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In the Business section, you can find material dedicated to all things business. This section collects data on the activities of the various companies operating in markets all over the world.
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Riforma Nel Settore Pubblico
Prendete in riferimento il movimento di riforma delle amministrazioni pubbliche verso il modello di gestione aziendale iniziato con la l. 142/'90. Scegliendo come ambito di analisi l'introduzione di un particolare sistema/strumento aziendale (sistema di programmazione e controllo e logiche di gestione per obiettivi, sistema di contabilitа economico-finanziaria, ICT, sistemi di valutazione del personale, etc.) provate a commentare lo stato dell'arte dell'applicazione dello stesso nella realtа delle amministrazioni pubbliche italiane, evidenziandone i punti di forza,
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Rights and Responsibilities Between Employers and Employees
Rights and Responsibilities between Employers and Employees Most of the employer’s responsibilities to employees are driven by law federal, state and local laws protect employees. In some business we also have unions where contracts are adhered to that further those employer responsibilities. Ethics also play a major role in this area, as we know these ethics are driven by values and morals. Many employers and employees do not have the same ethics and morals, this
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Rights Fees in Sport
The steadfast rule when it comes to sports and rights fees is that it’s the business of entertainment. The dollars are going to go where the value is. With Rights fees, networks pay fees to have the rights to a particular broadcast, for example march madness, the NFL or the Olympics. Rights fees are determined by the value a certain property holds, this is determined by the ratings. The most important ratings market world wide
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Riordan E-Business
The virtual organization that I have chosen to write this paper on is Riordan Manufacturing, Inc. E-business (electronic business), derived from such terms as "e-mail" and "e-commerce," is the conduct of business on the Internet, not only buying and selling but also servicing customers and collaborating with business partners (CIO Definitions, 2001). For this paper I will analyze the legal issues Riordan Manufacturing may face when conducting e-business and discuss possible solutions. I will identify
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Riordan End_state Goals
In determining the best practices “the focus is a question not so much of what the best strategy is, but of how best to implement the system (Milkovich & Newman, 2004).” The end-state goals for Riordan Manufacturing consist in completely overhauling and creating a new rewards system that offers appealing compensation packages, and other incentives. This new system will simultaneously help raise employee morale and increase employee retention. Riordan will have defined salary grades that
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Riordan Gap Analysis
Duty based ethic question #1: From an ethical point of view, how can these teammates learn to work together, especially since Donna appears to be very duty based and Michael does not? Team response: Both will need to work on increasing their communication skills. Michael needs to learn to be more professional while Donna needs to be more compassionate with Michael. Establishing good ground rules is going to be important for these two to work
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Riordan Gap Analysis
Gap Analysis: Riordan Manufacturing Employee motivation and rewards are effective means to retain employees. When an employee is motivated, his or her needs are being met. When an employee is unmotivated, his or her needs are not being met which results in a high employee attrition rate. Riordan Manufacturing is experiencing a high attrition rate. Riordan Manufacturing has 3 plants and employs 550 people. Recently, Riordan hired Human Capital Consulting to perform an analysis on
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Riordan Gap Analysis
Gap Analysis: Riordan Manufacturing In an effort to execute the triple threat of increasing sales, boosting financial profitability while maintaining employee morale through motivation and compensation, Riordan Manufacturing has decided to redesign the organizational strategy to cater to the employee’s motivational needs through compensation. Riordan Manufacturing has suffered from declining sales over the past two years and has identified a new business plan to implement a customer-relationship management system which would aid in gaining financial
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Riordan Generic Benchmarking
Introduction The companies used to benchmark are not necessarily in the same industry. What the team will measure is problems faced that are similar and how the companies solved them. Focus on job worth; analysis, evaluation and pricing all have common themes. They are techniques to identify the value a firm places on jobs. (Milkovitch & Newman, 2004) Benchmarking; (also "best practice benchmarking" or "process benchmarking") is a process used in management and particularly strategic
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Riordan Generic Benchmarking
Generic Benchmarking Worksheet Task A: Problem/Opportunity Statement Instructions for Task A: In the Response row, write out the problem/opportunity statements for the scenario for each of the team members. Response to Task A: Riordan has some serious problems that need to be addressed, sales have been declining over the past two years and profits have been uneven, the company is divided among age groups and has different perspectives on how the company should be managed.
