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Riordian Problem Solution

Running head: PROBLEM SOLUTION: RIORDAN MANUFACTURING

Problem Solution: Riordan Manufacturing
Baris Keser
University of Phoenix
MBA530/ Human Capital Management
Wendy Powell
08/26/2008

Problem Solution: Riordan Manufacturing
Riordian manufacturing is a global plastic manufacturer who employs 550 people in three different states and in its joint venture in China. Riordian has become industry leader in USA and wants to retain this position with its profound innovative manufacturing intelligence and competitive advantage coming from its inimitable human capital. The industry has become much more competitive than before recently and this pressure caused Riordian to bring new products and services to the market. The changing business and human capital strategies as a result of the high competition caused organization to take sustainable positions than before.
Riordian is suffering these days because of the high turnover rate in a critical time for the company because of the current one by exploring the drives to motivate employees and human resources strategy to fulfill these low employee commitment and engagement. This paper discusses the issues Riordian encountered, forms the vision of the company then discusses the best of the alternative solutions and implementation and evaluation of the solutions.
Situation Analysis
Issue and Opportunity Identification
Riordian Manufacturing’s innovative culture and employee loyalty led company to become industry leader in the field. But the pressure to innovate new products and services to compete in the plastic manufacturing field mandates to change the work process and job designs. As operation manager Hugh mentioned, the report of the consultant firm released the manufacturing staff concerned more about the lack of the challenge and routine job designs. Employing high-tech skilled people and new generation definitely requires to design challenging jobs to encourage these people to innovate new ideas and...