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People Case Studies by topic
Communication the key to success
This case study focuses on the issue of communications. It describes a range of ways in which organisations communicate with their workforce in order...
Communicating through the “world game”, for brand and corporate reputation
Football is the 'world game' and Coca-Cola is the brand name of the world's biggest selling soft drink, so it is hardly surprising that the two...
Building a better business through communication
In a social world, businesses are social organisations. Within any organisation, there is a maze of pathways along which communications travel. Imagine the endless...
Managing change through training and development
Britain relies on rail. The railway is a vital part of Britain’s economy and infrastructure. More people travel by rail now than since the...
Driving change through training and development
A Northern Rock case study
Every organisation needs to move forward and face the future. In order to do so it must take decisions which...
Building a workforce for the future
The world of work has changed dramatically in recent years. Gone are the days of jobs for life in which an individual might work...
Using diversity and inclusion to provide better service
Tesco is the UK’s leading retailer, serving millions of customers every day. It also employs more people than any other company, with over 300,000...
Establishing a diversity initiative
In a rapidly changing business environment decision-takers in large organisations are recognising that, in order for their company to succeed, they need to develop...
The business benefits of diversity
Differences can come from individual characteristics and life experiences, such as where you went to school or where you live. Being married or in...
The role of an equal opportunities policy
A critical issue in the development of a successful working relationship is whether we believe we are treated differently from someone else, not because...
Creating a new way of working based on trust
In recent years this pattern has changed. We have seen the stripping out of layers of bureaucracy as organisations have become leaner and flatter....
Making things better
This study focuses on the way in which Philips has transformed its organisation and culture in order to flourish in the modern competitive world....
Developing the skills for managing change
Change is something that happens in businesses all of the time. Change can occur in an organisation’s internal or external environment. As a result,...
Motivational theory in practice at Tesco
Tesco began in 1919 with one man, Jack Cohen, a market stallholder selling groceries in London. Tesco was formed out of a merger with T.E....
Building a better workplace through motivation
People spend a considerable part of their lives at work, so it is not surprising that they expect to be rewarded and satisfied with...
Motivation in action
Motivation is a driving force within an individual to do something well. Motivation is particular to an individual so it is important to find...
Developing appropriate leadership styles
Tesco is a customer-orientated business. It aims to offer products that provide value for money for its customers and to deliver high-quality service. Tesco wants...
Managing workforce requirements
ScottishPower currently supplies electricity and gas to over five million homes and businesses in the UK and operates an extensive electricity transmission and distribution...
Developing responsiveness through organisational structure
UNISON is the UK’s biggest public service trade union. It represents 1.3 million members who deliver essential services to the public. These are services...
UNISON and unions’ wider role
UNISON works with both employers and employees to ensure that public service workers receive a fair deal. A big advantage for any worker represented...
Acas and effective workplaces
As markets become increasingly competitive it is essential that employers and employees have a good working relationship and are pulling in the same direction. The employment...
Organisations and Unions
UNISON
Formed in 1993 when three public sector unions joined together, UNISON is the UK's largest union. The merger created a stronger union voice to...
Recruiting selecting and training for success
The importance of recruitment
For McDonald's, people are its most important asset. This is because customer satisfaction begins with the attitudes and abilities of employees...
Effective recruitment and selection
Asda is the UK’s second largest supermarket. It was founded in 1949 under the name of Associated Dairies and Farm Group but shortened this...
Developing employees as organisational assets
Kingfisher plc is one of Europe’s leading retailers based around three main sectors - DIY, electrical and general merchandise. The company employs over 130,000...
Operations management: The Wincanton Way
Wincanton's mission is 'delivering supply chain solutions across Europe'. The company is customer focussed: its aim is to help its customers become more efficient...
Roles responsibilities and career development
In the past, many people would expect to undertake the same job for the whole of their working lives. However, today it is widely...
Achieving Better Public Services – The work of the Audit Commission
Living in a safe community that provides such a wide range of public services is easy to take for granted. Even as students, the...