The development and implementation of specific organizational strategies must be based on the areas of strength in an organization. Referred to as core competencies, those strengths are the foundation for creating a competitive advantage for an organization. A core competency is a unique capability that creates high value and differentiates an organization from its competition. Figure 1-1 shows some possible areas where human resources may become part of...

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Organizations are hard to see. We see outcroppings, such as a tall building, a computer workstation, or a friendly employee; but the whole organization is vague and abstract and may be scattered among several locations, even around the world. We know organizations are there because they touch us every day. Indeed, they are so common that we take them for granted. We hardly notice that we are born...

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Whether you are already working or are about to enter today’s workplace, one of the fastest ways to ensure your career success is to develop excellent communication skills. Today’s workplace revolves around communication. How good are your skills? If your communication skills are top notch, they can be your ticket to work. If not, they can be your ticket out the door. The Importance of Communication Skills to...

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Information systems have become as integrated into our daily business activities as accounting, finance, operations management, marketing, human resource management, or any other major business function. Information systems and technologies are vital components of successful businesses and organizations—some would say they are business imperatives. They thus constitute an essential field of study in business administration and management, which is why most business majors include a course in information...

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