https://padlet.com/robej52/5qqcoy8i5i02 Principles of Management en-us 2018-06-24 15:46:45 UTC 2025-11-02 09:16:57 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Manbag.png robej52 https://padlet.com/robej52/5qqcoy8i5i02/wish/268345847 One of the four basic functions of management is planning. In our book, we learn that "Planning is essential to getting the 'right' things done." Below are the steps I like to follow at work when planning.]]> 2018-06-24 15:50:24 UTC https://padlet.com/robej52/5qqcoy8i5i02/wish/268345847 robej52 https://padlet.com/robej52/5qqcoy8i5i02/wish/268346992 After planning what needs to be done, one must then be sure that he or she is organized. ]]> 2018-06-24 16:16:44 UTC https://padlet.com/robej52/5qqcoy8i5i02/wish/268346992 robej52 https://padlet.com/robej52/5qqcoy8i5i02/wish/268348008 In my position at work, motivation is extremely important. Because our goals and success have to involve the determination of other people, being discouraged is a normal feeling in our office. I make it my job to be sure to motive, encourage, and influence my team to reassure them that we can do this and we will succeed at what we do.]]> 2018-06-24 16:35:48 UTC https://padlet.com/robej52/5qqcoy8i5i02/wish/268348008 robej52 https://padlet.com/robej52/5qqcoy8i5i02/wish/268362694 According to our text book controlling is another management function. Our books states, "Controlling is an ongoing process. Managers continually gather information, make their comparisons, and then try to find new ways of improving productions through organizational motivation."]]> 2018-06-24 21:21:42 UTC https://padlet.com/robej52/5qqcoy8i5i02/wish/268362694 robej52 https://padlet.com/robej52/5qqcoy8i5i02/wish/268363629 Social responsibility is defined as "the managerial obligation to take action that protects and improves both the welfare of society as a whole and the interests of the organization" in our book. Everyone in leadership should be socially responsible. ]]> 2018-06-24 21:36:02 UTC https://padlet.com/robej52/5qqcoy8i5i02/wish/268363629 robej52 https://padlet.com/robej52/5qqcoy8i5i02/wish/268366087 An ethical workplace is essential to a successful company. Leadership has to be responsible for building the company culture in a way that keeps unethical practices to a minimum. ]]> 2018-06-24 22:21:28 UTC https://padlet.com/robej52/5qqcoy8i5i02/wish/268366087 robej52 https://padlet.com/robej52/5qqcoy8i5i02/wish/268367518 2018-06-24 22:50:55 UTC https://padlet.com/robej52/5qqcoy8i5i02/wish/268367518 robej52 https://padlet.com/robej52/5qqcoy8i5i02/wish/268369235 Discrimination is never to be tolerated in the workplace. If there are acts of discrimination, there will be disciplinary actions that may lead to termination. It is a touchy subject simply because it has been recognized that owners, CEO, general managers, etc. have been found guilty of treating a person unjustly because of a stereotype. In these cases, it would be difficult or staff to fire someone in leadership. ]]> 2018-06-24 23:23:33 UTC https://padlet.com/robej52/5qqcoy8i5i02/wish/268369235 robej52 https://padlet.com/robej52/5qqcoy8i5i02/wish/268372686 "The performance of management activities across national borders. It entails reaching organizational objectives by extending management activities to include an emphasis on organizations in foreign countries" is how international management is defined in chapter four of the textbook. Some companies such as Domino's Pizza and JP Morgan Chase use international business in a beneficial way. Because the companies have expanded beyond the United States, more business and more opportunities have opened.]]> 2018-06-25 00:05:31 UTC https://padlet.com/robej52/5qqcoy8i5i02/wish/268372686 robej52 https://padlet.com/robej52/5qqcoy8i5i02/wish/268374907 We are all familiar with the golden arches. McDonald's is another company that invests in international countries. They have even built universities internationally to ensure that their management employees get a degree in knowing how to make a hamburger.]]> 2018-06-25 00:35:16 UTC https://padlet.com/robej52/5qqcoy8i5i02/wish/268374907 robej52 https://padlet.com/robej52/5qqcoy8i5i02/wish/268382592 There are important variables in the international system. 6 of the historical inputs are:
1. Different national sovereignties
2. Disparate national economic conditions
3. Different national values and institutions
4. Difference in timing of national industrial revolution
5. Geographical Distance
6. Different areas and population
All of this is in found of chapter 4 of our book. ]]> 2018-06-25 01:09:00 UTC https://padlet.com/robej52/5qqcoy8i5i02/wish/268382592 robej52 https://padlet.com/robej52/5qqcoy8i5i02/wish/268386557 Below expresses the differences between the two. Understanding the differences will be beneficial for the decision maker. One will know where to invest time, money, and ideas depending the type of growth goal.]]> 2018-06-25 01:31:08 UTC https://padlet.com/robej52/5qqcoy8i5i02/wish/268386557 robej52 https://padlet.com/robej52/5qqcoy8i5i02/wish/268388325 Our book focuses on two types of plans. "A standing plan is used over and over again because if focuses on organizational situations that occur repeatedly. A single use plan is used only once because it focuses on unique or rare situations with the organization." Depending on your job or career or project will determine the type of plan need to guarantee success for the business.]]> 2018-06-25 01:41:09 UTC https://padlet.com/robej52/5qqcoy8i5i02/wish/268388325 robej52 https://padlet.com/robej52/5qqcoy8i5i02/wish/268389890 At work, at school, at home, or wherever you are, time may pass you by because of how busy you may be. You may have plenty of tasks that have to be completed but because you did not plan your day/week/month, some of the tasks were unable to be completed. If a schedule is made, you will notice more productivity at work. It may be difficult to stick to because of life maybe getting in the way but you can always refer back to the schedule if you get off track.]]> 2018-06-25 01:49:38 UTC https://padlet.com/robej52/5qqcoy8i5i02/wish/268389890