https://padlet.com/Kanayda/MAN2021Romine Where I pour my thoughts. en-us 2019-01-18 06:46:10 UTC 2025-03-21 03:24:46 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Lovecoffee.png Kanayda https://padlet.com/Kanayda/MAN2021Romine/wish/322007334 After completing the challenge assessment assigned in module one, my mind began racing about how long Rodney Adkins had been working for IBM. One of my dreams is to work my way up the ladder and become CEO of a successful company, and that thought process sent me in search of articles to help me realize that goal. Coincidentally, the very first step in becoming a CEO is acquiring an education; therefore, I'm on the right track!]]> 2019-01-18 06:54:45 UTC https://padlet.com/Kanayda/MAN2021Romine/wish/322007334 Kanayda https://padlet.com/Kanayda/MAN2021Romine/wish/322008360 This image reminds me of what the first chapter teaches about the 'controlling' function in management. Controlling in terms of management is defined as continually gathering information, making comparisons, and then trying to find new ways of improving productivity through organizational modification. The image below displays the opposite of what should be done in the 'control' process. Change is a good thing, especially if it leads to progress. ]]> 2019-01-18 07:04:06 UTC https://padlet.com/Kanayda/MAN2021Romine/wish/322008360 Kanayda https://padlet.com/Kanayda/MAN2021Romine/wish/322009359 Rodney Adkins is a successful and productive leader, but, not all managers are alike. Reading about all of the makings of a great manager left me curious about the qualities that poor managers possess. Additionally, I want to avoid manifesting toxic qualities if I ever find myself in a position of power. According to the video, toxic bosses are incapable of inspiring others and are incredibly conceited; I can not imagine Rodney Adkins would be so effective if he had any of these poor qualities. ]]> 2019-01-18 07:11:30 UTC https://padlet.com/Kanayda/MAN2021Romine/wish/322009359 Kanayda https://padlet.com/Kanayda/MAN2021Romine/wish/322013017 According to the readings presented in module one, "the proportion of men to women in management ranks seems to have changed little in the last ten years"(Certo). This comic corresponds perfectly with that information. There are not enough women progressing into leadership roles. The untapped potential is limitless, and hopefully, there will be improvements over the years. As a woman, I will work hard and fight my way into a male-dominated industry.
 
Certo, S. C., & Certo, S. T. (n.d.). Modern management: Concept and Skills (14th ed.). Pearson Education.]]> 2019-01-18 07:32:01 UTC https://padlet.com/Kanayda/MAN2021Romine/wish/322013017 Kanayda https://padlet.com/Kanayda/MAN2021Romine/wish/330392905 The research and studying I did throughout module two yielded an abundant amount of information regarding diversity and its' impact on the workplace. Below is a chart that highlights the ages, races, and genders of small business owners. What I found intriguing was the age demographic. 50 and over has the highest percentage of small business owners. Furthermore, women are also starting to rise in the ranks as 36% of small businesses are woman-owned. It will be intriguing to see how these percentages will change over the years. ]]> 2019-02-12 15:48:51 UTC https://padlet.com/Kanayda/MAN2021Romine/wish/330392905 Kanayda https://padlet.com/Kanayda/MAN2021Romine/wish/330405102 This comic illustrates an issue that many companies face. Ethical decisions are undeniably essential to having a desirable public image, but sometimes the lure of success could take businesses down a darker path. If a choice is unethical but would result in a company making a sizable profit, would they make that choice? There are times it seems that companies are only concerned with the ethical side of things when their mistake is made public. Such as, in the car manufacturing industry. There is a pressure to make the latest and most magnificent automobile design, which could lead to rushed designs and as a result, more recalls.  ]]> 2019-02-12 16:08:46 UTC https://padlet.com/Kanayda/MAN2021Romine/wish/330405102 Kanayda https://padlet.com/Kanayda/MAN2021Romine/wish/330415591 This article overviews the lawsuits directed at four automobile manufacturers. Volkswagen AG, Daimler AG's Mercedes-Benz, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV, and General Motors Company were targeted. It is implied that the automakers misrepresented their vehicles and knew that their airbags were prone to defects. The issue lies in Takata corp., an automotive supplier that has proven to produce rupture-prone airbags. Were these companies covering up the safety defects? If so, this is an issue of ethics. If these companies even had an inclination that their airbags could be faulty, they should never have allowed them to be placed in their automobiles. ]]> 2019-02-12 16:26:15 UTC https://padlet.com/Kanayda/MAN2021Romine/wish/330415591 Kanayda https://padlet.com/Kanayda/MAN2021Romine/wish/330432628 There is a question of maintaining ethics on an international level. The Coca-Cola company reportedly does "approximately 2,500 independent audits" yearly to ensure