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Learning Organisation
http://world.std.com/
Discussion, comment and resources on the theory and practice of the "learning
organisation"
Learning Organisation Resources from GPS Inc.
http://www.gpsi.com/lo.html
Some useful US links.
The Fifth Discipline Fieldbook
http://www.fieldbook.com/
Strategies, tools, and connections for building a learning organization based on Peter
Senge's influential book.
Sociology Psychology, Organisations links from Nijenrode
http://www.library.nijenrode.nl/
Though not the strongest part of the business resources at Nijenrode this still is well
worth a visit.
Rank Xerox: Studies of Technology, Organisations and Work
http://www.rxrc.xerox.com/home.html
The projects undertaken in this program of research, investigate the work practices and
organisational contexts of settings organised around the use of computer technology,
especially document technology. The group is comprised of social scientists and a computer
scientist and in the main draws on field-work approaches and traditional laboratory
methods. The field-work methods involve `ethnographic' studies of work sites and
organisations.
Institute for the Study of Distributed Work
gopher://farnsworth.mit.edu/0R0-8620-/DIIG/RELATED/isdw.txt
This Institute is concerned with teleworking (moving ideas not people) and is engaged in
several projects aimed at expanding our knowledge of telework and its effect on people,
organizations and communities.
Research at Harvard Business School
http://www.hbs.edu/research/
The chance to check out the research projects in this area at "the world’s
leading Business School". Well worth a visit.You need Adobe's Acrobat Reader to view
or print the files.
Organisational Behaviour and Human Decision Processes
(Journal)
http://www.bwaldron.com:80/ipmaac/journals/obhdp.html
Short abstracts of articles which veer towards the practice of HRM rather than
organisation theory per se.
Human Change by Design
http://www.well.com/user/bbear/blake.html
An interview with Robert.R.Blake co-creator of the Managerial Grid.
The Organisation and Management Theory Division of the Academy
of Management (US)
http://www.aom.pace.edu/omt/omt.html
A welcoming home page from the OMT which offers subscription to a mailing list together
with other links which show a concern for both research and pedagogical issues.
Learning,Change and Organisations
http://www.euro.net/innovation/Management_Base/
Man_Guide_Rel_1.0B1/LCOrg.html
This is essentially a hypertext version of a book on this subject area which is both
eclectic and interesting in its approach.
Organisational Communication and Information Systems
http://hsb.baylor.edu/html/fuller/ocis/
This WWW site is designed to provide the membership of the Organizational Communication
and Information Systems (OCIS) Division of the Academy of Management with a variety of
information related services.Excellent and extensive source of links.
Technology,Communications and Human Resources
http://www.inforamp.net/~bcroft/
An interesting as valuable page which aims to provide "information and insights about
new and emerging technologies that will significantly impact the way we work and
live".
Organisations.Occupations and Work
(A.S.A)
http://www.northpark.edu/acad/soc/oow/
A specialist subsection of the American Sociological Association.
Electronic Journal of Radical Organisation Theory
http://www.mngt.waikato.ac.nz/depts/sml/journal/ejrot.htm
A valuable scholarly journal from New Zealand.
Administrative Science Quarterly
http://www.gsm.cornell.edu/ASQ/asq.html
Information about and the opportunity to subscribe to this major journal in organisation
theory emanating from the Johnson Graduate School of Management at Cornell University.
Formal Organisation
http://www.spc.uchicago.edu/ssr1/PRELIMS/orgs.html
Excellent coverage of classic studies in formal organisation from the University of
Chicago.
On the Edge with Michael Finley
http://www.skypoint.com/~mfinley/
A witty and incisive page about the dysfunctions of organisations and management thought.
Centre for Technology and Social
Theory-Keele University
http://www.keele.ac.uk/depts/stt/home.htm
An interdisciplinary Research Centre sponsored by the Department of Management and the
Department of Sociology and Social Anthropology.The fundamental aim of the Centre is to
foster first-class research and teaching in the social theory of technology and
organisations. A well designed and informative page.The site is also available in the
German language.
A Classified Guide to the Frederick Winslow Taylor Collection
http://www.lib.stevens-tech.edu/collections/taylor/index.html
The personal papers of the "founder of Scientific Management" which have been
donated to the Stevens Institute of Technology by the Taylor family.
