...allow real-time patient information to pass through multiple sources faster, enhance communication throughout the hospital into the community, and provide fiscally responsible care with the click of a mouse. Updating to an electronic form of medical records storage has been proven to be more economical and efficient. However, organizations are often met with resistance when moving forward with plans to transition without adequately preparing the employees of the organization. Whenever a breakdown in the communication between the administrators and staff members has occurred, a barrier to change will also occur. Organizational Barriers to Change As with any change, there always will be barriers that need to be addressed in order for the change plan to be successful. Organizational barriers need to be monitored closely so that the change process is seamless. Some major organizational change barriers may include the multiple choices of computerized programs, inadequate staff...
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...GS204 Human Behaviour in Business Organization Midterm Examination 1. The basic approaches in the study of organizational behaviour and its limitations. Organizational behaviour study has developed over the years to address the growing, complex needs of the diverse workforce in a globalized economy nowadays. Its goals are to make Managers more effective in describing, predicting and controlling human behaviour. It has become a useful tool to analyze and investigate the impact that people, structures, technology and external environment have on individual behaviour within an organization. It has likewise become an interdisciplinary field which integrates behavioural science with other social sciences specifically to enhance the working relationships between people and organizations. As managers to become more effective, a careful and extensive study of these useful ideas and conceptual models is imperative. Hence, effective management can be best attained through understanding and use of the HUMAN RESOURCES, CONTINGENCY, RESULTS-ORIENTED and SYSTEMS approaches. One of these approaches is the human resource approach otherwise known as supportive approach. Traditionally, Managers perceive their workers as pessimistic and negative beings. Under this assumption, Management is directive and controlling. The modern view of today’s employee at work in relation to organization has evolved to a developmental approach. This is the positive way of perceiving that employees are responsible...
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...to success: could the barriers be completely broken down? Ginna Munoz Molloy College Abstract Undoubtedly women have made extraordinary strides from the standpoint of their careers. It is now possible to see a woman running companies and occupying the most prestigious positions worldwide. However, the representation of women in business is still low in comparison with men. On one hand, many researches provide evidences of the existence of different types of discrimination against women, and on the other hand, some studies show a positive and promising panorama for women. Nowadays, women are seen as the core of the economy and it is possible that within a generation a majority of working wives will outearn their husbands. These researches provide solid foundations to think that the barriers affecting women negatively could be broken. Nevertheless, the most value stride women can achieve is to change the vision about themselves so that new female generations grow without the stereotypes that currently prevent them from succeeding. Women and their route to success: could the barriers be completely broken down? Over recent decades women have made clear strides professionally. Today it is possible to see women performing in fields and taking on positions previously blocked for them. Nevertheless, the representation of women in the business world is still very small in comparison with that of men. There is evidence that women continue to face barriers that prevent them from...
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...Causes There are varying reasons why the glass ceiling exists in our society. One chief reason is that leadership has stereotypical views concerning males and females in leadership positions. Males are viewed has being tough and strict, while women are considered more nurturing and caring. Being a tough or very strict leader in the workplace is accepted more by society. While a women’s leadership style, if not identical to her male counterpart, may be viewed as ineffective and soft. In some organizations the “good old boy” network is still widespread so women and minorities do not get the opportunity to advance even if they are more qualified than their competition. Unfortunately, this barrier that hinders advancement is sometimes imposed on women by their own doing. Meaning, some women choose not to work as hard as their male counterparts because they choose their families over their career. For that reason they may not work the long hours, volunteer as much, or take on extra work loads as men often do to climb the corporate ladder. There is a website that discusses an interview with Lillian Vernon, of Lillian Vernon Corporation, and it quotes her saying “many people who dream about their own businesses and don’t have one, are not prepared to work that hard—to think about their job while they’re getting dressed, showering, waiting for somebody— to think of every minute as an opportunity (Martynemko.com)”. Another woman by the name of Theresa Metty, senior VP at Motorola...
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...over 60% market share. Historically, the key success factor in Harley-Davidson combined two important ingredients: several competitive advantages and favorable conditions in the motorcycle industry since the industry was almost new and the barriers to enter or the forces affecting it were weak (see appendix 5.1). After the victory of Walter Davidson riding a Harley-Davidson in a race and the development of unique innovations such as the V-twin engine, Harley obtained a strong reputation of being the pioneer in the motorcycle industry. Further, a high investment in Research, Development and innovation, an adoption of an “image and lifestyle” marketing strategy, the “raw power” appearance of its products, and the powerful connection with the American national symbols, made Harley-Davidson very attractive for the society, and help the brand in gaining customer´s loyalty (especially the men). Through Porter´s 5 forces framework (see appendix 5.1), it can be noticed that by the moment Harley-Davidson entered to the industry, the market was plenty of business opportunities and this context allowed Harley-Davidson to obtain a strong position until 1960: low barriers to entry due to the technological investment required and the lack of tariff barriers imposed by the government, low rivalry, weak supplier´s and buyer´s power (not concentrated groups). The threat of substitutes was also low but increasing (low-medium). The industry type at that moment was considered an oligopolistic industry...
