...Management mythos: Designations don't make the man, character does Devdutt Pattanaik Aug 12, 2011, 12.10am IST Tags: * senior manager| * self-esteem| * Management There were two twin brothers, Rohidas and Mahidas, who had to walk a long way every day to their farm. So they begged their father to give them a horse or a bullock cart to travel comfortably. After much deliberation, the father gave Rohidas an elephant and Mahidas a donkey. Both boys were happy with their respective gifts. But there was a problem. The road to the farm was narrow. Rohidas, on the elephant, demanded first right of passage. Mahidas refused to give it, so Rohidas got his elephant to simply nudge the donkey aside and claim the road. Mahidas and the donkey tumbled to the side and watched Rohidas move majestically ahead with a sneer on his face. That evening, Mahidas complained about Rohidas to his father. The father said, "Tomorrow Mahidas will take the elephant and Rohidas will take the donkey." Mahidas chuckled and Rohidas whined, but the decision had been taken. So the next day the two brothers set out for the farm. This time Mahidas on his elephant claimed the narrow road and walked ahead, nudging away his brother, forcing him to follow. He was happy. That evening, on learning the day's events, the father said, "I am disappointed in both you boys. Your personality depends on what you have. When either of you had the elephant, you tried to dominate the other. When either of you had...
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...The Ultimate Stress Relief Secrets Revealed Guide The source I chose to use as my first written assignment is a book I have found on kindle books, titled: The Ultimate Stress Relief Secrets Revealed Guide by Jewel O’Connor. This book is a helping reference to identifying stress, noticing stress symptoms, dealing with your stress and relieving stress in various ways. O’Connor points out that most people can’t even define stress. Some state that stress is when people are worried about certain things in their lives, to whereas O’Connor identifies stress as meaning “anything that harms or could harm us and so uses our body’s energy and resources to fight it”. O’Connor explains that the first thing someone needs to do is to identify what the stressors in their life are. Stressors are highly subjective and vary from person to person; one person’s stressor can mean absolutely nothing to another person. But once each individual identifies their own stressors it makes it much easier for them to start noticing the symptoms caused by this stressor. Often people have different reactions to stress. Some people may become tired and irritable, while others have more serious health consequences, such as a weakened immune system, high blood pressure, digestive problems or even as extreme as having psychological problems. O’Connor points out that by being able to identify what symptoms you have, due to stress, may make you be able to deal and relieve your stress quicker before it...
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...The long-term performance of a corporation is mostly reliant on managerial decisions and actions, which include internal and external environmental scanning, strategic formulation and implementation, evaluation, and control. All of these characteristics are relatable to the concept of strategic management, which emphasizes “the monitoring and evaluating of external opportunities and threats in light of a corporation’s strengths and weaknesses” (Wheelen, 2010). The primary components of the strategic management process are environmental scanning, strategy formulation, strategy implementation, and evaluation and control. Environmental scanning is described to be “ the monitoring, evaluating, and disseminating of information from the external and internal environments to key people within the corporation” (Wheelen, 2010). Environmental scanning is usually used to classify strategic influences that will control the future of the corporation. Strategy formulation is the act of developing long-term plans for the future of a corporation by using the corporation’s strengthens, and weaknesses, for the effective handling of environmental opportunities and threats. Strategy implementation is the putting in action of the strategies formulated by a corporation. Lastly, evaluation and control includes the monitoring of corporate activities and performance in order to compare the actual results, to the ones that are set as goals. Strategic management helps a company sustain long-term performance...
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...The Role of the Project Manager By Duncan Haughey, PMP A project manager is the person who has the overall responsibility for the successful initiation, planning, design, execution, monitoring, controlling and closure of a project. The job title is used in construction, petrochemical, architecture, information technology and many different industries that produce products and services. The project manager must have a combination of skills including an ability to ask penetrating questions, detect unstated assumptions and resolve conflicts, as well as more general management skills. Key among his or her duties is the recognition that risk directly impacts the likelihood of success and that this risk must be both formally and informally measured throughout the lifetime of the project. Risks arise from uncertainty, and the successful project manager is the one who focuses on this as the main concern. Most of the issues that impact a project arise in one-way or another from risk. A good project manager can lessen risk significantly, often by adhering to a policy of open communication, ensuring every significant participant has an opportunity to express opinions and concerns. It follows that a project manager is one who is responsible for making decisions both large and small, in such a way that risk is controlled and uncertainty minimised. Every decision taken by the project manager should be taken in such a way that it directly benefits the project. Project managers...
