https://padlet.com/s3771004/MAN2021McCormick Summer term: Modules 1-8 en-us 2022-05-16 01:32:24 UTC 2022-06-28 23:19:33 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f5a8.png s3771004 https://padlet.com/s3771004/MAN2021McCormick/wish/2184955988 I chose this article as it reflects upon six modern-day companies that have found success using the vertical integration management model. ]]> 2022-05-16 01:40:17 UTC https://padlet.com/s3771004/MAN2021McCormick/wish/2184955988 s3771004 https://padlet.com/s3771004/MAN2021McCormick/wish/2184960216 Personally, I believe that companies must have strong first-line managers as they interpret what both the top and middle management want to get done, as well as the needs/wants of the team leaders and workers. They are the buffer as well as the glue for all of the other tiers of management and workers. ]]> 2022-05-16 01:44:39 UTC https://padlet.com/s3771004/MAN2021McCormick/wish/2184960216 s3771004 https://padlet.com/s3771004/MAN2021McCormick/wish/2184962411 Being able to be interpersonal shows major value within not only management but the business world in general. It is something very important to notate.]]> 2022-05-16 01:46:46 UTC https://padlet.com/s3771004/MAN2021McCormick/wish/2184962411 s3771004 https://padlet.com/s3771004/MAN2021McCormick/wish/2198675447 This is more than important to include because it lists the top ten SRCs of 2021, and it details each one on how they achieved it. It makes me want to invest and shop with those companies more. ]]> 2022-05-25 03:05:28 UTC https://padlet.com/s3771004/MAN2021McCormick/wish/2198675447 s3771004 https://padlet.com/s3771004/MAN2021McCormick/wish/2198679184 This webpage details the top 100 sustainable companies and their return rate and comparable rankings from 2021 to 2022. It also scores their sustainability. Who wouldn't want to be informed on the top producing sustainable companies? It would incline me to shop them more than other comparable ones. ]]> 2022-05-25 03:08:38 UTC https://padlet.com/s3771004/MAN2021McCormick/wish/2198679184 s3771004 https://padlet.com/s3771004/MAN2021McCormick/wish/2198682956 This page lists the top ten costs of committing unethical behavior. It is suitable for business people to maybe remind themselves, but it is essential for management to remind the employees of the consequences of unethical actions, especially within the workplace. ]]> 2022-05-25 03:11:44 UTC https://padlet.com/s3771004/MAN2021McCormick/wish/2198682956 s3771004 https://padlet.com/s3771004/MAN2021McCormick/wish/2198686893 This official web page from the United States Department of Labor states the whistleblower laws provided by OSHA, as well as an updated segment where you can report your workplace for not taking the proper covid-19 precautions. It is interesting to see a well-run and frequently updated website, especially from the government, especially when it comes to providing workers with the same working environment. ]]> 2022-05-25 03:15:14 UTC https://padlet.com/s3771004/MAN2021McCormick/wish/2198686893 s3771004 https://padlet.com/s3771004/MAN2021McCormick/wish/2198690758 Steps 4 Change is a non-profit voluntary community organization set to break the negative cycles that hinder peoples working abilities and their quality of work, especially within disadvantaged communities. They are a community as well as an organization that speaks out for a positive change for those in less than fortunate situations. This specific link includes their take on the importance of diversity. ]]> 2022-05-25 03:18:51 UTC https://padlet.com/s3771004/MAN2021McCormick/wish/2198690758 s3771004 https://padlet.com/s3771004/MAN2021McCormick/wish/2198695688 Organized culture is a very pertinent topic within the business realm because not only does it increase employee proficiency, but it makes employees feel comfortable and cared for at work. It is the vast difference between a happy and smooth running workplace and a run down and disaster of a workplace. ]]> 2022-05-25 03:22:38 UTC https://padlet.com/s3771004/MAN2021McCormick/wish/2198695688 s3771004 https://padlet.com/s3771004/MAN2021McCormick/wish/2201326500 The World Trade Organization is responsible for 97% of World Trade and 98% of the global gross domestic product. With Russia continuing to invade Ukraine, the international trade economy is at risk because many countries, including the U.S., have banned trade with Russia. ]]> 