The document discusses quality audits and surveys. Quality audits only check for conformance to plans and standards but do not provide a full picture of quality. A quality survey takes a broader view, assessing both quality results and the quality system using published criteria or criteria developed within a company. It identifies factors that could affect survey accuracy and aims to prevent errors. Quality surveys can be accomplished by using an overall framework to evaluate both quality outcomes and the quality system.
Strategy originated in the military and was later adopted by business schools in the early 20th century. While strategy was initially rooted in economics, other disciplines also contributed to its theoretical foundations. There remains little agreement on agreed upon principles and theories due to its relatively young research history. Strategic goals for firms may include maximizing shareholder value, achieving monopoly power, or ensuring profits and success, but definitions of success can vary. Strategies can be deliberate plans or emerge through dynamic external adaptation.
Narayana Murthy is considered the "Father of Indian Information Technology." He started his career as the first chief systems programmer at IIM Ahmedabad. In 1981, he founded Infosys with Rs. 10,000 capital and served as CEO for 21 years, growing it to have 950 clients in 50 countries. Murthy displayed strong leadership and entrepreneurial traits. He faced many challenges in starting Infosys such as lack of resources, bureaucratic hurdles, and competition, but overcame them to make Infosys a multinational corporation with over Rs. 2,65,262 crore in market cap.
This document provides a biography of Amelia Earhart in chronological order from her birth in 1897 to her disappearance in 1937 while attempting to circumnavigate the globe. It details her childhood interest in daring activities, her early flights, accomplishments as a pilot including many records set, marriage, leadership of the organization for female pilots called The Ninety-Nines, and eventual fate disappearing over the Pacific Ocean on the final leg of her attempted round-the-world flight. Earhart was a pioneering female aviator who broke many barriers and records at a time when commercial aviation was in its infancy.
This document discusses various methods for performing performance appraisals. It defines performance appraisal as evaluating the personality, performance, and potential of employees. Some key methods discussed include rating scales, checklists, forced choice, critical incidents, essays, and cost accounting. Rating scales involve rating employees on predefined criteria while checklists involve describing employee performance. Forced choice involves selecting the most and least descriptive phrases for employees. Critical incidents involve recording effective and ineffective employee behaviors. Essays require rating supervisors to describe employee strengths and weaknesses. Cost accounting evaluates employees' costs and contributions in monetary terms. The document also discusses advantages and limitations of different appraisal methods.
The document discusses quality audits and surveys. Quality audits only check for conformance to plans and standards but do not provide a full picture of quality. A quality survey takes a broader view, assessing both quality results and the quality system using published criteria or criteria developed within a company. It identifies factors that could affect survey accuracy and aims to prevent errors. Quality surveys can be accomplished by using an overall framework to evaluate both quality outcomes and the quality system.
Strategy originated in the military and was later adopted by business schools in the early 20th century. While strategy was initially rooted in economics, other disciplines also contributed to its theoretical foundations. There remains little agreement on agreed upon principles and theories due to its relatively young research history. Strategic goals for firms may include maximizing shareholder value, achieving monopoly power, or ensuring profits and success, but definitions of success can vary. Strategies can be deliberate plans or emerge through dynamic external adaptation.
Narayana Murthy is considered the "Father of Indian Information Technology." He started his career as the first chief systems programmer at IIM Ahmedabad. In 1981, he founded Infosys with Rs. 10,000 capital and served as CEO for 21 years, growing it to have 950 clients in 50 countries. Murthy displayed strong leadership and entrepreneurial traits. He faced many challenges in starting Infosys such as lack of resources, bureaucratic hurdles, and competition, but overcame them to make Infosys a multinational corporation with over Rs. 2,65,262 crore in market cap.
This document provides a biography of Amelia Earhart in chronological order from her birth in 1897 to her disappearance in 1937 while attempting to circumnavigate the globe. It details her childhood interest in daring activities, her early flights, accomplishments as a pilot including many records set, marriage, leadership of the organization for female pilots called The Ninety-Nines, and eventual fate disappearing over the Pacific Ocean on the final leg of her attempted round-the-world flight. Earhart was a pioneering female aviator who broke many barriers and records at a time when commercial aviation was in its infancy.
This document discusses various methods for performing performance appraisals. It defines performance appraisal as evaluating the personality, performance, and potential of employees. Some key methods discussed include rating scales, checklists, forced choice, critical incidents, essays, and cost accounting. Rating scales involve rating employees on predefined criteria while checklists involve describing employee performance. Forced choice involves selecting the most and least descriptive phrases for employees. Critical incidents involve recording effective and ineffective employee behaviors. Essays require rating supervisors to describe employee strengths and weaknesses. Cost accounting evaluates employees' costs and contributions in monetary terms. The document also discusses advantages and limitations of different appraisal methods.