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Riordan Human Resource Request
Riordan Human Resource Request Riordan Manufacturing is a Fortune 1000 company based out of San Jose California. They are an industry leader in plastic molding and specialize in manufacturing plastic bottles, producing custom plastic parts, heart valves, plastic medical tools, and fans. Riordan went global in the year 2000 moving its fan manufacturing plant to China, here they produce fans for appliances, aircraft and automobiles. They operate three stateside factories, and each factory is specialized
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Riordan Manufacturing
RUNNINGHEAD: RIORDAN MANUFACTURING Problem Solution Paper: Riordan Manufacturing Introduction The purpose of this paper is to recommend a solution to Riordan Manufacturing (RM) for problems they are experiencing. The key areas to be addressed are the issues, the opportunities, the problem definition, the alternative solutions and benchmarking validation. This paper will analyze the alternative solutions, and state the risks and mitigation techniques to these risks. It will then recommend a final solution to Riordan Manufacturing.
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Riordan Manufacturing
In this day and age, companies are working towards using business systems to effectively manage all areas of the company. Where in the past paper and pen were used and papers were dropped in mailboxes, now information is entered into systems electronically and accessed the same way. In order to be successful in today’s business world, companies need to be prepared to make the shift to computerized systems for many routine tasks. This paper will
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Riordan Manufacturing
Problem Definition: Riordan Manufacturing Riordan Manufacturing is a well-established global plastics producer employing 550 individuals and projected annual earnings of $46 million (University of Phoenix, 2005). The purpose of this paper is to provide a summary of the business situation. This summary will identify challenges and opportunities, business goals, and potential problems preventing the successful realization of these goals. The process used to identify the above is the nine-step Problem Solving Approach supported by UOP.
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Riordan Manufacturing
Problem Solution: Riordan Manufacturing Riordan Manufacturing (Riordan) is attempting to implement several strategic changes throughout the firm’s organizational structure. Recent declines in sales and uneven profits have forced the company to change sales procedures and have prompted the organization to adopt a customer-relationship management model. These changes are producing issues associated with employee motivation and satisfaction. Riordan CEO, Michael Riordan, understands that these challenges must be addressed through restructuring of the organization’s rewards system. The
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Riordan Manufacturing
Problem Solution: Riordan Manufacturing Riordan Manufacturing (RM) is a global plastics production company employing 550 individuals and projected annual earnings of $46 million. Production is divided across three plants: plastic beverage containers in Albany, Georgia; custom plastic parts in Pontiac, Michigan; and plastic fan parts in Hangzhou, China. Research and Development is conducted at corporate headquarters in San Jose, California. The company’s production plants service many vendors from diverse market areas. Riordan’s employees consist of
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Riordan Manufacturing
Gap Analysis: Riordan Manufacturing This paper will begin with a situation analysis of Riordan manufacturing. It will identify the issues and opportunities facing Riordan Manufacturing. Second, it will list the stakeholder prospective and any ethical dilemmas that may be facing the organization. Third, it will identify the end-state vision for Riordan Manufacturing. Fourth, it will detail a gap analysis between where the organization currently is and where it needs to be at a future state
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Riordan Manufacturing
Problem Solution: Riordan Manufacturing Problem Solution: Riordan Manufacturing Riordan Manufacturing is changing its business to a more customer relationship management style. This change has led to concern by the employees who believe that the rewards system at the company is lacking. Furthermore, employees believe there is nowhere to advance in the company. The current overall morale is low and the company is experiencing a high turnover where staff is leaving due to decrease satisfaction in
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Riordan Manufacturing
Running head: PROBLEM SOLUTION: RIORDAN MANUFACTURING Problem Solution: Riordan Manufacturing ML University of Phoenix Problem Solution: Riordan Manufacturing Riordan Manufacturing is a global plastics producer employing approximately 550 people. The company has divisions in Albany, Georgia, Pontiac, Michigan, San Jose, California and Hangzhou, China. Riordan has experienced some pitfalls over the last few months due to declining sales, uneven profits and an exodus of some of its key people. All of these factors have led
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Riordan Manufacturing
Problem Solution: Riordan Manufacturing Sonya Coleman January 28, 2008 University of Phoenix Problem Solution: Riordan Manufacturing An organization is a group of people who perform individual duties to meet a common goal. It must communicate effectively and manage conflicts to meet that goal. Everyone who works for an organization should hold the same values and goals. It is important to know organizational culture in order to make improvements to the work environment when necessary. The
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Riordan Manufacturing
Running head: SERVICE REQUEST FOR RIORDAN MANUFACTURING Service Request for Riordan Manufacturing Doan Nguyen, Derek Henkelmann, Shannon Nix, AJ Ferguson University of Phoenix Computers & Information Processing CIS/319 Jim Dearman July 26, 2007 Service Request for Riordan Manufacturing Riordan Manufacturing’s mission statement clearly outlines the company’s goal of efficiently supplying its products to the customer. The current inventory management system is adequate, but is not efficient enough to meet the goals of the mission statement.
