*CASE ANALYSIS* A New Caterpillar Emerges Caterpillar was a low-cost manufacturer in the construction equipment industry until the beginning of 1980’s‚ but in 1982‚ competition from the Japanese biggest construction equipment manufacture i.e Komatsu‚ Kubota‚ and Hitachi‚ threatened its position. Caterpillar’s functional approach was outdated‚ and structural changes were needed to remain globally competitive. To this end Caterpillar quickly moved to change its organizational structure. The
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Case 1-2 New York Times Since 1896‚ four generations of the Ochs-Sulzberger family have guided The New York Times through wars‚ recessions‚ strikes‚ and innumerable family crises. In 2003‚ though‚ Arthur Ochs Sulzberger Jr.‚ the current proprietor‚ faced what seemed to be a publisher’s ultimate test after a loosely supervised young reporter named Jayson Blair was found to have fabricated dozens of stories. The revelations sparked a newsroom rebellion that humiliated Sulzberger into firing Executive
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“A New York Tragedy” 1)What role does NFPA standards play in the defense and prosecution of fire officers in criminal matters or in the judgment of civil cases? As we all know‚ NFPA standards are used to help define what is acceptable for fire service equipment‚ procedures‚ and professional qualifications. As viewed by the courts‚ they are the common practice or standard of care when considering legal questions. The standard implies that a minimum consensus direction for procedures‚ programs‚ equipment
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HR Date – 31 – October 2011 Elephant Reach - YALA Report on Induction & Training programme for Front Office Supervisors Elephant Reach - YALA Report on Induction & Training programme for Front Office Supervisors Summary This is a report based on an induction programme and training programme for two newly recruited front office supervisors of Elephant Reach – YALA. During the induction the trainees will be given a brief idea about the Hotel background & culture
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Best Practices Manual for Supervisors By: Carla E. Elder Date: October 11‚ 2010 MGT/210 Instructor: Shannon Stahl INTRODUCTION This manual is for those who want to learn how to be an effective and productive supervisor in their department. Being able to communicate‚ training‚ and provide a safe and exciting environment within your company is essential‚ and how you treat your employees can determine your skills at being a successful in your supervisory duties. In this manual‚ you will
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1. What initial reactions‚ anxieties‚ feelings‚ and expectations do you experience? Prior to meeting with the field supervisor‚ I would feel excited yet nervous for a new opportunity and hopes of making a good first impression. I would feel anxious and filled with anticipation because of not knowing what to expect. I would expect to impress the field supervisor and hope to be offered the position on the spot‚ the same day‚ or the following day. 2. What actions would make you feel comfortable and
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Thinking back to some of my favorite past jobs I have had‚ were because of great supervisors. Nothing can make a job terrible like an ineffective supervisor. Having an ineffective supervisor can create a bad working environment which can negatively affect work and make unhappy employees. Three attributes of an ineffective supervisor is not following through‚ playing favorites‚ and unprofessionalism. As a result of not following through‚ employees do not care about the work they do. For example
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Roles of supervisor The direct supervisor is the individual who oversees the service activities and provides frontline staff with constant direction‚ assistance‚ and feedback. Support from supervisors may build nurse commitment. As organizational representatives‚ supervisors who strive to create favorable job conditions are likely to experience a reciprocal concern for the organizational wellbeing from nurses. In this way‚ the supervisors’ discretionary effort may be rewarded with engaged
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10 TIPS TO BE A GOOD SUPERVISOR Make Expectations Clear It’s right there in the title‚ "boss." You’re supposed to tell people what to do. All too often‚ though‚ people in management positions forget to make expectations clear‚ so make sure your employees or supervisees know exactly what you want from them on every project. Make Expectations Reasonable With budget cuts sweeping the nation‚ more and more people are shouldering extra responsibilities. From volunteers at non profits to high level
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Being appointed the job of a supervisor‚ it is important for me to know all the reasonability and duties I must fulfill properly. There are multiple reasons why it is critical for me to understand my role because I would not want to cross my limit out of authority. As being a supervisor‚ I would avoid taking unnecessary disciplinary actions toward an employee. Having authority over employees does not mean I can always write a warning or decide to reduce someone paychecks based on my personal beliefs
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