Visual Journal by Rachel Barker https://padlet.com/rachel_barker0411/MAN2021 Things I find interesting regarding Principles of Management topics. en-us 2018-05-14 19:37:16 UTC 2026-01-09 00:44:18 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Lightdecrease.png Qualities of an HR Manager - Module 1 rachel_barker0411 https://padlet.com/rachel_barker0411/MAN2021/wish/260624187 I found this image interesting because not only is one of my goals to be an HR manager, but it included the four basic management functions. 

1. Problem Solving (Planning)
2. Organization & Communication (Organizing)
3. Ethics & Expertise (Influencing)
4. Leadership (Controlling)

It is an example of how these functions can be applied to any management position.
]]> 2018-05-14 19:43:38 UTC https://padlet.com/rachel_barker0411/MAN2021/wish/260624187 Career Evolution - Module 1 rachel_barker0411 https://padlet.com/rachel_barker0411/MAN2021/wish/260629500 I absolutely love Disney Channel. I have always been a Zendaya fan and was a bit sad when the final KC Undercover episode aired.
The article talks about how her career evolution. This made me think of the Career Evolution Stages mentioned in Chapter 1. At the beginning of her career she did cameos on some shows, which was her exploration phase. She established her self in the Disney show "Shake it Up" and evolved into being the star of her own show "KC Undercover." Her career continues to grow as she is starring in movies, such as The Greatest Showman, evolved in fashion and makeup, and she is pursuing her passion for music. I hope that her decline is due to her retirement and not lack of productivity in the future.]]> 2018-05-14 20:05:53 UTC https://padlet.com/rachel_barker0411/MAN2021/wish/260629500 Management rachel_barker0411 https://padlet.com/rachel_barker0411/MAN2021/wish/268225371 Managers have many different responsibilities. They have ensure they are being effective and efficient. This image made me think about how a manager can get feedback from their employees about how they are doing. Sometimes in organizations managers do not want to know if they are being effective or doing a good job. I also thought it was funny because the sign is something you normally see on trucks, not people. ]]> 2018-06-22 13:04:09 UTC https://padlet.com/rachel_barker0411/MAN2021/wish/268225371 Informal Groups rachel_barker0411 https://padlet.com/rachel_barker0411/MAN2021/wish/268227843 Groups within an organization can be formal or informal. Informal groups can be a good thing within an organization. It allows people to feel more comfortable in their work environment and can make communication among the group easier. Sometimes informal groups can become a bad thing if they cause division within the organization, as this cartoon demonstrates. As a manager, it is imperative to acknowledge that these groups exist and understand how and why they were formed, so that situations like below, can be avoided.]]> 2018-06-22 13:28:17 UTC https://padlet.com/rachel_barker0411/MAN2021/wish/268227843 CSR rachel_barker0411 https://padlet.com/rachel_barker0411/MAN2021/wish/268257587 There has been no correlation between profits and corporate social responsibility (CSR). Some organizations participate only as much as legally required by them. I chose this cartoon because other than the legal requirements, CSR has become a trend. Organizations put the time and money into it because they believe it will yield more profits. This is due to the fact that consumers tend to follow organizations that show they care about their community. ]]> 2018-06-22 19:52:07 UTC https://padlet.com/rachel_barker0411/MAN2021/wish/268257587 Global Management Challenges rachel_barker0411 https://padlet.com/rachel_barker0411/MAN2021/wish/268258344 When a company becomes a multi-national corporation, the workforce may meet some challenges while they adjust to the new norm. This cartoon shows the cultural differences between people and how confusion can arise. When an organization starts conducting business globally, training about how to interact with people from different cultures is imperative. ]]> 2018-06-22 20:07:21 UTC https://padlet.com/rachel_barker0411/MAN2021/wish/268258344 Groupthink rachel_barker0411 https://padlet.com/rachel_barker0411/MAN2021/wish/268259200 Groupthink is something that I have seen happen many times when it comes to group decision making. People often agree, when they may actually disagree, because they do not want to "stir the pot." I found this cartoon interesting because it exemplifies that. Each person disagrees, but they all say yes. In situations like these, I hope I am not on the receiving end of that decision.]]