Confucius had a great concern for education, and so historians say he started a school -- but it was not at all like schools today. For one thing, only young men could attend, not boys, and not girls (Bledsoe, 1999)
Overcoming obstacles and helping people to overcome failures Confucius' universal virtues, when followed, can help people -- and certainly today's business managers and leaders are included in this category -- to overcome obstacles. First of all, his golden rule (written well before the "golden rule" in the Bible) is a good first virtue for a person managing a department store, or a small printing company, to adhere to: "What you do not want done to yourself, do not do unto others" (Dominguez, 2004)
One of his more poignant and profound works is called the Analects (Lun Yu), in which his teachings -- and some of his sayings as well as memorable sayings of his disciples -- are to be retrieved. "The Analects is regarded as the most influential Confucian text" (Gard, 1999), and though it is not a continuous story, it covers brilliantly and succinctly the areas of virtue, moral cultivation, education, music and government
. " "The injuries done to you by an enemy should be returned with a combination of love and justice Confucius Confucius was among the earliest political and philosophical thinkers; and though he actually lived in the 5th Century BC, his impact and his vision have made a profound impression on the Chinese population, and upon all well-read, intelligent and informed peoples throughout the world for approximately 2,300 years (Mitter, 20043)
, anyone can make mistakes, but it takes a quality person to want to correct that mistake, and show others he or she can correct the mistake with grace]. If further evidence is needed as to the influence of Confucian thought, in China today, "more than 2 million children are enrolled in programs teaching Confucian classics" (Mooney, 2002)
But gradually it will have an impact on their thinking." And in conclusion, what did Confucius mean when he wrote, "to know is to act knowledge"? He was likely referring to "moral and reverential behaviors" (Whittemore, 1999)
These include working with others in 'problem-solving' teams, being flexible in the tasks one is willing to undertake," and looking at new ways of doing things. Company E" could well apply some knowledge from role models among university academics (Burgoyne, Reynolds 1997, p
will remain in the dark. The culture of an organization includes "beliefs about the way work should be organized, the way authority should be exercised, people rewarded, people controlled" (Guirdham 2002, p
Also, 360 degree feedback allows each individual to understand how his effectiveness as an employee, co-worker, or staff member is viewed by others. It can prove to be a disaster, however (Heathfield 2004), because "nothing raises hackles as fiercely as a change in performance feedback methods, especially when they affect compensation decisions
" And so, if managers at "company E" aren't able to understand and gain the trust of their employees inside the workplace, it's unlikely they will try to relate to their worker's lives outside the workplace. Meanwhile, Herzberg's motivator-hygiene theory, though criticized by some researchers for seeking to explain "job satisfaction, rather than work motivation, without really measuring job satisfaction" (Knoop 1994, p
Part of the problem of appraisal, Handy asserts, is that the superior who is conducting the appraisal is "expected to be, at the same time, judge and counsellor" (227). Meanwhile, another author (Watson 1994, p
Ethnic diversity issues also typically arise as a function of societal diversity, but ethnicity is a particularly important element of sensitivity to diversity in contemporary business because of the designation of minority races as "suspect classes" in relation to the protections afforded by the Civil Rights Act of 1965 (Halbert & Ingulli, 2008). Gender, while not as strictly protected by law as racial identity, is subject to the protections of the laws of equality in many states and also is a potential source of civil liability in relation to discrimination and harassment in the workplace (George & Jones, 2008)
Business Management -- Diversity Issues Contemporary business managers must be competent in all areas of diversity issues in order to comply with applicable federal laws, state laws, and to insulate their business organizations from potential civil liability arising from lawsuits for violations of those laws (Halbert & Ingulli, 2008)
Gender, while not as strictly protected by law as racial identity, is subject to the protections of the laws of equality in many states and also is a potential source of civil liability in relation to discrimination and harassment in the workplace (George & Jones, 2008). The contemporary workplace environment generally requires sensitivity toward and awareness of the sensibilities and expectations of individuals from a wide range of different cultural backgrounds (Robbins & Judge, 2009)
And it all seems to grind to a halt." (Bomford, 2012, p
It is a clear statement of activities which take place (or might take place) in the organization being studied." (Karve, 2012, p
Over the last 15 years, this has been taking place with the introduction of new brands (as this is the most important aspect of their business model). (Bamforth, 2012, pp
This can hurt the company's ability to reach out to consumers. (Berghoff, 2009) Risks There are four categories of risks that must be considered when evaluating Boston Beer to include: clear enough, alternative futures, the range of future and true ambiguity
Since the beginning of the recession in 2008, these companies are seeing an increase in sales with this segment accounting for $7 billion in sales annually. (Toscono, 2010) One of the more popular brands is Samuel Adams
This efficiency of the Wal-Mart supply chains and its ability to move millions of products into the hands of consumers weekly is what gives the company exceptional power over supplier relationships as well (Hansen, 2009). Retailing The unique strategies that Wal-Mart relies on for retailing emanate from their expertise in logistics and supply chain management, and the ability to manage pricing exceptionally well as a competitive strength (Appelbaum, Lichtenstein, 2006)