Dear Ms. Abramson, I recently had the opportunity to read the essay published in 2008 by Harlan Coben discussing The Undercover Parent. I enjoyed and appreciated what I felt to be a thought-provoking and informative essay. I have read many articles covering Spyware used in a work environment and its conflicts on worker productivity. In many ways I disagree with employee monitoring but agree with parental monitoring. However, it is the type of monitoring that the author and I disagree on.
For example it states for the suppliers that “Employment is freely chosen”, “Working conditions are safe and hygienic” These principles are intended to guide your decision-making and workplace behaviour. Ideally, a code of ethics will significantly impact your work practices, because you will follow the principles when at work, but how much impact a code has depends on how your company uses it. http://www.bodyshopinfo.com/assets/c_of_c_suppliers.pdf http://www.bodyshopinfo.com/assets/c_of_c_employees.pdf Body Shop state on their website “we've helped to raise funds and global awareness of domestic violence. Since 2004, over £4m has been donated to local partners who fund the prevention, support and protection of abused women and children” http://www.thebodyshop.co.uk/values/DefendHumanRight.aspx. Body shop are defending human rights through complying with laws and giving better working conditions, and reasonable hours to work.
Functional and Dysfunctional Aspects of Flat Panel’s Culture and Reward System Flat Panel’s culture and rewards system exhibited a number of functional elements that led to a “high degree of company loyalty.” Employees prided themselves on the firm’s innovative reputation, impactful products, and spirit of comradery (fostered by the ‘Nerd Olympics’). Additionally, the paternalistic culture created a family feel, where employees were welcomed to approach leaders through an open door policy. Finally, the rewards system in place attempted to provide transparency to compensation decisions via the salary matrix. However, some of the elements that suggested a positive company culture were also highly flawed. The paternalism and the rigid hierarchy it caused led to extreme inefficiencies.
What made them a suitable role model? What did you learn from them? The person I think of as a successful business person and displayed many of the characteristics of a positive role model was a Pharmacist I worked for. The qualities I admired in him were he led by example. He would arrive for work either very early or would stay back late after closing hours.
Business Research Report The Positive Aspects of Ethical Business Practices Assessment Code: RWT1 Student Name: Lauren J. Williams Student ID: 268329 Date: November 26, 2013 Mentor Name: Ms. Chevon Cooke TABLE OF CONTENTS Executive Summary 3 Introduction 4 Research Findings: Ethics Programs Can Help Guarantee Corporate Compliance 5 An Ethical Workplace Boasts More Satisfied and Efficient Employees 6 Positive Media Attention Leads to Consumer Confidence…………………………………………………………………..7 Recommendations 8 Conclusion 9 References 10 Executive Summary The purpose of this report is to provide a thorough analysis of our company’s current ethical standards and the consequences that we will incur if we refuse to implement a more ethical and socially responsible way of doing business. I have thoroughly analyzed current federal and state laws in comparison to our company’s current business methods. Results of my investigation indicates that we are exposing our company to both criminal and civil penalties, spending needless money on training new employees instead of retaining current ones as well as failing to provide a positive consumer perception via media outlets.
Criticism to Technopoly Abraham C. Vanegas University of Maryland University College Advance Writing 391 As I read Technopoly by Neil Postman my view of technology changes little by little. Although at first after reading the synopsis in the back of the book and the introduction I thought this might be just another book criticizing technology severely, I came to find the view of this author very interesting and at some point even realistic. Potsman is a knowledgeable person, his position as faculty and writer are very clear in his writing and his main idea, which is to keep one eye open when allowing technologies in our lives is actually something that after reading his book I will take into consideration. From the beginning of his book he explains how introducing new things to our life have changed the way we are in some sort of way since the old days. “A new technology does not add or subtract something.
Self-Assessment Analysis Liberty University April 15, 2013 Abstract Personality plays an important part in ones behavior in the work place. One’s behavior good or bad is influenced by personality and their value system (Robbins and Judge, 2009). We see the various personalities within a team or organization; personality test have become a great way to identify strengths and weaknesses of individuals. After taking the Prentice Hall’s Self-Assessment Library test I discovered that I scored highest for “how satisfied I am with my job”. I believe the economy and job market played a part in my answers and scored the lowest for “how involved I am with my job” (Pearson Education, 2008, I.B.2).
“Me Talk Pretty One Day” In the article “Me Talk Pretty One Day,” by David Sedaris, the major thesis states that through hard work and dedication, success can be had even in the most negative situation. Sedaris develops his thesis through subtle humor and an entertaining anecdote of his French college course and his “sauce-box” professor who finds joy in the belittlement of her students. The author’s purpose is to motivate college students who may be experiencing a difficult course with a less than pleasant instructor so that he may inspire students to achieve all their goals. Tone is a very vital part of a entertaining essay and David Sedaris was certainly aware of that. His tone is light-hearted and humorous, while still inspiring students to be the best possible.
Greeting Ms. Pat Meyers, I am excited about my new position and look forward to working with you in partnership to obtain the success of Cost Club. I have examined the issues of concerns and my responses are as follows: Message 1: Discharges at the Anderson Cost Club Store My first concern would be what criteria were used to select the discharged employees? Were they classified in a protected group and/or minority? Did the general manager make the decision alone or did he consult with other management? Just because it’s located in a right-to-work state does not mean there are no restrictions for a discharge.
Other methods that, I can also use to identify my own such as swot analysis. This tool will also help to carry out personal skills audit to understand my strengths and weaknesses. Personal SWOT Strengths: • Good communication skills • Good listener • High level of self-respect and to others • Very empathetic • Good time management skills • Quick learner • Very adaptable • Can handle pressure and manage stress • People management • Like challenges • Accepts responsibility • Willingness to ask for help Weakness: • Find it difficult to trust others • Speaks very loud • Unable to speak in front of large number of audience • A bit disorganised Opportunities: •To complete level 7 strategic management •Go for MBA after completion of above program •To learn corporate and operational management •To learn effective leadership skills Threats: •Unable to gain practical experience as being an international student •Lack of financial support 2.2 Apply appropriate techniques to identify preferred learning style As the business world is constantly looking for managers