Kaily Bach was recently promoted to the managing director's position at Big Wheel Bikes, Inc. Kaily was told by her boss that she received the promotion because he believed she had the management skills necessary to help the company become more efficient and effective.  During her first week, Kaily first compared the actual revenues and expenses of the company with desired results. She also met with employees to get their feedback and suggestions.  Armed with this information, she formulated the future course of action for Big Wheel Bikes. One of her short-term goals is to provide the employees of Big Wheel Bikes with flexible working schedules. Another short-term goal is to create business lunches, in which groups of five employees meet over lunch to discuss organizational objectives. Kaily is confident she can lead the company into a prosperous future.   Refer to Big Wheel Bikes, Inc. Kaily's formulation of a future course of action for Big Wheel Bikes is an example of the ____________management function. Select one: a. planning. b. controlling. c. leading. d. motivating. e. communicating.

From the Research Topic below kindly prepare a journal entry sharing your reflections on your experience in the preparation of the data collection document/s you used in your research. "An Analysis of the factors influencing Recruitment, Selection and Retention of Public Sector Workers in Montserrat." In word limit of 1500 words, follow Gibb’s Reflective Cycle as a guide in laying out the reflection using the following headings: Description, Feelings, Evaluation -  (their own biases, stereotypes, preconceptions, assumptions, defines new mode of thinking as a result,) Analysis – (the student’s understanding of self, understanding others, course concepts), Text – (material from other courses, past experiences, personal goals), Conclusion, Action Plan.

Effective management is crucial for the success of any organization, as it involves coordinating resources, people, and tasks to achieve specific goals. A skilled manager must possess a combination of leadership, communication, and decision-making skills to guide their team towards success. They must be able to delegate responsibilities, provide clear direction, and motivate their team members to perform at their best. Additionally, effective management Involves strategic planning, problem-solving, and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances. Ultimately, strong management is essential for maintaining productivity, fostering innovation, and driving overall organizational growth.   Question: How do you think the role of technology has influenced modern management practices?

You are a Benefits Manager at a privately held, retail organization.  In January, you were notified that health insurance premiums have increased, and as a result, changes need to be made to the existing benefit package for the next year. The owners of the company want to keep the employee contribution to health insurance the same and therefore cuts will need to come from other voluntary benefits offerings.  Current voluntary benefits include Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Dental Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, and an Employee Assistance Program.    what information and data would be good togather make an informed decision regarding the benefits that should be eliminated or reduced for the next benefit year?  , assume  both the Employee Assistance Program and Tuition Reimbursement benefits were eliminated.  What qualitative and quantitative metrics would you recommend tracking to evaluate these actions

When Kimberly finds out that members of her team are using unethical practices to make sales and obtain information, her solution is to hold a Code of Ethics workshop. Is this an appropriate response for her to have? Multiple Choice: 1. Yes; as the manager of these two employees, she is responsible for making sue they know what the expectations of behavior are. 2. Yes; she is not allowed to take any disciplinary actions 3. No; it is not her responsibility to educate these employees. They should be in charge of deciding their own ethical behavior. 4. No; she should fire both of them immediately

In managerial decision-making, a company should analyze and assess decisions made at a later date. What is the major reason for performing such a review? Multple Choice To cover-up any poorly made decisions. To determine if anyone should be fired To hold relevant employees involved accountable. To improve the decision-making process in the future. To comply with generally accepted accounting principles

The chief executive of Telecommco, a large telecommunications company, wants to restructure the organization so that product leaders would have more power than the executives in charge of each region. The regional executives try to prevent this restructuring because it would weaken their power and possibly reduce their salaries in the long term. The product leaders also put up some resistance because they feel that things work just fine the way they are. This action by the regional executives is primarily an example of resistance due to which of the following? Selected answer will be automatically saved. For keyboard navigation, press up/down arrow keys to select an answer. a not-invented-here syndrome b fear of the unknown c negative valence of change d breaking routines

Carter Cleaning CompanyThe Better Interview is missing at Carter Cleaning Centers; the company currently has no organized approach to interviewing job candidates. Store managers, who do almost all the hiring, have a few of their own favorite questions that they ask. But in the absence of any guidance from management, they all admit their interview performance leaves something to be desired. Similarly, Jack Carter himself is admittedly most comfortable dealing with what he calls the “nuts and bolts” machinery aspect of his business and has never felt particularly comfortable having to interview management or other job applicants. Jennifer is sure that this lack of formal interviewing practices, procedures, and training account for some of the employee turnover and theft problems. Therefore, she wants to do something to improve her company’s performance in this important area.Questions:In general, what can Jennifer do to improve her employee interviewing practices? Should she develop…

Billy has worked for Meta Solution Sdn. Bhd. (MSSB) for five years, mainly in administrative positions. Three months ago, he was informed that he was being transferred to the firm's IT project management group. Billy was excited because he realized that project management was typically the career path to the top in the MSSB, and everyone had to demonstrate the ability to "get their feet wet" by successfully running projects. Billy had just left a meeting with his superior, Bob, who assigned him project management responsibilities for a new software development the company had successfully bid. It is now Week 14 of the project. The performance of the project is as summarized in TABLE Q2b. Report the progress of the project as at Week 14 using a Gantt Chart. Perform an analysis of the project status at Week 14 by using EVA.Use the CPI and SPI to determine project efficiency. Estimate the performance of the project at completion and propose suitable steps to enhance the overall…

Write your position regarding the importance of human capital management to achieve organizational goals and a competitive advantage. Recruitment and selectionOne of the most important jobs as a cafe manager is to recruit and select the best employees. 1. Write an advertisement to attract potential candidates for the waiter position. Keep the ad between 100 to 200 words long. Make sure it is suitable for print and online job listings.2. Find and list at least three places where you can post your local job ad.