Organizational Articles

Business » Management » Organizational | By Phil Morettini @ Saturday, 21st October 2006 @ 9:58 AM

Outsourcing Software Development Offshore This is a strategy that has "taken off" and is rapidly becoming mainstream in the software industry. Much has been written on the social and macroeconomic consequences of this phenomenon. My take on it will be strictly from a business perspective. In my research in this area for a number of clients, several important questions popped to the forefront. I'll address them one at a time. What are the circumstances whereby outsourci... more...

Business » Management » Organizational | By Phil Morettini @ Saturday, 21st October 2006 @ 9:57 AM

What are the pitfalls, and potential drawbacks of outsourcing? Well, there are many--and this is what scares the "late adopters" away. The biggest fear, I believe, is entrusting your intellectual property to any third party, let alone to someone you don't know, in a country with different customs (RE: more IP theft) and laws. This isn't something that I would suggest being taken lightly. However, the outsourcers are aware of this fear. They won't be in business long... more...

Business » Management » Organizational | By Tim Hagen @ Tuesday, 19th September 2006 @ 11:11 PM

Coaching your staff, is different than managing your staff. Coaches are dedicated to improving their employees, no matter what the cost. The result, if done effectively is increased sales and higher morale. Many believe the process of coaching is arduous, time consuming, and filled with questions; and, nothing could be further from the truth. A well designed coaching plan can accommodate your skills, abilities, and schedule so that you and your staff members experience success. Keep in mind... more...

Business » Management » Organizational | By Tony Jacowski @ Saturday, 16th September 2006 @ 6:40 AM

Six Sigma is a relatively new concept as compared to Total Quality Management (TQM). However, when it was conceptualized, it was not intended to be a replacement for TQM. Both 6 Sigma and TQM have many similarities and are compatible in varied business environments, including manufacturing and service industries. While TQM has helped many companies in improving the quality of manufactured goods or services rendered, 6 Sigma has the potential of delivering even sharper results. Total Qual... more...

Business » Management » Organizational | By Ron Bates @ Thursday, 14th September 2006 @ 2:02 AM

Some hiring authorities have had the good fortune of being trained in various interviewing skills. I know I have, both as an executive hiring authority and as an executive recruiter. One of the most common interviewing techniques, behavioral interviewing, is designed around the premise of past behaviors being some sort of an indicator of future performance. The problem with behavioral interviewing is it focuses on how someone - behaved - in a given historical situation; it doesn't g... more...

Business » Management » Organizational | By Kadence Buchanan @ Thursday, 31st August 2006 @ 3:23 AM

A variety of organisations affect our daily lives. Manufacturers, retailers, service firms, agribusiness companies, non-profit organisations and governmental agencies provide us with a vast array of goods and services. All of these companies share two common things. First, they all have a set of goals or objectives. A bank's goals might be profitability and customer service, or a hotel's goals might be total quality services and cost minimisation. Second, in pursuing an organisation�... more...

Business » Management » Organizational | By David Gass @ Thursday, 24th August 2006 @ 12:44 PM

Effective management is crucial for a business to succeed, and it is possible only if the right candidate with the right qualifications and expertise does the job competently. The greatest challenge to good management is hiring a good team of managers to do the job assigned to them in such a fashion, as to guide the business towards its target goals in an accelerated, well-coordinated fashion. This can be a problem especially to new businesses, as they must hire the right personnel, who can also... more...

Business » Management » Organizational | By David Gass @ Wednesday, 9th August 2006 @ 11:57 PM

The success of a business depends on various factors such as a well thought out and executed business plan, effective fiscal, personnel, and time management, hard work, determination, and a will to succeed no matter what the odds. Follow certain basic strategies and business will improve. Below are a few of the strategies that help businesses run more smooth. 1. When following a business plan, running a business is a fairly easy task, as business owners know what to do, how to do it, and ... more...

Business » Management » Organizational | By David Gass @ Wednesday, 9th August 2006 @ 3:16 AM

Employees must be monitored and evaluated periodically to ensure that the management is aware of their performance as well as to suggest improvements when needed. When the employees are monitored and know that their performance will be appraised, they usually put in their best efforts to do the job assigned to them well. Thus, employee performance reviews are an integral motivation and management tool as they determine if a raise or promotion is due or if a person who has not been performing wel... more...

Business » Management » Organizational | By David Gass @ Tuesday, 8th August 2006 @ 7:07 PM

The environment of the office coupled with other crucial factors acts as a determining factor in the overall thinking process and eventual reactions of your workforce at any specified time. The overall environment plays a fundamental role in shaping the outcomes of events and can result in desirable circumstances or deviations from the goals if not paid appropriate attention. A normal working individual spends at least eight to ten hours a day in the office, not including the travel time... more...

