Hybrid Manager: A Multi-Disciplinary Approach to Management The term hybrid manager is anomalous and somewhat abstract within the world of corporate America today. However more and more as technology impacts the workplace managers are starting to be defined as "hybrid." What exactly is a hybrid manager and how do they serve the world of corporate America? A hybrid manager may be simply defined as a manager that is well versed in

Multinational firms must operate with some degree of independence in the different corners of the world, if only for practical reasons such as input procurement and the development of distribution channels. Political considerations have long had an impact on organizational structure decisions. In many nations, subsidiaries of multinationals must be joint ventures with local firms, or the multinational may find that business is difficult to conduct as the result

Companies that have invested in defending their brand and managing the customer experience outside of their website have seen great returns. Within the travel industry, for example, companies such as InterContinental Hotels Group and Royal Caribbean Cruises have both extended their reach to manage the customer experience on partner sites with a very high degree of success. In each instance, their efforts have resulted in an improvement in the

Financial managers and CEO's play important roles in ensuring that organizations meet their specific goals. The skill levels for both positions are high and require a great deal of patience and experience. The purpose of this discussion is to determine whether being a financial manager is the best preparation for later becoming a CEO. Role of the Financial Manager According to the Bureau of Labor, financial managers must have a bachelor's degree

JPK Management Leadership Understanding Roles of Management and Leadership Management Managerial roles are primarily reactive and based on getting results or fixing a problem. The situation often dictates the role a manager takes on. However the employees, the organizational culture including skillsets and character makeup of the workforce, as well as the needs of the client or customer all play a part in the manager's influence and success. The need to restructure an

Despite this fundamental difference, financial and compliance managers work together as healthcare organizations make decisions to lower cost, increase revenue, and improve care. The concept of lowering cost while improving care presents a complex demand, and requires both financial and compliance officers to possess fundamental management knowledge, and similar professional skills in order to implement accounting and ethical standards (Buelow, et al. 2010). For example, a legal requirement or