2022-05-26 20:28:20 UTC https://padlet.com/s3771004/MAN2021McCormick/wish/2201326500 s3771004 https://padlet.com/s3771004/MAN2021McCormick/wish/2201328054 This goes into a little bit more intensive explanation of what the Economic Community of West African States is and includes specifics of what they have accomplished. It falls under the category of common markets. ]]> 2022-05-26 20:30:41 UTC https://padlet.com/s3771004/MAN2021McCormick/wish/2201328054 s3771004 https://padlet.com/s3771004/MAN2021McCormick/wish/2201329360 This shows how technology has changed and affected the world since 2000. Technology can be used as leverage and produce new innovations. It falls under the topic of Global Nature of Innovation. ]]> 2022-05-26 20:32:34 UTC https://padlet.com/s3771004/MAN2021McCormick/wish/2201329360 s3771004 https://padlet.com/s3771004/MAN2021McCormick/wish/2201331172 This page covers the nine cultural dimensions that describe the differences in national cultures. This is essential for global businesses to understand and adapt accordingly. ]]> 2022-05-26 20:35:14 UTC https://padlet.com/s3771004/MAN2021McCormick/wish/2201331172 s3771004 https://padlet.com/s3771004/MAN2021McCormick/wish/2201334412 It is essential to understand the differences between the four basic global business strategies not only as a consumer but essentially if you are a business owner looking to go global with your company. You can choose which niche you are trying to fill and how you want to go about it, and the four ways are great starting points in choosing. This webpage covers the differences between multi-domestic and transnational as they can be somewhat similar as the transnational includes parts of the multi-domestic as well as the standardization strategy. ]]> 2022-05-26 20:39:41 UTC https://padlet.com/s3771004/MAN2021McCormick/wish/2201334412 s3771004 https://padlet.com/s3771004/MAN2021McCormick/wish/2205384892 Being aware of the U.S. - Mexico - Canada trade agreement is not only something an informed citizen should be educated about, but it is also very informative for business owners who want to go global. If I were going to globalize my business, I would look into trade agreements and try to take advantage of them and save money wherever I can. ]]> 2022-05-31 03:14:14 UTC https://padlet.com/s3771004/MAN2021McCormick/wish/2205384892 s3771004 https://padlet.com/s3771004/MAN2021McCormick/wish/2205390869 Planning, organizing, leading, and controlling are the four vital functions of management. It is important to notate them as they are continued themes throughout the rest of the course. ]]> 2022-05-31 03:19:31 UTC https://padlet.com/s3771004/MAN2021McCormick/wish/2205390869 s3771004 https://padlet.com/s3771004/MAN2021McCormick/wish/2205393932 Being a manager, you have to delegate tasks and trust that your employees will get their work done. This page advises managers who may be struggling or need help on how to handle a multitude of employees, all with different personalities. Making a professional connection will help build respect and trust, and ultimately an improved work ethic all around. ]]> 2022-05-31 03:22:28 UTC https://padlet.com/s3771004/MAN2021McCormick/wish/2205393932 s3771004 https://padlet.com/s3771004/MAN2021McCormick/wish/2214290657 This webpage is an amazing resource as it not only tells you how to write company policies and procedures but it provides you with a free template to use as well. ]]> 2022-06-08 01:33:42 UTC https://padlet.com/s3771004/MAN2021McCormick/wish/2214290657 s3771004 https://padlet.com/s3771004/MAN2021McCormick/wish/2214292676 Budgets are essential within businesses. Without budgeting, a company cannot survive, and so this page gives a crash course on business budgeting and how to achieve it. ]]> 2022-06-08 01:35:32 UTC https://padlet.com/s3771004/MAN2021McCormick/wish/2214292676 s3771004 https://padlet.com/s3771004/MAN2021McCormick/wish/2214295167 This informative youtube video dives deep into what benchmarking is and how to use it to your advantage in business. It also includes lots of examples which can be really helpful to understand concepts. ]]> 2022-06-08 01:37:53 UTC https://padlet.com/s3771004/MAN2021McCormick/wish/2214295167 s3771004 https://padlet.com/s3771004/MAN2021McCormick/wish/2214297663 Technology is very quickly evolving, especially in today's world. When businesses spend the money and effort to keep up to date