...Topics: 1. Industry – Definition i. An industry is defined at a lower, more basic level: a market in which similar or closely related products and/or services are sold to buyers. ii. Industry is the production of an economic good or service within an economy. iii. A classification that refers to a group of companies that are related in terms of their primary business activities. 2. Competition – Essence i. Competition energizes the participants, stimulates creativity and ultimately results in the greatest discoveries and inventions the mind can comprehend. ii. The essence of competition isn’t always to be number one, but to strive for excellence. 3. Macro – Economic Factors that impact the industry Business is affected by the external environment as it is by the competitors. It is important that firms are aware of the changes in the external environment to be successful. Understanding the influence of Macroeconomic factors helps the firms to determine the current market conditions and how beneficial will they be for the success of their business. Various macroeconomic factors that influence the business are: i. Economic Growth Economic activities refer to the level of buying and selling activities happening in an economy over a time period. It is a highly complex activity and keeping accurate track of it is beyond comprehension. Economic activity is not constant and can change rapidly, thereby affecting the business. Economic activity changes...
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...Cory Blane Ms. Meyers Social Psychology May 27, 2014 Project Paper Rough Draft In this paper I will be talking about discriminations towards women in the workplace. Now when talking about discrimination I know that there are so many forms that I need to focus on just one, to get my point across, so I choose sexual harassment towards women in the workplace. Is there still sexual harassment with woman? What constitutes sexual harassment? How is sexual harassment towards women different between now and 50 years ago? These are the questions I hope to ask and hopefully answer throughout this paper. What constitutes sexual harassment? Sexual harassment is defined as unwelcome sexually determined behavior as physical contact and advances, sexually colored remarks, showing pornography and sexual demands, whether by words or actions. Such conduct can be humiliating and may constitute a health and safety problem; it is discriminatory when the woman has reasonable ground to believe that her objection would disadvantage her in connection with her employment, including recruitment or promotion, or when it creates a hostile working environment. With this it is also considered to be that submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of an individual’s employment; submission to or rejection of such conduct by an individual is used as the basis for employment decisions affecting such individual; or such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably...
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... 2013 We live in an era of technology that is changing the way the traditional workplace operates. Within the last two decades, dependence on technology as a means of conducting business has caused human resources to increase its recruiting functions from utilizing print media to posting vacancies on the Internet to attract prospects. Such practice improves the time it takes to hire a candidate, eliminates steps in screening and overall saves on costs that traditional method drained from a company’s budget. From the job seeker’s perspective, the hiring process is greatly enhanced. “In our fast moving society we no longer want to wait for Thursday's paper, which contains the appointments section, nor do we want to post our CVs in the mail the following day, then wait for weeks for a reply” (Online Recruitment Marketing Counsel, 2003). The use of the Internet means the entire world has access to a vast number of jobs. With the speed and capabilities of such methods, applications are instant and allow for submissions day or night. Using the Internet is not limited to posting the job and searching for candidates, it can also market the organization to highly desired candidates using social media and be the tool used for interviewing to save on costs. These functions can cascade into...
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...Factors affecting Human Resource Planning in an organization Human resource planning can be defined as the process of identifying the number of people required by an organization in terms of quantity and quality. All human resource management activities start with human resource planning. So we can say that human resource planning is the principle/primary activity of human resource management. 1. Employment :- HRP is affected by the employment situation in the country i.e. in countries where there is greater unemployment; there may be more pressure on the company, from government to appoint more people. Similarly some company may force shortage of skilled labour and they may have to appoint people from other countries. 2. Technical changes in the society :- Technology changes at a very fast speed and new people having the required knowledge are required for the company. In some cases, company may retain existing employees and teach them the new technology and in some cases, the company have to remove existing people and appoint new. 3. Organizational changes :- Changes take place within the organization from time to time i.e. the company diversify into new products or close down business in some areas etc. in such cases the HRP process i.e. appointing or removing people will change according to situation. 4. Demographic changes :- Demographic changes refer to things referring to age, population, composition of work force etc. A number of people retire every year...
