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Case Details: | 
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						| Case Code | 
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						HROB076 | 
						For delivery in electronic format: Rs. 300;  For delivery through courier (within India): Rs. 300 + Rs. 25 for Shipping & Handling Charges
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						14 Pages | 
					 
					
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						| Pub. Date | 
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						2006 | 
					 
					
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						Not Available |  
					
						| Organization | 
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						Valero | 
					 
					
						| Industry | 
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						Energy and Utilities | 
					 
					
						| Countries | 
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						USA | 
					 
					
				 
				
Abstract:
				
					
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 Valero Energy was well known as one of the best employers in the US. Not 
		only did the company have the distinction of not having laid off an 
		employee even during the most difficult times, but it also offered some 
		of the best benefits and bonuses among the large companies in the 
		country. In the early 2000s, Valero earned the appreciation of HR 
		experts when it started applying scientific principles and tools to 
		typical HR practices like manpower planning and recruitment. The company 
		was also known for its 'caring and sharing' culture which gave people 
		preponderance over all other factors. The company was well known for its 
		community development initiatives.
		This case discusses the factors behind Valero's success as an employer. 
		 
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				It details the company's approach toward human resource management and 
		talks about the cultural elements that gave Valero its reputation as a 
		great employer. It also talks about the company commitment to safety and 
		its community development initiatives. The case concludes with a 
		discussion of the challenges facing Valero's culture.
				 
				Issues:
» Best practices in the field of human resources management at a large 
		energy company 
 
» Use of scientific methods and tools in typical HR functions like 
		manpower development and recruitment 
 
» The impact of a company's culture and values on employee morale 
 
» The difficulties in keeping intact the culture of a large company 
		given to acquisitions 
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Keywords:
Valero Energy Corp., Bill Greehey, Best HR Practices, Work Culture, 100 
		Best Companies to Work for in the US, Great Place to Work Institute, 
		Mission Statement, Recruitment, Exxon Mobil, Chevron, Six Sigma, HR 
		Information System, Benefits Program, Organization Culture, Lay-offs, 
		Community Involvement, Valero Volunteer Council, labor supply chain 
		
		
		
 
		
				
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