MGMT 4313 – Structure and Process of Organization
Abstract
Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia-Pacific employs some 50,000 people worldwide. It’s a privately owned company with a Board of Directors and Executive Leaders. The employees are guided by Market Based Management Principles, based on integrity and compliance. Founded in 1927, the company has grown to become one of the world 's leading manufacturers and marketers of paper products. Georgia-Pacific fosters a work environment and culture that makes the protection of health and safety of employees a number one priority. The company inspires and enables its people of diverse backgrounds to develop new skills. Georgia-Pacific works with many organizations on environmental issues to help achieve shared goals, which will enable the company to continue to make products that consumers want and need.
“The Georgia-Pacific Environment” 1. Company Overview 1. Locations 2. Employees 3. Board of Directors/Executive Leaders
1. Company Vision & Principles III. Company History A. Founder B. Accomplishments
IV. Georgia-Pacific Employees C. Job Satisfaction D. Safety E. Training F. Diversity
V. Georgia-Pacific Protecting the Environment VI. Conclusion/Summary
The Georgia-Pacific Environment
Georgia-Pacific is one of the world 's leading manufacturers and marketers of tissue, packaging, paper, pulp, building products and related chemicals. The company is an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of Koch Industries, Inc., a private company headquartered in Wichita, Kansas. The company consists of the CEO and President, James Hannan, a nine member Board of Directors and 30 Executive Leaders (Georgia-Pacific – Company Overview).
Georgia-Pacific believes in creating long-term value for their company, customers and business partners. Their
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