Organizational Articles

Business » Management » Organizational | By Anna Stenning @ Wednesday, 7th July 2010 @ 7:13 PM

When you are looking to set up a new business, it is important to devise a method of monitoring stock levels and tracking sales. Gone are the days when stock was recorded by writing it down in a book and rubbing the item out once it had been sold. Now barcode labels are universally used to identify stock. There are many things to take into consideration when setting up a new business and it can be a very complicated process for those venturing into the world of business ownership for the ... more...

Business » Management » Organizational | By Dominic Donaldson @ Monday, 5th July 2010 @ 9:58 AM

Within a business, we often use asset labels to ensure that it is clear that particular objects or items of stock are the business' property. There is nothing more frustrating than losing an expensive piece of equipment or causing confusion between products as a result of failing to correctly label something up. Labels can be made from a variety of different materials, all offering different levels of durability and all possessing different features. It is important to consider what ... more...

Business » Management » Organizational | By Mindy Hall @ Monday, 5th July 2010 @ 8:31 AM

Although we exist independently in this world, life is not an individual pursuit. We are inherently social beings, shaped by those around us and by the environment in which we live. We learn from each other; we affect each other. We strive to establish a sense of belonging within the relationships, families, teams, organizations, and, on a larger-scale, cultures in which we operate. While the topics of teams and group dynamics are the subjects of countless books in both the scholarly an... more...

Business » Management » Organizational | By Dominic Donaldson @ Tuesday, 29th June 2010 @ 5:03 PM

Anyone who has worked in the industry will tell you that one of the most arduous tasks associated with running a retail store is performing regular inventory checks. These are often performed outside of normal working hours and for the uninformed, essentially involve counting every asset within the store in order to record any losses. It can be a painstaking process, made even more lengthy and frustrating if asset labels aren't attached to the majority of stock. In the world of retai... more...

Business » Management » Organizational | By Dominic Donaldson @ Thursday, 24th June 2010 @ 2:07 PM

It can be very difficult to keep abreast of developments in legislation that affects the way you can run your workplace. However, health and safety consultancy firms are available to talk you through the changes and instruct you how to respond to them in order to make your business compliant. While the original health and safety at work act has been in place since 1974, the act itself appears to undergo regular alterations and changes that can make it difficult to keep up as a business. B... more...

Business » Management » Organizational | By Dominic Donaldson @ Tuesday, 22nd June 2010 @ 11:02 AM

Unitising products can greatly reduce costs for any business and pallet wrap plays a key role in ensuring that boxes are a uniform size and shape. Taking the time to correctly unitise your goods can save your company time and money in the long run for a variety of reasons. Pallet wrap is strong and durable and is a popular option in warehouse environments. It is used to bind and protect objects and boxes, with one of the major benefits being that it can help to unitise products making the... more...

Business » Management » Organizational | By Eric Thompson @ Monday, 14th June 2010 @ 2:10 AM

A phrase like "organisational effectiveness" makes our minds think of the largest organisations. It doesn't somehow seem relevant to a small organisation. But is our perception correct? Perhaps there is something in the tools and techniques that have evolved around organisational effectiveness that would be of value there too? In this article we examine organisational effectiveness and the benefit is can bring to the small organisation. Organisational Effectiveness Let... more...

Business » Management » Organizational | By Eric Thompson @ Wednesday, 9th June 2010 @ 7:50 PM

In the world of organisational effectiveness it is sometimes interesting to ask the question; "Do people make a difference?" Where the savings that come from effectiveness projects in the very largest organisations can run into billions, it is easy to assume that all that matters is the budget and the calculator. In this article we consider whether people can actually make a difference to the success of these projects. Managing Change I was speaking to a change manager of m... more...

Business » Management » Organizational | By Eric Thompson @ Monday, 31st May 2010 @ 2:01 AM

The two terms "organisational effectiveness" and "organisational efficiency" are both well used when describing the need to make improvements to the way in which organisations do their work. I suspect, however, that I am not alone when I sometimes wonder whether people are actually describing the same phenomenon. Are they same? Are they different? If they are different, which matters most? Which should be the priority in your organisation? We shall explore these questions ... more...

Business » Management » Organizational | By Anna Stenning @ Tuesday, 25th May 2010 @ 2:10 PM

Every now and again some companies need a boost. Perhaps sales are flagging or brand recognition has tailed off. When a company begins to suffer in a competitive industry, field marketing can have a real role to play in turning around the fortunes of a business. Successfully marketing yourself as a business is crucial in maximising sales and reaching greater audiences, but not all companies have the staff or resources to carry out a full and successful campaign. Fortunately for these smal... more...

