Posts Tagged ‘tire shop management’
A Look at Leadership Styles
Thursday, March 29, 2018 17:12
One of the primary functions of management in automotive repair is to lead. And there are many different leadership styles that can be assumed by an auto repair shop owner or manager. Often in these types of discussions people tend … Continue reading
The Situational Leadership Style
Wednesday, March 28, 2018 19:31
Situational leadership refers to providing direction in accordance with a given set of circumstances. This often requires a good degree of flexibility on the part of the leader but can be very effective in handling business issues and moving … Continue reading
The Servant Leadership Style
Tuesday, March 27, 2018 20:37
Servant leadership refers to a style by which a power sharing model of authority is employed and collective decision making is practiced. The essence of servant leadership is to foster leadership in subordinates. The more people can contribute – … Continue reading
The Transformational Leadership Style
Monday, March 26, 2018 17:34
Transformational leadership refers to a style by which an intellectually stimulating environment is created in the workplace through effective communication. This leadership style profoundly influences others and raises the performance level of the other members of the organization. Following … Continue reading
Auto Repair Shop Organization
Wednesday, February 28, 2018 18:29
One of the primary responsibilities of management in automotive repair is organization of the work environment. A well-organized environment not only has a positive impact on productivity and thus profitability it also affects customer relations as people will be … Continue reading
Managing Process Flow in Automotive Repair
Wednesday, February 28, 2018 18:20
Organizing the processes within an automotive repair operation is one of the principle responsibilities of management. Well organized, clearly defined processes will have a huge impact on business success. There are numerous processes within an auto repair shop with the … Continue reading
Personnel Organization in Automotive Repair
Tuesday, February 27, 2018 17:49
An automotive repair operation at some point may find the need to organize personnel and divide responsibilities between people. In doing so it’s important to recognize whether activities within the business are value add or non-value add. It’s also … Continue reading
The Auto Repair Shop Layout and Operational Performance
Monday, February 26, 2018 18:53
All aspects of a business operation are interrelated. The physical layout of an auto repair shop floor is the basis upon which the business operates. When determining the layout of a shop floor all factors and their relationships to each … Continue reading
Operational Planning for Automotive Repair
Tuesday, January 30, 2018 23:03
Operational planning can have a major impact on business capacity, sales and profits in automotive repair. Different measurements on the effect of planning on business execution have shown that efficiencies can be increased by 20 percent on more. Efficiency increases … Continue reading
Physical Planning and Automotive Repair Proficiency
Tuesday, January 30, 2018 18:05
The physical environment within an automotive repair business will always have an impact and in some cases determine the definition of work processes performed. Many a shop owner has surveyed the layout of their shop and wished they had designed … Continue reading
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