Essays About Work

Weick (1995) tries to persuade us that organizational problems are anchored in the way people see things, but does this mean that Helen is the source of the problem and that she faces the difficulties of sensemaking? Sensemaking perspective implies that organization should work closely with the employees to understand their ways of thinking. Sensemaking […]

In any group, team, or organization, there will always be problems or conflicts that will arise. However, among all those problems, possibly two of most notable ones are social loafing and groupthink. Social loafing is a social phenomenon wherein a person working in a group contributes less than when he or she is working alone. […]

The Analysis of Marge Piercy’s “A Work of Artifice” Marge Piercy’s “A Work of Artifice” is a poem that begins in a simple manner, but unfolds into a more complex statement about the oppression of women. Marge Piercy, a feminist, struggled to have her work published, but at age sixty-three her dreams finally came through […]

Many people have argued that the skills needed to be successful in today’s workforce have changed. What skills do you feel an individual needs to be successful in a job today? Why do you feel these skills are most important? I say I have to agree that the skills needed to be successful in today’s […]

1.0 Executive Summary Charles & Keith, the eponymous fashionable shoe brand from Singapore was launched in 1996 and since then captured the interest of industry insiders and the admiration of the fashion-conscious alike. Triumphing with its remarkable high street fashion shoes and accessories, Charles & Keith has won the hearts of many, placing itself as […]

Peter Browning assumed the management of Continental White Cap, which was a division of the Continental Group, Inc. Browning was recognized as a very powerful and influential leader that had assumed and completed strenuous assignments in his prior history with Continental. In his new role, Browning would need to revitalize a division of Continental which […]

I Shall Paint my Nails Red, by Carole Satyamurti, is another poem that, to me, shows insecurity and unknown identity. The poem is describing how she shall paint her nails Red, and why. She writes in every line a different reason for why it should be done. Red being the key word, as it is […]

The first few pages of “Miss Julie” reveals a few aspects of the characters of Jean and Miss Julie, it foreshadows the events that may happen later on in the play and it reveals the gender and class discrimination. The theme of class discrimination and rigidity is shown in the play. The setting of the […]

The basis of this assignment is to answer the question does privatisation necessarily increase efficiency? In answering this question it is essential to investigate the reasons for privatisation as a replacement for nationalisation. This assignment will compare the efficiency case for nationalisation with the efficiency case for privatisation in order to find out which theory […]

In order to study genre of any kind, it is important to be able to define exactly what genre is. There are various explanations for the meaning of genre. Brainy Media (2003) defines genre as: “Kind; genus; class; form; style, esp. in literature. ” Interapple Inc (2003) defines genre as: “Kind, sort, form, variety – […]

The goal of this project is to create a secure lock using electronics for protecting a property from intruders. Through research, I have explored the construction of an electronic combination lock with the intention of developing a lock that offers much higher security compared to a standard mechanical lock. The reasoning behind this is that […]

This video is created for accounting students and employees to provide information about the risks of corruption and fraud in the workplace. The main section of the video features an interview with Walt Pavlo from MCI Worldcom, in which he shares his personal account and describes the events that led to his imprisonment. During his […]

Economic efficiency refers to the effective utilization of scarce resources in an economic system to meet the highest level of wants. When resources are optimally utilized, three types of efficiency are achieved: productive efficiency, allocative efficiency, and parato efficiency. The term productive efficiency pertains to the optimal use of limited resources for a particular product’s […]

Chartism was a campaign in support of a people’s charter it came about in 1838. Its main demand was a vote for all men and was launched by a radical group known as London Working Men’s Association (LWMA) and some radical MPs. It was supported by working classes and some middle classes. The Chartism movement […]

Managers set targets and goals and monitor the outcome whereas Leaders develop and motivate staff to achieve the targets and goals set. As a leader you would expect to have a role model someone who leads by example. A good leader inspires, motivates and develops team members. According to Forster (2005) “Leadership in English Speaking […]

Salting campaigns are among the most common tactics employed by unions in coercing nonunion businesses or companies to sign union contacts. These campaigns sometimes are beneficial for instance in educating employees of a non union companies about their rights such as better pay and access to safe working condition. Therefore through organizing a non-union company […]

Traditionally, some professions were dominated by men due to the nature of work. However, with the wave of feminism that started in 1970’s, women started pursuing careers that were historically dominated by men. For instance, Anne K. Wedow, Carolyn Y. Mitchell and Kathleen Kline were hired as the first women firefighters in Kansas City in […]

Both diversity and heterogeneity, which have the same meaning, pertain to the combination of different personal qualities within a team. These qualities encompass visible attributes like age, race, and gender as well as less obvious ones such as personality, personal background, and education level. The team typically examines common characteristics including nationality, age, gender, ethnicity, […]

Hackmann and Oldham’s job characteristics model states that core job characteristics are five and they are meant to motivate employees. The characteristics include, according to a research originally done by Hackmann and Oldham, task identity, skill variety, feedback, autonomy and task significance. They argued that these characteristics impact what they termed as the three critical […]

According to Flanagan (2006), the term “Lowell Mill Girls” refers to female textile workers in Lowell, Massachusetts during the 19th century. During this time, about 75 percent of the workforce in the Lowell textile mills were women. This high proportion of female workers had significant social effects, such as increased scrutiny of their moral behavior […]

Air Devils co. is currently experiencing a decline in performance as a result of employee stress. Lately, there has been an observable employee response to the stress and demands within the workplace. The employees of the organization are failing to meet productivity demands. Despite their low rates of absenteeism, production targets are not being achieved. […]

To maximize employee performance and promote long-term loyalty, an organization should aim to create a harmonious environment for all stakeholders. Challenges arise from conflicts between management and employees, which can impact employee satisfaction and motivation. The aim of management and stakeholders is to establish a supportive work environment that promotes employee success. Unfortunately, at JC’s […]