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An important aspect of keeping a company in line is to perform audits. This is like a check-up to make sure the company is following regulations and meeting standards. Having an independent person or company outside of the organization will keep the audit impersonal and will be more effective.

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An important part of any job for me is getting feedback from my managers. Getting an employee evaluation lets me know if I'm meeting goals set for me and what areas I may need to work on. These are a great way to measure performance.

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Understanding how my coworkers, managers, and customers view my work performance is important to me. Using a 360 degree feedback strategy allows me to assess myself by getting input from those people work with and around me.

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These days, working remotely is more important than ever. Being able to manage virtual teams is vital to the success of the remote workers and management. Being responsible for motivating workers who can span countries and time zones can be difficult but manageable with more frequent communication and detailed information.

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This image reflects my current position. Due to COVID-19, I was laid off with no anticipated date of return. I work in the hospitality industry and am now looking to take my career in a different direction. I realize it wasn't an easy decision by the owners of our club, but a necessary one due to current restrictions.

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The people at work are considered "human resources." Managing these resources is important and is generally the responsibility of the Human Resources department of an organization. Where I worked, our HR person was responsible for hiring and firing, arranging training, and helping with any issues an employee would have.

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In a restaurant environment, scheduling shifts with staff that work well together is essential. By working in teams, people who have complimentary skills and attitudes create a positive and effective work place.

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Traditional structures in a company leave very little power to the employees in decision making. Trends now encourage empowering employees to make some decisions on their own, which can lead to an increase in motivation and effort. I tend to work better when I'm given the ability to control some of my work environment and I feel better when my decisions create a positive impact at work.

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This image was a good reflection of what I think of when reading about resource scarcity. As we consume "stuff" most people don't think about the fact that some resources used to make what they are consuming will run out one day. Resource scarcity is a big consideration for companies whose products rely on a resource that is in high demand, but low availability.

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An element of planning that is vital to a company is budgeting. By creating a budget, an organization can lay out their financial and physical resources and make plans that will utilize those resources for maximum results. I know where I've worked that management is always working to stay within their set budgets, whether it's people or expenses.

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In learning about power distance, it was interesting to understand the differences in countries and their view of power. Power distance is how much people are willing to agree to unequal power levels. In a country like Russia, there is a large divide between people with power and their citizens. In the United States, however, there is less distance, so they are considered to have low power distance.

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I thought this image was a good, and funny, reflection of global competition. Businesses are always fighting over a piece of the pie. Even though the company I work for isn't global, they are also trying to win the business of a customer. Global competition makes the playing field even larger.

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Being a person who is considered a mix of two or more races, I understand how there can be misconceptions about people. By creating diverse workplaces, everyone is able to benefit from the backgrounds and experiences of other who are different.

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This image reflects how a company can give back to the community, environment, and economy.  Corporate Social Responsibility is a way for companies who have a large carbon footprint and impact on the areas around them to give something back. I think this is not only good practice, but it also helps create a positive corporate image.

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Henry Fayol came up with the 14 Principles of Management in the early 1900's.  Before this class, I hadn't heard of Fayol and I didn't realize just how much effort and how many studies had been done.  Management is more of a process than I had ever considered.

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As a Banquet Manager I would be considered a first-line manager. I am responsible for making sure that the objectives and plans for the private club I work for are implemented effectively. I am also directly responsible for making sure that organizational objectives and plans are implemented effectively. Working closely with the line staff allows me to recognize problems quickly, which I then communicate to the middle manager.

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I have been working on putting parts together that I'll need for this course. I am motoring through my checklist so I can build a solid foundation. Getting my assignments up and running is essential to my success. I like to work at a fast and furious pace.