Category: Management
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Human Resource Management: Employee Engagement
Table of Contents Introduction Discussion Conclusion References Introduction The above statement, which announces the end of remote working for Tesla’s workforce, directly results from Tesla’s lack of engagement and connection with its employees. Such an announcement requires consultation with every organization member regardless of their seniority. Since the matter directly concerns junior employees, involving them…
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Risk Management and Its Process
Introduction Technical projects are exposed to risks that can be potentially damaging due to the cost of investments incurred in such projects (Kerzner, 2006). The exponential rise in project costs not projected before the start of a project are risks with the potential to damage project progress. McNeil, Frey, and Embrechts (2005) argue that the…
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Inventory Management and Logistics
Table of Contents Major Facts Major Problem Possible Solutions Choice and Rationale Implementation References Major Facts To improve customer service, reduce running costs, and improve the balance sheet, a computer peripherals manufacturer should find out how to reduce inventory. The company stocks items such as expensive engineering systems that customers rarely purchase and relatively inexpensive…
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Total Quality Management and Six Sigma
Table of Contents Introduction Core Concepts and Values Methods Future Prospects of the Two Models Conclusion References Introduction Quality is one of the priorities modern businesses concentrate on, trying to improve customer satisfaction and reduce costs at the same time. Total quality management (TQM) has been a framework for achieving this goal for decades, but…
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Organizational Behavior: Issues of Personnel Management
Table of Contents Introduction Personnel management Conclusion Works Cited Introduction The book “Organizational Behavior” by, MeShane, Olekalns, and Travaglione, offered a detailed training on different issues facing organizations; the main focus was teams and their management. Posting of chapters 4, 5&6 and 7 were the most interesting postings as far as I am concerned. The…
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McDonald’s Procurement Risk and Contract Management
A competitive advantage in the context of procurement by an organization such as McDonald’s refers to its ability to offer customers quality goods or products with more value relative to competitors. Overall, a competitive advantage is built over time and involves complex contributions from different departments in an organization. An organization’s procurement department is a…
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Diamond Capacity Measuring and Supply Chain Management
The continuous flow process type model is the most commonly used model to measure the capacity of firms in diamond value chain stages. The model allows for examining how much service a firm can produce given its resources and the demand. This information is important for assessing a firm’s potential and understanding how changes in…
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Tesla Case Study: Strategic Management
Table of Contents Introduction SWOT Analysis Strategy Competitiveness Strategy Profitability Strategy Communications Plan Corporate Social Responsibility Sources Introduction As the industry leader in electric vehicles, Tesla has established a strong reputation and brand as a company at the forefront of environmentally responsible transportation. Tesla is recognized for its innovative engineering, which includes its electric drivetrain,…
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Car Wash Company’s Employee Management
Introduction The situation in the Car Wash may lead to its eventual collapse. When employees are not satisfied with their work environment, they will not work to their full potential. In addition, they may reveal the secrets of the business to competitors. When a competitor learns about its rival’s weaknesses, it may use them to…
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Systems Approaches to Management
Managing change is one of the difficult activities that many organizations come across. The change that occur because of diversity and technology advancements poses numerous challenges as the majority of them may not have implemented sufficient strategies for dealing with it. However, the US Army has implemented several approaches for managing it. Therefore, this script…