Organizational Adaptation: Choice vs. Determinism By L.G. Hrebiniak & W.F. Joyce; summarized by Tristan Latour Introduction There were two views concerning organizational adaptation: * It’s a process reflecting choice and selection * It’s a necessary reaction to peremptory environmental forces/conditions (Note: in this paper‚ adaptation is interpreted as simply “change”‚ including both proactive & reactive behavior) This paper: 1) Choice and determinism are not two opposite ends
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A proper flexible organization provides its work force arrangements where employees are given greater freedom to balance their work and personal commitments such as family‚ higher education‚ community activities‚ religious commitments‚ professional development‚ and general interests. Above is Atkinson’s model of a flexible firm. He argued that firms increasingly seek 4 kinds of flexibility functional‚ numerical‚ pay‚ distancing. Functional flexibility is a qualitative approach to work‚ and
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Managerial Turnover Questions 1-5 1. Turnover can be a concern for many organizations especially if quantifiable data results show an increase or high rate due to internal or possible external benchmarks. When considering Health Care Launder Care (HCLC)‚ a near 25 percent yearly loss of managers should attract attention. There seems to be an issue with vice president of operations (iron fist mentality) with his approach to problem solving (one way conversations). HCLC does not show any industry
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Martin Luther King Jr.’s "Letter from Birmingham Jail" was a response to "A Call for Unity" by eight white clergymen. His letter was a rebuttal to the clergymen’s unjust proposals. He informs the clergymen of his views and the reasons for his “direct action” on the issue of desegregation. King also attacks the “white moderate” on their actions and expresses his disappointment with their unconstitutional measures. His powerful words‚ "...it is even more unfortunate that the city’s white power structure
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Good morning/ afternoon‚ The quote I am talking about with you today was made from a man called Martin Luther King Jr who was the leader for the African-American Civil Rights Movement in America. He is best known for the non violent way he protested‚ this was based on his Christian beliefs. He is mainly known worldwide for his famous “I have a dream” speech in Washington. He also won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964 for taking a nonviolent approach to racial inequality. This specific quote came
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Ethics of IT Organizations Need For Non-Traditional Workers * Number of enrollment in computer science dept. is half in 2007 than in 2000 * Employment in computer system design and related service will grow by 38.3% between 2006 and 2014 * Growth is driven by the increasing reliance of businesses on IT and the continuing importance of maintaining system and network security Need For Non-Traditional Workers Need For Non-Traditional Workers * It is likely for IT organizations to have
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Martin Luther King Jr.’s "I Have a Dream" speech is one of the most successful and most legendary speeches in United States history. Martin Luther King Jr. was a masterful speaker‚ who established a strong command of rhetorical strategies. By his eloquent use of ethos‚ logos‚ and pathos‚ as well as his command of presentation skills and rhetorical devices‚ King was able to persuade his generation that "the Negro is not free" (King 1). His speech became the rallying cry for civil rights and lives
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many positive benefits for the organization. Retaining customers through effective customer service enables easier growth‚ indirectly and directly. When the customers are happy and satisfied then the staff is happy as well (2009). You can improve the customer stimulation by offering discounts‚ promotions and having active sales efforts will keep a relationship with your customer and attract them to buy more of the products or service you sell. Upon the organization‚ you can keenly monitor the customers
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From Religious Reform to Global Conflict: How Martin Luther Caused World War II Martin Luther’s influence on history is common knowledge. However‚ the extent of his influence is not. One can simply look at the events following Luther’s actions to understand their real impact. Protestantism‚ initiated by Martin Luther‚ set off a chain reaction that eventually led to the American Revolution. That revolution‚ and its outcome‚ led the French to start a revolt against their own king. The French
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Business Organization MD BUS/210 August 19‚ 2012 Colette Franklin Business Organization I have a one of a kind product that I want to put out into the global market but I do not have the money it takes to put this product to the level it needs to be. I could be the sole proprietorship‚ where I have a nonincorporated business entirely owned by one person but I may need investors to perform this task. The profits I have acquired have exceeded expectations and I am currently on back order most
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