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...Historical background of the company • Mobile communications market players Vision & Mission Organizational Culture • Main characteristics • Main factors affecting corporate culture • Culture levels • Culture levels Leadership Style & Management Profile Organizational Structure Change Management • Main forces • Categories and change intensity • Methodogy Agenda Organizational Image SOWT Analysis •Social Environment PEST Analysis •Task Environment Porter’s Five Forces Analysis •Internal Environment Value Chain Analysis Products & Services •Voice •Data •Smart Net Customer Profiles & Expectations •Consumer •Business Recommendations Prepared By Ahmed Farouk Mohamed Ahmed Abdel Aty Saadeya Nour Adham Adel Osama Abdel Razek Amr Ibrahim Historical background of the company Etisalat is a leading international telecom company operating in 18 countries around the world. Egypt is one of the countries where operation was launched in May 2007 as the first 3.5G operator. Etisalat’s entry to the Egyptian market ushered in a new era for the telecom industry. Etisalat Misr introduced for the first time to the market a host of 3.5G services, such as video calling, mobile TV, mobile broadband internet and data services. In a bolder step, 3.75G was introduced and assumed absolute market leadership in providing the fastest broadband internet in the market through USB modems and 3G mobile handsets. Etisalat’s entry brought to the market an array of competitive...
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...recommends that by the year 2020, 80% of all nurses have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). To achieve this recommendation, the nursing profession must decide that a BSN would be the entry-level into practice. There are multiple ways to achieve a nursing degree from Diploma, Associate Degree to Bachelor’s Degree. Students who have a four year degree in another field of study can easily obtain a nursing degree in an accelerated second degree bachelor’s program. Patient care has become more complex over the years, the more educated the nurse, the easier it will be to transition into an ever changing healthcare system. These nurses will readily manage their patients in a variety of settings, implement evidence based practice, and leadership skills to work collaboratively with other professionals in the workplace. Nurses are in the unique position of...
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...there is an impasse as the manager is unable to coordinate the team. The barriers to communication need to be analyzed in terms of the source of the barrier, channels used feedback, the sender, or receiver. The removal of barriers is crucial for effective communication. A body language as well as verbal method determines largely the effectiveness of the communication (Kerzner, 2009). Time Management Effective project management is indistinguishable from effective time management. Time management refers to knowing what to do at the appropriate time, and allocating the time accordingly (Kerzner, 2009). Time management determines how effective you are at tasks you want to accomplish. The difference between a successful project and failure hinges on how the team uses the time at its disposal as productivity is measured in terms of time. The project manager and the team have to know how to prioritize their tasks and other activities. Proper planning and scheduling contribute to effective time management. The challenges that affect time management have to be dealt with as time might be used on activities that do not further the project’s objective. Thus, the team loses its focus as it concentrates on side issues. Effective time management helps in goal setting or determining objective of the project. As the team meets these goals, there develops self-motivation within the team (Lock, 2007). Leadership Leadership is not only positions (Lock, 2007)....
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...------------------------------------------------- UGBA 115: Competitive Strategy Trader Joe’s Midterm Case Analysis ------------------------------------------------- Jean Carlo Hoyos The Industry The grocery industry in the United States is currently an attractive industry (a.k.a. profitable). This attractiveness derives from the relative low threat of new entrants, low supplier and buyer powers, and low threat of substitutes. The main factors driving these results are the low concentration of suppliers and buyers, the significant barriers to entry due to high up-front investment costs (for infrastructure and distribution channels) and scale economies, low availability of substitutes, and the threat of retaliation from incumbents (by lowering price, for example). However, it is important to note that there is a heated rivalry among incumbents due to low seller concentration, high price sensitivity from consumers, dynamic price changes and strong exit barriers. Refer to Exhibit 1 for a detailed observation of the forces influencing the industry’s attractiveness. The industry offers opportunities and poses threats in several areas. In the economic environment, the rising oil prices increases costs in the supply chain and/or distribution channels. In contrast, the several free-trade agreements with different countries open the doors for a variety of products from abroad at potentially lower prices or higher quality. Also, the proliferation of high end and low end niches (in detriment...
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...Affecting Change Organizational Leadership LDR 531 April 2, 2011 Joseph A. Bucci LDR 531 Affecting Change Change is something that is inevitable and cannot be prevented. Many organizations undergo change every day in order to remain operational as well as to take advantage of opportunities within their industry. There are times when employees do not accept change positively. In situations like these, how do managers cope with resistance? Leadership is defined in many different ways but the most common definition is the ability to influence a group towards a common goal (University of Phoenix). An effective manager is responsible for motivating employees through change to accomplish organizational goals. Smith and Falmouth is a midsized Teleshopping network with operations in the United States and Canada. S & F was motivated by its industry forecasts an immediately moved to become a major player within their industry. Their first move was implementing an e¬tailing division, S & F Online, six months ago. The success of this division was crucial to the company’s growth over the next three years. The CEO, Irene Seagraves, appointed members of a new division to implement the strategy of S & F Online. Seagraves appointed various members of the team to positions within the management leauge. Irene also appointed a Chief Operating Officer of S & F Online to increase the sales and to make the company a profitable long-term company (University of Phoenix). Control methods Organizational...