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...information regarding services firms and their need to manage risk effectively. Nevertheless, service businesses account for 70% of employment and 70% of domestic product in Western countries (Hollman, 1991). Given the substantial impact this industry has on Western States, it is critical companies understand how to apply risk concepts and become capable of dealing with their risks appropriately and cost effectively. This paper will uncover the core risks professional services firms’ face. It will overlay this assessment on a micro level, reviewing The Novo Group, Incorporated. This is a professional services firm specializing in recruiting professional talent in the United States. In this intersection of risk, the paper will attempt to measure the risk, its impact, and options to manage these possibilities. Professional Services in the United States of America Services are a critical contributor to the United States’ gross domestic product and are responsible for the livelihood of thousands of professional’s. In fact, in 2011, the U.S. professional services industry comprised of nearly 760,000 firms with combined annual revenues of $1.3 trillion. The industry employed 7.8 million Americans. Management consulting firms alone contributed $152.6 billion in revenue (Department of Commerce, 2013). Services firms are fundamentally different than product-based firms. The...
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...MEDIA AND COMMUNICATION TABLE OF CONTENTS: INTRODUCTION/ OVERVIEW TRENDS AND OPPORTUNITIES SKILLS AND LICENCES REQUIRED ENTRY AND PROGRESSION TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONAL BODIES INVOLVED SOURCES OF REFERENCE LINKS TO RESOURCES INTRODUCTION/ OVERVIEW The large and diverse media and communications industry assumes a central role within most economies. The industry covers a range of occupations and media, including: radio, television and film; print media; internet content development; advertising; public relations; speech writing; and design. The industry is highly concentrated and production is dominated by a small amount of large firms that are able to shape the industry’s direction and price levels The media and communications industry encompasses a wide variety of establishments. The media segment includes motion picture/video producers who create movies, television shows, and other videos to sell to broadcasters; publishers who produce and distribute items such as books, newspapers, magazines, and CDs, excluding software; and television and radio broadcasters. Telecommunications is another segment of the industry. It includes both equipment from cables to telephones to services such as wireless carriers or cable providers. Telecommunications is what makes voice, data, and video communication possible, resulting in the information age. A new, quickly rising segment is the use of the internet for new media...
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...Management6 Social Media7 Ethics and Social Responsibility8-9 Website Summary10-11 Conclusion12 References13 INTRODUCTION This project is to help me reach the career path from where I am now to Director of Human Resources in the hospitality industry. Diverse defines the hospitality industry. Human Resources Management Human Resources Management includes enforcing labor and wage laws regarding pay and break periods. Ensuring that employees understand, and that supervisors fairly and consistently adhere to the organization's policies and procedures, helps HR protect worker and company alike. Projected Future Trends Workers’ compensation claims and litigation will continue to be on the rise, resulting in the need for more proactive human resources management of safety in the workplace. Effective customer Service technology management It is well documented that the hotel industry has tended to fall behind in technological advances, opting more for labor intensive operations and service delivery. Therefore, it is perhaps now more important than ever for hotels to make use of technology as a means to provide better guest service quality and increased satisfaction. Social Media Human resource directors have the difficult job of weeding out hundreds of applicants for a single position. They use any means available to carve the candidate pool down to the dozen applicants that are worth interviewing. And because social media is...
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...Key influences on the hospitality and catering industry. * Social influences – family traditions, less time to cook and eat, more demand for fast food/takeaway, celebrations, trends. * Media influences – celebrating chefs, cooking styles, cuisine styles, eating local social media (trip advisor), and healthy eating. * Economical influences – income, unemployment, season variations, and special offers/deals. * Political influences – tax on food, Food Mountains, fair trade productions, import/export restrictions, health initiatives. * Technological influences - transportation, shelf life, quality of food, nutrition and packaging. The function of professional associations Associations Functions * British hospitality association The BHA, incorporating the restaurant association, is the UK’s national trade association for the hotel, food service and leisure industry. It has been representing the hotel, restaurant and catering industry for 90 years. The BHA’s main role is to unite the industry and make its views known to governments across the UK and in Europe. It also aims to lead the industry towards better practices, e.g. best practice forum. * Craft guild of chefs This is the leading chefs’ association in the UK, representing members worldwide. Activities include training and demonstrations...