Six Management Concepts
http://www.timesystem.com/timesystem/methods/book/default.htm
A book,published on the Web which examines the contemporary concepts of Benchmarking,
Networking, Business Process Reengineering, Organisational Learning, Core Competence and
Empowerment. Useful for both student and practitioner.
Unorganisation: downstructuring towards collapsible
corporations
http://www.unorgn.com/
Simon Buckingham's book and updates may be downloaded here.Unorganisation is"all
about how new technologies such as the Internet and electronic agents facilitate the
downstructuring of business organizations into collapsible corporations and enable
technological capitalism in which individuals can participate in and benefit from free
markets."
International Society for the Psychoanalytic Study of
Organisations
http://www.sba.oakland.edu/ISPSO/
The International Society for the Psychoanalytic Study of Organizations provides a forum
for academics, clinicians, consultants and others interested in working in and with
organizations utilizing psychoanalytic concepts and insights.
Studies in Cultures, Organizations and Societies
http://www.ucalgary.ca/~cancomm/studies.html
A journal which"provides academics and practitioners with a scholarly forum for
critical debate on the culture and symbolism of everyday life in organizations".
The McDonaldization Page from Allan Liska
http://www.sociology.net/mcdonald/index.html
An exposition and discussion of the important book The McDonaldization of Society by
George Ritzer.The site is both well presented and informative with its own set of links to
other sites which discuss the McDonaldization hypothesis.
Gareth Morgan-Research and Writings
http://www.yorku.ca/faculty/academic/gmorgan/index.html
Useful information and materials from an influential source.
Applying complex adaptive systems theory to organisations
& management
http://pw2.netcom.com/~nmerry/Urihome.htm
From Dr Uri Merry,this website contains a range of interesting materials including
articles and useful links.It is focused on the ways in which the "sciences of Complex
Adaptive Systems, Complexity,Self-organization, Chaos and Fractals are shedding light on
and helping us confront problems and challenges facing organizations, management and
individuals."
Mastering Management from the Financial Times
http://www.ftmastering.com/
Interesting and eclectic site from the Financial Tines in the UK.There is theory and
background from top business schools together with case studies and relevant stories from
the FT.
Chaos Thinksite
http://www.orgmind.com/chaos.html
An interesting site concerned with the application of chaos theory to managerial
and
organisational issues.It states that it is "Created to promote the on-going learning
of those in the vanguard of organizational thinking and practice, this site will serve as
a forum for the conduct of provocative dialogue, the facilitation of collaborative
exploration, and the generation of knowledge and know-how to advance the discipline of
organizational design and transformation to its cutting edge."
Creating a Meaningful Workplace: Ideas, Strategies, Tools
http://www.meaningatwork.com/
A page from Tom Terez about meaningful workplaces -- what they are and how to create them.
Included are ideas, strategies, assessment tools, tips, humor, online chat opportunities,
book excerpts, and more.
Introduction to the Theory of Management
http://www.city.ac.uk/~sm350/theorymgt.html
A set of useful notes and references by P.Boylan of City University.The notes cover the
basic ideas of Fayol,Taylor,Weber,Mayo,McGregor,Deming,Drucker,
Handy,Adair,Mintzberg,Peters,and Kanter.
Enterprise Restructuring in Central and Eastern Europe
http://WWW.NBS.NTU.AC.UK/staff/clarked/
This is the research page of Ed Clark and Anna Soulsby.The research consists of detailed
case studies that followed the transformation of organisation and managment in four former
state-owned enterprises in the Czech Republic.The page also lists their publications and
gives an indication of their future plans.
Supervision by Gemmy Allen
http://ollie.dcccd.edu/mgmt1374/book_intro.html
Described as "an interactive journey into the world of the manager", this is a
hyperlink book offering a non-linear format with graphics, audio, and videos, which would
not be reproducible on paper.
It is viewer-oriented, giving the reader the opportunity to jump around and search for
certain topics.A valuable source which makes imaginative use of the Net.
Orgafit
http://www.orgafit.com/
"Under the headline "Organizational Fitness, get your company fit for the
future" Peter Pick collects ideas for action, good books about change management,
links to companies, organizations,
journals and many more interesting things. Orgafit.com offers easy and ready to use tips
for improving Business processes. Peter Pick says that this is like gymnastics, just do it
when you can do it.The message for companies is to focus on the customer and to keep the
processes lean and efficient."
