Resources in Operations Management

 

ABCs of Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Planning | Direct Link

This article provides suggestions to prepare for disruptive events using disaster recovery and business continuity planning. It goes on to give examples of other organization plans and provides a list of top mistakes companies make in disaster recovery.

Key Terms: business plan, crisis communication plan, disaster recovery, management, organization management, planning, technology, technology planning

Author: CSOonline.com | Published: 2005

Preferred Practice:

Prepare a Technology Plan

Aches and Pains at Work | Direct Link

This worksheet lists symptoms and possible causes related to ergonomics at work.

Key Terms: ergonomics, health and safety, human resources, organizational management

Author: Ergonomics in Australia


Americans with Disabilities Act Questions and Answers | Direct Link

This article is designed to provide answers to some of the most often asked questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act..

Key Terms: Americans with Disabilities Act, Americans with Disabilities guidelines, human resources, organizational management

Author: U.S. Department of Justice | Published: 2001


Business Case for Videoconferencing | Direct Link

This article outlines the benefits of video and face to face conferencing using real world examples for successful collaboration.

Key Terms: collaboration, communication, conferencing, organizational development, organizational management, technology, videoconferencing

Author: Davis, Andrew & Weinstein, Ira | Published: 2005


Communicating With Employees During Times of Crisis | Direct Link

This article provides guidelines for staff communication as part of a crisis management plan. It suggests setting up a password-protected intranet that employees can access if the company's facility is damaged.

crisis management, facilities management, management, organizational management, staff communication, staff development

Author: Hewitt Associates | Published: 2004


Complete Training for Receptionist | Direct Link

This video demonstrates a training program for administrative systems staff.

Key Terms: organizational management, staff development, training

Author: Simitar Entertainment | Published: 1992


Conference Call Services | Direct Link

This software provides three types of conferencing services: Web Scheduled Premium 800 (per minute charge), Web Scheduled Standard (free) and Reservationless Standard (free). Conferencing takes place on regular telephone lines. Administrative functions are offered with the Web Scheduled conferencing.

Key Terms: communication, conferencing, networking, organizational management, technology

Author: Integrated Data Concepts Teleconferencing Services | Published: 2000


Crisis Communication Plan: A PR Blue Print | Direct Link

This article provides a basic outline for organizations dealing with communication crisis and explains how management should respond. There are sample statements and news releases.

Key Terms: communication plan, crisis management, management, marketing, marketing and communications, planning

Author: Freeo, Sandra K. Clawson

Pitfall:

Being too Busy to Plan

Crisis Management | Direct Link

This article suggests forecasting potential crises an organization can encounter and having a plan to communicate, and continue operations if possible during the crisis.

Key Terms: communication plan, crisis management, management, marketing and communications, operations plan, planning

Author: McNamara, Carter | Published: 1999


Crisis Management Essentials | Direct Link

This tip sheet offers eight basic crisis management tips.

Key Terms: crisis management, ethics, legal considerations, management, organizational management, risk management

Author: Risk Management Resource Center | Published: 2003