Posts Tagged ‘management’
en we talk about quality, whether it is related to quality of product or process or the quality of human resources, the quality of nature which has very volatile or continuously moving. Quality products, processes or human resources will increase or even decreased at any time depending on how these factors work around him. If the quality problem is not a major concern in a company, then the company will not quickly respond to any deviations that occur quality and ultimately the company suddenly faced substantial problems that have been more difficult to handle.
Things like this usually occurs in well-established companies, which all run as normal and as if there are no significant problems. Even if there are proposals for improvements which will make a positive change, often less acceptable to and implemented within the company. With these conditions it will be difficult for a company grows and increases in productivity. Maybe in the short term these companies will survive, but not necessarily in the long term the company would survive. In reality all the company’s competitors vying to become the best try and dominate the market. Read the rest of this entry »
R & D Strategy is one important key to the company in gaining competitive advantage and win the competition in the market. How your company can conduct R & D strategy well?
Research & Development (R & D), based on the definition of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) is “creative work undertaken systematically in order to increase knowledge, including knowledge of man, culture and society, and use this knowledge to new innovations”
Why R & D Important?
R & D strategy becomes an important key to the success of the company, it can even be one of competitive advantage. Along with the evolving changes in the industry and markets, then the R & D becomes increasingly necessary. Research needs to be done to determine changes in customer preferences, to further the company do further research on how the product and design that is suitable for customers. R & D enables innovation, which in turn make the company a competitive advantage in the industry. Read the rest of this entry »
The old adage that says `do not put all our eggs in one basket ‘. But Mark Twain also had a famous quote that is `Put all your eggs in one basket and WATCH THAT` basketball. Although the first maxim is more popular, but in fact both could be the basis of risk management strategies. Only, of course, its implementation depends on the situation.
Dilemma haunts every person who has to decide between two choices. For example in the case of investment decisions: If you invest in one option, if you choose the right then you will win big. However, if false, then potentially lose all your money. Meanwhile, if you do diversify, you can reduce risk, but your return is also so limited.
But risk management is not fixated on just investment, but more broadly as a business (corporation). For example, in conducting R & D, you can use and risked all existing resources into one project. This project could be successful because they use resources optimally, but if it fails, it means that all resources are wasted. Or any other options you can pursue a variety of projects, with the hope one of them will succeed, only if you put too few resources are also at risk. Read the rest of this entry »
An office chair that was entrusted to the leader, in practice it is not necessarily true lead. Conversely, people who have no leaders can actually accepted the position as a leader. Almost anyone can use power, but a leadership takes skill, not just power. If the authority can only impose those goals, then the leadership can influence people to achieve goals.
A manager, a position it leads several others. But managers are not necessarily leaders. Managers do not necessarily have a leadership skill. What distinguishes a manager with the leader? Here are some primary differences.
Transactional vs. Transformational Style
A manager is only relying on its power and authority on the job. His management style is transactional, he only ordered what should be done by the subordinate. Meanwhile, a leader has a style transformation, where they have the ability to encourage the follower to follow him, by emphasizing the values that will be obtained as a follower of reciprocity. Read the rest of this entry »
Elizabeth Kenny, a nurse who created the Kenny Methods for the treatment of patients with polio, a day to meet with his friend, a fellow nurse who was angry. Elizabeth knows her friend work loads, but he had tried to advise his friend so that it can keep his emotions. “Come on, try to remain cheerful and smiling,” said Elisabeth.
With a tone that is still a bit annoyed, his friend said, “Easy for you to say so. With this much weight how I do not get angry every day! However, I myself was confused, how to take care of yourself so you can keep smiling?” With his trademark smile, she was told. One time he was so angry at his friend because the real issue trivial. Then, he advised his mother who now has always been the guiding principle, namely, “Elizabeth, remember. People who can make you angry, it means he has defeat you.” Read the rest of this entry »