© Academy of Management ¡ournal 1996‚ Vol. 39‚ No. 4‚ 779-801. THE IMPACT OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ON ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE: PROGRESS AND PROSPECTS BRIAN BECKER State University of New York at Buffalo BARRY GERHART Vanderbilt University We describe why human resource management (HRM) decisions are likely to have an important and unique influence on organizational performance. Our hope is that this research forum will help advance research on the link between HRM and organizational performance
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Preliminary Draft - Comments Welcome CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: DOING WELL BY DOING GOOD?* RAY FISMAN GEOFFREY HEAL VINAY B. NAIR# Abstract We provide a framework for analyzing corporate social responsibility (CSR). Our model of CSR in this paper has two important ingredients – CSR is at least in part a profit motivated decision; and different CSR activities are aimed at different audiences. We examine the implications of our framework using a ‘visible’ CSR index that captures
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CSAC05 1/13/07 9:21 Page 123 5 Analyzing Resources and Capabilities Analysts have tended to define assets too narrowly‚ identifying only those that can be measured‚ such as plant and equipment. Yet the intangible assets‚ such as a particular technology‚ accumulated consumer information‚ brand name‚ reputation‚ and corporate culture‚ are invaluable to the firm’s competitive power. In fact‚ these invisible assets are often the only real source of competitive edge that can be sustained over time
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Corporate Culture The culture of an organization is the set of values‚ beliefs‚ behaviors‚ customs‚ and attitudes that helps its members understand what the organization stands for‚ how it does things‚ and what it considers important"(Griffin‚ 49). In other words‚ "the way things work around here" (Dr. Williams). In order for any small business or large corporation to be successful‚ the employees must understand what is expected of them. While things might be slightly different in a large corporation
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APPLE PRODUCTION IN INDIA 1. Production and Area: About 99 percent of India’s apple area falls under the North Western Hills region covering: - 6 districts of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K): Srinagar‚ Budgam‚ Pulwama‚ Anantanag‚ Baramullah‚ Kupwara‚ - 6 districts of Himachal Pradesh (H.P.): Shimla‚ Kullu‚ Sirmour‚ Mandi‚ Chamba‚ Kinnaur ‚ - 8 districts of Uttar Pradesh( U.P.): Almora‚ Nainital‚ Pithauragarh‚ Tehri‚ Pauri‚ Chamoli‚ Uttarkashi‚ Dehradun. In the North-eastern Hills region
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Corporate crimes are crimes committed by corporate officials that are in the interest of the corporation. They can be hard to detect and can include embezzlement‚ falsifying financial statements and bribery. Three main factors were made to assist in understanding the theory of corporate crime‚ such as the drive for profit. This is important because all companies want to pursue making money in any way possible‚ yet some choose illegal and deceitful actions as others do not. Using the structure of
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Interests in corporate governance‚ specifically in business accountability‚ emerged in 2001-2002 in response to the financial collapses that large companies faced such as Enron in the United States‚ Parmalat in Italy‚ Ahold in Netherlands etc... . Governments and agencies‚ tried to prevent these scandals by issuing laws and regulations such as the Sarbanes–Oxley Act of 2002‚ United States federal law‚ however‚ shortly the interests in good corporate governance was renewed and emphasized after the
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Points to cover in answers: 1. Vision‚ Mission and objectives a) Describe Apple Inc’s Vision for its iPhone business in China. 10 Marks Answer should draw from - Brand image slogans associated with Apple: Liberty regained; innovation‚ passion‚ hopes/dreams/aspirations/people power through technology (page 9) - really sleek‚ cool hardware‚ great software and a cool‚ hip image” (Clemons‚ 2007) - Many firsts in innovation: the mouse‚ digital music player (iPod)‚ music store service (iTunes)
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Assignment # 2 Submitted to: ESTELA MARIE OCLARIT Submitted by: NOEL G. RAMOGA 1. Differentiate Entrepreneurship‚ Intrapreneurship‚ Ultrapreneurship? Entrepreneurship talks about the capacity and willingness to develop‚ organize and manage a business venture along with any of its risks in order to make a profit. When we Say Entrepreneurship this will also talks about a certain entrepreneurs who manage their own business in some reason. The most obvious
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Corporate rate (Hotel Equatorial Penang) Introduction Hotel Equatorial Penang is a city type hotel that are located at the south part of the Penang Island. It is a luxurious 4-star property conveniently located only 6km (3.8mi) from the center of Penang. Local places of interest include Queensbay Mall. The hotel is situated adjacent to the prestigious international 18-hole Bukit Jambul golf course which was designed by Trent jones and declared one of the most challenging golf courses in Asia. It
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