Unit III Case Study Columbia Southern University The case study “Safety First” addresses the training needs of BNSF Railway, a large North American freight transportation company. While BNSF Railway is an industry leader in safety, the organization wants to further improve its safety record by implementing additional training to minimize workplace injuries and keep employees […]
Career Advancement Techniques Columbia Southern University Career Advancement Techniques Career advancement is important to some people. In fact, many people use it as their most important success measurement tool. I personally measure my success by my ability to take care of my family and help them become successful. I also use my children’s successes as
QUESTION 1 There are various reasons why training is needed. Identify some causes, and pick one to explain in detail. According to the textbook, the reasons training may be needed are as follows: legislation, lack of basic skills, poor performance, new technology, customer requests, changes in products and services, higher performance standards, new job, customer
QUESTION 2 Who should be included in a needs-assessment, and why? Explain the three components of a needs-assessment. Any person with a vital interest in the training and development process of an organization should be involved in a needs-assessment. The input of company leaders who are concerned with how training will influence organizational goals is
UNIT I QUESTION 1 In order for an organization to increase employee engagement, the company may use various methods. Discuss the influences and learning in the workplace that contribute to training and development. In addition, address your personal experience with employee engagement. In today’s highly competitive business environment, training and development of employees is of
Unit IV One-Cent Ethical Dilemma Columbia Southern University Unit IV One-Cent Ethical Dilemma Question 1. What actions do you recommend Rajah take about his concerns with respect to the new one-cent-in-change policy? Rajah should stop following this policy immediately. He should also tell his employees to stop withholding money from customers. The next move is
Unit VII Sleeping on the Job Questions Columbia Southern University Unit VII Sleeping on the Job Questions Question 1. Should the company’s treatment of the grievant for the first two “sleeping on the job” incidents influence the outcome in this case? Explain. I think the first two incidences should have influence on the outcome of
The Advantages and Disadvantages of Diverse Teams within an Organization. Columbia Southern University The Advantages and Disadvantages of Diverse Teams within an Organization. Compiling a great team is sometimes very difficult. There are many different things to consider such as which person would work best with which person, what task will be tackled, and how
Unit VII Article Review Columbia Southern University Unit VII Article Review In the article entitled “Dealing with Different Personality Types in the Workplace”, Megan Pasche discusses how to deal with different personality types in office environments and other work places. She goes on to give tips and strategies on certain types of behaviors and how
Reflection Paper: Resolving Conflict Columbia Southern University Reflection Paper: Resolving Conflict Resolving conflict can be difficult. Since every conflict is different, there are many different strategies to apply during conflict resolution. Over my 20 year military career, I was challenged by numerous conflicts, and I had, in some cases, the privilege of being a part