MN 7181 : PEOPLE & ORGANIZATION

Introduction Each person is an integral part of the family in particular and of society as a whole. Work-life balance is a very important phenomenon that causes serious concern among various workers in both the private and public sectors. This goes beyond the priorities of the job role and personal life. It also affects a person's social, psychological, economic and mental well-being. (Dr. Orugbu Lilian Obiageli, Dr. Onyeizugbe Chinedu Uzochukwa & Chukwuemeke Deborah Ngozi, 2015). Source: Youtube Organizations can encourage the work-life balance of employees by offering some of the following: Flexible resumption and closing work hours Remote work options are especially available for children, elderly relatives and employees under their care Social activities in and out of the office to help people connect Encouraging employees to take annual leave Wellness programs that help keep employees in shape, reduce health care costs and reduce absenteeism. Poor work-life balance...

Introduction According to Wikipedia time management is the process of managing time spent on specific activities, in particular, the systematic implementation process to increase efficiency, efficiency, and productivity . It includes a fictitious act where a person can make various claims regarding employment, social life, family, hobbies, personal needs, and time-bound obligations. Using time efficiently gives the individual the "choice" to spend/manage their own time and expenses. Time management can assist with a multitude of skills, tools, and techniques used to manage time when it comes to specific tasks, projects, and objectives. What Is Time Management? “Time management” refers to the way that you organize and plan how long you spend on specific activities. Although it may seem counterintuitive to dedicate valuable time to learning time management rather than using it to carry on your work, the benefits are enormous: More productivity and efficiency. Better p...

Introduction Employee motivation has always been a central issue for managers and executives. Unmotivated employees are likely to spend little effort in their work, if possible, to avoid the workplace, leave the organization if possible, and perform poor-quality jobs. On the other hand, employees who feel motivated to do their job are likely to be persistent, creative and productive, receiving high-quality work they do voluntarily (Teresa M. Amabile, 1993). Source: Youtube Importance of Employee Motivation (Heryati R., Why Employee Motivation Is Important) There are several reasons why employee motivation is important. Mainly because it allows the management to achieve the objectives of the company. Without motivated work, companies can be very risky. Motivated employees can improve productivity and achieve higher levels of productivity. Benefits of Motivated Employees Increased employee commitment Improved employee satisfaction Ongoing employee development Improved employe...

Introduction Performance management is a process of ensuring that set of activities and outputs meets an organization's goals in an effective and efficient manner. Performance management can focus on the performance of an organization, a department, an employee, or the processes in place to manage particular tasks (Wikipedia) The History of Employee  Performance Management According to peoplestreme.com, Productivity management began about 60 years ago as a source of revenue justification and was used to determine employee salaries based on performance. The gap between the rationale for payment and the development of skills and knowledge has become a big problem when using Performance Management. This became apparent in the late1980s; the realization that managing and promoting efficiency requires a more integrated approach. This performance management approach was developed in the United Kingdom and the United States much earlier than in Australia. Source: Youtube Benefi...

Introduction Working in a team increases collaboration and allows the brain to process. As a counterpoint, more ideas are developed and productivity improves. Two or more people are always better at solving problems, completing difficult tasks, and increasing creativity. Happiness is the biggest impact that teamwork has on businesses, and companies with happy employees outperform the competition by 20% and are 12% more time. Every Essex team would love to see their records. ( snacknation.com ,2017. State of the Office Manager Report) Source: Youtube Advantages of teamwork in the workplace Fosters creativity and learning Idea generation Share the workload Gaining a new perspective Makes work more fun You get to play to your strengths Brings in various personality types Better service Boosts Productivity Risk-taking can be a step Strong work ethic and team spirit How to impact Teamwork in Nestle 90% of managers say feeling part of a team is important to employee happiness. 80% ...

Introduction T he impact of human resource management (HRM) policies and practices on firm performance is an important topic in the fields of human resource management, industrial relations, and industrial and organizational psychology (Mark A. Huselid, 2013). A growing body of work contains the argument that the use of high-performance work practices, including comprehensive employee recruitment and selection procedures, incentive compensation, and management systems, and extensive employee involvement and training can improve the knowledge, skills and abilities of current and potential employees of the company, increase their motivation, reduce shirking and improve the retention of quality employees, while encouraging non-professionals to leave the company (Jones & Wright, 1992; U.S. Department of Labor, 1993) Definition of Human Resource Management (HRM) According to Wikipedia, Human resource management is the strategic approach to the effective management of people in a...

Introduction Workplace safety is a composite field related to the safety, health, and welfare of people at work. It narrates the strategy and methods in place to ensure the health and safety of employees within a workplace. Safety is almost universally left undefined in the organizational sciences and elsewhere; therefore, a formal definition of workplace safety is necessary for theoretical clarity. Using the literature on high-reliability organizations as a conceptual basis (Bigley & Roberts, 2001; Hofmann, Jacobs, & Landy, 1995; Weick, Sutcliffe, & Obstfeld, 1999) Source: Youtube Workplace safety is monitored at the national level by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). OSHA has three stated goals; Improve the safety and health of all workers, as evidenced by fewer hazards, reduced exposures, and fewer injuries, illnesses, and fatalities. Change workplace culture to increase employer and worker awareness of, commitment to, and...

Introduction According to Wikipedia, Workplace communication is the process of exchanging both verbal and non-verbal information and ideas between one person/group and another person/group within an organization. Includes emails, text messages, notes, calls, etc. Effective communication is critical to getting the job done, as well as creating a sense of trust and increasing employee productivity. Advantages Of A Good Workplace Communication ( Fesmina Faizal, 2019) §   Teamwork:   Effective workplace communication helps employees to form efficient teams. §   Employee job satisfaction:  Employees feel more valued when they can have upward communication. §   Positive effect on absenteeism and turnover rates:  Communication is important for the employees as it is necessary for the workers to feel they are receiving truthful and updated information from their superiors. §   Entering global marketplaces : Companies that provide workers with an op...