The benefits to some would be the condo owners and
the people who live in the condos. The harms to others would be the condo
employees. The rights to be exercised would be the condo owners and the owners
of the condos. The rights denied would be the condo employees. The moral
problem would be that the condo owners wanted to fire the condo maintenance
worker to replace with a new worker to save $35,000 a year due to economic
constraints. The economic outcomes would be saving $35,000 a year. Yes this
action would save $35,000 but it’s not worth the investment in the long-term. By
the time you figure out the cost savings per unit of the condo the residents
are only saving $10 a month which is not that much. Why would the company want
to risk new people that you don’t know anything about that could potential
destroy the condos? They should just stay with the existing company since there
is no complaints. There are not really any legal requirements. This moral
problem violates the long- term interest, the universal rule, and the
contributive liberty ethical duties. I would not fire the condo employees.
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
Fundamentals of Dance Getting to Know You
I am Lynnette Lockwood currently a junior, attending Alfred State College, majoring in Human Service Management. I began my education at Corning Community College where I obtained an Associate in Liberal Arts and transferred to Alfred State College where I graduated in May 2013 with an Associate in Human Services. My goal is to obtain a 4 year degree and begin a profession working with children.
I am taking this class because I love
to dance to music. One of my favorite shows is “So You Think You Can Dance”. I
enjoy watching the dancers on television perform and I have learned so much
about dance, wishing that I possessed their talent. Ever since I was a
little girl I always wanted to take dance lessons but have never had the
opportunity due to cost. When I came to Alfred State I was excited when I
discovered that I could take classes at Alfred University. Unlike Alfred State,
Alfred University offers dance and I jumped at the chance to participate. I
have been trying to schedule this class since my first semester at Alfred
State, but I have been disappointed because it conflicted with my degree
required courses. This semester there was finally a space that did not conflict
with my other classes. The opportunity has finally arrived and I am excited! I
am taking this class because I want to take participate in a fun learning
experience that is great exercise as well.
I
have had no prior dance experience and I know nothing about technical training
or technique. When I was in grade school I did play soccer and basketball, but
I currently enjoy working out and taking walks. I love yoga and I do belong to
the Zumba Club at Alfred State.
My first goal of the semester is to
improve my dance skills. I dance for fun at home and do Zumba but I do not
dance very well. My goal is to acquire dance skills that will make me a better
dancer.
My second goal is to develop my own
unique dance technique. I would like to develop my own style so when I dance I
can be smooth and beautiful.
My third set of goals is to become
more confident, try new things and meet new friends. I need to improve in these
areas because I have always struggled with lacking confidence and not being
outgoing. Although I am improving, I still have a way to go. I feel that dance
will allow me to not be so afraid showing people what I can do.
I
do not have any physical constraints, but I do have exercise-induced asthma.
This is not a serious health condition, but I do need to stop and catch my
breath on occasion and carry a rescue inhaler just in case. The other medical
condition I have is malformation of my heel bones so I am required to wear
orthopedically fitted inserts inside my shoes. I will not be wearing shoes during
dance and this will affect my gracefulness and technique.
In conclusion I am looking forward to
learning dance, become skilled with technique, and growing as a person. I am
ready to learn and I will strive to achieve eloquence in movement.
Weymouth Steel Corporation Employee Memo
Weymouth Steel Corporation
To: All Salaried Employees of Weymouth
Steel Corporation
CC: Mr. Harrison, VP for Public
Affairs
From: Carl Weymouth, Chairman of the Board
Date: 2/11/2014
The company has attempted to keep you
informed about the economic recession, recent decline of orders and increase in
competition from other companies that has occurred within the past 8
months. This decline reflects an overall 25% decrease in sales. In recent
months the company has been proactive by streamlining production costs. These
measures have included elimination of smaller mills, plant modernizations,
restricted use of overtime, limited travel, and department meetings held
locally whenever possible. To date the company feels that we have made strides
towards better budget constraints.
In the history of this
company many sacrifices have been made when there has been a recession upon the
demands of our product and the company has been successful at continuing
production. A progressive company must periodically reassess and evaluate
utilizing careful management of our resources, maintaining existence and an
optimal goal for future growth.
Looking to the future it
is evident that changes have to occur to remain competitive. Some of these
changes need to include: installation of new processing machines, improving
required anti-pollution standards and developing more efficient operating
mills. We have been carefully measuring required staffing numbers and overall
sales strategies to obtain an acceptable operating budget. Every member of this
company will need to assist with the reduction of production costs.
Maintaining current
salaries, benefits that include dental, life, and medical insurance, vacation
time and provisions for retirement are important to this company. Upon
review of all of these variables it has become evident that it is necessary to
make workforce reduction. The numbers were calculated based upon attrition
rates, promotions, retirements and unfortunately, termination. All
salaried employees with one year or more service are eligible for termination
payment including reimbursement for unused vacation time for the year 2004 and
2005. Current health insurance will continue for one month after
layoff. The supplemental employment benefits (SUB) will not be
available for laid off salaried personnel.