on technologies they can use for their benefit, the possibilities are endless. ]]> 2022-06-08 01:40:02 UTC https://padlet.com/s3771004/MAN2021McCormick/wish/2214297663 s3771004 https://padlet.com/s3771004/MAN2021McCormick/wish/2214301087 I love this scholarly article as it speaks upon the importance advocacy groups have in helping businesses reduce their pollution rates. Suppose a business can be shown alternative routes to help the environment. In that case, they can market sustainability and may even be able to save money depending on laws and regulations in whatever countries they may be present. ]]> 2022-06-08 01:42:52 UTC https://padlet.com/s3771004/MAN2021McCormick/wish/2214301087 s3771004 https://padlet.com/s3771004/MAN2021McCormick/wish/2214303474 Indeed is an online career finder, who they have many experts working under them. This article gives you advice from indeed itself on how to make decisions within a business environment and how to become more efficient at making them. ]]> 2022-06-08 01:44:48 UTC https://padlet.com/s3771004/MAN2021McCormick/wish/2214303474 s3771004 https://padlet.com/s3771004/MAN2021McCormick/wish/2214305486 This quiz published online by Kent State University helps you know what type of decision-making style you are most drawn to. This can help in the business setting and personal because we have to make decisions every day. ]]> 2022-06-08 01:46:41 UTC https://padlet.com/s3771004/MAN2021McCormick/wish/2214305486 s3771004 https://padlet.com/s3771004/MAN2021McCormick/wish/2225263433 I found this very important within the module as it shows how a business can grow with an organization. It gives a company an organizational design to follow. ]]> 2022-06-20 02:27:54 UTC https://padlet.com/s3771004/MAN2021McCormick/wish/2225263433 s3771004 https://padlet.com/s3771004/MAN2021McCormick/wish/2225265488 This feedback test generator directly correlates with the importance of feedback in a business. It will take the questions you want and make them into a questionnaire, an excellent resource for any business, big or small!]]> 2022-06-20 02:30:05 UTC https://padlet.com/s3771004/MAN2021McCormick/wish/2225265488 s3771004 https://padlet.com/s3771004/MAN2021McCormick/wish/2225267990 Not only does this link provide you with the four fundamental concepts of Schein's organizational structure, but it also provides biographical information on who he was. He was a very impactful man in the business world. ]]> 2022-06-20 02:32:52 UTC https://padlet.com/s3771004/MAN2021McCormick/wish/2225267990 s3771004 https://padlet.com/s3771004/MAN2021McCormick/wish/2225269797 This Slideshare goes into great detail about centralization, decentralization, and formalization. We covered them as additional organizational structures, and I figured it would be important to focus on them a little bit more]]> 2022-06-20 02:34:47 UTC https://padlet.com/s3771004/MAN2021McCormick/wish/2225269797 s3771004 https://padlet.com/s3771004/MAN2021McCormick/wish/2225271336 This link includes a video and a practice quiz on departmentalization in management. It was covered within the module, and I found it very interesting. ]]> 2022-06-20 02:36:30 UTC https://padlet.com/s3771004/MAN2021McCormick/wish/2225271336 s3771004 https://padlet.com/s3771004/MAN2021McCormick/wish/2225273695 As module six heavily covers human resource management, I thought it would be beneficial to find an introductory video explaining it. This video exemplifies all of the basics!]]> 2022-06-20 02:39:11 UTC https://padlet.com/s3771004/MAN2021McCormick/wish/2225273695 s3771004 https://padlet.com/s3771004/MAN2021McCormick/wish/2225275802 Being such a current hot topic in our country, discrimination has been a problem for centuries. This government website not only provides the laws that have been put into place to deter it, but it also provides the history of why it was. ]]> 2022-06-20 02:41:24 UTC https://padlet.com/s3771004/MAN2021McCormick/wish/2225275802 s3771004 https://padlet.com/s3771004/MAN2021McCormick/wish/2225277488 Managers have to make a great first impression on their employees, so finding ways to welcome new ones is fun and beneficial! This page provides a few different ways you as a manager can welcome a new employee on their first day. ]]> 2022-06-20 02:43:15 UTC https://padlet.com/s3771004/MAN2021McCormick/wish/2225277488 s3771004 https://padlet.com/s3771004/MAN2021McCormick/wish/2225279478 