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illustrated by Jane Bodnar Please read carefully. Find the letters described by the fraction given in each of the following statements. Print the letters you select, in the order provided, [...]

The article titled "Will You Ever Get It Right?" discusses the negative consequences of supervisors reacting harshly to mistakes made by their subordinates. It emphasizes the importance of understanding the contributing factors to errors and suggests three effective ways for supervisors to address mistakes: using communication cushions, using humor, and demonstrating the correct way. The article encourages supervisors to control their reactions, avoid anger and embarrassment, and create an environment where subordinates feel comfortable reporting problems. Ultimately, the article suggests that a successful department is one where subordinates feel empowered to bring mistakes and proposed solutions to their supervisors. [Extracted from the article]

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'Good people are tough to find,' states Mike Rick, a supervisor in a claims processing center. He continues, 'Candidates sound good in the interview, their resumes read like they can [...]

When was the last time you calculated your organization's return on assets? Return on Assets (ROA) is the general purpose financial ratio used to measure the relationship of profit earned [...]

Find the letter described by the fraction given in each of the following statements. Print the letters you select, in the order provided, into the boxes. What did you get? [...]

Copy the parts of the scrambled picture into the pie wedge shapes with the same number. You will see two animals. by Donna Lugg Pape FRACTION-NITION by David [...]

You can change your department so it is a better place to work. You can revitalize your subordinates without changing any reporting relationships. You can rearrange your workplace and not [...]

When was the last time you calculated your organization's return on assets? Return on Assets (ROA) is the general purpose financial ratio used to measure the relationship of profit earned [...]

New recruits must be dully oriented with the workplace, especially on the first day of work. It is the duty of the supervisor to orient the new employees, to show them around and make them feel comfortable with their peers. A good first day can have lasting effects on the employee's total company perception and work attitude. Some managers employ checklist signed by the employee to make sure that he/she has been made aware of the workings on in the company. This approach can lessen the chances of misunderstanding., You have finally justified hiring a new employee. The successful candidate will be here to start work at any minute. A hundred concerns pop into your head. 'Will he perform [...]

Asset management is necessary in keeping operational expenses at a minimum to reduce the risks of bankruptcy. It begins with strategic planning and must be followed through departmental budgeting and purchasing. Good asset management manifests in corporate assessment of return on assets (ROA). The ROA is a financial ratio that reports the amount of profit made in relation to the amount of investment required to generate that profit. Revaluation of assets can save a company millions., When was the last time you calculated your organization's return on assets? Return on Assets (ROA) is the general purpose financial ratio used to measure the relationship of profit earned [...]

Frank F. Huppe, Ph.D., author of Successful Delegation, says, 'If you want to be a truly effective manager...you must learn to delegate.' He states, 'You must recognize that if you [...]

If I am to be honest, it has been a conscious decision to stay firmly put within Extremadura, the fifth-largest region in this Mediterranean country rich in hospitality, history, and great food and wine. On the way, news broke of Extremadura's third-ever western reef heron, found near Plasencia in a roadside pool outside the village of Oliva de Plasencia. Extremadura is split into two provinces: Badajoz in the south and Cáceres in the north. [Extracted from the article]

Many supervisors know that good internal public relations helps increase their productivity. Moreover, establishing good relations with bosses, peers and subordinates enable supervisors to broaden the interest of others in their objectives, gain acceptance for their policies and practices and secure the respect of fellow workers. Organizational recognition and rewards often follows after good internal public relations have been established between supervisors and their departments., No, I don't mean, do you know how the media is treating your firm? Nor am I concerned about the effectiveness of your organization's new product advertising campaign. I don't [...]

Supervision of employees includes responsibilities. Important elements of personnel management are sensitivity to the personal needs of employees, appropriate and timely training, letting workers know exactly what is expected, and providing information about the company's goals. A boss should try to keep an open mind about people, appreciate good work and be available to employees for consultation. Other skills include knowing how and when to delegate authority and knowing when to spend money for equipment or to reward performance., 'Good people are tough to find,' states Dr. Rick, a solo practitioner in a major metropolitan center in the Midwest. He continues, 'Candidates sound good in the interview, their resumes [...]

Find the letters described by the fraction given in each statement. Print the letters you select, in the order provided, into the boxes to answer the riddle. The last 2/5 [...]

Personnel managers tend to believe that senior management knows all it wants to know concerning personnel policy and procedures. Personnel managers should, however, provide information regarding hiring practices and workforce makeup to upper management. Failure to report key information can result in discrimination suits, high employee turnover, low employee morale, wage-rate escalation and other problems.