Business » Management » Organizational | By Anna Stenning @ Tuesday, 25th May 2010 @ 11:48 AM

When running a business, the well-being of your employees is always of the upmost importance. A well-looked after workforce is a productive workforce so it is crucial that workers feel safe in their place of work. That is why good health and safety management is integral to the success of any business. In order to achieve high standards in safety, it is important for employers to establish codes of conduct and brief all employees thoroughly on what the company expects from them. As an emp... more...

Business » Management » Organizational | By Howard Kent @ Friday, 21st May 2010 @ 4:40 PM

For many people the global recession we are now hopefully seeing the back of brings only thoughts of despair and disappointment with regard to lost businesses, opportunites and times of hardship. "Without coming across as uncaring or with a cavalier attitude to what many businesses and individuals have been through, it must be said that there are many companies that will emerge from the recession in an even stronger position than ever before who are now preparing themselves for the ... more...

Business » Management » Organizational | By Eric Thompson @ Monday, 17th May 2010 @ 2:05 AM

Organisations have to face up to change at some time or another. They have to embark on their own business process improvement process. There are two radically different approaches; "the big bang" or "step by step." The choice will be yours. You need to decide which is appropriate for your organisation. I guess few people would disagree that organisations have to face up to change. Organisations, from sandwich shops to supermarkets have had to overhaul their administrative... more...

Business » Management » Organizational | By Anna Stenning @ Thursday, 13th May 2010 @ 8:48 AM

Although the British economy is making tentative steps out of the credit crunch-induced recession which we suffered through last year, we're not completely out of the woods yet. In light of this, we as business owners must do all we can to protect the investments that we have made, especially in the equipment that we need to operate in order to do our jobs. It's interesting then, that something as simple as asset labels can prove to be the ideal solution help us track and protect the i... more...

Business » Management » Organizational | By Eric Shanman @ Wednesday, 12th May 2010 @ 6:16 PM

In today's world, just about anything can be done online. People hold business meetings, sell their products, make phone calls, and do all kinds of things over the internet. This is simply the trend of today's world. So, as you prepare to recruit for a newly open job or position, you definitely should not overlook the benefits of online recruiting. In fact, this article will provide you with five reasons why online recruiting works better than offline recruiting. The first reaso... more...

Business » Management » Organizational | By Eric Thompson @ Monday, 10th May 2010 @ 11:43 AM

Adapting to change is a necessity for most organisations if they want to prosper. To ignore the problems and opportunities caused by issues such as new technology or new regulation would leave the organisation significantly disadvantaged when compared with their competitors. The issue for most is not whether to change, but how to change. The continuous improvement principle, which was developed in manufacturing organisations in the mid twentieth century, is now being applied in a wide va... more...

Business » Management » Organizational | By Eric Thompson @ Monday, 10th May 2010 @ 11:43 AM

Developing an effective organisation is not just a virtuous ambition, it is a commercial necessity. However, making it happen is not down to just one issue. There are many factors that need to be leveraged to make sure that the organisation is as effective as possible. In this article however, we are going to explore the single issue of the systems of work that you have in place and what you need to do with them to make your organisation more effective. We can refer to that simply as business p... more...

Business » Management » Organizational | By Adriana Noton @ Friday, 7th May 2010 @ 1:33 PM

This article will discuss one of the best tools that managers can use to manage the schedules of their workforce today. Workforce scheduling software are highly effective products available for managers who wish to manage their workforce in the most efficent manner possible. If you have never heard of online scheduling services, or you are simply hoping to find out more information about these services, you will definitely find the following paragraphs to be useful. One of the primary rea... more...

Business » Management » Organizational | By Jimmy Cox @ Thursday, 6th May 2010 @ 2:09 AM

If you own a business, it is in your best interest to set up a quality management process or system (QMS). Before you actually take the steps to learn how to make one though, you need to find out first what this is and what it can do for your business. In simple terms, a QMS is your personal set of standards, guidelines and rules that help you manage the various actions and tasks in your business. It puts a great deal of stress on the concept of making sure that procedures are followed t... more...

Business » Management » Organizational | By Dominic Lin @ Tuesday, 4th May 2010 @ 5:53 PM

Fabric shelters are very useful when it comes to building repairs & building shelters. These custom made fabric structures can be used in many ways, when a building is undergoing a repair or maintenance and for protecting buildings from bad weather. Here are some great uses and advantages of using temporary fabric shelters while buildings are under repair - * Fabric shelters can be used as a work area for laborers. These shelters are made up of translucent material and allow the passage o... more...