Introduction to Organizations
http://www.mapnp.org/library/org_thry/org_thry.htm
Introducution to Management
http://www.mapnp.org/library/mng_thry/mng_thry.htm
Introduction to Leadership
http://www.mapnp.org/library/ldrship/ldrship.htm
Introduction to Supervision
http://www.mapnp.org/library/suprvise/suprvise.htm
American Productivity and
Quality Center.
Nonprofit education and research organization that helps
companies and the public sector change and improve.
BPR On-Line Learning Center.
Source for on-line reference material for reengineering teams.
Continuous Quality
Improvement Server.
Supports world-wide efforts in quality improvement and
education in quality. Includes Online Quality Resources Guide.
Corporate
Citizenship Resource Center.
U.S. Department of Labor program to enhance public access to
information on workplace practices that embody a commitment to corporate citizenship.
Electronic College of
Process Innovation.
Documents, tools and guidebooks available on the topic of
business process change and creating customer value.
Enterprise
Reengineering.
Newsmagazine covering the national business process
reengineering scene.
Human
Resource Learning Center.
Compendium of innovative and best practices. Sponsored by
ProSci.
International Benchmarking
Clearninghouse
Paradigm Shift
International Resource and Forum.
Resources on change management and knowledge management.
Workflow and Reengineering
International Association
CompanyNewsletters.com.
Tips on creating effective employee newsletters.
DRI International.
The purpose of the DRI is to create a base of common knowledge
for the disaster recovery / business continuity planning industry.
Disaster Recovery Journal
Libery
Mutual Risk Strategies Resource Library.
Articles on risk management and other business publications.
Corporate Governance home
page.
A springboard for explorations and discussions concerning the
movement to enhance wealth by
creating more democratic forms of corporate governance.
alt.psychology.personality
archives.
This newsgroup has posted info on personality types, as well
as a personality inventory that can be taken online.
IPMA Assessment Council
Job Analysis &
Personality Research.
Research materials from Virginia Tech.
Kingdomality
Test.
What is your medevial vocational personality? From Career
Management International
Meyers
Briggs FAQ
PerformanceReview.Com.
Online performance review software. SHRM members receive
discount.
Schoonover &
Associates.
Assessment center includes sample multi-rater, self-, and
360º assessment tools.
Trends.
Articles related to conducting surveys (employee, managerial
assessment, customer, etc.). From William Steinberg Consultants.
At-Will Employment
Policy.
Sample policy from "Bullet Proof Employee Handbooks"
by Ethan Winning.
Employment Policy
Foundation.
The Ultimate Employee
Handbook: A Workshop.
Impressive collection of advice and field experiences relating
to putting together employee handbooks.
SHRM
Consultants Forum
SHRM
Consultants Forum Directory
Chic Hospitality.
Includes aritcles on HR consulting and online forums.
Employment Interviewer
Training Course.
Free online modules help users to develop and
administer interviews that are valid, reliable, fair and practical
Discriminatory
Effects of the Face-to-Face Selection Interview.
From the Law Info Forum.
The Interview Coach.
Features interview tips and virtual practice interviews
for interviewers and interviewees.
Interviewer's Edge.
News, tools and techniques to help managers hire top talent.
Introduction
to Exit Surveys.
Provided by Robert A.
Giacalone, Professor of Business Ethics,
University of North Carolina Charlotte
Descriptions Now
Direct.
On line forms for creating job descriptions that can be
downloaded from the Internet or e-mailed.
KM.
The knowledge management server.
Sensational
Sabbatical Suggestions.
Travel tips for people planning temporary employment away from
home.
Hard at Work
Mentor/Teacher.
Online handbook about mentoring from University of California.
Peer
Resources
Navitar Consulting.
Resource center for helping you develop your business and its
people.
Society for
Industrial-Organizational Psychologists.
From the Society for Industrial-Organizational Psychology.
Association of Outplacement
Consulting Firms International.
Represents firms and professionals who help organizations
plan, implement and follow-up individual terminations or group layoffs.
Drake Beame Morim.
