This bookwas written for anyone supervising people in the global organization. The book is designed to be used as (1) a handbook for the classroom or self-study and (2) a resource for problem-solving in the workplace. Each chapter discusses what supervisors can do to be effective in their work, particularly for those supervisors looking for some guidance in how to supervise people in a global organization. Three key aspects of supervisor responsibilities are addressed:
- Supervising those who work for them effectively, efficiently and productively
- Supervising the flow of material, goods and services effectively, efficiently and productively
- Carrying out both of these responsibilities safely and assuring that others do the same
About the Authors
Meredith Onion has 15-plus years of experience as a human resource professional in for-profit companies, with a large nonprofit association, a university and the government. She has supervised teams, in addition to training others in management development. Her most recent position was senior vice president of Deborah Snow Walsh Inc., consulting with Fortune 100 companies to bring in diverse executive leadership talent. She holds a Master of Science in Industrial Relations from Loyola University Chicago, and is a Certified Compensation Professional (CCP). She has traveled overseas to study industrial relations in Southeast Asia.
Michael O’Toole, Ph.D., is Associate Professor of Organizational Leadership and Supervision, received a BA in Psychology, and MA in Industrial Psychology from Western Michigan University, and MS from Northern Illinois University in Safety Engineering and a Ph.D. from the University of Illinois at Chicago in Public Health. He currently teaches courses in safety, health, supervision and human resources. Before coming to Purdue University Calumet, he worked 20 years in private industry holding a variety of positions in human resources and health and safety. He continues to be active in trade and professional organizations dealing with regulations affecting industry. He actively consults for industries and businesses around the county.