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1. http://www.federalexpress.com The FedEx Corporation was founded in Little Rock, Arkansas in 1971. This global organization provides integrated transportation, information, and logistics solutions through a powerful family of companies that operate independently yet compete collectively. Today, FedEx Corporation has grown to be a $20 billion global enterprise. Explore this organization’s Website. Prepare a two-page report indicating your responses to the following questions. Identify the type of training FedEx provides to its employees. How does this assist the organization in being a leading global competitor in the industry? How do the companies of FedEx ensure the employees "readiness for training"? Identify the work environment characteristics that can be found within this corporation. How does this organization evaluate the effectiveness of its employee training procedures?
Originally called CTR Company, IBM was incorporated in New York in 1911. Today, with approximately 319,000 employees, IBM conducts business in 170 countries. The company strives to lead in the invention, development and manufacture of the industry's most advanced information technologies, including computer systems, software, storage systems and microelectronics. With over $89 billion in revenues, IBM is world’s largest IT company. In 2003, IBM was ranked number one on the Fortune’s Top Ten Most Admired Companies – Computer Industry. Explore the company’s Website specifically for jobs and training. What different types of on-the-job and off-the job training do the company offer/provide? What types of training do you believe would be appropriate for software development position? Explain. Does the company offer any cross-cultural training? Would you like to work for a company like IBM? Explain. |