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...RECRUITMENT PROCESS AT TMI GROUP Talent Management Inputs & Services Pvt.Ltd.,Begumpet B.Megha Reddy [pic] Project Report Submitted To Dhruva College of Management In Partial Fulfillment Of PGDM Program (2013-2015 DECLARATION I do hereby give the undertaking that the present study is a bona fide work and I have not submitted it for the award of any degree or diploma in any college or University. (Full signature) B.MEGHA REDDY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT A Good start leads to a Fine end. The ideal way to begin documenting this project work would be to extend my earnest gratitude to everyone who has encouraged, motivated and guided me to make a fine effort for successful completion of this project. I would like to thank Aparna Reddy.B Manager-HR, Ganeshan Madhavi Assistant Manager-HR, Sowmya.G Executive-HR of TM Inputs & Services Pvt. Ltd. for giving me an opportunity by taking me as an internee in their organization. This proved to be a very good learning experience for me, where I could get an exposure to all the aspects of real time Core HR activities. I am very thankful to Dr.U.B.Raju, Dean of Dhruva College of Management for guiding me throughout the project. My sincere Gratitude to the College Management for...
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...EMERGING TRENDS IN RECRUITEMNT OF TELECOM INDUSTRY WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO BHARTI AIRTEL SERVICE LIMITED INTRODUCTION OF BHARTI AIRTEL SERVICE LIMITED Telecom giant Bharti Airtel is the flagship company of Bharti enterprises. Bharti Airtel limited is India’s largest integrated first private telecom service provider with a footprint in all the 23 telecom circles. Bharti Airtel since its inception has been at the forefront of technology and has steered the cores of the telecom sector in the country with its world class products and services. The business at Bharti Airtel has been structured into three individual strategy business units (SBU’s) – mobile services, Airtel telemedia services & enterprise services. The mobile business provides mobile & fixed wireless services using GSM technology across 23 telecom circles while the Airtel telemedia services business offers broadband & telephone services in 94 cities. The business enterprise services provide end-to-end telecom solutions to corporate customers and national & international long distance services to carriers. All the services are provides under the Airtel brand. Airtel was born free, a force unleashed into the market with a relentless and unwavering determination to succeed. A spirit charged with energy, creativity and a team driven “to seize the day” with an ambition to become the most globally admired telecom service. Airtel, after just ten years, has risen to the pinnacle of achievement. As India's...
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...Abstract The Power of Social Networking Sites in the context of Online Recruitment A thesis submitted in part fulfilment of the requirements for the award of BA Honours Management Author: Adeel Qurashi Mr Bill Sutherland 17th of April 2009 Robert Gordon University Aberdeen Business School Garthdee Road Aberdeen AB10 7QE Tel: + 44 1224 262000 Web: www.rgu.ac.uk Supervisor: Date: The Power of Social Networking Sites in the context of Online Recruitment II Abstract Abstract Social Networking Sites are experiencing a rapid growth; there seems to be no limit to their size. Many Social Networking Sites boast with millions of members using their networks on regular basis to communicate, share, create, and collaborate with others. Popular examples of these Social Networking Sites are Facebook, LinkedIn and Bebo. Although most of these sites lack decent business models, they are valued at millions of pounds. Google paid 1.5 billion dollar for YouTube when it wasn’t even earning a single penny. The reason successful Social Networking Sites have become so valuable is due to the amount of people that are using it; and people are exactly what organisations are after. This report aims to find out whether Social Networking Sites have the same value in the context of recruitment. Academic literature extensively discusses online recruitment, however not much is said about recruitment on Social Networking Sites: ‘Sociocruitment’. Research revealed that professionals...
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...Business Studies (Part time - Saturday Level 5) | March 12, 2016 Student number: 3113644 Module Assessment 1: BuyMart Supermarkets: Recruitment and Staff turnover in a Food Retailing Setting Module Assessment 1: BuyMart Supermarkets: Recruitment and Staff turnover in a Food Retailing Setting BuyMart Supermarkets case study analysis 1.0 Introduction The following assignment has been written, following the HRM module principles. This has been done as a component of the BA business studies part time degree programme. This assignment will be analysing a BuyMart supermarket case study, this is to help answer three questions based on the subject of human resource management. The report will consider labour market and recruitment. The case study given looks at the HR challenges faced by BuyMart supermarkets, these challenges include ongoing recruitment and staff retention issues. This assignments aims to make clear of the current external labour market conditions that are making an impact on the organisation’s staff retention and also recruitment challenges . This will done by analysing the supermarket’s approach to recruitment and selection. After carefully analysing the factors causing these challenges this assignments aims to make some key recommendations on how the supermarket can improve in its recruitment process. 2.0 Findings 2.1 The External Labour Market and the Influences on the Availability and Willingness to Work ...