that their Human Rights Policy is met. They are ensuring that no forced child laborers are working for their company. Additionally, they are members of the Child Labor Platform so that they have better access to initiatives that work against child labor. This article displays an excellent example of what respecting human rights looks like. ]]> 2019-02-12 16:52:06 UTC https://padlet.com/Kanayda/MAN2021Romine/wish/330432628 Kanayda https://padlet.com/Kanayda/MAN2021Romine/wish/330443056 This video gave me additional insight into corporate social responsibility. It is paramount to see just how vital social responsibility is to ensure that businesses do not participate in morally reprehensible actions that could hurt others. However, according to the video, the practice of being socially responsible is about more than preventing fraud and corruption. It is about how companies are "making their profits" not how they are spending them. Therefore, grand acts of charity are not the key to being morally right. It is about respecting society and respecting our planet. Moreover, companies need to make their profits without causing harm to others. ]]> 2019-02-12 17:09:22 UTC https://padlet.com/Kanayda/MAN2021Romine/wish/330443056 Kanayda https://padlet.com/Kanayda/MAN2021Romine/wish/330931022 In this module, we learned a lot about international management. This article lists 7 pros for taking a company global. Benefits such as revenue potential,  furthering your outreach, access to talent,  learning about a new culture, foreign investment opportunities, improved reputation, and diversifying the company's markets are all great perks to taking a company to a global level. Many of these benefits were covered in the readings assigned in this module, but this article gives a fresh perspective on globalization. ]]> 2019-02-13 17:33:46 UTC https://padlet.com/Kanayda/MAN2021Romine/wish/330931022 Kanayda https://padlet.com/Kanayda/MAN2021Romine/wish/330947486 This image shows what diversity is really about. In multinational businesses, there is an abundance of potential employees available throughout the globe. If a company is considering going global, they should also keep an open mind and hire the people that are most suited for the jobs that will be made available. Host-country nationals and third-country nationals are excellent options for encouraging a unique and productive work environment. Having a positive geocentric attitude would take a multinational business to the next level. ]]> 2019-02-13 17:59:15 UTC https://padlet.com/Kanayda/MAN2021Romine/wish/330947486 Kanayda https://padlet.com/Kanayda/MAN2021Romine/wish/330962297 International companies and how to manage such companies was the theme of this module. Reading about the intricacies and difficulties of achieving such an endeavor had me thinking about the many companies that have been up for the task. It turns out; there are quite a few. In the image below, there are some examples of just some of the companies that could be considered multinational. For me, living in the United States is like living in a bubble, it never crossed my mind that people across the seas are eating the same foods and drinking the same drinks as I am right here. It is astonishing the kind of reach some of these companies have achieved. Despite the difficulties of going global, many companies have tapped into that potential and are proving that it is possible to have such success.]]> 2019-02-13 18:22:28 UTC https://padlet.com/Kanayda/MAN2021Romine/wish/330962297 Kanayda https://padlet.com/Kanayda/MAN2021Romine/wish/330970589 The comic below reads: "A 34% cut in our corporate ethics should return us to profitability." This message is just a reminder of how morally corrupt some companies can be, and how essential it is for businesses to really think about ethics when making decisions. Being ethical should always come before making a profit. This was included because it relates to my personal gr]]> 2019-02-13 18:37:17 UTC https://padlet.com/Kanayda/MAN2021Romine/wish/330970589 Kanayda https://padlet.com/Kanayda/MAN2021Romine/wish/333438131 Reliable and effective decision-making is a vital part of running a business. To make a decision is to choose the best of all alternatives. In the image below, a man is struggling to perform a typically programmed decision. He is deciding between two similar options that will both lead to the same outcome. Spending too much time on low-risk choices could be a potential time-waster, and take away from more essential undertakings. This comic encourages me to think further on my own decision-making process. Do I ever over-complicate it?]]