Increasing Operational Efficiency
Whether they manufacture a physical product or provide a service, all companies have similar needs for efficiency in operations. This applies to scheduling, inventory, organizing employees, quality and productivity. More and more companies are using...
Employee Morale and the Auto Industry
During the 1960's and 70's, Japanese auto companies developed a new approach to managing their workers. They placed the workers on teams and gave them significantly more autonomy than ever before. This led to higher morale, which in turn led to bett...
Employee Morale Case Study: Solectron
Companies like Solectron (which has been acquired by another company) often utilize a number of systems, including teamwork and frequent meetings between managers and employees, to encourage employees to contribute their best ideas. The goal is to f...
Management Revolution, The
While the five management functions continue to be as important as ever, sweeping changes in the business environment threaten many of the basic assumptions and practices that have characterized management over the years.
Values, Goals, and Employee Morale
The values an organization stands for can exert a strong influence on morale. Unfortunately, many companies profess to value one type of behavior, but actually reward behavior that is very different and represents very different values.