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...Unit 2 – Probability and Distributions Name: Robert E. Smith2 American InterContinental University August 4, 2013 Abstract Our correspondence first provides an overview of the database used to give us data necessary in conducting statistical analysis. We feel it best to provide the perspective that we have of statistical analysis to you to insure that we are all on the same page. All data provided surrounds the analytical study provided in report of the probability distribution. Memo To: American Intellectual Union From: R. E. Smith, HR Manager of Kaplan University Date: 8/ 3/13 Subject: Statistical Analysis by Probability Distribution Dear Sir/Mam: By use of the database you provided to help us in the conducting of statistical analysis using probability distribution, we have produced the following information. Overview of the Data Set In performing this analysis using the data set, we have decided to use both qualitative and quantitative variables. These qualitative variables are categorized demographically by gender, age, department, position and tenure, and the quantitative variables are categorized by overall job satisfaction by intrinsic and extrinsic job satisfaction providing a measure on a scale of 1 – 7 of satisfaction with actual performance. Use of Statistics and Probability in the Real World In describing statistics, they are identified as numbers summing up information that keep us informed about the world around us by use...
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...Factors affecting successful completion of infrastructure projects 1.2 Statement of the problem Maintaining steady completion of construction projects, has until recently, been an issue of serious concern both to the client and contractors. Standish Group Report (2007) noted that mega projects fail at a higher rate than small/medium sized projects. According to Khatak(2009), the main reasons and causes of project/task failure are embodied in four key dimensions of the task, namely –time, cost, quality and content. The end users and stakeholders of a project also play a fundamentally important role towards success or failure. Lock (2007), asserts that consequences of failure of projects can be multi-dimensional, having far reaching effects on individuals, communities and organizations. In more visible terms time and cost overruns are common features of failure of projects, resulting in delay of service or product delivery. Kappelman et al., (2006) says that the high rate of failed/incomplete or abandoned projects negatively impacts government/organizational performance, costing tax payer billions of money in losses. In quantifiable terms the cost of delays and partial or inadequate accrual of the envisaged benefits in the shape of increase in revenues, improvements in service, quality or technology would vary according to the nature and scope of project. ...
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...kirkpatrick's learning and training evaluation theory Donald L Kirkpatrick's training evaluation model - the four levels of learning evaluation also below - HRD performance evaluation guide Donald L Kirkpatrick, Professor Emeritus, University Of Wisconsin (where he achieved his BBA, MBA and PhD), first published his ideas in 1959, in a series of articles in the Journal of American Society of Training Directors. The articles were subsequently included in Kirkpatrick's book Evaluating Training Programs (originally published in 1994; now in its 3rd edition - Berrett-Koehler Publishers). Donald Kirkpatrick was president of the American Society for Training and Development (ASTD) in 1975. Kirkpatrick has written several other significant books about training and evaluation, more recently with his similarly inclined son James, and has consulted with some of the world's largest corporations. Donald Kirkpatrick's 1994 book Evaluating Training Programs defined his originally published ideas of 1959, thereby further increasing awareness of them, so that his theory has now become arguably the most widely used and popular model for the evaluation of training and learning. Kirkpatrick's four-level model is now considered an industry standard across the HR and training communities. More recently Don Kirkpatrick formed his own company, Kirkpatrick Partners, whose website provides information about their services and methods, etc. kirkpatrick's four levels of evaluation model The...
