Organization Studies http://oss.sagepub.com/ Social Remembering and Organizational Memory Michael Rowlinson‚ Charles Booth‚ Peter Clark‚ Agnes Delahaye and Stephen Procter Organization Studies 2010 31: 69 originally published online 12 November 2009 DOI: 10.1177/0170840609347056 The online version of this article can be found at: http://oss.sagepub.com/content/31/1/69 Published by: http://www.sagepublications.com On behalf of: European Group for Organizational Studies Additional
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Profitability is a measure of the efficiency of a business to use its resources. It is measured by the return on the capital resources it uses which means the combination of debt and equity. This is given by the ratio return on capital employed (ROCE)‚ return on investment or accounting rate of return. This tells investors how successful the business is by analyzing the profitability. The higher ROCE‚ the more liable it is to carry a high return to the investors resulting in higher dividends
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The Importance of the 4 Ps in Marketing and the Successes of Major corporations BUSA 300 – Principles of Marketing University of Hawaii-West Oahu Abstract This paper describes the importance of the 4 Ps (product‚ price‚ promotion‚ place) in marketing and how they are each used in a large corporation perspective. This paper offers insight into what tactics are utilized to generate revenue and obtain a loyal consumer base. The Importance of the 4 Ps in Marketing and the Successes of Major
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Introduction People are the real assets of an organization. If treated well‚ they can take organizations to commanding heights. Two plus two could be four or even ten. Human Resource Development (HRD) stresses that human beings have the potential to do things better and hence it is a very positive concept in the human resource management. It is based on the belief that an investment in human beings is necessary and will invariably bring in substantial benefits in the long run. Therefore‚ HRD is
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Organizational Behavior-II Faculty: Dr. Neerpal Rathi Course Objectives: An organization does not really accomplish anything on its own. Plans do not accomplish anything either. Endeavors succeed or fail because of the people involved. Apart from their own personality attributes‚ peoples’ efforts in an organization are also influenced by the changes in economic‚ technological and social conditions‚ inside and outside the organization. The course Organizational Behavior-II is planned and designed to help
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ORGANIZATION GROUP FLOW In an organization‚ communication flows in 5 main directions- 1. Downward 2. Upward 3. Lateral 4. Diagonal 5. External 6. Laissez-faire 1. Downward Flow of Communication: Communication that flows from a higher level in an organization to a lower level is a downward communication. In other words‚ communication from superiors to subordinates in a chain of command is a downward communication. This communication flow is used by the managers to
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Reflect on the values of your organization or an organization you are familiar with. Are there any major differences between your personal values and the organization’s values? The organization that I work of is Volunteers of America. This organization mission is "to reach and uplift all people and bring them to the knowledge and active service of God" (VOAGBR‚ 2013). After reviweing my values in life‚ I find that they are very similiar to those that the organization that I work for.
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6.1 Activity 1. Marketing provides consumers with choice. Identify two methods used by business to do this. Marketing provides consumers with choice. This is identified by two methods in businesses‚ Product features (e.g. car with power steering) and pricing strategies (discounts). 2. Describe the importance of market share to a business operating in a highly competitive environment. The importance of market share to a business operating in a highly competitive environment is to show how
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CLMP Manufacturing Plan of activities (5s Principles) a. Rationale: This plan of activities will enable the organization to set goals in attaining and implementing the 5s in the workplace with unified vision‚ shared thoughts and values to be able to be competitive enough in the world of business for we believe that implementing 5s may lead the company to success. b. Objectives: * To introduce 5s to the organization and appreciate its importance; * To keep the workplace clean‚ providing
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Chapter 1: Organizations and Organization Theory Current Challenges of Organizations • Globalization o Markets‚ technologies‚ and organizations are becoming increasingly interconnected • Ethics and social responsibility o The list of execs and major corporations involved in financial and ethical scandals continues to grow • Speed of responsiveness o Globalization and advancing technology has accelerated the pace at which organizations in all industries must roll out
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