https://padlet.com/oceanmegan/5fn8vcmhmdw Megan Ocean en-us 2016-04-27 00:57:22 UTC 2025-11-02 04:52:37 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.storage.googleapis.com/portrait/rose_close.jpg oceanmegan https://padlet.com/oceanmegan/5fn8vcmhmdw/wish/107919405 2016-04-27 01:13:59 UTC https://padlet.com/oceanmegan/5fn8vcmhmdw/wish/107919405 oceanmegan https://padlet.com/oceanmegan/5fn8vcmhmdw/wish/107919706 There are four basic management functions: planning, organizing, influencing, and controlling
This is a good comical selection to open Chapter 1 and introduction into management]]> 2016-04-27 01:17:01 UTC https://padlet.com/oceanmegan/5fn8vcmhmdw/wish/107919706 oceanmegan https://padlet.com/oceanmegan/5fn8vcmhmdw/wish/107921825 Starbucks is a great example of a sustainable organization. They assist the economy and environment]]> 2016-04-27 01:42:20 UTC https://padlet.com/oceanmegan/5fn8vcmhmdw/wish/107921825 oceanmegan https://padlet.com/oceanmegan/5fn8vcmhmdw/wish/107922116 Ethics in general and business ethics are very important. This is a great lecture for basic on values, morals, and ethical decisions. ]]> 2016-04-27 01:44:49 UTC https://padlet.com/oceanmegan/5fn8vcmhmdw/wish/107922116 oceanmegan https://padlet.com/oceanmegan/5fn8vcmhmdw/wish/107922558 A big obstacle in a team dynamic is the having a multi-generational workforce. understanding how each group learns, their work ethic, and skill level will assist a manager to grow a great team]]> 2016-04-27 01:48:43 UTC https://padlet.com/oceanmegan/5fn8vcmhmdw/wish/107922558 oceanmegan https://padlet.com/oceanmegan/5fn8vcmhmdw/wish/107923070 Stereotypes in the workplace are can be a huge HR concern. When building you business having strong rules in place to guard against stereotyping and racism is a must. ]]> 2016-04-27 01:53:19 UTC https://padlet.com/oceanmegan/5fn8vcmhmdw/wish/107923070 oceanmegan https://padlet.com/oceanmegan/5fn8vcmhmdw/wish/107924125 Global Management breaks down into four organizational categories: domestic, international, multinational, and transnational. I found this article interesting that so many companies are from so many places and not the US.]]> 2016-04-27 02:03:01 UTC https://padlet.com/oceanmegan/5fn8vcmhmdw/wish/107924125 oceanmegan https://padlet.com/oceanmegan/5fn8vcmhmdw/wish/107924509 expatriate, host-country national, and third country national are workers in multinational organizations. These are very interesting job and skill sets. ]]> 2016-04-27 02:05:49 UTC https://padlet.com/oceanmegan/5fn8vcmhmdw/wish/107924509 oceanmegan https://padlet.com/oceanmegan/5fn8vcmhmdw/wish/107925170 Repatriation is bringing individuals home who have been working abroad. I feel that in some cases reintegration is hard if the individual has been gone for a long time. 

]]> 2016-04-27 02:10:52 UTC https://padlet.com/oceanmegan/5fn8vcmhmdw/wish/107925170 oceanmegan https://padlet.com/oceanmegan/5fn8vcmhmdw/wish/107925526 NAFTA: US, Canada, and Mexico trade agreement created in 1994. This has helped international trade. ]]> 2016-04-27 02:14:31 UTC https://padlet.com/oceanmegan/5fn8vcmhmdw/wish/107925526 oceanmegan https://padlet.com/oceanmegan/5fn8vcmhmdw/wish/107926099 When creating a business these are the most important organizational and strategic objectives. ]]> 2016-04-27 02:17:38 UTC https://padlet.com/oceanmegan/5fn8vcmhmdw/wish/107926099 oceanmegan https://padlet.com/oceanmegan/5fn8vcmhmdw/wish/107926501 you must brainstorm as manager at any level. The delphi technique is a helpful tool]]> 2016-04-27 02:22:03 UTC https://padlet.com/oceanmegan/5fn8vcmhmdw/wish/107926501 oceanmegan https://padlet.com/oceanmegan/5fn8vcmhmdw/wish/107926832 There are many ways to set up a SWOT analysis. This is a good way to assess strengths and weaknesses against opportunities and threats to project future profitability. ]]> 2016-04-27 02:26:24 UTC https://padlet.com/oceanmegan/5fn8vcmhmdw/wish/107926832 oceanmegan https://padlet.com/oceanmegan/5fn8vcmhmdw/wish/107927072 Competitive Dynamics broken down into a lemonade stand. While this is a basic video it covers how to assess the market around you.  ]]> 2016-04-27 02:29:04 UTC https://padlet.com/oceanmegan/5fn8vcmhmdw/wish/107927072 oceanmegan https://padlet.com/oceanmegan/5fn8vcmhmdw/wish/108149240 Hierarchy of management. This picture is a bit of comic relief for this chapter]]> 2016-04-27 23:57:31 UTC https://padlet.com/oceanmegan/5fn8vcmhmdw/wish/108149240 oceanmegan https://padlet.com/oceanmegan/5fn8vcmhmdw/wish/108149651 The most important of delegation is communication.]]> 2016-04-28 00:03:23 UTC https://padlet.com/oceanmegan/5fn8vcmhmdw/wish/108149651 oceanmegan https://padlet.com/oceanmegan/5fn8vcmhmdw/wish/108151294 clan culture is important for a having a good team and a good moral. This video shows a great example of what Target offers for a clan culture. ]]> 2016-04-28 00:22:56 UTC https://padlet.com/oceanmegan/5fn8vcmhmdw/wish/108151294 oceanmegan https://padlet.com/oceanmegan/5fn8vcmhmdw/wish/108151744 A value statement is needed for every business. This lets customers and employees what your company stands for and believes. ]]> 2016-04-28 00:26:42 UTC https://padlet.com/oceanmegan/5fn8vcmhmdw/wish/108151744 oceanmegan https://padlet.com/oceanmegan/5fn8vcmhmdw/wish/108152806 This a a great and interesting review of affirmative action. Equal opportunity employment is highly important.]]> 2016-04-28 00:35:52 UTC https://padlet.com/oceanmegan/5fn8vcmhmdw/wish/108152806 oceanmegan https://padlet.com/oceanmegan/5fn8vcmhmdw/wish/108152933 Communication barriers hinder a team. Roles of the source, signal, and destination are all parts of the communication process.]]> 2016-04-28 00:37:21 UTC https://padlet.com/oceanmegan/5fn8vcmhmdw/wish/108152933 oceanmegan https://padlet.com/oceanmegan/5fn8vcmhmdw/wish/108153610 Remember the Titans is a classic movie. Forming, storming, norming, performing, and adjourning are all parts of what brought this team to greatness.]]> 2016-04-28 00:43:44 UTC https://padlet.com/oceanmegan/5fn8vcmhmdw/wish/108153610 oceanmegan https://padlet.com/oceanmegan/5fn8vcmhmdw/wish/108153938 cross functional team tid-bit. everyone working on one product but in different capacities ]]> 2016-04-28 00:46:58 UTC https://padlet.com/oceanmegan/5fn8vcmhmdw/wish/108153938 oceanmegan https://padlet.com/oceanmegan/5fn8vcmhmdw/wish/108154752 Life cycle theory of leadership
S2 is the way to go!]]> 2016-04-28 00:55:24 UTC https://padlet.com/oceanmegan/5fn8vcmhmdw/wish/108154752 oceanmegan https://padlet.com/oceanmegan/5fn8vcmhmdw/wish/108155227 leadership behavior can be broken down into many types. In this module 4 that are listed are directive, supportive, participative, and achievement. Regardless of your behavior you need to be engaged with your employees.]]> 2016-04-28 01:01:39 UTC https://padlet.com/oceanmegan/5fn8vcmhmdw/wish/108155227 oceanmegan https://padlet.com/oceanmegan/5fn8vcmhmdw/wish/108155403 both of these theories are very interesting to me. This is a great article to compare the two]]> 2016-04-28 01:03:39 UTC https://padlet.com/oceanmegan/5fn8vcmhmdw/wish/108155403 oceanmegan https://padlet.com/oceanmegan/5fn8vcmhmdw/wish/108155626 positive or negative reinforcement which one motivates your employees? ]]> 2016-04-28 01:06:28 UTC https://padlet.com/oceanmegan/5fn8vcmhmdw/wish/108155626 oceanmegan https://padlet.com/oceanmegan/5fn8vcmhmdw/wish/108155943 The IT department is an integral asset to a business. However in my own experience they are always "working on it"]]> 2016-04-28 01:10:03 UTC https://padlet.com/oceanmegan/5fn8vcmhmdw/wish/108155943 oceanmegan https://padlet.com/oceanmegan/5fn8vcmhmdw/wish/108156298 managers need to define control in their departments and companies. murphy's law was covered in this chapter and made a good point. ]]> 2016-04-28 01:14:48 UTC https://padlet.com/oceanmegan/5fn8vcmhmdw/wish/108156298 oceanmegan https://padlet.com/oceanmegan/5fn8vcmhmdw/wish/108156738 just in time inventory control is one technique to reduce inventory. this technique was interesting to me because while it may work it has many disadvantages ]]> 2016-04-28 01:19:00 UTC https://padlet.com/oceanmegan/5fn8vcmhmdw/wish/108156738 oceanmegan https://padlet.com/oceanmegan/5fn8vcmhmdw/wish/108156976 at the end of the day the two biggest questions are what is the budget and what is the cost. Cost and budget control are key to being efficient and profitable]]> 2016-04-28 01:21:14 UTC https://padlet.com/oceanmegan/5fn8vcmhmdw/wish/108156976