(2008). New goal-setting theory. Industrial Management. 50(5)‚ 25-30. Merchant. K. & Sloan. A. (1982). The Control Function of Management. A Management Review‚ 23(4)‚ 43-55. Miller‚ S. (2008). Workforce Diversity. Broadcasting & Cable‚ 138(36)‚ 19-20. Robbins‚ S.‚ Bergman‚ R.‚ Stagg‚ I. & Coulter‚ M. (2006). Management. (4th ed). Frenchs Forest‚ NSW: Pearson Education Australia. Spiers‚ C. (2008). The business benefits of diversity. Management Service‚ 52(2)‚ 26-30. Vilà‚ J. & Ignacio. C.J. (2008). Can
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if the attribution is internal or external (Robbins‚ Millet & Waters-Marsh 2007‚ p.45). The first factor- distinctiveness‚ focuses on different situations and whether different behaviors are observed (Robbins et al. 2007‚ p.46). The second factor- consensus‚ which exists if everyone responds to a similar situation in the same way (Robbins et al. 2007‚ p.46). The last factor is consistency- whether there is a pattern observed in one ’s actions (Robbins et al. 2007‚ p.46). Under any circumstances‚
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interpersonal role will put management in the forefront of the organization and community. Skills required will include the ability to clearly communicate to others as well as effectively direct and lead subordinates. The informational role as described by Robbins & Judge (2011) carries out three objectives; to collect and distribute market information; to represent the organization. The purpose of this role is to realize customer trends and send that information back to those who can make the changes needed
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organization’s employees. Employees are the most valuable asset in an organization. Machines‚ technology‚ and the best products and services would not exist without the human assets. “People—not buildings‚ equipment‚ or brand names—make a company” (DeCenzo & Robbins‚ 2007. p. 32). Expanding on the primary function of HRM involves four separate main functions of staffing‚ training and development‚ motivation‚ and maintenance. The staffing function is more involved than just recruiting. Human resources must first
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LAFD Case Analysis Case Background LAFD was founded in late 19 century and more than 90% of the firefighters were men. By 1996‚ Fire Chief Bamattre was hired by city mayor with intentions to increase the number of minorities and women in the LAFD. In 2007‚ there were only 27 women actually fighting fires in Los Angeles. According to the case‚ one main issue coming follow the event‚ gender discrimination. Diversity discriminations were the internal issue of LAFD for so many years. A heavy price
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environment. According to Robbins. SP‚ Judge TA (2011 p.89) they state that one method of improving workforce diversity is to target recruiting massage to specific demographic groups underrepresented in the workforce. Besides‚ the selection process is one of the most important places for diversity efforts. As a manager‚ Madam May May should need to value fairness and objectivity in selecting employees and focus on the productive potential of new recruits. According to Robbins. SP‚ Judge TA (2011 p
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Science Approach to Contingency Models of Organizational Structure‚ Academy Luthans‚ F. (1973) The Contingency Theory of Management: A Path Out of the Jungle‚ Business Horizons‚ Vol Robbins S. P. (1990) Organizational Theory: The Structure and Design of Organizations‚ Prentice Hall: Englewood Cliffs‚ New Jersey. Robbins‚ S. P.‚ Bergman‚ R.‚ Stagg‚ I.‚ and Coulter‚ M. (1999) Management (3rd Edition)‚ Prentice Hall: French’s Forrest‚ New South Wales. Samson‚ D. and Daft‚ R. L. (2003) Fundamentals of
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problem with the reporting available to the masses is that it is generally bias toward chaos because the real facts make for “a less sexy headline” (Robbins and Judge‚ 2011). In addition‚ many of the reports are press releases from companies who specialize in products designed to prevent such behavior from having an impact on organizations (Robbins and Judge‚ 2011). Companies like Symantec or MacAfee would profit greatly from widespread hysteria from business owners and decision makers in the Information
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individual must have a certain set of traits in order to be a good leader. (Robbins‚ S. P.‚ & Judge‚ T. A. pg 377) Traits associated with leadership are being charismatic‚ enthusiastic‚ and courageous. Leaders according the trait theory should be strong willed‚ enthusiastic‚ disciplined‚ and an extrovert‚ having these characteristics make the person a good leader according to the traits theory. According to Robbins‚ S. P.‚ & Judge‚ T. A. (2007)‚ “Sociable and dominant people are more likely
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Lin Article Critique: Part 1 Title and Introduction Bonnie J Thomas-Willey Liberty University Coun 503-D10 LUO Research and Program Evaluation Lin Article Critique: Part 1 Title and Introduction Summary Lin‚ Mack‚ Enright‚ and Baskin (2004) state that prior to the writing of this article anger and related emotions have already been associated as triggers within the realm of substance abuse. As way of illustration the authors cite the Project Match 12-step facilitation therapy manual which
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