Employee development is beneficial in growing businesses as employees are expected to grow with you. Finding new and innovative ways to keep them developing is essential. ]]> 2022-06-20 02:45:21 UTC https://padlet.com/s3771004/MAN2021McCormick/wish/2225279478 s3771004 https://padlet.com/s3771004/MAN2021McCormick/wish/2225281192 This link provides great information on incentives. Incentives can empower employees to generate higher success rates, especially those who work on a commission-based salary. They are a fun way to meet goals and grow your business through your employees. ]]> 2022-06-20 02:47:25 UTC https://padlet.com/s3771004/MAN2021McCormick/wish/2225281192 s3771004 https://padlet.com/s3771004/MAN2021McCormick/wish/2225283513 I had difficulty remembering what these were within the realm of communications, so I found a scholarly link that discusses them in great detail. ]]> 2022-06-20 02:50:08 UTC https://padlet.com/s3771004/MAN2021McCormick/wish/2225283513 s3771004 https://padlet.com/s3771004/MAN2021McCormick/wish/2225286223 The ted talk within this link is an excellent resource on how to lead in an era of constant change. Jim Hemerling brings up five excellent points, and if you have time, this video is worth the 8-minute watch time. It is very beneficial and will continuously increase my business management and administration knowledge. ]]> 2022-06-20 02:53:13 UTC https://padlet.com/s3771004/MAN2021McCormick/wish/2225286223 s3771004 https://padlet.com/s3771004/MAN2021McCormick/wish/2225288835 There are the standard business communication channels, then the post-covid world ones. As the world is adapting and changing, it is essential to note the all-time high of remote work-from-home jobs. This website page provides remote communication channels and their impact on remote and hybrid teams. ]]> 2022-06-20 02:56:14 UTC https://padlet.com/s3771004/MAN2021McCormick/wish/2225288835 s3771004 https://padlet.com/s3771004/MAN2021McCormick/wish/2230779255 If a leader's vision is clear, distinctive, and specific to the view of the future, employees can feel empowered and work with enthusiasm and have feelings of importance towards achieving that vision. This page identifies that and gives advice on how leaders can use their vision to motivate their employees. ]]> 2022-06-26 20:30:27 UTC https://padlet.com/s3771004/MAN2021McCormick/wish/2230779255 s3771004 https://padlet.com/s3771004/MAN2021McCormick/wish/2230780051 This webpage discusses whether leaders are born or made, as covered in the module. Although both are possible, this gives statistical analysis and expert opinions that can help shape how you feel about and understand different leaderships. ]]> 2022-06-26 20:33:03 UTC https://padlet.com/s3771004/MAN2021McCormick/wish/2230780051 s3771004 https://padlet.com/s3771004/MAN2021McCormick/wish/2230780606 This test caught my attention in the module. As not only does it say much about how coworkers feel about one another, but the test taker themselves. Here is a printout version of the test which would be of good use for any leader wanting to get to know their staff. ]]> 2022-06-26 20:35:08 UTC https://padlet.com/s3771004/MAN2021McCormick/wish/2230780606 s3771004 https://padlet.com/s3771004/MAN2021McCormick/wish/2230781303 I believe being an autocratic leader would be the least beneficial of all leadership styles. This link weighs the pros and cons of being an autocratic leader so you can decide for yourself!

]]> 2022-06-26 20:36:41 UTC https://padlet.com/s3771004/MAN2021McCormick/wish/2230781303 s3771004 https://padlet.com/s3771004/MAN2021McCormick/wish/2230782298 This webpage offers a decision tree template which is beneficial for any leader who has to make a decision, big or small. This is important to be able to look back upon and notate as it is beneficial for leaders, but anyone needing to face a decision in their lives doesn't quite know the answer they want to decide. ]]> 2022-06-26 20:39:12 UTC https://padlet.com/s3771004/MAN2021McCormick/wish/2230782298 s3771004 https://padlet.com/s3771004/MAN2021McCormick/wish/2230782973 Identifying which leadership style you most align with can benefit your leadership and your followers. If you can focus on how to improve and choose your specific leadership style, your leadership can immensely improve!]]