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...Project Management MethodsThere are all kinds of projects, and methods used to manage and organize them. Experts analyze types of projects, how they are managed and try to discover and report the reasons why some projects fail while others succeed. In the previous section, I talked about management of teams and how to have a healthy team so I'll avoid that concern in this section. This section concentrates on best practices and methods for managing projects. Best practices and methods that are most effective on a given project vary depending on the characteristics of the project. Project CharacteristicsBelow I have listed some major characteristics that will influence team performance on the project and therefore affect risk. In some cases, when the project in conceived, the technology to be used or tools to be used may not yet be determined. However some preliminary ideas in these areas should be available during the inception phase of the project for a rough estimate of risk. * Size - Large, medium, and small. * Complexity - Simple through complex. * Tool Familiarity - The team may be familiar or unfamiliar with the tools to be used on the project. * Technology experience - The team may be more or less experienced with the technologies to be used on the project. This can be called high technical risk. * Static and Known Project Requirements - How static the project requirements are influence the project greatly along with the risk the team and/or management may...
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...ASSESSMENT 18Conflict Management Strategies Instructions: Think of how you behave in conflict situations in which your wishes differ from those of others. In the space to the left, rate each of the following statements on a scale of “1” “not at all” to “5” “very much.” When I have a conflict at work, school, or in my personal life, I do the following: ____ 1. I give in to the wishes of the other party. ____ 2. I try to realize a middle-of-the-road solution. ____ 3. I push my own point of view. ____ 4. I examine issues until I find a solution that really satisfies me and the other party. ____ 5. I avoid a confrontation about our differences. ____ 6. I concur with the other party. ____ 7. I emphasize that we have to find a compromise solution. ____ 8. I search for gains. ____ 9. I stand for my own and the other’s goals. ____ 10. I avoid differences of opinion as much as possible. ____ 11. I try to accommodate the other party. ____ 12. I insist we both give in a little. ____ 13. I fight for a good outcome for myself. ____ 14. I examine ideas from both sides to find a mutually optimal solution. ____ 15. I try to make differences seem less severe. ____ 16. I adapt to the other party’s goals and interests. ____ 17. I strive whenever possible towards a fifty-fifty compromise. ____ 18. I do everything to win. ____ 19. I work out a solution that serves my own as well as other’s interests as much as possible. ____ 20. I try...
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...IP3: TSD NETWORK MANAGEMNT GUIDE IT245-1404B-01: INTRODUCTUCTION TO NETWORK MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTOR: RODNEY BROWN 1 DECEMBER 2014 TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 2 1.1 ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION 2 1.2 NETWORK SERVERS 2 1.3 NETWORK PERSONNEL RESPONSIBILITIES 2 CHAPTER 2 4 2.1 NETWORK ARCHITECTURE 4 2.2 NETWORK DIAGRAM 5 CHAPTER 3 6 3.1 ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION 2 3.2 NETWORK SERVERS 2 3.3 NETWORK PERSONNEL RESPONSIBILITIES 2 CHAPTER 4 # CHAPTER 5 # CHAPTER 6 # . 1.2 NETWORK SERVERS Main Server: Centos operating system and act as host running Virtual Box for the other servers Guest Server: Centos operating system used for project manager and Apache http web server. Web Server: Windows sever 2008 operating system functions as the Domain Name System (DNS) and Active Directory servers. 1.3 NETWORK PERSONNEL RESPONSIBLITIES Network personnel maintain and setup network equipment, servers, routers, and switches. Image computers, install software, and manage users’ accounts. CHAPTER 2 2.1 NETWORK ARCHITECTURE Network Components • satellite modem (that is also the router) • 5 switches (1- Cisco 24 port switch, 4- Linksys router configured to be switches, 3 configured to be wireless access points • 3 servers • Several work stations • Several peripheral devices The network is configured in a Star topology with 2 LAN segments...
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...membership that represents a broad- based constituency of healthcare professionals. Professional’s development of its members is one of the primary goals of the association. AAHAM actively represents the interests of healthcare administrative management professionals through a comprehensive program of legislative and regulatory monitoring and its participation in industry groups such as ANSI, DISA, and NUBC. AAHAM is a major force in shaping the future of healthcare administrative management. AAHAM has 36 chapters across the U.S. and aboard. There are several ways the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management can contribute to increasing the professional knowledge and abilities of every person working in the healthcare managent field. The American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management offers several...
