ADM 1300 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Dynamite Entertainment, Uptodate, Henri Fayol

• School: University of Ottawa
• Department: Administration
• Course: ADM 1300
• Professor: Matthew Archibald

Document Summary

Knowledge worker: someone whose mind is a critical asset to employers. Workforce diversity: describes differences among workers in gender, race, age, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, and able-bodiedness. Prejudice: the display of negative, irrational attitudes toward members of diverse populations. Discrimination: actively denies minority members the full benefits of organizational membership. Glass ceiling effect: an invisible barrier limiting career advancement of women and minorities. Globalization: the worldwide interdependence of resource flows, product markets, and business competition. Ethics: set moral standards of what is good and right in one"s behaviour. Portfolio worker: has up-to-date skills that allow for job and career mobility. Mastery: you need to be good; you need to be able to contribute something of value to your employer. Networking: you need to know people; links with peers and others within and outside the organization are essential to get things done.