> 2022-06-26 20:41:37 UTC https://padlet.com/s3771004/MAN2021McCormick/wish/2230782973 s3771004 https://padlet.com/s3771004/MAN2021McCormick/wish/2230783872 I found this need-based theory of motivation the most difficult to grasp and one of the most important as theories can build upon the basis of this. This video thoroughly explains what it is and how it works!]]> 2022-06-26 20:45:21 UTC https://padlet.com/s3771004/MAN2021McCormick/wish/2230783872 s3771004 https://padlet.com/s3771004/MAN2021McCormick/wish/2230784440 Being a leader, you want your team not only to succeed but thrive. Setting goals can make it easier and more motivationally apparent for the leader and the entire staff. ]]> 2022-06-26 20:47:35 UTC https://padlet.com/s3771004/MAN2021McCormick/wish/2230784440 s3771004 https://padlet.com/s3771004/MAN2021McCormick/wish/2230785251 LinkedIn is an excellent resource for any manager as they offer great resources and advice. This specific weblink compares and contrasts the differences between an ethical and a moral leader, as well as how the two can interact. ]]> 2022-06-26 20:50:10 UTC https://padlet.com/s3771004/MAN2021McCormick/wish/2230785251 s3771004 https://padlet.com/s3771004/MAN2021McCormick/wish/2230788351 Mindgarden provides multiple different questionaries for purchase that offer many different leadership evaluations. Depending on what circumstances you want to be provided with answers to, a questionnaire never hurts and can be very informational. ]]> 2022-06-26 20:53:34 UTC https://padlet.com/s3771004/MAN2021McCormick/wish/2230788351 s3771004 https://padlet.com/s3771004/MAN2021McCormick/wish/2232808927 On this site, not only does it specifically go into the three different types of management controls, but it also compares and contrasts them and puts them in order of level: Highest (strategic) to lowest (tactical). ]]> 2022-06-28 23:01:02 UTC https://padlet.com/s3771004/MAN2021McCormick/wish/2232808927 s3771004 https://padlet.com/s3771004/MAN2021McCormick/wish/2232810013 This video is very informative about not just bureaucratic organizations but informative examples as well. It truly helped me to grasp what bureaucratic control was focused on. ]]> 2022-06-28 23:04:00 UTC https://padlet.com/s3771004/MAN2021McCormick/wish/2232810013 s3771004 https://padlet.com/s3771004/MAN2021McCormick/wish/2232810871 Quality control cannot be ignored if a company is thriving and prosperous. You can further satisfy your customers, save money, and even improve productivity through quality control. This site provides those and many more reasons w=on why companies should invest in substantial-quality management. ]]> 2022-06-28 23:06:27 UTC https://padlet.com/s3771004/MAN2021McCormick/wish/2232810871 s3771004 https://padlet.com/s3771004/MAN2021McCormick/wish/2232811763 The official Gantt Chart website provides free build your own Gantt chart software, definitions, examples, and a very informative introductory video to Gantt charts. I look forward to using this website in my future business management ventures. It will be an incredible resource!!]]> 2022-06-28 23:09:04 UTC https://padlet.com/s3771004/MAN2021McCormick/wish/2232811763 s3771004 https://padlet.com/s3771004/MAN2021McCormick/wish/2232812637 Forbes, a reliable business source, compared and contrasted Gantt versus PERT charts. It provides thoughtful business insight and can help management decide which chart method to use for managing projects. It not only gives pros and cons of both, but it provides many examples of when which works better over the other. ]]> 2022-06-28 23:11:56 UTC https://padlet.com/s3771004/MAN2021McCormick/wish/2232812637 s3771004 https://padlet.com/s3771004/MAN2021McCormick/wish/2232813803 This site provides everything one could ever know about balanced scorecards. It is an excellent resource to go back to and reference, especially if one wants to go off of the four-pronged approach for their business organization's strategic goals.]]> 2022-06-28 23:15:24 UTC https://padlet.com/s3771004/MAN2021McCormick/wish/2232813803 s3771004 https://padlet.com/s3771004/MAN2021McCormick/wish/2232815455 Scarcity has seemed to be somewhat relevant in this Covid and war-torn society. Many businesses have suffered significant losses. How can a business turn scarcity of products into a profitable boost in sales? Here are examples and advice on the dos and don'ts and tactics a business organization can use!]]> 2022-06-28 23:19:33 UTC https://padlet.com/s3771004/MAN2021McCormick/wish/2232815455