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...Presentation on Development Project Proposal (DPP) Project Title: Strengthening of BIM Prepared & Presented by Milestones Advancement of BIM Set up ‘Management Development centre’ under an UNDP funded project to assist in the improvement of the industrial productivity through the process of human resources development. Started operating under the administrative control of the ministry of Health, labor and Social welfare of than Central Government. The administrative control transferred to the provincial Government. Launching the postgraduate diploma in personnel management (PGDPM). Educational and training Milestones Advancement of BIM Educational and Training Institutions ordinance,1961 (East Pakistan ordinance No XXVI of 1961) was made Management applicable for Development Center Entrusted with the responsibilities of buildup human resources of the Newly independent Country as Bangladesh Management Development centre.(BMDC). Post Graduate Diploma in industrial Management was introduced. Milestones Advancement of BIM There academic prog Programs- Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing Management, Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Management, Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science were introduced. Converted into an Institute –Bangladesh Institute of Management(BIM) Milestones...
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...Domino’s Pizza Domino’s pizza is the second-largest pizza chain in the United States, founded in 1960 by Tom and Jones Monaghan. Domino’s open it first international locations in 1983 in Canada and Australia which lead Domino’s pizza become an international pizza delivery corporation. It has more than 9,300 corporate and franchised stores in 65 international markets and all United State. Problem 1. Domino should maintain low-cost or focusing more health conscious approach which leads to higher price. 2. How can the company maintain efficiency in this high competitive environment which most of the firms provide almost the same product as now Domino is number two in the market. Analysis Five Forces Model Bargaining power of suppliers is low due to undifferentiated product from suppliers, low switching cost and easy to switch, and also lots of substitute of supply. Bargaining power of customers is low as the customers do not buy large volumes, no concentration of buyers. Threat of new entrances is high due to high capital requirement to set up the chain, product differentiation expense required and cost disadvantage from similarity in product offering. Threat of substitutes is high due to lots of substitute and low switching cost. Competitive rivalry is high due to there are many company offer the same product and compete in the saturate market. Domino’s Pizza internal and external analysis. Strengths | Weakness | - Currently operate in more than 60 countries.-...
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...World Wide Wounds Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Augusta Ogwu Chamberlain College of Nursing Foreword: Negative Pressure Wound Therapy better known as Topical Negative Pressure (TNP), stands to be a vacuum assisted procedure for the treatment of ulcer by employing a negative pressure of 60-125 mm Hg on the bed of the wound. The procedure has been employed ever since the year 1995 for the treatment of surgical wounds, severe wounds and more rarely for the ulcers that are hard to heal. Treatment with TNP is employed within the departments of high technology like the department of cardiothoracic surgery, wherein the procedure has been widely assessed for mediastintis post heart surgery (Sjögren J. Vacuum, 2005). The experiences of patients of treatment with TNP for mediastintis has been elucidated in one Swedish doctoral thesis (Swenne C.L., 2006). Plurality of research rest upon the V.A.C. therapy, that was brought forth in the American market in the year 1995 and in Europe in the year 1997(Argenta L.C, Morykwas M.J. Vacuum, 1997). The objective of this research was to assess if the negative pressure would be a clinically feasible alternative for the management of wound in primary care, when taking into consideration the time for the healing of ulcer (gauged in weeks), change in the size of the ulcer (measured in cm² using a digital planimeter) and formulation of the granulation tissue (examined by visual observation). Albeit the calculation costs was...
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...Planning The manager sets goals for the group, and decides what work needs to be done to meet those goals (Drucker, P., cited in The Wall Street Journal n.d.). According to Koontz, H. and O’Donnell, C. (cited in Steiner, 2010, p 346); “Planning is deciding in advance what to do, how to do, when to do it and who is to do it. Planning bridges the gap from where we are to where we want go”. Besides, Lipman, P. (2013) wrote: “The best managers keep the big picture in mind. They have a sound strategic mindset”. “They know their company’s business well, and ensure that the activities of their unit or department or division are always firmly aligned with broader initiatives and strategies”(ibid) . Therefore, planning is often called the primary managent function because it establishes the basis for all the other things managers do as they organize, lead and control (Robbins,S. et al 2015, p145). 3. Organizing Organizing is the function of management that creates the organizations’ structure (Robbins. et al 2015). The manager divides the work into manageable activities, and selects people to accomplish the tasks that need to be done (Drucker, P., cited in The Wall Street Journal n.d.). Karmarker, A. and Datta, B. (2012, p11) defined: “Organizing is the process of...
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