Warehouse Types, Mechanization, and Product Characteristics
Warehouse Location
Central: Located close to the factory to reduce costs. Their principal function is to supply regional warehouses/stores. They should be capable of handling large load units and heavy trucks.
Regional: Located near their influence zone. Their mission is to distribute merchandise to wholesalers and retailers located in their zone. They must be prepared to receive heavy trucks and then load trucks with less capacity.
Transit: These arise when the influence zone is larger than a single
Read MoreKey Concepts and Methods in Topography
Sketch: A rapid drawing made without precision or details, representing the main or most significant lines and dimensions of an area or object.
Limit of Visual Perfection: The eye has a limit beyond which two points, to be seen together, must be separated. It is the minimum distance that the eye can see two separate points. The visual limit is 0.2 mm; if two points are separated by less than this value, they will be seen as a single point.
Scale: A map or plan should bear a relation of resemblance
Read MoreConflict Resolution, Leadership, and Authority in Management
Conflict: The process that occurs between two parties, characterized by the feeling of frustration experienced by one party.
Sources of Conflict
Individual Sources:
- Divergence of Goals: Uncoordinated goals and planning activities.
- Clash of Interests: Incompatible personal results and lack of mutually beneficial agreements.
- Distinct Personalities: Varied performances due to differing personalities, objectives, and actions.
Organizational Sources:
- Interdependence of Activities: Lack of clarity about activities
Pros and Cons of Starting a Business & Environmental Ethics
Advantages and Disadvantages of Starting a Business
Introduction:
Entrepreneurship can be a satisfying and rewarding career for individuals in the business environment. With the proper amount of education, work, and experience, entrepreneurs may be able to start and grow a small business into a well-run organization. Starting a small business may have several advantages and disadvantages.
Entrepreneurs may choose to write a business plan prior to launch. They may use the business plan to determine
Read MoreDeveloping Entrepreneurial Skills and Emotional Intelligence
My Career Match Worksheet
Blue/Red/Extrovert
Describe yourself briefly using the Color Q table on Moodle.
I’m insatiably curious, and I have a jousting wit. I’m a person with a great sense of humor.
Me on the Job
My Natural Work-Related Strengths
- I’m particularly good at startups or the initial stage of a project.
- I inspire others through energy, enthusiasm, and colorful communication.
- I reduce tension with humor.
- I’m willing to take risks.
My Personality’s Challenges (Weaknesses)
- I initiate too
Teamwork vs. Groups and Organizational Culture
Differences Between a Group and a Team
- Objectives:
- Group: Individual objectives.
- Team: Shared objectives.
- Roles:
- Group: Roles are not defined; everyone does what seems best.
- Team: Roles are clearly defined.
- Leadership:
- Group: Individual leadership.
- Team: Shared leadership.
- Conflicts:
- Group: Conflicts are avoided or not resolved.
- Team: Conflicts are faced and resolved by consensus.
- Communication:
- Group: Disorganized work; members may not listen to each other.
- Team: Organized work; different opinions are heard to