Sas Institute Essay

SAS Institute Inc. has consistently been ranked one of the best places to work over the years. From the short overview I have read about this company, I very much agree with how they have designed their management policies. There is often a desire to cut costs in order to increase profit, yet since SAS has cleverly focused on analytics, which is the most valuable and profitable area of their industry, they are eager to share the wealth they’ve earned with the people who work so hard to make it. When there is extra, there is no reason to give employees the bare minimum, and SAS’s success is a clear example of how that philosophy pays off.
According to our textbook, Management Principals by Mason Carpenter, Talya Bauer, and Berrin Erdogan, there are four factors that strongly influence work behaviour: job performance, organizational citizenship behaviour, absenteeism, and turnover. SAS Institute seems to have addressed these factors in innovative, practical ways. How have their policies led to positive behaviours in these four categories?
Job performance : the ability to perform the job as stated in the job description. An individual’s …show more content…
Unscheduled time away is costly both time wise and financially, as this absence means someone somewhere must pick up the slack. SAS is proactive when it comes to employee health, offering an on-site health care centre with doctors, physiotherapists, and even nutrition advice, as well as athletic facilities and counselling, including counselling on how to maintain a healthy work-life balance. All of these services are free of charge and accessible to all employees and their dependants. Unlimited sick leave is also available, meaning that if employees do need to take time away, they are encouraged to use this leave and schedule their absences in advance. Preventative measures for reducing stress are made a priority at SAS, and good mental health greatly reduces