDS: Socio-technical approach, Foster Wheeler, organisational effectiveness,
S/M/461. Organisational theory in practice
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- 1000
- DATE:
- 2009
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- 19.99 GBP
The paper looks at the organisational theory using it as a perspective to discuss companies' business environment, organisational culture, structure and the use of technology. The cumulative impact of these factors on the effectiveness of a non-profit organization in Hong Kong is evaluated.
KEYWORDS: Organisational theory, Hong Kong,
C/M/825. AG Savings and Loans Association: problems and solutions
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- 3300
- DATE:
- 2008
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- 39.99 GBP
The paper looks at the strategic and organisational challenges facing small and medium enterprises (SME) presenting a case study of AG Savings and Loans Association (AGSLA). The company's areas of concern are identified, the likely outcomes of their downsizing are examined, strategic options are suggested to improve the current situation.
KEYWORDS: AG Savings and Loans Association, AGSLA, downsizing,
C/M/828. Creativity and Innovation at work
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- 2600
- DATE:
- 2008
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- 29.99 GBP
The paper examines creative and innovation aspects of the organisational culture and learning discussing the role of a consultant in improving the creativity and innovation among its employees. Academic research related to creativity is reviewed and considered with regard to an IT consultancy company.
KEYWORDS: Creativity, Innovation, organisational learning, organisational culture,
C/M/849. Yokozuna Oil: causes of organisational failure and advice on change management
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- 4900
- DATE:
- 2008
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- 49.99 GBP
The paper examines the current position of Yokozuna Oil, a North Korean oil marketing company that suffered organisational failure. The causes of the failure are outlined with the emphasis on the ineffective change implementation and lack of employee motivation. Steps towards effective change management are recommended. This paper is based on 'Change With Pain' case study
KEYWORDS: Yokozuna Oil, organisational failure, change management, employee motivation,
S/HR/206. HRM and organizational performance
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- 2400
- DATE:
- 2008
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- 29.99 GBP
The paper examines the relationship between Human Resource Management (HRM) and organizational performance (P) reviewing related theoretical approaches to prove that HRM – P link is positive. The benefits of best HR practices are examined from various perspectives, HRM control systems are described.
KEYWORDS: Human Resource Management, HRM, organizational performance,
C/M/413. Organisational commitment in a service firm
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- 4700
- DATE:
- 2007
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- 49.99 GBP
The paper critically reviews the importance of organisational commitment for a service firm. The discussion is split into several sections. The first section reviews the existing literature in order to define the notion of organisational commitment and identify its role and impact on the firm's operations. The second section reviews the number of organisational issues related to organisational commitment. The issues of concern are change and its impact on organisational commitment, the role of cultural setting, the role of age and the importance of commitment for developing learning potential of an organisation
KEYWORDS: Organisational commitment, service firm, managing organisation, performance, HRM, moti,
C/M/457. The importance of organisational commitment for a performance of a hospitality firm
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- 5000
- DATE:
- 2007
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- 59.99 GBP
The paper discusses the way organisational commitment affects the performance of a firm operating in hospitality industry. The discussion outlines the nature of commitment notion and the way different types of commitment determine employee's wish to perform well. The discussion relies on the review of academic literature that demonstrates the importance of commitment for the firm's success. Then, the paper analyses a case study and discusses the implications of commitment management for organisational success.
KEYWORDS: Keywords: organisational commitment, hospitality, case study, commitment,
S/M/227. What are the similarities and differences between LPA and PSA of organisations, and what insights does each approach give into practices in organisations?
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- 1500
- DATE:
- 2007
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- 19.99 GBP
The paper examines analytical tools of assessing organisational behaviour focusing on labour process analysis (LPA) and post-structural analysis (PSA). Both approaches are described on the basis of a literature review arguing which of them is more valid in modern multicultural organisations.
KEYWORDS: Organisational behaviour, labour process, post-structural analysis,
S/M/396. Rosetta Company Analysis: Organisational Behaviour
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- 3700
- DATE:
- 2006
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- 39.99 GBP
The paper reports on the behaviour of Rosetta Company describing their organisational structure and addressing the issues of the employees' team work, leadership, employee motivation, time management, communication within the company, employee training, etc. Recommendations are suggested to Rosetta management about their internal activities and interpersonal skills.
KEYWORDS: Rosetta, organisational behaviour, team work, leadership, time management, employee tr,
C/HR/111. The Importance of People in Organisational Effectiveness
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- 2600
- DATE:
- 2006
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- 29.99 GBP
Human Resource Management (HRM) is increasing deemed as a significant factor that leads to achieving sustainable competitive advantage in today's business arena (Marchington et al, 2005). The role of the people in organisational effectiveness is discussed in this paper. The significance of HRM as an increasingly vital function in the organisation and HRM style and strategy are discussed. Also, the role of culture, job satisfaction and motivation, and employee's orientation towards work and how these factors relate to overall organisational performance is discussed. The paper makes use of examples to illustrate crucial points. Moreover, the changing role of HRM vis-?-vis the changes in the business environment is discussed.
KEYWORDS: Human resource management, Organisational performance, Strategy, Job satisfaction, Em,
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