> 2019-02-21 00:13:43 UTC https://padlet.com/Kanayda/MAN2021Romine/wish/333438131 Kanayda https://padlet.com/Kanayda/MAN2021Romine/wish/333465694 Module four's required readings emphasized how lucrative planning is to a successfully run business. This article outlines three critical elements for improving management through planning. Devising a plan is the first step, followed by defining your long-term goals and figuring out exactly where you want to see your company in the coming years. The last step is putting the plan into motion. The intention of these steps greatly resembles what the Modern Management textbook teaches. Following the six-step process to planning and being willing to follow through on the objectives set in spite of complications is my takeaway on proficient preparation. ]]> 2019-02-21 02:15:09 UTC https://padlet.com/Kanayda/MAN2021Romine/wish/333465694 Kanayda https://padlet.com/Kanayda/MAN2021Romine/wish/333475352 This module made me evaluate myself and how I make important decisions. In the workplace, a pivotal part of being a good manager is making the decisions that others have difficulty making. Perhaps it would be in my best interest to practice evaluating a more significant number of alternatives to settle on the most practical one. The image below showcases the best steps to take in coming to a decision and it is a shining example of what I need to perfect. ]]> 2019-02-21 03:08:22 UTC https://padlet.com/Kanayda/MAN2021Romine/wish/333475352 Kanayda https://padlet.com/Kanayda/MAN2021Romine/wish/333488851 Strategic management was a point of interest in the seventh chapter of our textbook. This video gave me an interesting and in-depth rundown of what this process requires. It starts with environmental scanning and understanding what the business world looks like at the moment. The next step is assembling a strategy and figuring out how you plan to go from point A -to- point B. Furthermore, the strategy will need to be implemented, monitored, and evaluated. As somebody who desires to work my way up into management, this information is essential to my growth. ]]> 2019-02-21 04:21:32 UTC https://padlet.com/Kanayda/MAN2021Romine/wish/333488851 Kanayda https://padlet.com/Kanayda/MAN2021Romine/wish/333491739 This comic is a nod at what an unproductive strategic planning team looks like in the business world. Planning is important but should not be held up by an abundance of minute details. ]]> 2019-02-21 04:38:04 UTC https://padlet.com/Kanayda/MAN2021Romine/wish/333491739 Kanayda https://padlet.com/Kanayda/MAN2021Romine/wish/339184766 The photo below gives a visual aid to represent the four types of organizational cultures. After learning about the different cultures, the clan culture spoke to me the most. In the picture, it is expressed with hearts. 'Clan' culture encourages employees to develop a familial bond and focuses on freedom and encouragement. From my understanding, small businesses would thrive from a clan culture. However, larger businesses tend to require a more rigid and stable approach. 'Hierarchy' is presented as gears, as all the working parts are precise and serve a specific purpose. Overall, the chart helps give a reminder as to what these four cultures represent and what they value. ]]> 2019-03-08 05:42:00 UTC https://padlet.com/Kanayda/MAN2021Romine/wish/339184766 Kanayda https://padlet.com/Kanayda/MAN2021Romine/wish/339187030 Module five included an abundance of information regarding responsibility, authority, and delegation. This comic specifically addresses delegation and demonstrates how it can be used poorly. The boss that initially delegated the project did not instill the proper obligation in the employee. Instead of completing the task, the employee gave the responsibility to someone else. Delegating tasks is an excellent use of resources, but too much delegating could result in a total lack of productivity. This artifact demonstrates an example of obstacles related to subordinates which is a topic that is highlighted in the chapter readings.]]> 2019-03-08 06:07:24 UTC https://padlet.com/Kanayda/MAN2021Romine/wish/339187030 Kanayda https://padlet.com/Kanayda/MAN2021Romine/wish/339187247 My initial readings about responsibility in the workplace led me to look further into what kind of responsibilities a job may require. This article outlines the importance of following job-specific responsibilities and being held accountable for personal performance. Additionally, the requirements of a manager are highlighted along with the employer's responsibility to keep the workplace safe. Completing the tasks assigned to you accurately and efficiently is essential to doing a job effectively. Managers are liable for your performance and should be mindful of their employees and monitor their productivity. The information from this article elaborates on responsibility, and that was a subject touched upon in module five. Above all, taking on a job implies you are willing to take on the task and do it properly; that is what I took away from this lesson. ]]> 2019-03-08 06:10:09 UTC https://padlet.com/Kanayda/MAN2021Romine/wish/339187247 Kanayda https://padlet.com/Kanayda/MAN2021Romine/wish/339188348 Departmentalization was a significant subject in chapter eight of our module five readings. However, my curiosity expanded beyond the examples provided in the textbook. This article delves into what restaurant departmentalization looks like. The departments can be split by region, types of customers, staff functions, products, and services offered, chain of command, or a combination of more than one department. Truthfully, the structure does not differ from how other organizations tend to departmentalize. However, the article provided was informative and gave me a real-world example of how things work.]]