Management: VBD Report
1.0 Introduction
The purpose of this report is to discuss and analyse the significant rise in absenteeism at the Manila, Philippines branch. The Manila branch is significant to Moda as it is a major product manufacturer and distributor. The output of the branch is crucial to supplying demand for Moda’s products to the global market and therefore it is imperative that this issue is addressed directly to avoid further complications. Furthermore, it will examine the planning and controlling managerial functions that are currently in place at the Manila branch and provide recommendations in order to effectively address this issue.
2.0 Problem Defined
Moda is unable to function effectively without the input of a cohesive workplace. Significant levels of absence can have a substantial impact on the company’s productivity, finances and morale. It has already had a detrimental effect on the internal culture as employees are forced to work extensive hours in order cover the work for absent workmates. Additionally, a high standard of productive quality is unable to be maintained without an organised and stable workforce. It is essential that the organisation respond to this issue with urgency. Due to the nature of the issue at the Manila branch, this report will focus on the planning and controlling functions of management to ensure that the level of absenteeism and its resulting symptoms do not continue to increase.
3.0 Problem Analysis
This section will analyse the issue of absenteeism currently faced at the Manila branch in relation with two aspects of management. The planning and controlling functions will be discussed in accordance with the overall expectations and standards of the organisation.
3.1 Environmental Factors
Organisations must analyse the external environment in order to gather information about potential opportunities and threats for the business. The external environment exists outside the boundary of the organisation and differs
The purpose of this report is to discuss and analyse the significant rise in absenteeism at the Manila, Philippines branch. The Manila branch is significant to Moda as it is a major product manufacturer and distributor. The output of the branch is crucial to supplying demand for Moda’s products to the global market and therefore it is imperative that this issue is addressed directly to avoid further complications. Furthermore, it will examine the planning and controlling managerial functions that are currently in place at the Manila branch and provide recommendations in order to effectively address this issue.
2.0 Problem Defined
Moda is unable to function effectively without the input of a cohesive workplace. Significant levels of absence can have a substantial impact on the company’s productivity, finances and morale. It has already had a detrimental effect on the internal culture as employees are forced to work extensive hours in order cover the work for absent workmates. Additionally, a high standard of productive quality is unable to be maintained without an organised and stable workforce. It is essential that the organisation respond to this issue with urgency. Due to the nature of the issue at the Manila branch, this report will focus on the planning and controlling functions of management to ensure that the level of absenteeism and its resulting symptoms do not continue to increase.
3.0 Problem Analysis
This section will analyse the issue of absenteeism currently faced at the Manila branch in relation with two aspects of management. The planning and controlling functions will be discussed in accordance with the overall expectations and standards of the organisation.
3.1 Environmental Factors
Organisations must analyse the external environment in order to gather information about potential opportunities and threats for the business. The external environment exists outside the boundary of the organisation and differs