Understanding Business Structures and Quality Management
1. What is a Business?
A business is a social organization that performs a set of activities and uses a variety of resources (financial, human, technological, and material) to achieve certain objectives.
2. Types of Businesses Based on Capital Origin
Businesses can be classified according to the origin of their capital as:
- Public: Capital comes from the government.
- Private: Capital comes from individuals or private entities.
- Mixed: Capital comes from both government and private sources.
- Transnational:
Effective Task Forces: Roles, Dynamics, and Techniques
Task Forces
1. Benefits of Teamwork
Teamwork offers several advantages:
- Facilitates tasks that individuals cannot accomplish alone.
- Solves problems faster through diverse perspectives.
- Improves work quality.
- Reduces individual physical and mental strain.
- Increases tolerance and understanding.
- Boosts motivation and job satisfaction.
- Accelerates learning.
- Encourages creativity.
- Enhances organizational knowledge and provides transferable experience.
2. The Leader’s Role
- Defines the strategy and path to success.
Investing in Employee Retention
Maintaining a Stable Workforce
This article concludes our series on companies and employees (following “Investing in Employee Selection” and “Investing in Employee Training”) by focusing on retaining employees.
Employee turnover can represent a significant loss of the company’s investment in training. This issue becomes even more critical during periods of economic growth.
Micro and small enterprises, with limited resources for employee training, are particularly vulnerable. These businesses often
Read MoreUnderstanding Organizational Structures and Principles
Organization Title
An organization combines technical, human, and financial resources, including buildings, machinery, equipment, and personnel. Its structure depends on its goals and the relationships between its elements. The organization’s structure should adapt to its objectives and specific circumstances.
Goals of the Organizational Structure
This system of relationships aims to:
- Ensure everyone knows each other’s roles.
- Clarify individual roles and responsibilities within the work process.
- Provide
Introduction to Metrology
UNIT I: Foundations of Metrology
To enhance the yield and quality of industrial fishing and mining operations, maintenance workers need a strong understanding of precision measurement using instruments like vernier calipers, micrometers, dial gauges, and depth gauges. This course equips students with the skills to use these instruments effectively, quickly, and safely.
What is Metrology?
Metrology is the science of measurement, encompassing all theoretical and practical aspects, including unit systems
Read MoreEmergency Plan and Fire Safety Procedures
Roles and Responsibilities
Evacuation Coordinator
Performs in the designated control center (DC), responsible for the safe evacuation of all personnel and will be in charge of evacuation leaders.
Evacuation Leader
The mission is to ensure a full and orderly evacuation of their assigned sector. Responsibilities include:
- Ensure that the alarm has been raised and staff in their sector are alert.
- Announce the evacuation of their sector upon hearing the general alarm.
- Guide the occupants of their sector to