Question 4 .5 out of 5 points In the 1930s and 1940s, units within a company that dealt with employees' behavioral challenges and issues were called Answer Selected Answer: personnel departments. . Question 5 .5 out of 5 points ____ include all individuals who gain knowledge and utilize the information effectively to enhance the organization. Answer Selected Answer: Knowledge workers . Question 6 .5 out of 5 points As the human resource field becomes more professional, more HR managers are acquiring the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI) credential.
There was no standard organizational structure, rather all major functions were performed by one person. George Henderson's focus was more on production and customers satisfaction. 2) Do you think it meets the criteria for an effective compensation system as set out in compensation notebook 1.1 goals of the reward and compensation system (found in the text book page 12). We think that the criteria for the effective compensation system do not meet the goals of reward and compensation system in Henderson Printing because Long (2013, p.11) describes that the reward is one that adds value in organization, considering all the costs which is not seen in Henderson Printing. Long (2013, p.11) describes eight criteria's of goals of reward and compensation system, but in Henderson Printing, none of the criteria was met.
Certification Exercise July 19, 2013 NAME SEC 583 Professor As technology advances, financial fraud continues, and the country struggles, the risk of having security increases. The career in security professionals is becoming more popular every day and it is important that these professionals are certified. For example, to obtain certification by the Federal Cyber Security Professional (FCSP), certain requirements are needed.. The FCSP has five different certifications for security: FCSP Penetration Tester (FCST-PT), FCSP Security Control Assessor (FCSP-SCA), FCSP Incident Handler (FCSP-IH), FCSP Forensic Specialist (FCSP-FS), and FCSP Network Defender (FCSP-ND). Individuals who want to obtain one of the FCSP certifications must first earn a Federal IT Security Institute (FITSP) Operator credential to demonstrate their ability to understand and apply appropriate federal IT security standards.
Week One Leadership in Organizations Shavonne Herriot June 5, 2012 Barry Foster PhD “Leadership has been described as a process of social influence in which one person can enlist the aid and support of others in the accomplishment of a common task” ("Leadership ", 2012). There are many different conceptions of leadership. Attempts have been made to organize leadership according to major approaches. One such approach is the Behavioral Approach to studying Leadership. This approach started in the early 1950s when researchers began to pay closer attention to what managers really do at their jobs.
The following issues I have identified are: Staff training and Procedures There is currently no training taking place within the store as it is seen as a waste of money. This is causing low staff moral and is showing in staff attitudes. The procedures booklet issued by head office is almost redundant and is unused by the store. Structure of Staffing The business seems to be top heavy with little or no respect for night Managers. It seems though the manager and assistant are not seeing the business as a whole by not working different shift patterns.
Nordstrom does not offer extensive training programs to its customers. Employees are paid on a commission basis, they are surrounded by a very competitive environment and it is ingrained in them that customer satisfaction is key. Employees needing to train new employees may not emphasize to the new employee why the need for customer satisfaction is so important. Also, because of the competitive environment, it may cause the employee to not train the new employee appropriately because of threat to their sales, which could in turn cause a misconception of their family environment. There is no training program for them that state any reasons why the culture of the company relies on customer satisfaction.
There is an emphasis on factual and numerical reporting on which we make decisions about how our company will be run. This is a seriously flawed method of management in that there is a complete lack of thought to the psychological impact of their decisions and management of the organization. The lack of empathy is palatable in the room during these meetings. My failure to elicit empathy for others and myself in the group creates a huge challenge for me. In order to more effectively contribute to the organization, I would like to spend some time researching techniques to connect on an emotional level with the team.
Hull House’s leadership was not supportive of staff at that time. Decisions were consistently being made without any input of employees or alternatives discussed with the employees. The problems identified effects case management and clients’ agency wide. The team is not being provided with the tools needed to effectively do their jobs. The clients’ well-being is primary and their ability to receive the appropriate services is also essential to the agency.
(pg 343)” In this case, there was an evident purpose to relay a message. First because the manager felt that I, as his assistant, was not delivering a service that he needed. The second purpose was the information required by the Human Resources department. There was communication on their part, but, the supervisor did not respond. Third was the need for me to know not only that there was a dissatisfaction with my work performance, but, also that there would be consequences that affected my job.
It does not solve all our educational problems. But not having a curriculum indicates our unwillingness or inability to define what we are trying to accomplish. It provides direction, clarity, and focus around worthy ends, without interfering with teachers’ decisions about how to teach” (Ravitch, 231). Teachers are not getting the creative freedom that is necessary to be a good teacher. Too much emphasis is being placed on testing and accountability thus creating discomfort and stress for educators.