> 2019-03-08 06:23:28 UTC https://padlet.com/Kanayda/MAN2021Romine/wish/339188348 Kanayda https://padlet.com/Kanayda/MAN2021Romine/wish/343110268 Building successful and productive teams is a fundamental part of having a cooperative work environment. Chapter 12 gave an abundance of information regarding the steps in developing a team and how groups are formed for different purposes. Forming is the first stage of building a team, and this article gives ideas on how to ease the tension among new team members. Many of the suggestions give members an opportunity to show their personality and creative-thinking skills. ]]> 2019-03-19 22:42:42 UTC https://padlet.com/Kanayda/MAN2021Romine/wish/343110268 Kanayda https://padlet.com/Kanayda/MAN2021Romine/wish/343174893 This article takes a closer look at a trending topic in the chapter readings. Interpersonal communication includes communicators, messages, feedback, context, and channels.  When one person is speaking while the other listens, a one-way process is occurring. A two-way process occurs when two people are communicating messages at the same time, and there is both sending and receiving. In particular, something the article brought into perspective was the potential noise that surrounds communication. According to the article below, "complicated jargon, inappropriate body language, inattention, disinterest, and cultural differences" are all types of noise that can distort a message. It was interesting to learn more about such an important facet of communication.]]> 2019-03-20 05:22:38 UTC https://padlet.com/Kanayda/MAN2021Romine/wish/343174893 Kanayda https://padlet.com/Kanayda/MAN2021Romine/wish/343174958 Developing emotional intelligence can help you gain control of your emotions and sync them to your rational mind. In my personal life, it feels like my emotions overrule my brain on more than one occasion. However, my feelings never impact my professional attitude, and that is something I have grown to be proud of over the years. ]]> 2019-03-20 05:23:19 UTC https://padlet.com/Kanayda/MAN2021Romine/wish/343174958 Kanayda https://padlet.com/Kanayda/MAN2021Romine/wish/343175063 In chapter 12 of the Modern Management textbook, emotional intelligence is profoundly touched on. The chapter outlined the attributes associated with emotional intelligence, such as; self-awareness, self-motivation, self-regulation, empathy, and so on. However, this article delves a little deeper into the concept. The benefits of developing each attribute and suggestions on how to improve them are elaborated on; it gave me a better idea of how to grow emotionally. Ultimately, I have learned the importance of observing others and being aware of how your actions can affect your coworkers. It is also essential to take responsibility for your actions, accept feedback, listen to others and have empathy for their situation. There are many ways to improve emotional intelligence; you just have to be aware of the need for improvement. ]]> 2019-03-20 05:24:14 UTC https://padlet.com/Kanayda/MAN2021Romine/wish/343175063 Kanayda https://padlet.com/Kanayda/MAN2021Romine/wish/343175209 This artifact is a call-back to performance appraisals. In my opinion, performance appraisals based on a rating scale are arbitrary and do not accurately represent an employees abilities. You can not possibly sum up someone's performance with a simple adjective. There are so many more factors to consider. Free-form essays and critical-form essays may be time consuming, but they are a fair way to appraise an employees performance. ]]> 2019-03-20 05:25:30 UTC https://padlet.com/Kanayda/MAN2021Romine/wish/343175209 Kanayda https://padlet.com/Kanayda/MAN2021Romine/wish/343175240 The quote below brings me back to chapter 12 and the information regarding emotional intelligence. You have to be fully aware of others and their thoughts and feelings to communicate effectively. This quote also reminds me of the communication skills required for an encoder to clearly express a message to a decoder/destination. It is critical to ensure that the message you are trying to send is adequately understood and can not possibly be misinterpreted. The illusion of successful communication can stumble even the most adept encoders. ]]> 2019-03-20 05:25:56 UTC https://padlet.com/Kanayda/MAN2021Romine/wish/343175240 Kanayda https://padlet.com/Kanayda/MAN2021Romine/wish/346731231 In my opinion, the most exciting topic brought up in module seven was intrinsic and extrinsic rewards. Through research, I was able to ascertain that intrinsic rewards suit my motivational goals more appropriately than extrinsic rewards. The article below gave me a better idea of what constitutes an 'intrinsic' reward. The four most critical intrinsic rewards are a sense of meaningfulness, choice, competence, and progress. When my work is valued and encouraged it motivates me above anything else. With that in mind, I believe feeling competent and meaningful brings me the greatest satisfaction.]]