Ways employees can be helped to engage with their organisations

by CloudEssays Staff Comment Closed
  Learning outcomes: 1 Define the meaning of employee   engagement, including how it can be linked to and yet be distinguished from other related concepts. 2 Understand the components of employee engagement, with reference to the application of relevant HR policies, strategies and practices. 3 Explain the importance of employee engagement as a contributor to positive organisational outcomes currently and in the future in the UK and/or internationally. 4 Identify the main factors (drivers and enablers) in HR strategies and practices that are intended to raise levels of employee engagement in a specific organisational context. Assessment Method: Individual Written Essay, 2000 words Assignment Brief: Perceptions of employee engagement vary and differ between academics and practitioners. There are many organisations that believe that employee engagement is better achieved by providing employees with great experiences at work. Read some of the arguments in the blogsite of People Insight: https://peopleinsight.co.uk/employee-experience-vs-engagement/ Your task is to outline and argue about all possible ways that employees can be helped to engage with their organisations and their job. ·         Who should...
Read More

Issues at NEWGEN

by CloudEssays Staff Comment Closed
CSUF                                        OB 340                                                           B. Lusk   Issues at NEWGEN   NEWGEN is a software company in northern CA., started in 1999.   Since inception, Newgen has seen positive growth in the business and has hired aggressively.  Abdul and Hahn have worked well together until Abdul decided to promote Amie Lee as a supervisor for the team.  Abdul has been thinking about this move for some time now, he appreciates the excellent customer service skills that Ms. Lee possesses and is aware that both the customers and Newgen’s team are very happy with Ms.Lee’s  outstanding customer service skills.   On April 3, 2009 Abdul announced to his team that Ms. Lee will now be the department supervisor, a welcome relief that will give him more time to concentrate on new product development.   On April 7, Hahn Chen came to Abdul and asked for a transfer.  He told Abdul that he cannot work under a “non-technical supervisor” and that Ms. Lee did not have the skills to help him with...
Read More

Organizational management

by CloudEssays Staff Comment Closed
Organizational management Introduction 4 frames of analysis (structural, human resources, political, symbolic) Structural Frame Emphasize structure, goals, technology, formal relationship, coordination. Organizations create rules, procedures, systems, and hierarchies, in order to coordinate diverse activities into a unified effort.   Humans relations frame Focus on the interpersonal relationship. The organization is made up of individuals with feelings, needs, skills, and limitations. Find ways for people to get the job done while feeling good about themselves and their work.   Political Frame People with various interests compete for power and resources. Conflict, bargaining, negotiation, coercion, and compromising are a normal part of everyday life in organizations.   Symbolic Frame Emphasizes organizations' culture, symbols, and spirit, as keys to success. Organizations are propelled by rituals, ceremonies, heroes, stories, and myths.   Change – STRUCTURAL FRAME Reasons for change Organizational change System of compensation, return policy, organizational structure (e.g. teamwork), technological change, new markets, etc. Internal and external reasons for change -Change in costumer’s habits (Mcdo) -New price competition (cellular/cable) -Criticism of the ecological behavior of the organization (ikea) -New and competing products (Nokia)   Resistance to change Emotional: Negative emotions towards the change and...
Read More

Building Careers and Writing Résumés

by CloudEssays Staff Comment Closed
Material: folder Week 11 1.) Topic 11: Building Careers and Writing Résumés: Please read the GulfNews article (Revealed: Why UAE recruiters trash your CV) enclosed and list some (at least 5) do’s and don’ts of CV/Resume writing (1 Point) 2.) Topic 12: Applying and Interviewing for Employment: Read this unsuccessful cover letter and rewrite it in such a way that it follows the AIDA model of persuasive writing. (1 Point) Unsuccessful Cover Message/Letter Dear Mr Stark, This is to apply for a position in marketing with your company. At present, I am completing my studies in marketing at Wilmont University and will graduate with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree with an emphasis in human resource management this May. I have taken all the courses in marketing available to me as well as other helpful courses such as statistics, organizational psychology, and ecommerce. I have had good working experience as a host and food server, a sales associate, and a HR intern. Please see details on...
Read More

SolarComm Scenario

by CloudEssays Staff Comment Closed
SolarComm Scenario SolarComm is a hypothetical solar power company in Austin, Texas, where you are the general manager. This United States-based solar power company specializes in high-value, custom-built solar power systems for commercial and multifamily residential customers. The company was recently acquired by a large private equity firm at a premium price. After the acquisition, SolarComm’s new executive leadership made several moves to increase profitability and pay down the new company’s large corporate debt. The strategy included raising the prices of SolarComm’s most popular products and signing vendor agreements with low-cost manufacturers. Shortly afterward, the solar consultants who sell SolarComm products began to complain that manufacturing problems, including the delivery of faulty components, had reduced customer satisfaction and resulted in lost business. SolarComm engineers, who are responsible for designing and overseeing the solar power systems’ construction, assert that the problems are exacerbated by SolarComm’s procurement practices. The engineers report that procurement managers must be willing to negotiate with the manufacturers more aggressively...
Read More

SolarComm Employee Biographies

by CloudEssays Staff Comment Closed
SolarComm Employee Biographies Name: Sean Flannigan Functional Group: Engineering Title: Lead Power Systems Engineer Location: Boston, MA Years of Experience: 27 Education: PhD, University of Virginia Skills: Leadership and employee management; project management; technology and risk assessment; financial modeling; budgeting; working knowledge of power systems and components; photovoltaic systems design; contract review and negotiation; working knowledge of regulations; and construction monitoring Diverse Cultural Perspectives: Although he would not think of himself as privileged, Sean has progressed in his education and career by identifying goals and working hard until he achieved them. He attributes all of his success to his work ethic. Sean finds common ground with people most easily when they share his interests in science, math, and a functional design. Characteristics: Analytical; creative; interested in mechanical and technical projects; performs well in technology-focused leadership roles; highly process-oriented; strong verbal and graphical communication skills; data-driven; and a scientific approach to decision making Behaviors: Sean meets annual project requirements on time and budget. He and his team act autonomously and with...
Read More

SATTERLEE: CHAPTERS 5–6 OVERVIEWS

by CloudEssays Staff Comment Closed
Satterlee: Chapters 5–6 Overviews   Chapter Five discusses the importance of professional communication for managers. The essential concepts of communications center on the following: Interpersonal communications. Professional presentations and meetings. Business protocol for professionals.   Coverage of interpersonal communications includes the communication process and ancillary issues. Developing and making effective presentations, as well as conducting professional meetings, are delineated.   Finally, the importance of business protocol is considered, including office etiquette, rumor mill, office politics, norms (formal vs. informal), dress codes, office layout, proxemics, and etiquette.   Chapter Six provides the essentials of behavior in organizations and is categorized as follows: Theoretical basis. Conflict management. Teamwork.   The major motivational theories include behavioral based, need based, and job based. Managing conflict includes concepts such as functional vs. dysfunctional conflict, causes of conflict, and conflict management styles: avoidance, accommodation, competition, compromise, and collaboration. Teamwork includes the pros and cons of using teams, types of teams (formal/informal, committee, task force, cross-functional, quality circles), stages of team development (form, storm, norm, perform, adjourn),...
Read More