Business » Management » Organizational | By Ian Koch @ Monday, 7th August 2006 @ 4:01 AM

The world has truly become a "global village" today. With increasing globalization more and more businesses are expanding across borders and continents. As a result many business executives are hopping from one state to another and one country to another on a regular basis. Such business travelers would always be interested in finding the cheapest possible business class travel available to them. Expanding use of the internet has now made it possible to find really cheap air fli... more...

Business » Management » Organizational | By David Gass @ Sunday, 6th August 2006 @ 4:45 PM

It is essential to know about business law before starting a business, as it will help you operate your business without the hindrances of ignorance. It is better to seek the expert guidance of an accountant and an attorney to learn about the latest business laws that will affect your business. Below is a list of the most important business laws. Business structure laws: There are different laws for different business entities. Be certain you learn about the business laws that govern the ... more...

Business » Management » Organizational | By David Gass @ Thursday, 3rd August 2006 @ 6:06 AM

Bundled outsourcing is popular among business people today. Most financial organizations have started including Information Technology Outsourcing or ITO and Business Process Outsourcing or BPO in their core business strategies. Processing and administration of loans are two reasons why many companies choose to outsource. Saving Both Time And Money Other examples of bundled outsourcing are super markets and many retail stores that provide financial services, loan, mortgage... more...

Business » Management » Organizational | By Robert Bibb @ Wednesday, 26th July 2006 @ 2:49 PM

Any business generates a large amount of documents such as financial reports, human resources reports, memos and many other types of written information. Without an efficient document management system it can take you hours to find the exact information you need. Document control software can help you organize a comprehensible structure for your documents so that you won't have to waste too much time when you are looking for specific information. A good document management system helps your... more...

Business » Management » Organizational | By NamSing Then @ Thursday, 13th July 2006 @ 9:26 PM

When business grows crossing the boundaries defined by limited internal resources, including your own and your executives’, it pays to engage the services of external business management consultants. Large business management consulting houses such as McKinsey and Company or PricewaterhouseCoopers, pride in their vast exposures to handling wide ranging business complexities under differing international conditions. Businesses become complex as time passes by and handling them is a new cha... more...

Business » Management » Organizational | By David Gass @ Tuesday, 11th July 2006 @ 9:54 PM

The primary function of Florida's Department of Business and Professional Regulations is to regulate the actions of professions, occupational groups, and businesses prescribed in the Florida Statutes. This is done to safeguard public health and welfare through these regulations. The funds of a trust collected in the form of fees and assessments through regulated activities, businesses, and professions go towards supporting the departmental activities. You can visit the official webs... more...

Business » Management » Organizational | By David Gass @ Tuesday, 4th July 2006 @ 6:40 PM

When a company is unable to service its debt and make payments to its creditors, it may file for bankruptcy protection with a federal bankruptcy court by itself or be forced to by its creditors under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code. This keeps the company in business while the court may allow the company to restructure itself. The court can at times grant complete or partial relief from the company’s contracts and debts, providing a fresh start for the company. If the company’s d... more...

Business » Management » Organizational | By David Gass @ Monday, 3rd July 2006 @ 2:20 PM

The Board of Directors is appointed by the shareholders to take care of their best interest and act as representatives for the shareholders. The Board of Directors is the true governing body of the company. The authority to set business goals and to regulate business methods rests with the board of directors. The shareholders expect the Board of Directors to guide a company’s operations and form opinions and strategies for the growth and development of the corporation. Features of a Board... more...

Business » Management » Organizational | By Wayne Messick @ Sunday, 4th June 2006 @ 1:31 PM

The vast percentage of all business startups and entrepreneurs fail. Of the few who survive long enough to become successful, less than a quarter of them make a successful transition to the second generation. As CEO of The Working Person’s Store, Eric Deniger is doing just that. Eric's leadership style illustrates what's critical in a 21st century business leader who is also a second-generation success story. The Working Person’s Store was established in 1995 with... more...

Business » Management » Organizational | By Dutch Holland @ Tuesday, 30th May 2006 @ 5:04 PM

Often, an IT group will be chastised because a new technology inserted into the company did not provide the business benefits that were promised. When this happens, the IT group is confused because the technology technically works just as advertised. However, upon further examination, we often discover that the user groups are not using the technology correctly (and sometimes not at all!). An Industrial-Strength Change Management initiative can prevent this by providing the integrated, o... more...