Management

Conflict resolution training goes by other names depending on the degree program and the concentration that one is pursuing. Degree programs are also identified by names such as negotiation training, peace studies, dispute resolution, reconciliation, and conflict mediation. This may also depend on whether one is pursuing the degree from […]

Talk to any MBA student and he or she will tell you that there are two styles of management; Theory X and Theory Y. Under Theory X management, it is assumed that people are naturally lazy and irresponsible and further that if brains were gunpowder, the average employee couldn’t blow […]

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Before relocating to a foreign country or culture, it is customary for the professional or executive to go through some orientation to learn how to behave and what to expect (i.e., the dos and don’ts of survival). For this purpose, many organizations employ the Power Distance Index (PDI) developed by […]

Just as books can serve as a springboard to learning, some movies can produce insightful tenants on leadership development. In the recent Hollywood blockbuster, “The Equalizer,” renowned actor, Denzel Washington plays Robert McCall, a low-key supervisor at a local Home Depot. Yet, his authentic self remains aloof. No one really […]

The effective management of ethics is sound business practice. Employees’ morale is raised; bottom-line performance is improved, your corporate image is enhanced; and customers choose to form business relationships with companies that adhere to high standards of ethical conduct. One of your key management tasks is to persuade employees to […]

Even though “leadership” is one of the most common words in the English language, people’s interpretation of it varies widely. But understanding a few basic concepts about leadership opens the door to leading more effectively. First, people in charge are typically called “managers,” but they’re expected to both manage and […]

Many graduates in the United Kingdom go through training as they begin their career. Larger companies and government agencies provide job training and professional development sessions to help their new employees get ready for work. Graduates in fields like retail management and telecommunications learn a wealth of knowledge from experienced […]