theories. Discuss those theories to support your approach (theories/philosophy), then compare and contrast these individuals, your philosophy and why you believe your approach will work in this situation. Discussion should include: How you would initially approach the problems cited above? How will your actions change with time? What do you expect to accomplish in 1 year and in 5 years? What management approach(es) would you employ to facilitate change. Use modern management terminology in your answer (with definitions). Examples may include terms such as Six Sigma, MBO, benchmarking, PODC, organizational culture, behavior safety, MBWA, job enrichment, Kaizen, SWOT analysis, continuous improvement, mechanistic approach, Theory X & Y, etc... A good response should compare and contrast at least 10 management methods discussed in your textbook. SSE 815 Spring 2015 A construction company is the contractor for development of an area including building roads with numerous bridges. Their last project went well over budget because of numerous employee injuries and two deaths, which resulted in large fines against them from OSHA. The company’s general manager believes that employees and lower level managers do not display sufficient concern for safety, thus hired you to improve their safety record. An evaluation of the company’s records show they have valid, comprehensive procedures and guides for all aspects of their safety program, yet these are not followed. Reports are not completed in a timely manner and training is neglected although both are mandated by company policy. Describe your plan for improving the company’s safety program through administrative initiative. Include specific information that relates to administrative theory learned during your curriculum, citing the source and/or theories described. Using theories of management and administration, explain how you plan to develop a safety culture within the organization. Outline proposed times for the program. Reference historical theories of administration and leadership/management gurus in your answers with explanations of how these apply to the current situation. Describe your management philosophy in this type of setting. NOTE: Your management philosophy may or may not be based upon any published management however compare and contrast it to at least two published management “experts”, theories. Discuss those theories to support your approach (theories/philosophy), then compare and contrast these individuals, your philosophy and why you believe your approach will work in this situation. Discussion should include:
theories. Discuss those theories to support your approach (theories/philosophy), then compare and contrast these individuals, your philosophy and why you believe your approach will work in this situation. Discussion should include: How you would initially approach the problems cited above? How will your actions change with time? What do you expect to accomplish in 1 year and in 5 years? What management approach(es) would you employ to facilitate change. Use modern management terminology in your answer (with definitions). Examples may include terms such as Six Sigma, MBO, benchmarking, PODC, organizational culture, behavior safety, MBWA, job enrichment, Kaizen, SWOT analysis, continuous improvement, mechanistic approach, Theory X & Y, etc... A good response should compare and contrast at least 10 management methods discussed in your textbook. SSE 815 Spring 2015 A construction company is the contractor for development of an area including building roads with numerous bridges. Their last project went well over budget because of numerous employee injuries and two deaths, which resulted in large fines against them from OSHA. The company’s general manager believes that employees and lower level managers do not display sufficient concern for safety, thus hired you to improve their safety record. An evaluation of the company’s records show they have valid, comprehensive procedures and guides for all aspects of their safety program, yet these are not followed. Reports are not completed in a timely manner and training is neglected although both are mandated by company policy. Describe your plan for improving the company’s safety program through administrative initiative. Include specific information that relates to administrative theory learned during your curriculum, citing the source and/or theories described. Using theories of management and administration, explain how you plan to develop a safety culture within the organization. Outline proposed times for the program. Reference historical theories of administration and leadership/management gurus in your answers with explanations of how these apply to the current situation. Describe your management philosophy in this type of setting. NOTE: Your management philosophy may or may not be based upon any published management “experts”, however compare and contrast it to at least two published management theories. Discuss those theories to support your approach (theories/philosophy), then compare and contrast these individuals, your philosophy and why you believe your approach will work in this situation. Discussion should include: