“THE RIGHT PERSON FOR THE RIGHT JOB”- Paves a way to control the attrition rate in the medium level organizations in India.

According to Alan “Management means what manager does”. Management refers to “getting things done through and with the people”. Even the meaning and definitions of Management stress more only on “Personnel” rather than tasks. Human capital plays a pivotal role in organizational success and achievement. Human Physical and mental efforts exercised are coordinated towards the goals and objectives to be accomplished. In order to accelerate towards the ultimate goal, modern organizations have to meet both direct and indirect operational challenges. So management has to equip and elate human forces employed accordingly. Manpower must be planned according to the requirements of each job in the light of its emerging trends and challenges. When manpower placed penetrates through the challenges and achieve the organizational goals, it is presumed that “the right person is placed in the right job”.

India has superfluous labor force and the Indian economy suffers from the pain of unemployment and underemployment even after a spectacular development and advancement in science and technology. Indian educational institutions impart professional education and training to mould the personnel as experts and executives in technical and managerial fields. But in India, “the right person for the right job” is the real scarce and the Indian entrepreneurs struggle a lot to identify the right person. When such trials and tribulations occur in key positions especially in middle level and upper levels in medium level organizations the conflicts creep in and the organizations start wobbling.

In modern manpower placements, traditional approaches are replaced with professional techniques in the selection process. Even though the selection process tries to eliminate the traditional considerations of caste, religion, province, languages, races, nepotism, political influences etc, modern entrepreneurs fail to induct the “right person in the right job”. Many corporate in India are in urge of the right person at the middle level and upper level. A study made on this reveals that many middle level and upper level executives are getting obsolete due to the fast changing business environment at the employers’ point of view. They state that the modern manpower lacks many of the following aspects. (A survey was made in 25 medium level organizations and the outcome of the study was consolidated and presented here)

1. Dedication.

2. Involvement.

3. Ownership over failures. (Normally they take ownership only on success)

4. Accountability.

5. Creativity.

6. Dynamism.

7. Crisis Management.

8. Initiative.

9. Continuous updating of knowledge and skills.

10. Compatibility and good inter-personal relationships.

But at the employees’ point of view, the following intervening variables are identified

1. Job insecurity.

2. No freedom of Authority.

3. Incompatible relation with peer.

4. Noncompetitive compensation Packages.

5. Lack Of Motivation.

6. Strained relationship with superiors.

7. Obsolescence of knowledge and skill and no personal development and growth prospects.

8. No universal application of rules and regulations.

9. No empowerment.

10. Nepotism.

Suggestions to control the attrition rate

1. Harmonious approach in extracting the work.

2. Concern about individual development and career advancement.

3. Compatibility between organizational goals and individuals goals.

4. Creating the sense of involvement with a feeling of ownership.

5. Clearly defined roles.

6. Clearly defined authority, responsibility and accountability as an active partner.

7. Empowerment and opportunities for learning and personal for growth.

9. Job security and Chances for Personality Development,

10. Direct and open Communication system.

11. Re-skilling of skills.

12. Flat organizational hierarchy.

13. No subordination in approach.

14. Transparent appraisal and reward system.

15. Transparent feed back system.

The author can be reached by the email aobright67@yahoo.co.in



By: Dr. A. Oliver Bright

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Building a long-standing relationship with your commercial painting company can pay off big time. Here are five important tips to keep your relationship open, honest and good for you and good for your business.

Step 1: Share Your Priorities

Share your priorities with your commercial painting company contractor. Communication is essential to building long lasting business relationships. Your contractor can’t read your mind. You need to lay out your priorities, objectives and expectations as precisely as you can - as early as you can in the painting process. Don’t worry if things come up - just make sure to communicate why and how they need to be changed or fixed and how that should impact the painting contractor’s process.

Step 2: Negotiate Terms and Listen

A commercial painting company contractor can be a great planning resource. A painting contractor may be able suggest an otherwise overlooked solution to a difficult commercial painting project. Treat your contractor as an interested partner by soliciting opinions, listening to his or her recommendations, and adjusting your expectations and budget (if possible) to accommodate needs.

Step 3: Make a Written Contract

Establish a written detailed contract with the commercial painting company before the contractor preps a single surface or spray paints a single girder. Contracts help to clearly define the business relationship and - in a sense - liberate it. If you and your contractor are not clear on the terms of your mutual arrangement, it’s easy for frustrations and bad feelings to spoil a working relationship.

Step 4: Touch Base Often

Schedule regular meetings to discuss progress. By putting a meeting on the calendar, you and your contractor commit to maintaining an ongoing dialog. Ongoing communications as a project develops is absolutely essential to maintaining a good working relationship. These meetings do not need to take very long, nor do they need to be face to face. Figure on fifteen minutes a week for a routine progress meeting. Follow-up your meeting with an email to the contractor to clarify any significant issues.

Step 5: Trust Experience

Your commercial painting company contractor should know his or her business. Once you have found a painting company with the experience that your facility needs, stand back and let them take care of your projects. Trust your contractor’s experience.

Looking Ahead

Like a personal relationship, a business relationship evolves over time. Periodically review your relationships with contracting firms and outsourcing organizations and discover if there are areas that need touching up and improvement.



By: Steve A. Parker

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Step 1: Relationships Are a Part of Life

First things first it is important to remember that we are all in relationships. Whether it is family, career or dating. In some way shape of form we are all in a relationship. So knowing that we can keep in mind that whichever type of relationship we are in they will all take us somewhere. Everyone we meet no matter who they are will leave some type of mark on our lives, and we in turn will leave one on theirs. So therefore if we would really like to become the architect or our lives we have to make certain of the type of people we bring into our lives.

Step 2: Getting Clear on What You Want Out of a Relationship

Far too often I ask people “Well what exactly are you looking for in a relationship?” I get the ever so daft response of “I duno”. Not knowing what you want out of a relationship is like ordering a pizza and not telling the waitress what you’d like on it, and if that is the case chances are you are going to be disappointed. Hey look, if you were going to make one decision today about relationships yet that one decision was to become totally certain about what type of outcome or essence you wanted from your future or current relationships, you think it would enhance them? You bet cha!

Step 3: First Date Syndrome

Now there is a disorder that the drug companies have not made an inhaler or pill for yet. The disorder is called First date syndrome and I believe to some extend or another we have all suffered or will suffer from it at some point. Example: It is the first date and you really want this person to take away an awesome perception of you, so you put your best foot forward and keep it out there. The result? A tremendous impression is left on the individual or individuals. Now your in trouble, why? Because the person who you portrayed is not an accurate representation of who you are and the more comfortable you become with that person/persons the less you feel like you have to put on a show, then WHAMMO! You are up the creek without a paddle because this oh so dapper character is just that, a character and not a genuine picture of your real self. Short of the long, be 100% of yourself all of the time and you will disappoint and be disappointed far less.

Step 4: Filling the Void With Air

Now this step becomes very much about self improvement more than anything else and you will see why. When its not people telling me that they do not know what it is that they are looking for the next great blunder I hear about is how they are in a relationship but are unhappy. A large percent of the time these people are upset because they go into a relationship looking for the other person to fill some need for them. The problem is there are certain aspects that no other person can fill for you. Example if you want to be in a relationship because you are looking for more respect ask the question, is it more self-respect I need? No matter how many people you are in a relationship with or how much they may be able to love you they can never fill the integral self respect that has to be built by the individual. Otherwise you are filling the void with air.

Step 5: The 50/50 Trap

Another pit fall that many of us find our self’s having to crawl out of is what I call the 50/50 trap. People tend to make things complicated, yet we are driven out of very uncomplicated motives. They want to be more happy or want to avoid being sad or feeling pain. I mean honestly if you were to group all the emotions you can name chances are they would fall into one of two groups, happy or sad. That being said we all get excited and electric about getting into a relationship yet with have this deep seeded fear that one day we may get our hearts broken. It is a type of approach avoidance we want all the benefits of a relationship but we are not willing to commit 100% because of the impending danger. ” I will meet you half way.” That becomes the tag line we use.” Avoid going half way and try to give it your best, you will see your relationships soar!

I hope you enjoyed this article. I know that if you use the information here you will increase the quality of your relationships in a big way. Kept in mind I always tell people I am my biggest testimonial and if I can do it I know you can too. Until the next time my friends live like a champion!



By: Shannon Graham

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The term “narcissist” is used loosely to describe a person who is extremely vain to the extent that it is already repulsive or offensive to those around him/her. However, being a narcissist in the real sense of the word is far more than just being very vain or admiring oneself a little more than what is deemed normal. In psychology, a narcissist would be a person encumbered with a specific personality disorder known as narcissistic personality disorder or NPD.

What is NPD?

On the whole, narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is a mental ailment, whereby a person would have an exaggerated idea of his/her own importance, which makes him/her very needful of other people’s admiration. In actuality, because of their excessive desire to be admired, we can say that people with NPD require “adulation”. From their point of view, they are far more superior than anyone else; thus, they tend to be lacking in empathy toward others. Ironically, this inflated sense of superiority characterizing them really stems from having a very vulnerable self-esteem. As it turns out, the extremely confident image they project is simply a facade to mask the fragile person within who is excessively sensitive to criticisms. In other people’s point of view, however, a person with NPD would come across as being overly conceited. They would usually think he/she is a braggart who is prone to being too pretentious. So it stands to reason that others would tend to avoid getting involved with people who have NPD.

