Shaffer Steel was a company that was started by one man, sitting in the basement of his apartment building in 1963. He had a single phone line, a list of people that he had worked with in the past, and the skill set for being a steel salesman that he had gathered from prior experience in various different professions. Over half a century later, Shaffer Steel is a successful family-run business, which employs half of my family, including the founder, who is my grandfather. Growing up with a background such as this one has taught me many valuable lessons. The most important of these lessons include dedicating myself to every task I am assigned through being loyal and attentive to those who I work for. My values have revolved around putting everything into my work despite any difficulties that arise from the job at hand. By coming from a family-owned business, I have been taught to work hard in everything I do, and make genuine connections with both colleagues and employers, in order to maximize the experience that I receive from any given occupation. The most valuable way to gain a skill is through being taught by an expert in the field. After observing these instructions, using skills in a hands-on environment is the most beneficial way to learn. By applying to this program, I am hoping to gain experience that cannot be taught in a classroom. In the two fields that I am studying, public relations and political science, there is no doubt that lessons taught in the classroom
Throughout my educational and career experiences, I have developed a high value of integrity, ingenuity, work ethic, teamwork,
This report summarizes the history of work attitude for hourly workers and managers, who controlled the quality of the products and sale growth, at Ford Motor Company during and before Economic recession. It is representative of how Ford Management has run the manufacturing sector since 60s in order to meet demand. The purpose of this report is to analyze how Sharonville Plant of the Ford Motor Company can advance work behaviors, enhance training, establish work environment, and motivate workers.
The use of the competing values framework was demonstrated through Ralph Langley’s management style. He leveraged the four distinct models collaboratively as he led the production staff of the nuclear assembly room. His management approach help lead to the following: an increase in profits for the tube manufacturing operations, team cohesiveness amongst the production staff, individual ownership and problem solving during the production process, staff pride in meeting production goals and deadlines, and respect as well as admiration for management in the assembly room. The current positive direction of the nuclear assembly room staff under Langley’s leadership was in contrast to the department two years prior to him assuming the role as general foreman. It can be concluded that Langley displayed mastery of the competing values framework within the scope of his role as general foreman for the assembly room at American Radiatronics. He was able to develop a word class staff that was able to work as a team to accomplish the goals of the production unit and the company.
This movie has a lot of real world business scenarios in it. People from lots of companies could relate to almost all of the scenarios in that movie. One of the values you see is that you are not alone in your business when you have days that drag and those
As a graduate student in School of Media and Communication, Pan-Atlantic University, I have acquired so many skills ranging from corporate communications, public relations, brand communications, advertising, Search Engine Marketing (SEM), advanced writing, public speaking, just to mention a few.
I aspire to be as diligent as Lamson in work because I have seen the success that he has attained through simply pushing through tough times with a dogged and persevering attitude. Lamson’s diligence in his occupation and community service truly distinguished him in his community and field, and gave him many opportunities to give back and help others. In conclusion, I hope to contain as much generosity and diligence as my great-grandpa, Alfred Lamson, had in his work and service to others. I aspire to have the same work ethic as my grandfather, James “Jim” Crocker,
My previous work experience as reporter for my school's paper, Tiger’s Roar have provided me with a strong base of communication knowledge and helped me learn how
This was apparent in his actions and behaviors. For individuality, he influenced employees of all levels to be creative not repetitive and created programs and forums for employees to create their personal electronic masterpieces and present them to a review board for awards up to and including recognition, monetary awards or mass production of the product. He also focused the company’s priorities on creating products to meet the needs of an individual and not a corporation. For excellence, this was demonstrated in every new product release through the technology and design. Each product was market and life changing for the industry and customers alike. For honesty, this was demonstrated through the speedy recalls, refunds or credits anytime a product didn’t meet the excellence standards, even if it wasn’t required. He would be honest that his values were not meet and would make right by the customers’ expectations.
Believing in others and yourself means keeping a positive attitude and giving each other confidence. Another value is a commitment, which means showing it in your work and by honoring our commitments, it can make the difference between achieving what is important to us. Next is dedication, no matter what is happening around you, never giving up is the right decision and because you have not found success yet, but will if you would not stop trying. Then is an effort because whatever the outcome is, always put the effort in your work and keep trying. Lastly, making right choices helps us feel good about ourselves and helps push us to a better outcome. I hope to follow these values to help me succeed in my transition to
It is important that you develop an awareness of what you value, as these values will be important in informing your relationships with clients, co–workers and employers.
In 1952, after two years of selling batteries to local wholesalers out of the back of his pick up in the Dallas Fort worth area John Searcy started his own company. Mr. Searcy named his company after the newly built road that crisscrossed the entire country; Interstate. Interstate stood for opportunity and connection. Mr. Searcy understood that with hard work and sound business principals the new interstate system would provide for the first time ever streamlined access to many distribution points. Just as important as the actual roads were to Mr. Searcy business so were fundamental business practices. Today those practices can be seen in the companies stated core values; Love; treat others like you'd want to be treated. A Servant’s Heart; lead with what people need. Excellence; do great things with the gifts you've been given. Courage. learn, improve and boldly drive change that matters. Fun; work hard, laugh often. Team; together, we’re better. And Integrity; Be who you are and live up to your commitments. These core beliefs have propelled Searcy’s fledgling company founded out of the back of a pick up truck in to a billion-dollar, privately-held corporation that continues to thrive using strategic process innovations and strong business principles.
Throughout the program I learnt about parliamentary etiquette, bill development, advocacy, teamwork and leadership. However, most importantly
As a person I believe I have strong values and have made right choices in my life. I am a very honest and dependable person that makes a positive impact at home and the workplace. We gain out outlook on values from day one starting with our parents and on up to role models and our environment. These values can change depending on outside factors and events in our lives. Values help us differ from right and wrong and help us with decisions every day. One of the biggest venues for values is in the workplace where we face challenges and obstacles all the time. Working with others and on team’s present challenges where our values come into play on how we work cohesively.
In the summer of 2011 after persuading my father that journalism was my passion and not nursing, I enrolled in Price George’s Community College. For two years, I studied Public Relations and Journalism. I learned about the power of free speech and free media. I gained respect for the First Amendment; the bedrock for Watergate. Here, anyone could share their opinion no matter how unpopular. This was new and fascinating considering the restrictive nature of my free press in my home country. So the more I learned, the more intrigued I became.
An individual’s effectiveness in the workplace often depends on his/her personality, attitudes and values, along with his/her motivation to succeed. Concurrently, the perception, attitudes and values of colleagues in the workplace play a role in determining the individual’s effectiveness. Understanding these characteristics of employees can be very crucial for organizations to operate successfully. At the same time, it is essential that employees understand the values associated with the organization in order to avoid any conflicting feelings toward the work they are employed to do. By recognizing and appreciating each other’s characteristics and constraints, employees and the organizations they are part of, form a highly-beneficial