Consultants specializing in outplacement, the DBM site
includes employment statistics and outsourcing news, tips and trends.
International Society for
Performance Improvement
Managing in the '90s.
Program of the UK Department of Trade and Industry DTI to
improve performance of UK companies.
Outsourcing Institute.
Professional association for objective, independent
information on the strategic use of outside resources.
Performance
Technology.
Overview from San Diego State University
Project Management Institute.
Includes Guide to the The Project Management Body of
Knowledge.
BR Anchor Publishing.
Cost-effective relocation advice.
Cendant Mobility.
Includes relocation guide and
checklits.
The Employee Relocation Council
Mobility Services
Home page for relocation specialists
Relocation
Journal/Real Estate News
Relocation
Salary Calculator
From Center for Mobility Resources
Relocation Wizard.
Center for Mobility Resources application creates timelines
for relocations.
Virtual Relocation.
Compendium of helpful sites and tools to assist HR
deptartments or inividual relocate.
Business Succession
Planning.
From Reinhart,
Boerner, Van Deuren, Norris & Rieselbach.
Grooming
Next Millennium Leaders.
By William Byham of Development Dimension, Inc. From HR
Magazine.
Succession
Planning.
Online primer from Hagberg Consulting Group.
Altrusa.
International association of business executives and
professionals who volunteer their energies and expertise in projects dedicated to
community betterment.
Getting
the Jump on Future HR Needs.
Colin Powell describes the roles HR managers play in the
America's Promise movement. From HR Magazine
Supporting
Volunteerism.
From HR Magazine
Workplace
Involvement.
Suggestions from United Way on workplace volunteer programs.
Human Resource
Institute's Culture Change Strategiest.
Review of key concepts, definitions and guiding principles of
culture change.
BPR On-Line Learning Center.
Source for on-line reference material for reengineering teams.
Center For Management and
Organization Effectiveness.
Information on encouraging effective coaches, facilitators,
team leaders, and team members
Center for the Study
of Work Teams, University of North Texas.
Self-Directed
Work Teams.
Links and information on developing collaborative thinking and
key skills to be more effective.
Wonderlic
www.wonderlic.com
Wonderlic offers the latest in telephone and Internet
recruiting technology to psychological assessments and support services.
Achievement Tec.
www.personalitytesting.com
- Achievement Tec is an assessment technology company offering a
variety of human resource services to assist and strengthen the selection and management
of your most important asset: People
The Computer Psychologist
www.computerpsychologist.com
Computer Psychologists assist in the of hiring process by
providing online psychological testing used most commonly for pre-employment screening.
Thus reducing the scope of error.
MCquaiq
www.mcquaig.com
The McQuaig Institute provides organizations with the
software-based tools they need to assess, select and retain the best people.
Resource Associates, Inc
www.resourceassociates.com
Resource Associates, Inc. is a consulting firm that
specializes in maximizing human resource effectiveness for business and industry.
Specialties include providing Assessment services both for entry level workers as well as
for team leaders, managers, and professional specialists.
Saville & Holdsworth Ltd.
www.shlusa.com
SHL is an international human resource consulting firm that
assists companies with recruiting, hiring, employee development and litigation issues.
Zigon Performance Group
www.zigonperf.com
Zigon Performance Group specializes in performance appraisal,
performance management, and performance measurement systems for teams and hard-to-measure
work. They offer online resources, books, how-to workshops, and custom consulting services
to help you measure, manage and improve employee performance.
Questar
www.questarweb.com
Questar is a full-service research and consulting
organization. Provides research solutions in areas such as Marketing Research, Customer
Satisfaction, Loyalty and Retention, Employee Satisfaction, Loyalty and Retention among
others.
CVR INC.
http://www.cvrdallas.com
CVR is an employee relations consulting group. It provides
consulting services , holds seminars, Conducts surveys, and has its own publications.
Genesee survey Services Inc.
http://gensurvey.com
- Experience and Expertise in Employee Surveys
Saja Software.
www.surveyselect.com
Saja Software can help you with all your survey needs!!! They
can design your survey, administer your survey, complete data entry on hard-copy surveys,
host your survey on the Web, and complete your analysis and reports.
Select Associate Screenign System from Bigby , Havis & Associates.
www.bigby.com/selectintro.htm
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