https://padlet.com/walpdr/MAN2021Walp MAN2021 en-us 2018-09-05 16:31:01 UTC 2025-11-15 06:13:33 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/File.png walpdr https://padlet.com/walpdr/MAN2021Walp/wish/278074940 Henri Fayol's management theory is a simple model of how management interacts with personnel. Interesting article via Business.com is linked below!]]> 2018-09-05 16:42:05 UTC https://padlet.com/walpdr/MAN2021Walp/wish/278074940 walpdr https://padlet.com/walpdr/MAN2021Walp/wish/278075194 What is management?Management skill is defined as, "as the ability to work with people and other organizational resources to accomplish organizational goal". Very important take-away: managers should be efficient AND effective! ]]> 2018-09-05 16:42:30 UTC https://padlet.com/walpdr/MAN2021Walp/wish/278075194 walpdr https://padlet.com/walpdr/MAN2021Walp/wish/278075288 Visual diagram of various sub-categories of conceptual skills. ]]> 2018-09-05 16:42:40 UTC https://padlet.com/walpdr/MAN2021Walp/wish/278075288 walpdr https://padlet.com/walpdr/MAN2021Walp/wish/278075356 Different types of managers should possess different levels of skills. This diagram was helpful for me (visually) to see the breakdowns of: conceptual, human, and technical skills. ]]> 2018-09-05 16:42:46 UTC https://padlet.com/walpdr/MAN2021Walp/wish/278075356 walpdr https://padlet.com/walpdr/MAN2021Walp/wish/279024924 Gender diversity in the workplace is more important than ever! So many benefits come from diversity.]]> 2018-09-07 20:48:02 UTC https://padlet.com/walpdr/MAN2021Walp/wish/279024924 walpdr https://padlet.com/walpdr/MAN2021Walp/wish/279024964 It is important to know that a generationally diverse workforce is better equipped to respond to today's marketplace.]]> 2018-09-07 20:48:11 UTC https://padlet.com/walpdr/MAN2021Walp/wish/279024964 walpdr https://padlet.com/walpdr/MAN2021Walp/wish/279024989 Gender and multi-generational diversity is crucial for productivity and innovation. I think businesses should teach the importance of this diversity as it is often overlooked. ]]> 2018-09-07 20:48:19 UTC https://padlet.com/walpdr/MAN2021Walp/wish/279024989 walpdr https://padlet.com/walpdr/MAN2021Walp/wish/279025018 As managers, we will likely deal with a multi-generational team. This article shared 5 steps to make the most of managing a diverse workforce. This is important because not everyone will know how to handle situations that arise from multi-generational teams in the workplace.]]> 2018-09-07 20:48:25 UTC https://padlet.com/walpdr/MAN2021Walp/wish/279025018 walpdr https://padlet.com/walpdr/MAN2021Walp/wish/279035348 Managerial Skills by Robert Katz.]]> 2018-09-07 22:14:32 UTC https://padlet.com/walpdr/MAN2021Walp/wish/279035348 walpdr https://padlet.com/walpdr/MAN2021Walp/wish/282061542 I found an article about the best Multinational Corporations to work for. Very interesting read; the Coca-Cola Company was listed at #23 and Marriott was listed at #7!]]> 2018-09-17 00:25:47 UTC https://padlet.com/walpdr/MAN2021Walp/wish/282061542 walpdr https://padlet.com/walpdr/MAN2021Walp/wish/282061566 Starbucks signs licensing agreement with Brazil private equity firm. This license agreement between the company is allowing Starbucks to be built in Brazil!

