Entries by Daphne Hanson

Factors that lead to the low productivity of SMEs

Globally, SMEs play a crucial role in national economies by providing jobs and services with added value and by contributing to overall innovation. In Malaysia, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) constitute 98.5% of all businesses. SMBs generate employment possibilities throughout industries and the nation, employing all parts of the labor market, including low-skilled employees. Despite […]

Efficacy of the organization’s workforce

Imagine you are a consultant hired to develop an assessment plan to determine the efficacy of the organization’s workforce.   Introduction. Start with a hook, establish a theme, state objectives, and explain the approach. Opportunity. Explain the opportunity you see in applying motivation theory to improve the talent management cycle at your workplace. Theories. Define and analyze the […]

Impact the work environment. 

Briefly discuss how attendance can positively and negatively impact the work environment. Briefly discuss how attitude can positively and negatively impact the work environment. Briefly discuss how representing your employer can positively and negatively impact the work environment. Briefly discuss how enthusiasm can positively and negatively impact the work environment. Briefly discuss how policy compliance can positively and […]

A system for WHS record keeping

Apply record keeping Use a system for WHS record keeping (e.g. cloud-based filing of WHS documents). In your system, include: Filing system for WHS documentation (e.g. screen shot of cloud-based filing of WHS documents) Record of all WHS decisions including why the decision was made in this assessment (e.g. electronic MS Excel WHS decision register […]

Local social issues at an upcoming community meeting

You have been nominated as a candidate for a leadership position on your city’s council. The selection committee has asked you to present your thoughts on local social issues at an upcoming community meeting. They have provided a list of social challenges and have asked candidates to talk about their perspectives. To prepare to talk […]

current trends in the marketing area

You have had qualified applicants for the position of marketing manager. Through a careful selection process, you have narrowed it down to 2 candidates. One candidate is a non-white male, about 55 years ago, and has 20 years marketing experience. The other candidate is a white female, approximately 32 years ago and just finished a […]

An employment equity program

A large metropolitan hospital in Ontario recently developed an employment equity program. Under the program, the hospital agreed to promote two women into supervisory ranks for each man promoted. This practice was to continue until 40 to 45 percent of all supervisory jobs in the hospital were held by women. The need for the first […]

Decision-making style

he McGregor Company has been in business for more than 20 years. It is a Fortune 500 company that puts most of its investments in overseas markets. Over the past two months, the company has lost more than 250,000 shares of stock due to these investments. The president of the company met with the department […]

Promote your employability to future employers

Reflect on how you can use your Professional Digital Profile and Pitch to promote your employability to future employers. Things that must inform your reflection and discussion: Human Resource Manager. What is the professional image you want and/or need to convey to others? Is there an expected standard or ‘type’ within your field and if […]