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WEEK 10
When moving to a different country for business there are many factors to consider regarding the differences in culture, relations, and how business is conducted. Hofstede’s cultural dimensions theory “addresses differences in how people think, act, and expect others to act” (Swift, 2022). For this assignment, I’m making a comparison between the U.S.A. and Lebanon,…
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WEEK NINE
Although the three assessments were somewhat insightful, they really just reminded me how vital it is that we manage our health and stress. About 3 years ago my body had a full on crash from a very stressful year abroad. After a flight from Lebanon(where I was living) to London for a layover as I…
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WEEK EIGHT
I think compensation can be a major player when it comes to job or life changes. Recently, a manager at Target where I work, decided to quit due to getting a job an assistant manager job at Kohl’s(a competitor). His choice to leave Target felt rather abrupt because he had been so vocal for the…
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WEEK 6
“Training or Draining” When I reflect on the training or onboarding I’ve received over the years of employment, one situation that sticks out for the positive way it was done is when I joined a landscaping company to run their office. I had no previous knowledge of landscaping and the overall process that went into…
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WEEK FIVE
As a newer manager for a major retailer, I’ve recently taken on the responsibility of interviewing and choosing applicants to hire for my team. Prior to covid, the interview was conducted in person and was structured to include an introductory period to get to know the applicant a little better, followed by five structured situational…
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WEEK FOUR
After this week’s lectures and readings pertaining to job analysis and workforce planning, I’ve taken a moment to reflect on a few positions I’ve held. I was employed during college for a company(about 30 people) in the refurbished medical imaging industry. I initially was hired in as a receptionist. As I recall, I was given…
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WEEK ONE …
After reviewing the article, Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work for, we can see many examples of effective HR Management. At T-Mobile USA, their employees say, “I feel I have real power to make a difference in the way things are done. My boss trusts me to do what I think is correct. Our commitment…