EVALUATING THE CHANGE AGENT PROGRAM AT SIEMENS NIXDORF (A) Siemens Nixdorf Informationssysteme (SNI) was the largest European-owned computer manufacturer and information technology vender in 1994. The company was created by 1990 merger between Nixdorf Computer‚ an entrepreneurial minicomputer firm and the mainframe computer division of Siemens AG‚ the German electronics giant. The company offered a broad range of computer product‚ from personal computer and mainframes to software and support
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with no conclusive results‚ leadership in the contemporary concept of team is perhaps not so well studied. Objective The objective of this presentation is to define leadership as a process in the contemporary environment of self managed high performance teams and be aware of the variables that affect it. Conventional Historic Theories In 1926‚ the trait or attribute theory was propounded by Bernard (Bernard‚ 1926). Simply put it suggests that leaders are born and not made. In mid 50s
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espoused values‚ and basic assumptions associated with Chrysler’s culture. Explain Based on the poor performance of the Chrysler organization before Mr. Marchionne took over as CEO‚ it is clear that the company’s previous basic assumptions were ineffective (Kreitner & Kinicki‚ 2013 p. 86). The main basic assumption was that a higher market share automatically equaled profits. This led to an additional basic assumption that high rebates would increase sales. Mr. Marchionne took the lead with a drive
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1.0 Introduction A High-Performance Work System (HPWS) is the right combination of people‚ technology‚ and organizational structure that makes full use of the organization’s resources and opportunities in achieving its goal. There are four powerful principles: a) Shared information b) Knowledge development c) Performance – reward linkage d) Egalitarianism These principles must work together in a smoothly functioning whole. A HPWS achieves the
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Designing High-Performance Jobs Improving the performance of key people is often as simple—and as profound—as changing the resources they control and the results for which they are accountable. by Robert Simons You have a compelling product‚ an exciting vision‚ and a clear strategy for your new business. You’ve hired good people and forged relationships with critical suppliers and distributors. You’ve launched a marketing campaign targeting high-value customers. All that remains is to build
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High context culture is where family groups or societies have mutual connections for a long period of time. Here the behavior of the person is very casual as the members know each other have interactions for over years. For e.g. small parties‚ overnight stays‚ family gatherings etc. Low context cultures are among people that have connection but for a short period of time. In these societies‚ culture behavior should be taken seriously and should know how to behave in the cultural environment. For
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Introduction High –Performance work practices (HPWP) is a perspective which can hold that effective organizations incorporate several workplace practices that leverage the potential of human capital. According to John Tomer‚ the essential characteristics of HPWP are employee security‚ selective hiring of new personnel‚ self-managed teams and decentralization of decision making as basic principle of organization design‚ extensive training‚ reduced status distinctions and barriers across levels‚ and
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Concept of a High Performance Organisation Commitment to Excellence People at all levels of the organization are introduced to the standards of excellence from the moment they express interest in joining the organization‚ and they make a commitment to meeting these standards. Standards are a dynamic means for facilitating growth and improvement. Establishing standards is just not enough though. The systems and procedures are essential to be designed to nurture quality and promote accountability.
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Communication expert Edward hall divided the social frame work of cultures into high and low context (Reynolds & Valentine‚ 2006). The high context cultures are based on nonverbal communication‚ beliefs‚ collectivism and ethics. In contrast the low context cultures are based on facts‚ verbal communication‚ and individualism. Individual belonging to high context at workplace expresses attention on the way the communication takes place‚ grasp meaning from nonverbal communication‚ value relationship
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Steps To Creating A Service Culture Creating a Service Culture is critical to your success. John Tschohl provides six proven steps that will help you build a service culture. (PRWEB) July 28‚ 2006 -- Creating a Service Culture is critical to your success. John Tschohl provides six proven steps that will help you build a service culture. “When every employee in an organization understands that taking care of a customer is the most important thing they can do‚ you have a service culture that will
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