Organizational Structure: Traditional vs. Non-Traditional
Although specific organizational designs vary from company to company, there has been a broad trend away from what might be called mechanistic organizational designs toward more organic ones. Mechanistic designs depend o..
Organizing
This clip explores another management function: organizing. This is the process by which the entrepreneur decides what work needs to be done and who is going to do it. Organizing becomes especially important as the firm ..
Orientation, Training and Evaluation
This clip looks at the management of human resources from the point at which a new employee is hired. It covers orientation and training, as well as the need for performance evaluation. Finally, the clip makes some recom..
Origins of Total Quality Management
The origins of the Total Quality Management philosophy can be traced back more than half a century to the work of W. Edwards Deming. In working with Japanese engineers and scientists to rebuild Japan's industrial capacit..
Overcoming Communication Problems
In some cases, there are communication problems that arise due to an organizational structure that limits the free exchange of information. Communication problems can also result when employees are subjected to a steady..
Partnerships
This clip looks at partnership as an option for legal organization. Some of the reasons partnerships are formed include the need for additional capital and the opportunity to take advantage of the diverse skills and tale..
Peak Performance
The importance of orientation and training of new salespersons, and the responsibility of the sales manager to keep sales force motivated are explained.
Performance Appraisals
A very important, yet often neglected aspect of managerial responsibility is performance appraisal. Simply stated, appraisals measure how well an employee is accomplishing assigned tasks. They also provide a means for co..
Personal Best
Management of self is a four dimensional process that involves management of time, territory, records and stress.
Personal Insurance
A more personal look at insurance including motor vehicle and life insurance, liability coverage, determining annual premiums, and reading tables.