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Cultural Change

sadhubani@gmail.com (Sadhuji) — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 20:17:43 PST

What are the factors and steps of cultural change ? CULTURAL CHANGE There are a number of internal and external factors which are responsible for cultural change in an organisation. Composition of the workforce: Overtime, the people entering an organisation may differ in important ways from those already in it, and these differences may impinge on the existing culture of the organisation.

Organisational Culture

sadhubani@gmail.com (Sadhuji) — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 08:42:55 PDT

Concept of Organisational culture ? Types of organisational culture ? how the organisational culture developed ? CONCEPT OF ORGANISATIONAL CULTURE The simplest definition of culture is ‘the way we do things round here' (Deal and Kennedy, 1982). It is a combination of values and beliefs, norms of behaviour that are acceptable or otherwise, written policies, pressures, and expectations

Learning Organisation

sadhubani@gmail.com (Sadhuji) — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 12:28:48 PDT

Define the concept of Learning organisation ? What are the philosophy and characteristic of learning organisation ? how it differ from traditional organisation ? how to develop a learning organisation ? A learning organisation is one that is successful at acquiring, cultivating, and applying knowledge that can be used to help it adapt to change. Learning organisations are skilled at

Power and Sources of Power

sadhubani@gmail.com (Sadhuji) — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 21:06:29 PDT

Concept of Power ? distinguish between power, authority and influence. What are the various sources of power ? CONCEPT OF POWER Power is said to be like love, impossible to define but easy enough to recognise (Martin, 1977). Power is understood as the ability to influence other people and events. In the words of White and Bednar, "Power is the ability, to influence people of things,

Persuasion and Persuasion Process

sadhubani@gmail.com (Sadhuji) — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 07:35:49 PDT

Write brief on Persuasion – meaning, Theory, Importance and process ? Persuasion : Persuasion is the process of changing or reinforcing attitudes, beliefs or behaviour of a person. People respond to persuasive messages in two ways: thoughtfully and mindlessly. When we are in thoughtful mode, the persuasiveness of the message is determined by merits of the message. When we, respond to

Positive Reinforcement Programme

sadhubani@gmail.com (Sadhuji) — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 07:01:43 PDT

What are the Procedures and rules to follow while implementing Positive Reinforcement Programme ? Implementing a Positive Reinforcement Programme If your data reveal that the worker makes the correct response at least once in a while, you need to design a programme that will increase the percentage of correct response. As in anything else there are some basic, general rules that you

Counseling Processes and Outcomes

sadhubani@gmail.com (Sadhuji) — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 09:19:26 PDT

Counselling Process goals and stages of counselling processes ? What are the outcomes of counselling ? Refer : What is Counselling ? Salientfeatures of counselling ? What are the Qualities of an effective counseler /helper ? PROCESS GOALS IN COUNSELING The definition said that counseling is an interactive process characterized by a unique relationship between counselor and client. To

Counseling and Counselor Qualities

sadhubani@gmail.com (Sadhuji) — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 07:42:51 PDT

What is Counseling ? Salient features of counseling ? What are the Qualities of an effective counselor / helper ? Counseling : People seek the service of professional helpers-counselors, social workers, psychologists and psychiatrist - when their capacities for responding to the demands of life are strained, when desired growth seems unattainable, when important decisions elude resolution, and

Communication Barriers

sadhubani@gmail.com (Sadhuji) — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 12:55:02 PDT

What are the barriers to communication and how effective communication can be made ? COMMUNICATION BARRIERS :The image and credibility of the sender, stereotyping, past experiences, overexposure to data, attitudes, mindsets, perceptual filters, trust and empathy all impact on what receivers receive and how they interpret its meaning. These communication barriers occur in everyday business

Technology Management

sadhubani@gmail.com (Sadhuji) — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 05:34:02 PDT

What is technology management ? How technology development progress from invention to innovation ? Explain citing one such example. WHAT IS TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT : Many factors make up the technology development framework and there are several ways of condensing these into a manageable number of grouping. These factors are grouped around six broad dimensions (as in figure-1) : 1.

Communication and Communication Process

sadhubani@gmail.com (Sadhuji) — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 23:50:50 PDT

Q. Define Communication. Describe Communication Process and communication channels used in organisation ? Communication : Communication begins when one person sends a message to another with the intent of evoking a response. Effective communication occurs when the receiver interprets the message exactly as the sender intended. Effective communication is essential for the functioning of

Interpersonal Relation

sadhubani@gmail.com (Sadhuji) — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 05:18:42 PDT

Interpersonal relation and factors affecting interpersonal relations ? INTERPERSONAL RELATION: Performance of members of any organisation depends on their ability to effectively interact with their superiors, subordinates and co-workers within the organisation and consumers, suppliers and general public outside. Interpersonal relation, therefore is a very important issue involving any

Technology Transfer & Routes of Technology Technology Transfer

sadhubani@gmail.com (Sadhuji) — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 04:40:41 PDT

