Publication Date

1-1-1994

Document Type

Dissertation/Thesis

First Advisor

Jacobs, Larry W.

Degree Name

B.S. (Bachelor of Science)

Legacy Department

Department of Operations Management and Information Systems

Abstract

This paper will discuss policy deployment and its implications for a company's successful pursuit of its vision. The main goal is to support my contention that information dissemination and employee motivation are key to achieving a company vision. The literature will be discussed by the means of relaying common, basic tenets (advice). Two diverse companies, Motorola and Berlin Packaging, were studied, with personal interviews being the major information-gathering technique. These companies will be compared and evaluated based on six focus areas that became apparent after examining the results of the interviews and the policy deployment principles upon which they were based. I came to the conclusion that Motorola's real strength lies not in its production capabilities, but in its commitment to its employees. Without this, all other initiatives become nearly impossible to achieve. Berlin Packaging, and many other struggling but aggressive firms, should use Motorola as a proven standard and adapt its methods to their companies.

Comments

Includes bibliographical references.

Extent

14 pages, 35 unnumbered pages

Language

eng

Publisher

Northern Illinois University

Rights Statement

In Copyright

Rights Statement 2

NIU theses are protected by copyright. They may be viewed from Huskie Commons for any purpose, but reproduction or distribution in any format is prohibited without the written permission of the authors.

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