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The following paper discusses the attitudes and strategies that should be used to get the best results from employees, what it takes to keep employees motivated, the attitude of the boss and different attitudes of employees and how it affects their job. All of the latter are discussed with reference to research studies of selected companies and their organizational patterns of behaviour.

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"It is well known by Human Resources Personnel and Managers that positive employee attitudes create positive actions toward organizational goals. Employee attitude is increasingly cited in surveys as the number one performance-related issue of companies, both large and small. As attitudes deteriorate, so do commitment, loyalty and, most importantly, performance. In this research paper we are particularly looking at physical labor jobs such as landscaping, construction, farm workers and other environments which do not take place in an office settings."

Tags:organizational, psychology, human, resources, motivation, job, satisfaction, committment, insecurity, self-esteem

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This paper examines the different leadership styles that are effective in different situations. The research in this paper provides a framework to help managers motivate, asses, and plan. The author emphasizes the importance of planning and correct communication to avoid crisis and to promote managerial success.

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"There are many traits and styles of an effective leader. Each leader has a style that they prefer, however every situation requires a different style of leadership. A leader may have to change styles to get a job accomplished. According to an article written by Anne Breen, " Leadership has often been described as a continuum of two extreme styles, autocratic and democratic. It appears that leadership styles vary from situation to situation.""

Tags:managerial, motivation, problems, communication, charisma, power, authority, employer, support, encourage

Abstract
This paper examines the issue of globalization and shows how it affects organizational structure, technology, communications, product development, service delivery, people and training. The writer examines the fact that it is the biggest force driving corporate change today and how these changes effect the managers and their business policies.

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"Just as the Depression, The Cold War Era, the Space Age, and the Roaring 20's are used to describe certain periods of history, the Era of Globalization is becoming the term to describe our political, economic, and cultural atmosphere of today (New era replaces Cold War and Space Age:www.about.com/newissues_globalization). Globalization is the integration of economic trade among countries around the world. However, it is much more than that. It allows social activists, labor organizers, journalists, academics, and many others to work on a global stage as if national borders do not exist (New era replaces Cold War and Space Age:www.about.com/newissues_globalization)."

Tags:workforce, management, business, economics, company, internet, global, cyber

Abstract
In this article, the writer compares formal research and business proposals and maintains that formal research is academic in nature while a business proposal has a more practical orientation to it. The writer discusses that the most important difference between formal research and business proposals is that formal research has no financial implications while financial implications are the most important characteristics of business proposals. The writer points out that the main objective of a business proposal is to identify a need which must be addressed in order to generate either financial savings or greater revenue, while such financial implications are not relevant in formal research. Formal research is not concerned with generating findings that are practicable. The writer concludes that formal research generates a wide variety of findings that may be made applicable in a wide variety of contexts. Further, the writer notes that the advantage of business proposals is that they contextualize the findings from formal research in an existing organizational structure.

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"There is also a commonality between formal research and business proposals in that the findings in both cases may or may not be presented with headings and subheadings. Such restrictions are not applicable in the reports that contain the findings either from formal research or from business proposals. However, as mentioned before, formal research will inevitably always have an academic orientation. It has value in the practical business world only to the extent in terms of providing the starting point for further research. For example, formal research has identified that HR managers should play four roles: the employee champion, the change agent, the administrative expert and the strategic partner. However the research project stops here. When it comes to a business proposal, the proposal must list recommendations for creating a suitable structure that can incorporate the four roles. In this respect, the business proposal might include IT issues in order to enhance the process of data collection. In this respect, the scope for research becomes wider in the context of a business proposal."

Tags:financing, recommendations, academic, findings

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This paper explores the concept of social responsibility, what it means, and how it is used in today's corporate world. It explores how some businesses use social responsibility for ethical reasons whereas others use it just to look good or to increase profits.

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In today s contemporary commercial society, many businesses are striving to become more socially responsible. Although the business world has traditionally been based on profit and performance, social responsibility can equal big profits for some companies. Corporate executives are now talking about purpose, principle, and consequence, not only in conjunction with business performance but also in ethical terms.

