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Controlling Performance and Operations

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Controlling Performance and Operations
https://www.ukessays.com/essays/business/project-report-operation-management-in-coca-cola-company-business-essay.php
Operations Management in Coca Cola Company.

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Controlling Performance and Operations

Productivity= Outputs/Inputs

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Controlling Performance and Operations
When hearing the term, "controlling" it often brings a negative picture in my mind. But true controlling skill is the, "ability to use information and technology to ensure that an event occurs as it was planned to occur."

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Leadership and Motivation
A quote I found in regards to motivation

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Leadership and Motivation
https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2017/09/20/leadership-its-not-about-you/#5ab3c5fa5a5a

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Leadership and Motivation
One major part of this module that caught my eye and taught me something major was the difference between a leader and manager. As stated on mage 291 of our textbook, "Leadership, as one of the four primary activities of the influencing function, is a subset of management."

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Leadership and Motivation

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Managing Human Resources and Communication

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Managing Human Resources and Communication
I was aware of the importance of communication especially as a leader, but this segment really opened my eyes to the different forms and ways to communicate- formal vs informal, interpersonal communication, and the micro and macro barriers in communication. Learning and understanding these help me personally to communicate better.

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Managing Human Resources and Communication
https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/how-to-find-a-mentor_us_5a4bfeafe4b06d1621bb734f
An interesting article I ran across in the human resources section of the Huffington Post

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Managing Human Resources and Communication
I have found that in any relationship, manager to employee, coworker to coworker, friend to friend, etc. communication is of most importance. Poor communication results in many negatives, most frequently I have found a frustrated employee.

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Organizational Structure and Processes
Organization Culture Skill however is much different then organization skill. It is defined as, "the ability to establish a set of shared values of organization members regarding the functioning and existence of their organization to enhance the probability of organizational success."

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Organizational Structure and Processes
Successful organization also leads to bettered responsibility, authority, and delegation. I have found in my personal work ventures that authority is much needed, but if executed too strongly can negatively effect employees, reducing productivity.

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Organizational Structure and Processes

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Organizational Structure and Processes
According to the textbook, organization skill is, "the ability to establish orderly uses for resources within the management system." This is so important for all aspects of a fantastic business, such as financials, appearance of the company, duties, decisions, structure, and so much more.

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Planning and Decision Making

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Planning and Decision Making
https://www.bigskyassociates.com/blog/bid/382182/4-Strategic-Planning-Steps-For-Better-Overall-Decision-Making
An article regarding better decision making.

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Planning and Decision Making
In addition to planning, I learned another important skill and its characteristics. I learned the definition, types, and purpose of decision making; as well as how to do so effectively. Planning and decision making I would consider extremely crucial to every leadership position. How leaders perform these tasks very much can determine their leadership style.

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Planning and Decision Making
I would consider this module as one of the most useful for all situations. I learned of the definition of planning, purposes of planning, advantages and potential disadvantages, and the primacy of planning.

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Management Within a Global Organization
This module gave me a better understanding of topics such as international management, multinational corporations, and transnational organizations.

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Management Within a Global Organization
The "McDonald's Is Lovin' Global Growth" article from pg.79 of our textbook made my understanding much better of the concepts outlined in this Module.

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Management Within a Global Organization
A current political cartoon regarding NAFTA

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Management Within a Global Organization
"Global Management Skill: the ability to manage global factors as components of organizations."
According to our textbook.

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Organizational Ethics and Corporate Governance
This section opened my mind immensely to the importance of diversity in the workplace. It is such an important factor for social reasons, productivity, innovation, and so much more. It made me more aware of how diversity in my surrounding workplace truly makes an impact.

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Hello everyone! My name is Peyton and I am from Jacksonville, Florida. I have been running around trying to prepare for classes this semester while balancing work  and my personal life. I have been lifting my spirits in hope of a great semester. I am fairly organized and good at time management, so I have collected all the needed supplies, ready to jump into the course. Best of luck to everyone!

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Organizational Ethics and Corporate Governance
This module opened my eyes to social responsibility and it's importance in the business and personal settings.

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Management Overview

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Management Overview
From this module I took away numerous things. One being what I would be learning from the course. It directly related to my work life, school life, and future ventures in any career field. This module made me excited to take on the course.

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Management Overview

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Management Overview
For myself, I learned that whether I become a CEO, or am in or under any leadership position, there are 4 basic functions of management- planning, organizing, influencing, and controlling- and what they all mean. This is important in any career choice.

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Organizational Ethics and Corporate Governance
https://www.smartrecruiters.com/blog/top-20-corporate-social-responsibility-initiatives-for-2017/
An article highlighting the Top 20 Socially Responsible Companies of 2017.

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Organizational Ethics and Corporate Governance