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...hospitality student’s views of the industry as a career choice. Three hundred and seventy-nine tourism and hospitality students, from eight Australian institutions, completed a questionnaire rating the importance of twenty factors in influencing their choice of career, and then the extent to which they thought tourism and hospitality, as a career, offers these factors. A number of factors have been identified as being significantly different. From the results it is clear that students generally do not believe that a career in tourism and hospitality will offer them the factors that they find important. Key Words: Career choice, Undergraduates, Perceptions, Tourism, Hospitality INTRODUCTION The tourism and hospitality industry worldwide, and in Australia in particular, has been confronted with the problem of attracting and retaining quality employees which has lead to a shortage of skilled personnel to staff the ever-growing number of tourism and hospitality businesses (Andorka, 1996; Bonn & Forbringer, 1992; Breiter, 1991; Deery & Shaw, 1999; Dermady & Holloway, 1998; Emenheiser, Clay, & Palakurthi, 1998; Ferris, Berkson, & Harris, 2002; Freeland, 2000; Heraty & Morley, 1998; Hinkin & Tracey, 2000; McDermid, 1996; Powell, 1999; Tourism Division, 2002). This problem is complex with many different contributing factors. A number of characteristics commonly found in the tourism and hospitality industry result in the skills shortage currently facing the industry in Australia. These characteristics...
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...The UK Fashion Market: Present The Drapers 2012 Retail Forecast Sarah Curran, founder of etailer My-Wardrobe and Meg Lustman, managing director of womenswear chain Warehouse both state how consumers will become cautious in their purchasing habits therefore retailers must provide the right product. This is proven to be true, as consumers are looking to buy essential products that are long lasting with quality being the key incentive to purchase. Furthermore, they stated that providing exceptional customer service and enticing the customer with extra services and excitement is a must for 2012. This has been demonstrated with John Lewis sitting amongst the most admired retailers of 2012 according to ‘The Drapers Market Report 2012’ for their exceptional customer service and how they embrace the multichannel attitude by targeting the right consumer, providing them with the right product online and in store. Fiona Lambert, brand director at supermarket brand George at Asda who stated ‘customers will buy investment pieces’, made a further opinion on product quality. Mark Bage, co-owner of York premium indie Sarah Coggles stated ‘the move from disposable fashion to investment statement pieces by customers will continue to change the high street.’ This was proven to be true as J Brand leather leggings priced at £875 sold out in 48 hours. We are still in a recession, however consumers are looking to purchase on trend, quality products. Many agree that being a multi channel retailer...
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...Title: ‘Final Essay’ Word Count: 2,561 Social media at small businesses Introduction Social media is defined ‘as the way in which people interact to create, share, and exchange information and ideas in virtual communities and networks’ (Katona & Sarvary, 2014). Few of the most common social media platforms are differentiated into social networks (such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Google+, instant messaging), collaboration networks (examples: slideshare, Wikipedia, Prezi, Google docs, Zoho docs, survey monkey), image sharing (Instagram, Flickr, Pinterest and Picasa), blogging (Tumblr, Blogger and Word-press), micro-blogging (Twitter) and video-sharing platform (YouTube, Blip and Vimeo). Apple does not use Facebook or Twitter for social media marketing because it is a multinational corporation, but not every business is as large scale and successful as Apple. Social media now represents a new horizon of marketing opportunities to businesses. Marketing is a practice, which establishes what products or services the customers might be interested in. Social media supports the development of marketing of businesses, to have a different perception about the brand; this allows creative methods to implement basic marketing. Social media marketing provides the tools that the businesses needs to be able to observe discussions through the internet efficiently (Assaad and Gómez, 2011). According to Gamboa and Gonçalves (2014) social media marketing has increased customer loyalty, satisfaction...
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