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...Leadership, Teambuilding and Communication; a good leader can are able to make positive outcomes and is able to communicate with employees. Teambuilding is a team of employees that communicate and work together for a common goal. Communication is a tool that is needed in order to understand. These things will make or break a company. This is why companies need to have a strong foundation and people who help to up hold all the above. (LS), (LL) A profile that I would create for a leader would be for them to see the big picture. They need to think long term not just short. A leader also finds different ways to accomplish goals that are set. They also know how to address and fix problems that accrue. A good leader is one who will help there employees. They will also take blame when it is due not just point the finger of those under them. A real leader is not afraid to get their hands dirty. They will jump in when help is needed to meet a deadline. McKesson helps build their employees up to be leaders. They have goals from up top to down below and everyone is held to the standard. Managers are McKesson help their employees to understand their jobs and build up their confidence. The Managers also update staff, give feedback and have an open door policy if there are any concerns. (MK), (LS), (LL) There are different kinds of leadership. There a leadership that is controlling and to the point. This is where his leader is the one who makes the decisions. This could be good if you have...
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...Professional Development of Nursing Professionals Vivienne Wulff Grand Canyon University Professional Dynamics NRS-430V October 10, 2014 Abstract Institute of Medicine (IOM) put out a report in 2010 about the future of nursing. It is an in-depth look at the role nurses should play in a changing healthcare system, as the new legislative reforms are phased in over the next decade. The report contains three key messages related to nursing. The key messages that the IOM recommends are for transforming nursing practice, transforming nursing education, and nursing leadership. I will be discussing the impact of the report on the above mentioned key messages. I also will look at how this report will impact or change the way I practice nursing today to meet there stated goals. Professional Development of Nursing Professionals Impact on Nursing Education In order to give quality, safe and effective care, we as nurses must be up to date on the current practices and continue with our education. By continuing our education, we can ensure that we, as nurses, are up to date on the latest medical treatments, medications, and infectious diseases. “The primary goals of nursing education remain the same: nurses must be prepared to meet diverse patients’ needs; function as leaders” (Committee on the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Initiative on the Future of Nursing, 2011, p. 164). Patient care has become more complex over the years with all the new technology that is out...
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...PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT COURSE TUTORIAL QUESTIONS Instructor: Raza Kamal Updated: 1 Jun 2014 All of these questions will appear in your exams and no other!! Foundation of Management – Chapter 1 Q. 1: What does a manager manage? Why is managing different in the new competitive landscape? Q. 2: What are the four management functions and how do they interrelate? Q.3: Why do managers need conceptual skills? Why are technical and interpersonal skills important? How does the emphasis change as one progress in career? Q. 4: In today’s environment, which is more important to organizations efficiency or effectiveness. Explain your choice? Q. 5 (a): What are the three major roles of a manager? (b): What are the three levels of management? How are the roles being transformed? [ c) How do the changing environmental conditions alter the management and HR priorities. Management History – module Chap 1 Q. 6: What is the difference in management theories presented by Fredrick Taylor and Henry Fayol? Q. 7: What are the major elements in the Classical Management, Behavioral Management, and Quantitative Management perspectives? How are these approaches similar and how are they different? Q. 8: When managers apply the Contingency Theory? Q. 9: Why has Weber’s bureaucracy developed a bad reputation? How can modern managers use bureaucracy management to streamline their organization? Q.10: What were the experiments which were...
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...Distefano (Jan,1999), The earliest works on leadership can be traced back to ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans giving this field a great heritage. . Leadership has been viewed as: a) a personality attribute; b) the art of inducing compliance; c) an exercise of influence; d) a form of persuasion; e) a power relation; f ) an instrument of goal attainment; g) an effect of interaction, and h) an initiation of structure. Researchers in the early decades of this century emphasized theories of leadership related to great models that attempted to identify traits by researching characteristics of great leaders’ personalities. During this century’s World Wars personnel testing and selection programs as well as...
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...people in our lives, we are able to better understand what the people around us want, need, expect of us, and what they are able to do and likewise, they will understand what we want, need. When people feel they have been understood, they feel like you value them, and that is a nice feeling. I believe good communication is the key to a good leadership. Example of a small born baby Can a mother of a month old baby understand the exact reason when the baby is crying ? No, It's just because at this age a baby has no ability to express or communicate with mother. As usual, data show us how hefty the cost of poor communication can be: 1. $37 billion: total estimated cost of employee misunderstanding (including actions or errors of omission by employees who have misunderstood or were misinformed about company policies, business processes, job function or a combination of the three) in 100,000-employee companies, among 400 surveyed corporations in the U.S. and U.K. (average cost per company is $62.4 million per year) 2. $26,041: cumulative cost per worker per year due to productivity losses resulting from communications barriers. http://www.holmesreport.com/opinion-info/10645/The-Cost-Of-Poor-Communications.aspx Importance In the workplace communication is essential because it plays a key role in the success of organizations. There are various channels used for communicating messages. These include face-to-face...
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