Tags:business, causes, commercial, corporate, ethical, ethics, executives, principles, profit, responsibility, social, world

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This paper examines some of the forces of change in a business environment and their impacts on companies, with special reference to the Australian market.

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"Human beings are living in the world where there are rapid changes and high competitions. Changes in the social structures can have dramatic impacts on business. For example, an aging population will affect the planning of business in the hospitality industry. The changing role of women in society has had a major effect on the advertising and merchandising of products e.g. cigarette manufacturers now target young women more than men. Consumer awareness has had a significant impact on standards adopted in manufacturing children's toys and equipment. Environmentally unsafe products and industries are increasingly under attack, while one of the most successful growth areas is in environmentally safe or friendly products. This included multicultural nature of Australian society. "

Tags:changes, transform, cope, techniques, coping

Abstract
This paper deals with workplace stress from many perspectives. It starts with the modern definition of stress using stimulus and response. It also examines the various causes and consequences of stress. The consequences, measured in both quantitative and qualitative terms, are analyzed from the viewpoint of employers and employees. Lastly, the paper explains why managers are concerned with workplace stress.

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"Stress is an everyday occurrence in one s life. It is the wear and tear on one s body caused by pressures and problems one experiences in day-to-day life. In general, stress is perceived to be an unpleasant effect that has a negative impact on performance. However, research showed that stress is not entirely bad (Hellriegel, Slocum & Woodman, 1995). In fact, depending on an individual s ability and method of coping, certain degree of stress is essential for survival in life. As such, stress can mean different things to different people."

Tags:absenteeism, anxiety, apathy, compensation, conflict, depression, disease, frustration, health, heart, illness, lawsuits, mental, overload, physiology, politics, pressures, psychology, relationship, security, stress, workplace

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This paper defines performance appraisal and comments on its value to any organization. Various methods of performance appraisal are described in detail and common errors made by appraisers are also discussed.

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?In an increasingly competitive global market place, organizations are dedicated to continual individual and organisational improvement. Performance appraisal is considered to be an important tool in accomplishing this improvement. In a study conducted by the American Productivity and Quality Center and Linkage Incorporated several organizations declined to participate in performance appraisal research as they believed their performance appraisal system to be a source of competitive advantage. One executive compared the revealing of his organization?s performance management strategies to Coca-Cola supplying their recipe.?

Tags:human, management, resource, organization, research, behavior

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This paper is a critical evaluation of the contention that managers should seek both to understand and manage organizations primarily from a political perspective.

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"It is an accepted fact in modern society that in order to successfully manage an organization it is necessary to have an understanding of, and ability to effectively use, a management framework or theory. By this, we mean that attempting to manage an organization without a modicum of strategic planning based on a particular perspective/s, whatever form that may take, is bound to end in failure. Whilst this underlying notion is a constant in management literature and practice, there are a range of frameworks that managers can utilize."

Tags:management, managment, perspective, political, theory, run, authority, power

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In this paper, the author explores the internal and external influences that can have a predominant effect on an organization and how these pressures can cause organizations to change. The author highlights the new forms of work organizations that have been introduced in many enterprises as a result of these pressures as well as the efforts being made to provide greater efficiency and higher job satisfaction.

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"Change is the experience of significant difference. It is above all else, experience. Experiences are personal and individual. People's response to what is supposed to be the same change may be very different. Change disrupted routine, causing people to feel a sense of loss. Change is a process, which occurs continually in life. Change threatens what is known and what makes the future uncertain. The external influences consist of factors external to the industry that may have significant impact on the firm's strategies. A firm cannot typically control its general environment. The external influences consist of much diverse but interrelated part. Here, we will look at segments: competition, technology, international influencers, government regulations/legislation and economic influences. These issues often overlap and developments in one area may influence those in another."

Tags:changes, pressure, external, internal, management, transformation, employees, human, resources