]]> 2018-09-17 00:26:00 UTC https://padlet.com/walpdr/MAN2021Walp/wish/282061566 walpdr https://padlet.com/walpdr/MAN2021Walp/wish/282061575 Great visual diagram of Hofstede's 5 Cultural* Dimensions. ]]> 2018-09-17 00:26:05 UTC https://padlet.com/walpdr/MAN2021Walp/wish/282061575 walpdr https://padlet.com/walpdr/MAN2021Walp/wish/282061608 Respecting local traditions is very important to hold in high regard the customs of foreign countries.]]> 2018-09-17 00:26:23 UTC https://padlet.com/walpdr/MAN2021Walp/wish/282061608 walpdr https://padlet.com/walpdr/MAN2021Walp/wish/287401312 Quick YouTube video on decision making and its types - programmed and nonprogrammed.]]> 2018-09-30 23:49:37 UTC https://padlet.com/walpdr/MAN2021Walp/wish/287401312 walpdr https://padlet.com/walpdr/MAN2021Walp/wish/287401329 Forecasting - the process of predicting future environmental happenings that will influence the operation of the organization.]]> 2018-09-30 23:49:47 UTC https://padlet.com/walpdr/MAN2021Walp/wish/287401329 walpdr https://padlet.com/walpdr/MAN2021Walp/wish/287401333 Tactical planning - short range planning that emphasizes the current operations of various parts of an organization. In order to succeed in business, it is important to have a sound business plan. Without proper planning, a business may fail. It is important to strategically plan for the future and establish proper tactical planning to support the strategic plan. When plans are followed, goals are easily achieved.]]> 2018-09-30 23:49:53 UTC https://padlet.com/walpdr/MAN2021Walp/wish/287401333 walpdr https://padlet.com/walpdr/MAN2021Walp/wish/287401342 There are 5 types of common decisions making biases. They include:
Bandwagon Effect - the tenancy to believe certain outcomes will occur because others believe the same thing
Confirmation Bias - the tendency to search for information that supports one's preconceived beliefs and to ignore information that contradicts those beliefs
Loss Aversion - characteristics of individuals who tend to more strongly prefer avoiding losses rather than acquiring gains
Overconfidence - when assessing our ability to predict future events, the tendency to believe that our forecasts are better than they truly are
Unrealistic Optimism - individuals' tendency to believe that they are less susceptible to risky events than others.]]> 2018-09-30 23:49:58 UTC https://padlet.com/walpdr/MAN2021Walp/wish/287401342 walpdr https://padlet.com/walpdr/MAN2021Walp/wish/287401390 The 4 types of Organizational Culture - Clan, Adhocracy, Hierarchy and Market. I liked this diagram because it's a visual representation of their individual qualities.]]> 2018-09-30 23:50:32 UTC https://padlet.com/walpdr/MAN2021Walp/wish/287401390 walpdr https://padlet.com/walpdr/MAN2021Walp/wish/287401399 5 Common Forms of Departmentalization - important for developing socialization, administrative control, fixation of responsibility, and helpful for expansion!]]> 2018-09-30 23:50:39 UTC https://padlet.com/walpdr/MAN2021Walp/wish/287401399 walpdr https://padlet.com/walpdr/MAN2021Walp/wish/287401404 This article explains the importance of division of labor because it allows workers with specific skill sets to efficiently perform a specific task. It is also beneficial for small-business owners who are interested in increasing productivity.]]> 2018-09-30 23:50:42 UTC https://padlet.com/walpdr/MAN2021Walp/wish/287401404 walpdr https://padlet.com/walpdr/MAN2021Walp/wish/287401409 I found an article about Amazon's Organizational Culture. I was curious about their culture since it's such a successful company. Amazon.com Inc. states, “We’re a company of pioneers. It’s our job to make bold bets, and we get our energy from inventing on behalf of customers. Success is measured against the possible, not the probable. For today’s pioneers, that’s exactly why there’s no place on Earth they’d rather build than Amazon.” This statement shows that Amazon’s organizational culture has the following characteristics: Boldness, Customer-Centricity and Peculiarity.]]> 2018-09-30 23:50:47 UTC https://padlet.com/walpdr/MAN2021Walp/wish/287401409 walpdr https://padlet.com/walpdr/MAN2021Walp/wish/293139888 Advantages vs. Disadvantages of Committees (although benefits outweigh the negatives)]]> 2018-10-16 02:44:28 UTC https://padlet.com/walpdr/MAN2021Walp/wish/293139888 walpdr https://padlet.com/walpdr/MAN2021Walp/wish/293139924 Psychology Today offers a free emotional intelligence test...(146 questions!) Emotional intelligence is the capacity of people to recognize their own feelings and the feelings of others, to motivate themselves, and to manage their own emotions as well as their emotions in relationships to others. CRUCIAL for managers. In the process of awaiting my results!! ]]> 2018-10-16 02:44:39 UTC https://padlet.com/walpdr/MAN2021Walp/wish/293139924 walpdr https://padlet.com/walpdr/MAN2021Walp/wish/293139942 MSNBC video on affirmative action and how a blow to affirmative action policy will affect students (July 2018)]]> 2018-10-16 02:44:44 UTC https://padlet.com/walpdr/MAN2021Walp/wish/293139942 walpdr https://padlet.com/walpdr/MAN2021Walp/wish/293139954 To provide appropriate human resources to fill managerial and non-managerial openings, managers must follow 4 steps:
