Though this organization was successful, they were not successful enough to be in the stuck state they were in. The growth of the Levon Corporation should have been the primary focus of everyone in the company especially the management team. Even though bringing the project management consultant in to outline to the management team the importance of project management functionality was stubbornly agreed upon it proved to be the first and most important step in the company’s change process. The employees will feel their opinions are suggestions are valued as a result of the management team taking the time to hear out the consultant. The apprehension of the management team is understood because that is the culture; however, once the functionality is implemented and the management team sees the growth and positive change, the company will be more adapt to change.
For a company to retain talent it must offer more incentives for the employees than that of its competitors. Your company encourages the decisions and ideas of the employees but more programs could be put in place to help retain employees. Implementing a program that offers rewards for time and cost savings not only benefits the employee but also the company by projecting a positive image of employee worth to the company. Keeping the companies hiring practice on the national level is required for all employees that work in the retail stores but if there is a need for technology or manufacturing of a particular product I would recommend global labor. The ability to tap into the global labor market will make the company more competitive by being able to offer competitive prices on products due to lower overhead cost associated with the offset in the labor cost.
Managing the human resources can help to build more reliable and hardworking employees. If they can manage their human resources the right way it can lead to highly motivated and skilled staff and can defiantly improve performance. E.g. at Asda it’s important to provide staff with incentives so that they feel their work is being valued and they will want to work harder to achieve targets, Asda have to treat their staff right because if they feel like they are being harshly treated then they will take out their feelings on the customers and then Asda will lose custom from that store, also they give employees pride to work for the company. I believe that if the management of the human resources department is done in the right way then it can be an important factor for what success a business will have.
Tanglewood: Case One Dear Mr. Perrone, after reviewing your company history, values and philosophy I feel confident that I can help you design a better functioning staffing department. Acquire vs. develop talent I believe that since two middle class everyday individuals founded Tanglewood, it is within their philosophy to develop talent within to promote ideas from their own employees and make them feel empowered. As part of my research of your company I found that it is company culture to allow all employees to give their input and suggestions, therefore in order to promote participation employees need to feel that their efforts will result in promotions. Hire yourself vs. outsource When I first began researching your company and
It can go globally, but it should be careful with culture of countries, and beware of other potential competitors. Before going globally, it should improve the company’s workforces, be better and offer best products and services. Attract or Relocate On my opinion, it is easier to bring the labor to the organization, than organization to labor for Tanglewood situation. Company has 12 regions, many region choices for people to live. It would be hard for Tanglewood to relocate.
In order to become a great leader, you need to be a follower first. Here are the three reasons why a leader should be a follower first: Better understanding of the plight of subordinates A leader who came from the ranks usually knows and understands the plight of his or her underlings. You won't only be able to empathize with your teammates, but you will also know the tricks under their sleeves. You will know when to show compassion and when to be strict. It is a known fact that employees or followers have tendencies to procrastinate, look for ways to make their jobs easier even if the quality isn't good, and try to steal company resources, such as time and supplies.
Employees are an asset to the company and are encouraged to make suggestions which have lead to a few major operational changes within the company. Tanglewood does not prefer temporary workers because they feel that they do not know the store and because there is a high turnover ratio and higher costs associated with them. By having everyone start at the bottom and work their way up through the company it allows for everyone to learn the same way and know the cultural are that are important to Tanglewood. Tanglewood places a high emphasis on employee participation as well as team work. Each department head is in charge of formulating their own work methods in their respective departments.
He thrives on the sense of power his controlling ways gives him. With Miss Dent he always had the upper hand in the relationship because he was her boss and he hired and fired her. When she comes after him to teach him a lesson, their roles are reversed and Miss Dent takes the control away from him. In order for Blake to feel in control of his life he often makes himself believe things that are not true in an effort to feel more important. Blake lies to his wife if not directly then by omission.
The Ropes: “The Sincerest Form of Flattery” In chapter six of The Ropes, Stanley faces a new and different challenge that he must overcome. In this chapter, his boss, Kerry, is, “a stickler for detail and intolerant of incompetence.” Kerry is able to enforce this belief because of his tremendous knowledge and expertise. While working for Kerry, Stanley makes a mistake in front of a group of clients and Kerry quickly corrects him in an abrasive manner. Although Kerry publically embarrassed Stanley during the meeting, Stanley used the incident as a learning point in order to improve his own technical knowledge. Because Stanley admires Kerry, Stanley seeks to emulate his behavior; however, Stanley is unable to replicate Kerry’s power leaving
But he is now in a role that gives him responsibility for assessing their job performance and giving important input into their work lives. It can place Miles at odds with his staff/friends and may sometimes require him to make tough decisions with which others may not agree. That's part of being a manager so the sooner he accepts that, the better (1). “Working with former peers is often the toughest part of making the leap to boss,” says business-training expert Myron Curry, president of BusinessTrainingMedia.com. Many people have to deal with their fear of losing friendships, reluctance to disciplining a former peer or avoiding the appearance of favoritism.