> 2018-06-22 20:24:55 UTC https://padlet.com/rachel_barker0411/MAN2021/wish/268259200 Delegation rachel_barker0411 https://padlet.com/rachel_barker0411/MAN2021/wish/268260192 Dividing the work load of a project can be very efficient. Assigning different individuals to be in charge can also be very efficient. There are some obstacles that can appear when going through the delegating process. One that I have encountered often is micro-managing. I would compare this to the centralization topic discussed in the text. I like this cartoon because it is the extreme version of micro-managing and it is inefficient. ]]> 2018-06-22 20:43:29 UTC https://padlet.com/rachel_barker0411/MAN2021/wish/268260192 Equity Theory of Motivation rachel_barker0411 https://padlet.com/rachel_barker0411/MAN2021/wish/268504062 The equity theory of motivation is when a person feels they are being treated unfairly compared to others. I chose this cartoon because it reflects an individuals perceptions of what may be holding them back and how they are being treated unfairly. They seek motivation to break away from those perceptions. ]]> 2018-06-25 19:23:42 UTC https://padlet.com/rachel_barker0411/MAN2021/wish/268504062 Information Overload rachel_barker0411 https://padlet.com/rachel_barker0411/MAN2021/wish/268510304 As a manager making decisions can be hard, unless you have the information needed to make an informed decision. The problem arises when you have so much information, that it becomes hard to make a decision. This illustration represents that frustration when their is too much information and a decision cannot be made.]]> 2018-06-25 20:45:12 UTC https://padlet.com/rachel_barker0411/MAN2021/wish/268510304 Gender Salary Gaps rachel_barker0411 https://padlet.com/rachel_barker0411/MAN2021/wish/268607569 As a women in the business industry, I have found that their are salary gaps within the industry. Men within the same organization as me, who do less are paid more. I found this article interesting because it shows how women have to work twice has hard to be paid as much as men. I also selected this article because it included other reasons why the salary gaps could occur other than gender discrimination. ]]> 2018-06-26 13:59:27 UTC https://padlet.com/rachel_barker0411/MAN2021/wish/268607569 Ethics & Integrity rachel_barker0411 https://padlet.com/rachel_barker0411/MAN2021/wish/268614081 Many organizations today consider creating a code of ethics using a legal-based approach. This article discusses how integrity should be a part of an organizations ethical code. This way people consider what would be the responsible thing to do, instead of just what is the legal thing to do.]]> 2018-06-26 14:53:29 UTC https://padlet.com/rachel_barker0411/MAN2021/wish/268614081 Ethics & Integrity - 2 rachel_barker0411 https://padlet.com/rachel_barker0411/MAN2021/wish/268638277 This photo is part of the Harvard Business Review article. It shows the difference between creating a code of ethics based on compliance versus integrity. I like how this photo breaks down each approach]]> 2018-06-26 19:08:00 UTC https://padlet.com/rachel_barker0411/MAN2021/wish/268638277 "Anxiety Gap" rachel_barker0411 https://padlet.com/rachel_barker0411/MAN2021/wish/268641212 This video speaks volumes. She discusses how underrepresented people feel in the workplace and changes that need to be made to change that. Watching this video made me feel sad and happy at the same time. I'm glad their are other people who feel like me, but it's sad that their are so many who feel like me. ]]> 2018-06-26 19:44:50 UTC https://padlet.com/rachel_barker0411/MAN2021/wish/268641212 Diversity Training rachel_barker0411 https://padlet.com/rachel_barker0411/MAN2021/wish/268641819 There are so many advertisements and articles about ways to implement diversity in the workplace. Many companies advertise how they can make your company more diverse. But how much do they really work? Does anything change? With all the information about a need for change, why has it not occurred? This photo's data is from 2016, but it shows that diversity programs hurt not help. ]]> 2018-06-26 19:52:59 UTC https://padlet.com/rachel_barker0411/MAN2021/wish/268641819 rachel_barker0411 https://padlet.com/rachel_barker0411/MAN2021/wish/268642630 This image made me reflect on how transnational organizations work. They believe in doing business where ever it makes sense and do not care about the unity of the countries. This image also made me wonder if that is true for only them. Globalism does seem like more of a business that a way to bring people from different countries together.]]> 2018-06-26 20:04:30 UTC https://padlet.com/rachel_barker0411/MAN2021/wish/268642630 MNC rachel_barker0411 https://padlet.com/rachel_barker0411/MAN2021/wish/268642955 I liked this image because it shows how so many organizations can be found all over the world. For example, McDonald's can be found in France, London, and Asia. Many companies have locations in every continent.]]> 2018-06-26 20:08:50 UTC https://padlet.com/rachel_barker0411/MAN2021/wish/268642955 The BEAT rachel_barker0411 https://padlet.com/rachel_barker0411/MAN2021/wish/268643848 The BEAT stands for Base Erosion and Anti-abuse tax. It basically taxes multinational companies when they may large cross-boarder transactions. This article intrigued me because it shows how much these cooperation's are willing to fight to avoid having to lose any money, even if this could help the economy and get the US out of debt. ]]> 2018-06-26 20:20:05 UTC https://padlet.com/rachel_barker0411/MAN2021/wish/268643848 Failed Plans rachel_barker0411 https://padlet.com/rachel_barker0411/MAN2021/wish/268645665 Business plans can sometimes fail. This video shows how even the simplest ideas with best intentions can fail due to inadequate planning and unforeseen circumstances. ]]> 2018-06-26 20:40:23 UTC https://padlet.com/rachel_barker0411/MAN2021/wish/268645665