Your success requires that both you and your subordinates regularly evaluate their on-the-job performance. If they don't know how well they are doing, you have missed a key step in [...]

You can change your department so it is a better place to work. I'm talking about changing the real work flow, process, tools and techniques that occur at the job site. Work reorganization can help simplify each job and allow workers to be more productive. Each of them is a golden opportunity to evaluate work flows and reorganize job duties!. [Extracted from the article]

'You did it all wrong!' 'That's not what I wanted.' 'You'll have to do it all over again!' 'How can we put out high quality products and service when you [...]

In a typical presidential election year, we will be bombarded with pledges concerning the actions the candidate will take for us after election. The implied commitment seems to be, 'Vote [...]

I've found managers do more than manage. They sometimes get invited to speak at conferences. If you've ever attended a business conference, you've probably heard more than your share of [...]

However, the key bird for me was the swamp sparrow that Heather found. I cannot talk about urban birding in New York City without referring to the world-made famous Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge. When I finally cajoled my uncle to buy me a bird ID book, I immediately realized that my mystery bird was a black-and-white warbler!. [Extracted from the article]

In a typical presidential election year, we will be bombarded with pledges concerning the actions the candidate will take for us after election. The implied commitment seems to be, 'Vote [...]

Your success requires that both you and your subordinates regularly evaluate their on-the-job performance. If they don't know how well they are doing, you have missed a key step in [...]

A standard performance appraisal process is a must for an organization that aspires to develop an environment conducive to enhanced performance. An evaluation system that requires only one or two hours of a supervisor's time every month will go a long way in helping supervisors keep track of the performance of their subordinates. Seven suggestions to take into account when formulating a performance review process are presented., Your subordinate deserves a prompt, to the point, answer. Do you have an acceptable one? If not, you've just missed an opportunity to: improve performance, develop an environment that increases [...]

Find the letters described by the fraction given in each statement. Print the letters you select, in the order provided, into the boxes to answer the riddle. What did you [...]

Creating effective advertising Free, word-of-mouth advertising, spread by satisfied customers, is a great way to boost business. However, before anyone can spread good words about you, they've got to have [...]

I I'm David Lindo, also known as Urban Birder. Yet, within my first few visits during the fall of 1991, my newly adopted site yielded a couple of migrant pied flycatchers, a common redstart, and a tree pipit - all good birds for London. PHOTO (COLOR): David Lindo speaks about the urban birds of London from a yacht on the River Thames. [Extracted from the article]

Performance appraisals are conducted to keep employees on the right working perspective. Supervisors, being responsible for the process, need to answer ten questions which employees ask regarding their job performance. By presenting honest evaluations, supervisors help their subordinates reach the peak of their potentials. The openness which performance appraisals create benefits the organization because supervisors can personally discuss specific goals and encourage their employees to improve in their work., Your success requires that both you and your subordinates regularly evaluate their on-the-job performance. If they don't know how well they are doing, you have missed a key step in [...]

Ten techniques to encourage employees to share their cost-cutting ideas with the management are discussed. Employees who are used to the daily routines of their jobs usually do not want to make risky changes. The fear of being ignored or humiliated when they make suggestions also prevent employees from voicing out their ideas. Supervisors should be able to create an interactive working environment, provide proper training and motivate employees to participate. These are the necessary steps in the creation of an environment that supports creative flow of ideas., Cost-cutting innovations are the parachutes that keep many businesses from crashing into bankruptcy. What are you doing today to encourage your employees to regularly share their business saving ideas with [...]

Supervisors who issue special assignments cannot expect their subordinates to deliver the desired outcomes if they fail to communicate their expectations clearly. Subordinates cannot deliver what is expected of them if they are not given proper directions, support resources, time off from routine duties, explanations of the problem and the boundary limits, and feedback. Supervisors can avoid these pitfalls and ensure the effectiveness of their special assignments by developing a written document for each of these assignments. The good Assignment Checklist should address five important issues: the scope of work, ground rules or boundaries, schedules and target dates, final report of accomplishments, and the signing of the report by the people who will implement the recommendations., 'You did it all wrong!' 'That's not what I wanted!' 'You'll have to do the whole thing over again.' 'How can we put out high quality products and service when [...]

Supervisors are taking on more organizational responsibilities than ever before. With the downsizing of the middle management level, supervisors are being made responsible for communication and interpretation duties. These are aside from its traditional role of giving direction to the workers directly performing work tasks. Supervisors should take it upon themselves to take advantage of the opportunities presented by these challenges by participating in the strategic process., How consistently do you vocally and visually support top management initiatives, activities and change programs? Do you demonstrate your enthusiasm, understanding, interest in and support for their goals? What actions [...]