> 2019-03-30 01:50:24 UTC https://padlet.com/Kanayda/MAN2021Romine/wish/346731231 Kanayda https://padlet.com/Kanayda/MAN2021Romine/wish/346731256 As highlighted in the module seven readings, directive behavior involves the leader telling others what to do and how to do it. Directing includes low support and high levels of direction. Supportive behavior consists of the leader showing genuine interest in their followers and treating them kindly. Supporting includes high support and low levels of direction. Coaching involves identifying inappropriate behaviors and correcting them supportively and delegating consists of assigning tasks to those that are capable of taking on responsibility. Coaching is highly directive and highly supportive. Delegating involves low support and low direction. In my opinion, each leadership style could be applicable depending on the work environment and the maturity of the employees. However, supportive leadership is my favorite. ]]> 2019-03-30 01:50:56 UTC https://padlet.com/Kanayda/MAN2021Romine/wish/346731256 Kanayda https://padlet.com/Kanayda/MAN2021Romine/wish/346731298 This article discusses transformational leadership and the characteristics that are synonymous with this leadership style. Transformational leadership encourages innovation, morals, cooperation, responsibility, standards and so on. The article below also contrasts transactional and transformational leadership. Transactional leadership identifies with predictability, consistency, and a lack of innovation. It was intriguing to take a more in-depth look at these two opposing leadership styles.]]> 2019-03-30 01:51:33 UTC https://padlet.com/Kanayda/MAN2021Romine/wish/346731298 Kanayda https://padlet.com/Kanayda/MAN2021Romine/wish/346816556 In this module, there was a great deal of discussion surrounding leadership and management. Leading and managing are two separate operations, but all managers should strive to be excellent leaders. Leading is considered a subset of management. The comic below gives the nod to an age-old saying, "you can lead a horse to water, but you can't make him drink." A good leader knows how to lead their followers to their task, but a great leader can inspire them to complete the work. ]]> 2019-03-30 20:18:31 UTC https://padlet.com/Kanayda/MAN2021Romine/wish/346816556 Kanayda https://padlet.com/Kanayda/MAN2021Romine/wish/347291410 According to the module eight readings, product strategy "is the link between the operations strategy and the other functional strategies"(Certo). The article below gives some insight into how to develop product strategy. Four main components have to be considered;  including customers, competitors, business, and macro environment. Define what customers genuinely want out of a product, consider what competitors are offering and position your product following them, figure out how the product will turn a profit, and take into consideration different economic factors. This article taught me a great deal more about product strategy and helped strengthen the idea presented in the chapter readings.

Certo, S. C., & Certo, S. T. (n.d.). Modern management: Concept and Skills (14th ed.). Pearson Education.]]> 2019-04-01 17:04:18 UTC https://padlet.com/Kanayda/MAN2021Romine/wish/347291410 Kanayda https://padlet.com/Kanayda/MAN2021Romine/wish/347291799 Module eight dabbled in the definition of quality assurance, but I wanted a more in-depth look at what it truly means. The importance of a QA team and how to create and manage one was addressed in this article. Quality assurance helps meet expectations, build trust, effectively cut-costs, and maintain high-quality standards. Additionally, creating a successful QA team relies heavily on distributing responsibilities to the right people and making every job role clear. Managing a team includes specifying requirements, establishing rules, tracking progress, encouraging improvement, and nurturing a friendly environment.]]> 2019-04-01 17:04:59 UTC https://padlet.com/Kanayda/MAN2021Romine/wish/347291799 Kanayda https://padlet.com/Kanayda/MAN2021Romine/wish/347291971 Quality management pertains to the overseeing of operations and ensuring those operations meet the highest standards of excellence. As a whole, quality management includes quality assurance and quality control. Quality assurance is the preventative measure of quality management. All products have to meet up to the standard set by quality assurance. Next, we can take a look at quality control. Quality control is part of detecting the problems and ensuring products are perfect before being released to consumers. The image below encompasses the idea that quality assurance and quality control are just part of the components that make up the bigger picture.  ]]> 2019-04-01 17:05:15 UTC https://padlet.com/Kanayda/MAN2021Romine/wish/347291971 Kanayda https://padlet.com/Kanayda/MAN2021Romine/wish/347296294 Personal power and formal power are said to be the two categories that the five types of power in leadership reside. The article below gave me further insight into the coercive, reward, legitimate, expert and referent powers. From my studies, the reward and referent types of power speak to me the most. It is important to reward good behavior, and in a way, those rewards may gain you the respect present in referent power. ]]> 2019-04-01 17:12:22 UTC https://padlet.com/Kanayda/MAN2021Romine/wish/347296294