We are saddened by this
decision but we understand that you are paramount in assisting this company to
remain financially sound, in production and contribute to the future of all
employees. Thank you for your faithful commitment to our company. For the effected
employees and your families the company will be providing, through a
reemployment company, retraining programs and assistance for those seeking
future employment. Future department meetings will occur to address unanswered
benefit concerns. We must remain realistic about current market trends, to
reduce costs to maintain a successful company.
Weymouth Steel Corporation Harrison Memo
Weymouth Steel Corporation
To: Mr.Harrison
CC: Board of
Directors, Shareholders, Media
From: Lynnette
Lockwood
Date: 2/11/2014
On
February 6, 2014 a memo will be released, signed by Mr. Weymouth, to the Board
of Directors, all salaried employees, shareholders and media. This memo will
inform all concerned that the salaried employees of this company will terminate
employment and the reasons that this is necessary. The reasons cited are:
the increase in competition, decrease in production orders, cost of
installation of new processing machines, and the upgraded, required
anti-pollution standards.
Reassurance is expressed within the memo of the
company’s regret for the decision of needed termination and has indicated that
the Weymouth Company has hired a reemployment company to assist terminated
employees with retraining programs and assistance in seeking future employment.
The memo concludes with an expression of gratitude
for faithful employee commitment and service. Future departmental meetings will
provided to address any unanswered questions for the terminated employees.
YellowTail
Good communications is the key to a successful manager and consequently a successful company. A manager that makes workers feel connected, “in the loop”, indicates confidence in their workers’ abilities and clear expectations are vital.
A manager needs to be
connected to the board of directors where communications flow from the board
and back to the board. This information and vision for future goals as
directed by the board is shared with all employees. A manager needs to
introduce themselves, organize meet and greets, and remain professional which
will engage the workers. A sudden shift in leadership can be stressful; however
it can instill hope that change will provide improvements.
It is vital for the
leader to get important news out quickly, consult regularly with middle
managers, listen to employees’ ideas and suggestion and take action upon those
suggestions if feasible.
An informal meeting with
all employees could be held to gather feedback on the strengths and weaknesses
of the former CEO. The new CEO should consult with financial advisors to
develop a budget and then meet with different members from each department to
help organize a strategic plan. This plan should include a timeline of goals,
sales figures, future forecast and outline of how to achieve the goals.
To continue the flow in
communications schedule regular meetings, produce newsletters, post information
on bulletin boards, provide an employee suggestion box, send emails and
intranet messages, create online videos and develop relationship-building
workshops.
Effective Speaking
The ability to be an effective speaker and manager is a quality tool that can be used in every day communication as well as more formal settings. Managers need to be effective speakers to communicate information to employees. If the information is delivered effectively each employee should be motivated to produce quality work and take action to be sure that the policy turns into action.
Important steps must be taken when preparing a speech to ensure success. Some
variables that need to be considered are: the audience, decision makers and
leaders within that group, the appropriate technique to capture their
attention, and the audience response. Considering all aspects known about
the audience will enhance the speech to help it become more effective.
The speaker needs to consider the most important points for the presentation
and make sure that each point is clearly emphasized. They need to take into
consideration that some in the audience will be verbal learners while others
will be visual learners. An oral presentation is enhanced by graphics and
will make the presentation interesting. However, the speaker needs to keep in
mind that the graphics presented are to enhance the speech and not for the
speaker to hide behind or to prevent interaction with the audience.
Effective
speaking is important in all forms of communication but particularly within the
workplace. Without effective speaking skills the goals and objectives of
management cannot be fulfilled and employees cannot produce quality work when
they lack the tools to be effective.
“Management Communication: Principles and
Practice,” Hattersley and McJannet, McGraw-Hill Irwin, Third Edition, 2008.
Effective Writting
There are several important concepts in
effective writing that enhance the thoughts of the writer and when used properly,
can positively impact the reader. The writer needs to gain the interest of
the audience and his/her ideas. This can be accomplished if the writer
possesses confidence and energy. If these are not evident within the writing,
the author has a more difficult time persuading the audience to agree with the
ideas expressed. One way to accomplish energy within the writing is by using an
active voice that helps convey action and also contains fewer words which
require the writer to use carefully selected vocabulary to get the ideas
expressed effectively.
When expressing thoughts
the author is more likely to keep the audience’s attention if the thoughts are
concise and direct. Writing that is too wordy or full of jargon can cause the
reader to become confused, lose interest, and bored. Proper punctuation is
important in writing to distinguish between important or unimportant
information. Separation of thoughts is important because fragmented writing
indicates to the reader that the writer is careless and immature. Remembering
to place the most important concept at the end of the sentence leaves a more
intense impression upon the reader.
Effective writing is important in all aspects of life. If we
cannot write effectively how can we communicate our ideas to each other or to
society as a whole?
“Management Communication: Principles and
Practice,” Hattersley and McJannet, McGraw-Hill Irwin, Third Edition,
2008.
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