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Riordan Manufacturing Benchmarking
Running head: RIORDAN MANUFACTURING BENCHMARKING Riordan Manufacturing Benchmarking University of Phoenix Human Capital Development MBA 530 Dr. Alvin H. Steward III January 31, 2008 Riordan Manufacturing Benchmarking Introduction In order for any company to gain competitive advantage over other companies in the same industry, the management teams need to understand the importance of improving business results through people. Employees are the maker or breaker of any company. Without increased motivation and morale of the employees
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Riordan Manufacturing Benchmarking
Running Head: GENERIC BENCHMARKING RIORDAN MANUFACTURING Generic Benchmarking Riordan Manufacturing University of Phoenix Human Capitol Development MBA530 Facilitator: James Pepitone January 10, 2006 Benchmarking Paper Gone are the days when manufacturers could count on price increases to help boost profit margins. Today, manufacturers are faced with pressures to decrease prices for their goods -- which mean profits must be achieved through improvement in the development, production, and delivery of manufactured products. It is not a
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Riordan Manufacturing Benchmarking
Riordan Manufacturing Benchmarking Employees are a large part of any corporation and are essential in the success of any industry. A loyal employee is hard to find in the world today but some companies have maintained dedicated and longstanding employees due to employee motivations and incentives. Building employee performance and developing a budget plan takes time, but without some form of incentive industries will lose highly skilled workers and create opposition and encourage turnover due
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Riordan Manufacturing Bio:
Riordan Manufacturing Bio: Riordan Manufacturing (Riordan) is an international plastics manufacturer. Riordan was founded by Dr. Michael Riordan, a professor of chemistry, in 1992. Riordan’s Headquarters is in San Jose, California. The company currently has two domestic manufacturing plants, one in Albany, Georgia, and one in Pontiac, Michigan. In the spring of 2000 Riordan opened its first international manufacturing plant in Hangzhou, China. Riordan employs 550 people across the globe with projected earnings of
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Riordan Manufacturing Embraces Diversity
Public Relations Campaign - Riordan Manufacturing Embraces Diversity Table of Contents Public Relations Campaign 1 Executive Summary 3 Introduction 4 Current Situation Research 4 Public Relations Issues 4 Target Audience 6 Ethical Implications 8 Market Research 8 Campaign Strategy 10 Campaign Objectives 10 Riordan's Publics 10 Marketing Function 11 Campaign Tactical Plan 12 Media Toolkit 12 Public Relations Tools 14 Open House 14 Community Event 15 Sponsorship 15 Corporate Newsletter 16 Intranet/Internet 16 Business Implications
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Riordan Manufacturing Expansion
Introduction Proposed Expansion of Manufacturing and Distribution (sales) of the Plastic BSF+™ It is proposed that Riordan Manufacturing, Inc expand its focus to incorporate a charitable outreach which will work in conjunction with various recognized charitable institutions such as the United Nations/ World Health Organization and United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in the development and production of plastic molds that are used for filtering water in water purification projects where clean, potable water
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Riordan Manufacturing Financial State
Running head: RIORDAN MANUFACTURING Riordan Manufacturing: Financial State University of Phoenix BSA/500 – Matthew Berg October 8, 2007 Running head: RIORDAN MANUFACTURING INC Riordan Manufacturing Abstract: Riordan Manufacturing is a leading provider when it comes to plastic manufacturing. Founded by Dr. Riordan in 1991 under the name Riordan Plastics, from the start Dr. Riordan goals were originally aimed towards examining and inventing patents. However, as time past during the exploration of his business endeavor, Dr.
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Riordan Manufacturing Gap Analysis
Gap Analysis: Riordan Manufacturing Employee motivation is an issue that organizations face on a day to day basis. It can cause job dissatisfaction and turnovers for an organization. Organizations should develop strategies that would increase innovation, recognize the value of teamwork, and equally reward and motivate employees. How well an organization handles issues that may arise from employees can mean the difference between an energized, productive workforce and a languid non-productive one. Riordan Manufacturing is
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Riordan Manufacturing Industries
Abstract Riordan Manufacturing Industries a Fortune 1000 enterprise is a global manufacturer for plastics which employs 550 people. Riordan has three manufacturing sites. Albany, Georgia produces plastic beverage containers; Pontiac, Michigan makes customer plastic parts; and Hangzhou, China produces plastic fan parts. Riordan’s corporate offices are based in San Jose, California where the research and development also take place. Riordan Manufacturing Industries revenues are in excess of $1 Billion with annual projected earnings in excess
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