Because it is a personality disorder, NPD can impede an afflicted person’s social life. Oftentimes, it can cause troubles in his/her personal relationships. A typical trait defining a real narcissist—a person riddled with NPD—would be an exaggeratedly emotional behavior similar to those with HPD(histrionic personality disorder). Treating an NPD patient would centralize on psychotherapy. Nevertheless, if he or she is also experiencing depression and/or anxiety, remedies in the form of the best antidepressant to address the condition/s would be prescribed by his/her respective doctors.

Similar to some other personality disorders, the real cause of NPD is both complex and a mystery. There are evidences connecting it to a dysfunctional childhood characterized by over-pampering or spoiling, sky high expectations, abandonment, and/or abuse. On the other hand, it is said to be also due to genetic factors.

Identifying the real narcissist

Common indications of a person with NPD would be the following:



Having the belief that he/she is superior and far better than everyone else



Indulging in fantasies involving success, attractiveness, and power



A tendency to exaggerate one’s accomplishment or abilities



Having a constant expectation to be admired or praised by others



Seriously believing that one is extra ordinary



Inability to tell how other people think or feel



A lack of empathy



Displaying berating behavior toward those he/she thinks are inferior to him/her



Feeling jealous toward other people



Believing that other people are jealous of him/her



Difficulty in maintaining good relationships



Emotional detachment



Very weak self-esteem



Extreme sensitivity to criticisms



By: Maris

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In the past China has been exporting only tea to the rest of the world. Though China still exports agriculture and food, there is a steady growth in exports on electronics and technology every year. It is estimated that wholesale products purchase from China save at least $100 billion for the Americans due to the low cost of living and cheap labor in China. Multinational purchasing is a win-win situation for both American buyers who purchase high quality goods at cheaper prices and Chinese suppliers who sell their wholesale products through global sourcing.

-Major Importers of China

The low prices of Chinese products get passed on to the ultimate customer in global sourcing. United States, as a large developed nation, has money and power to purchase from China and China as a large developing nation utilized the money for its education and labor resources. China exports its wholesale products to major countries of the world with Japan, United States and Hong Kong, being main importers among them. In the past three decades of trade with United States, China has grown as a prime importer of the United States. Small and big foreign companies and corporations are trying to have their foothold in China to satisfy their customers back home by taking advantage of most favorable financial and cost incentives for their trade with China.

-Key to successful wholesale business

To establish successful wholesale business with China through global sourcing, some key factors must be maintained. The business expectations on multinational purchasing must be realistic and pragmatic. Chinese patiently handle the business negotiations by taking more time unlike American fast business expectations with unrealistic negotiations and goals for business in China. Project time and results depend largely on the influential factors of Governmental agencies and legal requirements. However a local ally from China may help in sorting out the cultural and bureaucratic barriers.

-Guanxi- Personal Relationship

Understanding Chinese Culture should precede doing business with them by visiting China to have meetings with wholesale business partners and prospective customers for developing better market knowledge and starting Guanxi, the personal relationship. Guanxi is an important element to the success of the business venture. To get better results in China it is necessary to develop Guanxi relationships with customers and business partners as a part of Chinese culture. The relationship is more powerful and important than even a legal agreement.



By: Dylan Sun

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Masturbation is a topic many people feel uneasy to talk about. The big question that many people want answered to is masturbation addictive? The stigma attached to it is unfounded and unjust. We have been throughout history by people in power (religious leaders) that it is a sin and wrong. It is a shame that there is still a stigma attached to masturbation as it is stopping many people from embracing what is in fact a very natural human behaviour.

Well people everyone masturbates as Dr. Alfred Kinsey published in his sex survey results after 15 years of study in the late 1940’s to early 1950’s that stated 95% of males and 60% of females had masturbated. A later study by The National Life Survey confirmed these results suggesting 48-95% of people masturbate. It is known that men do masturbate more then women. Although certain surveys recently claim that 22% of professional women between the ages of 24-35 carry a sex toy with most of the time.

There is no mythical figure that is normal. The amount of times that people masturbate is up to the individual. Professors do agree that there are no physical or mental implications for frequent masturbation, unless it can be linked to a symptomatic or obsessive/compulsive disorder (OCD). The easy way to spot this type of behaviour is if it starts to interfere with your daily life such as professional responsibilities or personal relationships.

Masturbation can alleviate tension and does have benefits. Research by Australia’s Cancer Council Victoria found that the more you often that a man ejaculates during the ages of 20 to 50, the less likely they were to suffer the diseases that kills more than a million men each year such as prostate cancer. Masturbation can also relive sexual tension. If you have a higher sex drive than your partner masturbation can allow to meet those sexual urges in a controlled and safe manner (i.e. not cheating).

The survey of 1,079 prostate cancer patients and 1,259 healthy men found that those who masturbated had sex at least once a day in their 20’s were are third less likely to suffer the predicament in later life. Masturbation can have many benefits and should be something to embrace.

The overall conclusion is that you have to be honest with yourself. If masturbation is damaging your work life or a personal relationship then maybe you have a problem if not why not enjoy the pleasures of your won body?



By: Holly Franklin

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