Bristol University Rajanbir Singh Perdue Farm Introduction In 1920, Arthur W. Perdue founded the Perdue Farms organization in Salisbury, Maryland. The company was established on the simple principles of honesty, integrity, trust, and hard work. Perdue has maintained a reputation that was built on quality and has continued to grow in the industry through its innovative products. Today, Perdue Farms is a leading quality food and agricultural products company with annual sales exceeding $2.7 billion. The organization is privately held and is one of the 100 largest family-owned businesses in operation. The Perdue organization claims the most important ingredient to its success is the "associate" of the business. With almost 20,000 employees at operations located in several states, Perdue maintains that while its annual goals do center on people, products, and profitability, the people involved are always the most vital aspect. • …show more content…
Employee satisfaction is considered to be a key indicator of productivity and customer satisfaction. The Company’s ability to fulfill the physical, emotional, and psychological needs of its employees is employee satisfaction. They have an open-door policy that provides every associate the opportunity to discuss any issue with any member of the management team, and peer-review panels to ensure policies are fairly applied. We believe a union-free environment provides the best opportunity for our associates to work together as a team. At the same time, we are fully committed to protecting the rights of all of our employees, including the right to associate, organize and bargain collectively in a lawful and peaceful manner, without penalty or interference. • Identify three ways this organization empowers its