1. Recruitment
2. Selection
3. Training
4. Performance Appraisal]]> 2018-10-16 02:44:49 UTC https://padlet.com/walpdr/MAN2021Walp/wish/293139954 walpdr https://padlet.com/walpdr/MAN2021Walp/wish/293141761 GIF about being a leader and the importance of influencing others by setting a positive example.]]> 2018-10-16 02:56:30 UTC https://padlet.com/walpdr/MAN2021Walp/wish/293141761 walpdr https://padlet.com/walpdr/MAN2021Walp/wish/293141780 Level 5 leadership is an approach to leadership that blends personal humility with an intense will to build long-range organizational success.]]> 2018-10-16 02:56:37 UTC https://padlet.com/walpdr/MAN2021Walp/wish/293141780 walpdr https://padlet.com/walpdr/MAN2021Walp/wish/293141791 Funny animated short video about teamwork and leadership ]]> 2018-10-16 02:56:42 UTC https://padlet.com/walpdr/MAN2021Walp/wish/293141791 walpdr https://padlet.com/walpdr/MAN2021Walp/wish/293141806 Rationale for linking leadership styles with various situations to ensure effective leadership known as the Life Cycle Theory of Leadership! Maturity is the important goal in this easy to read model.]]> 2018-10-16 02:56:46 UTC https://padlet.com/walpdr/MAN2021Walp/wish/293141806 walpdr https://padlet.com/walpdr/MAN2021Walp/wish/293143294 The productivity equation is important to be able to define the relationship between the total amount of goods/services being produced and the organizational resources needed to produce them. This is helpful to know because the higher the value of the ratio of outputs to inputs, the higher the productivity of the operation!]]> 2018-10-16 03:06:57 UTC https://padlet.com/walpdr/MAN2021Walp/wish/293143294 walpdr https://padlet.com/walpdr/MAN2021Walp/wish/293143309 This article is relevant because it discusses quality. GM recalled 1 million trucks and SUVs for crash risk defect - example of problems generated by the growing use of software (automation) to control a car’s mechanical functions]]> 2018-10-16 03:07:02 UTC https://padlet.com/walpdr/MAN2021Walp/wish/293143309 walpdr https://padlet.com/walpdr/MAN2021Walp/wish/293143322 When taking corrective action, it is important that their measurements of organizational performance are valid and reliable:

• Recognizing Problems - any factor within an organization that is a barrier to the goal
• Recognizing Symptoms - a sign that a problem exists

]]> 2018-10-16 03:07:07 UTC https://padlet.com/walpdr/MAN2021Walp/wish/293143322 walpdr https://padlet.com/walpdr/MAN2021Walp/wish/293143334 The break-even analysis generates information that summarizes various levels of profit or loss with levels of production. I liked the example below. ]]> 2018-10-16 03:07:12 UTC https://padlet.com/walpdr/MAN2021Walp/wish/293143334 walpdr https://padlet.com/walpdr/MAN2021Walp/wish/293143700 A little humor to remind us of the importance of a good leader versus a great leader/manager! On a serious note, a great leader would not force employees into something bu rather teach and enlighten them to make the best decisions for themselves.]]> 2018-10-16 03:09:07 UTC https://padlet.com/walpdr/MAN2021Walp/wish/293143700 walpdr https://padlet.com/walpdr/MAN2021Walp/wish/293145423 The first discussion reminded me of the old and new Apple logos. The progression and success of Apple is quite astounding.]]> 2018-10-16 03:19:35 UTC https://padlet.com/walpdr/MAN2021Walp/wish/293145423 walpdr https://padlet.com/walpdr/MAN2021Walp/wish/293146023 Steve Jobs flips the table (figuratively) on committees and talks about Organizational Structure at Apple. Very intelligent man but seems like such a harsh individual as most described him. Do you think he's right?]]> 2018-10-16 03:23:30 UTC https://padlet.com/walpdr/MAN2021Walp/wish/293146023 walpdr https://padlet.com/walpdr/MAN2021Walp/wish/293146466 Enjoyed the SWOT analysis on In-N-Out Burger. At first, I couldn't understand why they didn't want to expand (because why not? more $$$ right?) but after reading and analyzing, it because clear that they have a bigger goal and picture in mind and stick true to their quality beliefs. *STILL DROOLING* I personally have never tried In-N-Out but have only heard rave reviews.]]> 2018-10-16 03:26:32 UTC https://padlet.com/walpdr/MAN2021Walp/wish/293146466