We are going to learn something about W.L. Gore and their leadership style. 1) W
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We are going to learn something about W.L. Gore and their leadership style.
1) Watch the following two youtube videos:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47yk2upT7tM (8:39) Terry Kelly: W.L. Gore's Original Management Model
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5oZh9lQhyk (9:54) Team Building Terri Kelly {that's a small L after the 9}
2) Find information on and prepare a short, typed paragraph on each of the following topics for hand-in next class period
Key facts about the company
Their "Social Responsibility"
Their "Fundamental Beliefs"
Something about the founder Bill Gore
What the "waterline" topic means
What are some of their main products and industry involvement
Awards and distinguishments
The write up shoud be able to be done in about 2 - 2 1/2 pages or so
Although we're going to be looking specifically at this from a leadership perspective notice how this flows over to motivation, and organizing (job design, human relations, and empowerment).
Explanation / Answer
Answer 1:
Key Facts about W.L. Gore & Associates
Answer 2:
W. L. Gore & Associates is committed to conducting its business with integrity, both legally and ethically.
Gore guidelines on social responsibility are consistent with industry-specific, requirements and practices, such as the Fair Labor Association Workplace Code of Conduct, the United Nations (UN) Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the UN Convention on Children s Rights, the UN Convention on Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women, the UN Global Compact and the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises.
These guidelines respects and focuses on
1. Legal compliance
2. Anti-corruption
3. Freely chosen employment
4. Equal opportunity
5. Non-harassment
6. No exploitation of child labor
7. Freedom of association and collective bargaining
8. Fair wages and benefits
9. Reasonable hours of work
10. Healthy and safe working conditions
11. Fire safety
12. Compliance with environmental standards
13. Waste management
14. Chemical management
15. Employee information and training
Answer 3:
The founders of the company W.L. Gore & Associates, Bill and Vieve Gore built enterprise on a set of beliefs and principles. To this day, these fundamental beliefs and principles guides in the decisions an enterprise make, in the work this enterprise executes and in this enterprise’s behavior toward each other, its partners and customers.
Fundamental Beliefs
Beliefs are the basis for W.L.Gore & Associate’s strong culture, which connects Gore Associates worldwide in a common bond.
The enterprise believe in
Guiding Principles
W.L. Gore & Associates follow these principles in their day-to-day work, enabling them to work more effectively while growing as Associates and individuals.
Freedom: encourage each other to grow in knowledge, skill, scope of responsibility and range of activities.
Fairness: Everyone at Gore sincerely tries to be fair with each other, our suppliers, our customers and anyone else with whom we do business.
Commitment: Enterprise do not assign tasks; rather, employee of this organization make their own commitments and keep them.
Waterline: Everyone at Gore consults with other knowledgeable Associates before taking actions that might be "below the waterline,” causing serious damage to the enterprise.
Answer 4:
Wilbert Lee "Bill" Gore (January 25, 1912 – July 26, 1986) who co founded W.L. Gore and Associates was an American businessman and entrepreneur who co-founded W. L. Gore and Associates.
Education:
He was chemical engineer and chemist, his technical interests included polymer engineering, applications of statistical methods to experimentation, and methods of operations research.
Patents:
He held patents in the fields of plastics, fluorocarbons, and electronics.
Contribution to W.L.Gore & Associates:
Under Bill Gore's leadership, the company grew from a modest business into an international corporation known best for its waterproof, breathable Gore-Tex fabrics. Bill Gore served as president of W. L. Gore & Associates until he stepped down in 197 6, in favor of his son, Bob. Bill maintained his position as Chairman of the Board until his death.
Honor and Awards:
Bill Gore was honored with numerous business, education, and community awards, including a
1. University of Delaware Medal of Distinction (1983)
2. Honorary doctorate in humanities (1971) from Westminster College.
3. In 1985, Bill Gore received the Prince Philip Award for Polymers in the Service of Mankind, which
honored Gore’s Medical Products Division.
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