Management
Our underlying philosophy is to foster initiative and creativity
by allowing the individual great freedom of action in attaining
well-defined objectives. In discussing GSA's operating policies,
as far as possible, each individual at each level in the organization
should make his or her own plans to achieve company objectives
and goals. After receiving managerial approval, each individual
should be given a wide degree of freedom to work within the
limitations imposed by these plans, and by our general corporate
policies. Finally, each person's performance should be judged
on the basis of how well these individually established goals
have been achieved. Management must be sure that each individual
understands the immediate objectives, as well as corporate
goals and policies, and has the necessary training and tools
to be successful. Thus a primary GSA management responsibility
is communication, coaching, constructive feedback and mutual
understanding. As an integral part of a team, employees must
take sufficient interest in their work to want to plan it,
to propose new solutions to old problems, to take reasonable
risks and exercise sound judgment in the performance of their
jobs. The dynamic nature of our business places an important
responsibility on managers to create an environment that embraces
change and helps employees manage the increasing demands of
work with their other life activities. This requires a high
degree of flexibility and a willingness to consider nontraditional
approaches to getting the job done. At the same time, it is
important for everyone to recognize there are some policies
that must be established and maintained on a company wide
basis. We welcome recommendations on these policies from all
levels, but we expect adherence to them at all times.