Key Attributes of Inclusive Leaders
An inclusive leader supports staff development; demonstrates confidence; holds employees accountable; sets personal interest aside; seeks contribution from others; learns from criticism; admits mistakes.
Sharam Kohan
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) (1938)
The FLSA is one of a handful of federal laws that establish the foundation for employee treatment. It is a major influence on how people are paid, in the employment of young people, and in how records are to be…
The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN) (1988)
This was the first attempt by Congress to involve local communities early in the private sector’s downsizing process. It also prevented employers from just shutting the door and walking away without any worker benefits. It applies to all employers with…
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) (1993)
In general, the Family and Medical Leave Act sets in place new benefits for some employees in the country. If their employer has 50 or more people on the payroll, then they are required to permit FMLA leave of absence…
Definition of Situational Leadership
Situational Leadership is rooted in adaptability. To Remain effective, a leader’s style must adapt with the situation. Depending on the circumstances and the maturity and ability of the team, a leader may lead by ddirecting, engaging, collaborating, or delegating.
Definition of Participative Leadership
Participative leadership allows all employees to be more informed and involved in the operations of the organization. This can be achieved by supporting them when they make mistakes, treating them with consideration and respect, inviting them to recommend innovative ideas…
Four Elements of People Management
Four Elements of People Management Directing involves limited flexibility for the employee and is characterized by defnining, planning, teaching, and monitoring. Coaching involves supportive direction characterized by raise, encouragement, prioritizinf, and feedback. Supporting invovlves even less specific direction and is…
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
“It is quite true that man lives by bread alone — when there is no bread. But what happens to man’s desires when there is plenty of bread and when his belly is chronically filled? At once other (and “higher”)…
Locke’s Goal-Setting Theory
Locke’s Goal-Setting Theory It states that specific and challenging goals along with appropriate feedback contribute to higher and better task performance.
Taylor’s Scientific Management
F. Taylor concluded that employees will change their behaviors when they know they are being observed. Taylorism – 4 Principles of Scientific Management Select methods based on science, not “rule of thumb.” Rather than allowing each individual worker the freedom to…