Truth-in-doors
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'Doors' represent the degree and type of access which supervisors offer to employees. Personnel research suggests that an open door policy is still relatively rare. Other types of doors include: church, peep-hole, those with large combination locks on them, firehouse doors, Dutch, 'doggie', and swinging. The church door is rarely open. The peep-hole door is for the timid administrator. The large-combination-lock door works to separate allies from adversaries. The firehouse door remains closed, but opens quickly when alarms sound. Revolving doors allow easy access, but foster rapid egress as well. Dutch doors are for situations in which the supervisor is wary of subordinates. 'Doggie' doors require visitors to crawl in and give obeisance. Swinging doors allow all to enter and reflect supervisor self-confidence.
Publication Name: Management Solutions
Subject: Human resources and labor relations
ISSN: 0889-0226
Year: 1988
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Total priority management
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Supervisors striving to establish and maintain a balance between their business and personal lives should carefully set and manage their priorities. Priorities are defined as commitments or promises, whether business or personal. Determination of priorities should acknowledge that the manager has six life aspects to operate: the workplace, the intellect, the physical body, the family, social life, and spiritual life. Suggestions are offered for addressing all these elements.
Publication Name: Management Solutions
Subject: Human resources and labor relations
ISSN: 0889-0226
Year: 1988
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Are your workers as creative as they could be?
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The successful supervisor influences worker creativity by the type of work environment created. A questionnaire is presented which is designed to help the supervisor assess personal effectiveness in fostering a creative work setting. It is suggested that the questionnaire be administered to the respondents in a way which assures anonymity and confidentiality. Areas of concern addressed in the questionnaire include: work unit structures, meetings, and creativity techniques.
Publication Name: Management Solutions
Subject: Human resources and labor relations
ISSN: 0889-0226
Year: 1988
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