Introduction
Thesis statement: In every organization there are systems or patterns of values, symbols, rituals, myths, and practices that have evolved over time. These shared values determine to large degree what employees see and how they respond to their world. How an organization determines the demand for employees is a result of demand for the organization’s products or services. How Northrop Grumman satisfies these goals and demands shall be analyzed.
Company Overview:
Northrop Grumman (NG) Corporation is a global defense company headquartered in Los Angeles, Calif. Northrop Grumman provides technologically advanced, innovative products, services and solutions in systems integration, defense electronics, information technology, advanced aircraft, shipbuilding and space technology. With more than 120,000 employees, and operations in all 50 states and 25 countries, Northrop Grumman serves U.S. and international military, government and commercial customers.
Seven business sectors comprise Northrop Grumman. Below is a listing and description of each sector. To find out specific product, program or service information, click on the sector name below (in bold) and you will be taken to that sector's home page:
Electronic Systems
NG’s Electronic Systems sector is a world leading provider of airborne radar, navigation systems, electronic countermeasures, precision weapons, airspace management systems, space systems, marine and naval systems, communications systems, government systems and logistics services.
Information Technology
NG’s Information Technology sector delivers full life-cycle solutions that meet mission, enterprise and infrastructure needs in information systems and services; C4ISR; strategic security; engineering and science; training and simulation; base and range operations; and enterprise IT solutions and products.
Mission Systems
NG’s Mission Systems sector is a leading global integrator of complex, mission-enabling systems and services. The sector's technology leadership spans command, control and intelligence systems; missile systems and technical and management services.
Integrated Systems
NG’s Integrated Systems sector designs, develops, produces and supports network-enabled integrated systems and sub-systems for U.S. government, civil and international customers. It also supports the military with intelligence, surveillance and ...
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...ities. On the other hand, they can compensate for the shortfall with aggressive recognition programs. It appears that they recognize this shortcoming as they are engaged in developing a viable recognition program. How successful this program will be in fostering a comprehensive team approach and creating job satisfaction remains to be seen.
NG does not follow the standard HPO selection processes because of the nature of their business. Since they serve primarily as military contractor they have a narrow selection process. NG will only hire U.S. citizens; they do not hire foreign nationals that, I believe, limits workforce diversity to some extent.
Finally, the interview is an important source of information about the candidate. It can be unstructured, wherein the interviewer is free to pursue whatever approach and sequence of topics that might seem appropriate or structured where each candidate receives the same set of questions, which have pre-established answers. NG seems to favor a mix of both approaches. This gives the Human Resource manager the most relevant information for making a knowledgeable decision about which candidate will fulfill the needs of the organization.
The principles that were ingrained in the culture since its formation in 1914 have made the IBM Corporation one of the best managed companies in the world, with the values being “respect for the individual, the best customer service, and the pursuit of excellence” (Cummings & Worley, 2015, p. 561). These cultural values and principles are a basis for how management feels that employees and others within IBM should behave in regard to customers as well as providing the excellent products and service that IBM has been known for over a century of their existence. Culture in an organization, from the smallest to the giants in the industry such as IBM
Following the implementation as presented in this paper will ensure NAIT will successfully implement the product development grand strategy. Successful implementation will strengthen the position of NAIT as the leading polytechnic in Western Canada.
Raytheon (Raytheon Company) is one of the world’s leading defense contractors supplying both state-of-the-art (SOA) military and industrial grades of electronic components, ordnance, training programs, in addition to mission system integration (MSI&T) services. Raytheon’s electronics section provides equipment with the functionality of effectively degrading, disrupting, and eliminating rival computer hardware. Weaponry developed through Raytheon are manufactured not only to include significant precision, but to additionally be as effective as possible by furthermore constraining any collateral damage. As a technological innovative industry leader, their perception is “To be the most admired defense and aerospace systems company through their world-class people, innovation and technology.” (Raytheon Company, 2014)
What sets us apart is The NGA Advantage. It’s a combination of deep HR expertise and insight, advanced
While a large part of NGC’s strategy is devoted to prime contract development of capability-based systems for the Department of Defense, NGC also provides professional engineering services to provide value to its customers. Professional Engineering Services can be provided by Northrop Grumman in direct support contract or through inter-industry agreements. One such agreement is the participation on a large FFRDC effort known as the MDA Engineering team. This is an organization oriented around providing the best industry knowledge in the missile defense field to assist and guide MDA as it evolves the nation’s missile defense capability.
The GSCS has capabilities that range from inventory management, to warehousing, all the way to comprehensive forecasting assistance with a distinct point of control for a business’s supply chain, numerous operational field sites at major military depots, along with well-informed, expert staff. Lockheed Martin’s GSCS is committed to providing support whenever and wherever it is necessary, whether it is providing a rush delivery of spare parts to get equipment operational or total life-cycle services, or anything else related to the supply chain. A few examples of programs that Lockheed Martin mentions on its website that the GSCS overlooks
In today’s busy world of technology, where it seems like we can hardly keep up with the daily advances being made, the United States Military is posed on the cutting edge. The military spends billions of dollars each year on electronic technology research with private firms such as International Telegraph and Telephone Aerospace/Communications Division (ITT A/CD). There is a wide range of uses for computers on today’s battlefield. Two of the major areas include communications, and battlefield management systems. All of these systems are just parts of the military’s tactical internet.
Management Services (ANG-A) delivers enterprise services to support the NextGen organization and its modernization partners. We provide ANG-wide integrated business and human resource functions instrumental in developing and maintaining a highly skilled workforce. Through continual process improvement we focus on fulfilling requirements for technical, professional, and administrative services. This office supplies critical financial services to ensure continuity of mission critical functions while serving as a decision making support unit for ANG leadership. We guide and facilitate business and budget planning as well as performance monitoring and reporting to execute Agency and NextGen priorities.
On the Lockheed Martin website you can find their mission statement, their vision and their values.
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Staying ahead of the competition and increasing profits are the fundamental objectives for every organization. However, many firms today continue to invest extensively in business development activities and less on employee productivity. This mindset ignores the firm’s chief asset and its core foundation, its workforce.
There are many types of technological developments in the military happening at all times. They range from new aircraft to sophisticated guidance systems. Teams of specialists work for years to develop some of our simplest equipment. These people’s everyday lives are devoted to the safety and protection of the citizens of the U.S.
...n process is very important for an organization to hire new members, as employees need to select the right person to do the right job. Therefore, employees need to read through applicant’s document and qualifications, hence organize an interview to be more close with the applicant, to know more about the applicants, see if they are suitable for the job position. Selection process can help the employees not to make wrong decisions, this is a good opportunities to assess skills, aptitude and abilities. (John, 2007)
CSC: Next Generation IT Infrastructure, Services & Solutions. (2014, April 3). Retrieved May 1, 2014, from http://www.csc.com/