What is technology transfer ? Briefly discuss various routes of technology transfer. Give an example of specific route of technology transfer as adopted by an organisation. Ans : Basically there are two ways of acquiring new technology : first is Develop it or purchase it; the second way of acquiring technology is commonly called “Technology Transfer” The important reasons for purchasing

Technology in Business Strategy

sadhubani@gmail.com (Sadhuji) — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 11:26:32 PDT

Role of technology in designing the business strategies of a firm ? discuss how technology has become an integral part of business unit ? Ans : The word ‘technology’ comes from two Greek words – ‘techne’- the skill or craft needed to make something and ‘logos’ (discussion or knowledge of something). So technology means knowledge of how something is made. Technology seems to be the most widely

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Technology Information

sadhubani@gmail.com (Sadhuji) — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 02:09:41 PST

What is Technology Information ? Explain various sources of Technology Information ? Ans: Technology information in simple terms means information on technology. This brings up two questions : what is information and what is technology. Information is referred to as a communication of facts results, ideas and thoughts. The ‘technology’ essentially means ‘know how’ that is ways of designing,

Payment of Wage Act. 1936

sadhubani@gmail.com (Sadhuji) — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 06:27:42 PDT

Explain the purpose and application of the payment of Wages Act,1936. discuss the procedure of fine deduction from wages of employee in an organization you are familiar with. Payment of Wage Act. 1936 The purpose of the Act : The Payment of Wages Act, 1936 was enacted with a view “to regulate the payment of wages to certain classes of persons employed in industry”. The regulation contemperated

Factors of Change

sadhubani@gmail.com (Sadhuji) — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 06:49:59 PDT

Discuss major factors which are responsible for change in an organization ? how the successful organisation maintained their success ? Ans: In the last two decades there has been a change in organizations for some very good, mutually supporting reasons and the one needs to find ways of managing, suited to specific, strategic circumstances. What are successful organization ? in the business world

Resistance to Change

sadhubani@gmail.com (Sadhuji) — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 06:43:25 PDT

Why do individuals and organizations resist change ? explain instances of resistance to change in any organization and the effectiveness of management strategies to overcome the resistance. Ans : The main reason behind the employee’s resistance is the underlying fear and anxiety caused by uncertainties of change. In most situations resistance arises out of individual problems rather than

Behavioral Theories of Motivation

sadhubani@gmail.com (Sadhuji) — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 08:58:30 PDT

Explain behavioral theories of work force motivation and relevant issues. Discuss their implications for policies and practices in any organization your are familiar with. Ans : Every reward or element or compensation / remuneration has a behavioral objective and seek to fulfill a need (physiological or psychological) and achieve a goal. Luthans argues that ‘motivation is a process that starts

Interventions for Change

sadhubani@gmail.com (Sadhuji) — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 05:35:07 PST

Explain the concept of intervention. Describe the interventions which have been used in an organization you are familiar with. Give reasons for using them. Interventions for Change in Organisation: The term intervention refers to all the planned programmatic activities aimed at bringing changes in an organization. These changes are intended to ensure improvement in the functioning of the

Merger and Acquisition

sadhubani@gmail.com (Sadhuji) — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 06:36:41 PDT

Explain the concept of merger and acquisition. Describe the role of agencies in the formation of mergers and acquisitions. Illustrate the process of merger and acquisition with reference to an organization. Ans : Management theory and practice has given change theories, models and tools but intense competition forces organizations to grapple the change which is changing faster than change

Organisation Culture

sadhubani@gmail.com (Sadhuji) — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 05:13:23 PDT

What is organization culture? Describe how organizational culture change can take place ? illustrate from an organization where culture change had taken place.Ans : Organization culture covers a wide range of behaviour : the methods of production, job skills and technical knowledge, attitude towards discipline and punishment, the customs and habits of managerial behaviour; the objectives of the

Reward System

sadhubani@gmail.com (Sadhuji) — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 20:07:57 PDT

Explain what is reward system ? Describe the reward system of your organization you are acquainted with. How financial reward systems have been helping in improving organizational performance? REWARD SYSTEM One of important attributes of work organization is the ability to give reward to their members. Pay, promotions, fringe benefits, and status symbols are perhaps the most important rewards.

Building Roles and Teams

sadhubani@gmail.com (Sadhuji) — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 09:02:55 PDT

Describe the methods of building roles and teams being followed in your organization or any organization you are acquainted with. Also discuss their utilities. Describe the organization you are referring to. ROLE BUILDING: In any social system, such as the family, club, religious community, work organization, etc. individuals have certain obligation towards the system, which in turn gives each

Competency Mapping

sadhubani@gmail.com (Sadhuji) — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 01:12:46 PST

Define competency mapping. Briefly discuss the steps involved in competency mapping and its limitations. Explain the methods of competency mapping being followed in any organization familiar with and its effects. COMPETENCY MAPPING Competency mapping is a process to identify key competencies for an organization and / or job and incorporating those competencies throughout the various