Quite naturally my first thoughts about a career tended towards being an Industrialist. ... The pace of change in industry has allowed me to amass practical organizational knowledge whilst exposing me to the challenges inherent in organizational change. These experiences along with my personal history have cemented my career aspiration as a leading logistics/supply chain provider to take advantage of the burgeoning growth of retail markets in Africa. ...

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In the constantly competitive and dynamic global economy, careers are also changing. The behavior needed to succeed is changing, career paths are more turbulent and lifelong learning is becoming essential. It is no wonder that organizations need to focus on leading the change process as opposed to the change leading the process. Change is inevitable and pain will always be present with change. Change can be managed and the pain associated with change can be avoided. ...

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Administrative and Management Commitment and Support Administrative and management support is critical for diversity change efforts. ... Link diversity to other organizational initiatives, such as quality management or career development (Lapid-Bogda, 1992). ... At the administrative and management levels, educational efforts can spawn interest and an awareness of need, which can then extend the change process throughout the organization (Baytos and Delatte, 1993). ...

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Third OD can help individuals plan their careers and help managers implement management programs. Fourth, OD is a tool for helping individuals deal with changes in organizational or work group structure, and changes in work methods and procedures. ...

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Change does not happen by itself and the change process cannot be left to itself. ... Change effects us all in different ways but the reality is that dealing with change is a complex and stressful process. (Tosi, Mero, Rizzo, 2001) During any change, members of an organization have: Different ways of regarding change. ... Different ways of reacting to change. ... This change in the structures of the organization typically involves an unfreezing, change and re-freezing process. ...

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To survive in the global market, organizations have to change themselves. ... Restructuring is basically changing the organizational systems. ... He had decided it was time for him to pursue other career opportunities, and considering the company well on its path to financial recovery after several tough years. ... Eliminated the presidential position and change the business units. ... The leadership systems will change. ...

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An increasing number of companies are using business teams to respond quickly to changing conditions in an environment. Changing organizations to compete in a highly volatile business environment usually requires multiple and continuous innovations. ... Third, the program emphasizes leadership, a skill I am continually improving and developing in my career. ...

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Power cultures have the resources to adapt well and quickly to change, as well as any threats or disruptions. ... Managers can use culture to instigate change that certainly could improve the performance of the organisation. ... Staff in a large organisation may feel their career is heading for more success than those who are limited in a smaller organisation. Goals are influenced by cultures as well as being an influence; an organisation's goal may change as its culture changes. ... And lastly, the hardest to change are the assumptions that members have about the organisation. ...

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These elements include a needs analysis, administrative and management support and commitment, education and training, culture and management systems changes and continuous follow-up and evaluation. ... Administrative and management support is critical for diversity change efforts. ... Link diversity to other organizational initiatives, such as quality management or career development (HRM,2001 ). ...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

These elements include a needs analysis, administrative and management support and commitment, education and training, culture and management systems changes and continuous follow-up and evaluation. ... Administrative and management support is critical for diversity change efforts. ... Link diversity to other organizational initiatives, such as quality management or career development (HRM,2001 ). ...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

They have to develop career plans for all employees of the organization including the minorities. ... Such words change over time, the way the term "Negro" gave way to "black" and "African American." ...

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In this paper, we will discuss the different approaches of the traditional operational approach and the systematic approach and how it differs and changes in different organizations. ... As a employers, it need to provide a total employment experience that extends beyond money and includes clear career paths, personal development, accelerated learning and skills acquisition, meaningful work, and work/life balance. ... Today, income levels are high and needs are changing. ...

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The lack of communication made him feel as if he was just a number and not important due to the fact that he was not being informed about the changes in the management. ... Due to the fact that the company is a highly creative business which is constantly changing to meet consumer needs and employing the latest technology, the formalization of rules and procedures kept to a minimum. This allows the organization to adjust to economic changes more quickly. ...

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Abstract This dissertation is attempting to delve into the prevailing attitudes and employee engagement with Topaz South Dublin service stations. The importance of employee engagement is highlighted in relation to the concept of Human Capital Management. The data collection was based on a survey which was carried out by the CIPD (2006) on employee engagement in the UK. The research seeks to understand aspects of working life at the Topaz service stations within the South Dublin catchment area. Aspects such as meaningfulness of tasks within the role, aspects of feelings towards the role, indivi...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate