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The Best Companies To Work For: How Do Organizations Get On That Prestigious List, Jill M. Morris
The Best Companies To Work For: How Do Organizations Get On That Prestigious List, Jill M. Morris
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Fortune Magazine has "The 100 Best Companies To Work For." HR Magazine has " The 50 Best Small and Medium Companies to Work For." Every year thousands of companies compete to become a " Best Company." This research study examines the five dimensions that establish a "Best Company." Extent research and literature has been examined to further understand each of the dimensions. Representatives of four "Best Companies" were interviewed to gain insight into policies, practices and procedures that have made each organization a "Best Company." The information gathered was then compiled to identify four key themes lending to practical suggestions …
Is Advanced Education Necessary For Career Success?, Alexa M. Arellano
Is Advanced Education Necessary For Career Success?, Alexa M. Arellano
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This paper first examines the reasons why having advanced education is important to career success. It then examines the reasons why it may not be important. Both sides of this argument have merit, at least to some extent. Some benefits of advanced education are psychological changes, networking, internship experience and higher pay. Some drawbacks of advanced education are no guarantee in higher pay, loss of work experience, other ways to advance, financial burden, and discrimination. Based on the findings of this research people should attain advanced education because the benefits outweigh the drawbacks.
What Constitutes A Great Place To Work?, Rebecca M. Burkwit
What Constitutes A Great Place To Work?, Rebecca M. Burkwit
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Many organizations have focused their efforts on creating an environment where employees consider it to be a great place to work. As a result, organizations have made improvements to create this environment. Such improvements include strategies, such as a) the increase of employees participating in the decision making process that pertain to their jobs, b) more flexibility in regards to employees balancing work life and home life, and c) increased accessibility to ask questions of senior management and get answers to questions. In order for organizations to become a great place to work and obtain a rating on the Fortune …
Understanding Work-Related Passion: Energizing The Workforce To Become More Productive & Satisfied, Michele Rosenbaum
Understanding Work-Related Passion: Energizing The Workforce To Become More Productive & Satisfied, Michele Rosenbaum
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The purpose of this qualitative research study is to examine the topic of work-related passion. The first purpose of the study was to help individuals and organizations objectively define work-related passion. The second purpose was to discover examples and traits of work-related passion in the sample group of individuals and organizations. The third purpose was to better understand the relationship of work-related passion to heightened energy, performance and dedication at work. This qualitative study involved face-to-face 60-minute interviews with 17 executive level, middle management level, front-line employees, and retirees of for-profit and not-for-profit organizations, educational institutions and government agencies. The …
When The Patient Seems Healthy, What Must Be Wrong? An Organizational Assessment: Focusing On Employee Satisfaction And Best Practices At Aids Rochester, Inc., Karen Castro-Lichtenberger
When The Patient Seems Healthy, What Must Be Wrong? An Organizational Assessment: Focusing On Employee Satisfaction And Best Practices At Aids Rochester, Inc., Karen Castro-Lichtenberger
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AIDS Rochester, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that is committed to enhancing the lives of those living with HIV/AIDS. ARI accomplishes its goals reasonably well and seems to have positive relations with funding sources. ARl administration wanted to increase their awareness of how they can ultimately create an environment of employee satisfaction and organizational effectiveness. The researcher, acting as a third-party consultant, conducted an organizational assessment, of AIDS Rochester, Inc., focusing on the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. Qualitative and quantitative research along with a literature review enabled the researcher to determine the areas that the organization can further develop, …
A Study Of The Workplace Attitudes Of Professional And Nonprofessional Staff In The Ambulatory Care Setting, Britton John Lui
A Study Of The Workplace Attitudes Of Professional And Nonprofessional Staff In The Ambulatory Care Setting, Britton John Lui
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This study examined 439 employees in the ambulatory care facility of a large, academic medical center. It specifically examined difference in the workplace attitudes of professional and nonprofessional staff. Multidimensional measures of satisfaction and organizational citizenship behaviors were used, along with a measure of affective organizational commitment. Primary results suggest that professional (licensed) staff are more satisfied, more committed, and more likely to express organizational citizenship behaviors than are nonprofessional (unlicensed) staff. Secondary results suggest that professional licensure is correlated with satisfaction and organizational commitment and that the two constructs are potentially correlated with each other. Both satisfaction and organizational …
When Younger Bosses Manage Older Workers: What Leadership Style Works Best?, Janet C. Lovejoy
When Younger Bosses Manage Older Workers: What Leadership Style Works Best?, Janet C. Lovejoy
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The researcher, conducted interviews to explore the dynamics of what happens when there IS a younger manager managing older employees and to seek practical suggestions to help both the younger managers and older workers to become more effective and satisfied. Qualitative research along with a literature review helped the researcher to determine if there was a difference in leadership styles in different generations. Based on the findings, the researcher identified five key points, such as No Difference in Leadership; Communications between generations is utilized differently; Managing Change is critical; Technology between Generations must be supported; and the last key finding …
The Effects Of Prior Experience On Generational Training Preferences, Amy L. Baliva
The Effects Of Prior Experience On Generational Training Preferences, Amy L. Baliva
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Due to the shortage of younger workers that organizations will face in years to come, it is important that organizations begin to examine ways to attract and retain them. One potential value that employers can provide to employees is programmatic career development and training that is tailored to their needs. One such way to tailor training is to acknowledge that different generations have different training needs, and hence alter training programs based on the generational needs of the participants. This paper explores the link between past generational experience and current learning preference. As a result, I suggest that companies tailor …