My Pad by Summer Rivera https://padlet.com/tacomagyrl/123 Stones are similar to the modules....each one is unique, but together, form a pathway to something wonderful. en-us 2019-03-09 01:55:01 UTC 2024-12-23 11:18:51 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Brightnessdown.png Windex Vinegar Ocean Plastic tacomagyrl https://padlet.com/tacomagyrl/123/wish/340218901  I thought this article was interesting in the way it speaks to the sustainability and socially responsible measures of this business. S.C. Johnson & Son is coming out with the first glass cleaner bottle made from 100% recycled ocean plastic. The ocean plastic is gathered by local communities in Mexico and Haiti. The product is called Windex Vinegar Ocean Plastic and will be sold in Wal-Mart and Target. 

S.C. Johnson touts new Windex product to be bottled in plastic recycled from the ocean

]]> 2019-03-12 01:16:08 UTC https://padlet.com/tacomagyrl/123/wish/340218901 What is a Data Scientist? tacomagyrl https://padlet.com/tacomagyrl/123/wish/341135813 RE: "Companies Seek to Fill Skills Gap by Retraining Their Own Workers" article Kaleigh chose for the Module 1 Article Review & Discussion

The article talked about the high demand for data analysis and science and about data science skills. I had never heard of a data scientist and was curious of the skill set one would need

What is a Data Scientist?]]> 2019-03-14 01:14:21 UTC https://padlet.com/tacomagyrl/123/wish/341135813 Communicating with employees tacomagyrl https://padlet.com/tacomagyrl/123/wish/342111611 Speaking from experience, communication with employees is the key to success in any organization. That's why I picked the cartoon below (plus it's a little humorous).]]> 2019-03-17 13:16:30 UTC https://padlet.com/tacomagyrl/123/wish/342111611 Who are the Nacirema? tacomagyrl https://padlet.com/tacomagyrl/123/wish/342647094 Good video to watch. Makes you think about how you look at other cultures that MAY be different than your own.]]> 2019-03-18 23:56:27 UTC https://padlet.com/tacomagyrl/123/wish/342647094 Before the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) tacomagyrl https://padlet.com/tacomagyrl/123/wish/343131310 Prior to the NAFTA, the United States and Canada started trade negotiations, resulting in the U.S.-Canada Free Trade Agreement (effective January 1, 1989). In 1991, talks between the U.S. and Mexico began of which Canada joined. A few years later, the NAFTA followed and became effective January 1, 1994.

For more information: https://ustr.gov/trade-agreements/free-trade-agreements/north-american-free-trade-agreement-nafta


]]> 2019-03-20 00:50:37 UTC https://padlet.com/tacomagyrl/123/wish/343131310 How Companies Benefit from Corporate Social Responsibility tacomagyrl https://padlet.com/tacomagyrl/123/wish/344451278 This article reviews additional information regarding social responsibility.

Take 5: How Companies Benefit from Corporate Social Responsibility

]]> 2019-03-23 13:03:17 UTC https://padlet.com/tacomagyrl/123/wish/344451278 What is An Agrarian Society? tacomagyrl https://padlet.com/tacomagyrl/123/wish/346890459 After reading the important variables in international management, I wanted to know  what an agrarian-based society  was. I found an article from worldatlas.com that provides a detailed explanation of how this society started and where it is today.

What Is An Agrarian Society?]]> 2019-03-31 13:51:24 UTC https://padlet.com/tacomagyrl/123/wish/346890459 The Regiocentric Approach tacomagyrl https://padlet.com/tacomagyrl/123/wish/346896005 When looking up the different types of managerial attitudes, I came across this type of approach in relation to multinational corporations.  This article lists the definition, advantages, and disadvantages.

Regiocentric Approach 

]]> 2019-03-31 14:38:14 UTC https://padlet.com/tacomagyrl/123/wish/346896005 Multinational Corporation tacomagyrl https://padlet.com/tacomagyrl/123/wish/347435579 I found an article that goes into detail of multinational corporations; see below. There is an interesting paragraph regarding the history of the multinational corporation; how it's linked with the history of colonialism.

Multinational Corporation - MNC ]]> 2019-04-02 01:13:09 UTC https://padlet.com/tacomagyrl/123/wish/347435579 Management by Objectives (MBO) tacomagyrl https://padlet.com/tacomagyrl/123/wish/348735305 This video is a quick and simple explanation of managing by objectives.]]> 2019-04-04 21:30:00 UTC https://padlet.com/tacomagyrl/123/wish/348735305 Who is Mr. Cooper? tacomagyrl https://padlet.com/tacomagyrl/123/wish/349144062 When Nationstar rebranded to Mr. Cooper in 2017, I was intrigued as they currently hold my mortgage. I attached the official press-release for those who want to know just who is this Mr. Cooper everyone is talking about and the reasoning behind the rebrand.]]> 2019-04-06 12:10:00 UTC https://padlet.com/tacomagyrl/123/wish/349144062 H&M Values tacomagyrl https://padlet.com/tacomagyrl/123/wish/349235130 This video is a great example of values and how it relates to who H&M is as an organization.]]> 2019-04-07 11:12:07 UTC https://padlet.com/tacomagyrl/123/wish/349235130 H&M and Sustainability Policy tacomagyrl https://padlet.com/tacomagyrl/123/wish/349236407 Karl-Johan Persson, the CEO of H&M, discusses his view on Sustainability and how it "must be considered as an integral part of our business...".

It was also interesting to learn the meaning behind the company concept of "Fashion for everyone, at a great price". This concept originated over 70 years when the grandfather of the CEO, opened a store in Sweden selling women's apparel.]]> 2019-04-07 11:30:31 UTC https://padlet.com/tacomagyrl/123/wish/349236407 The Five Principles at MARS tacomagyrl https://padlet.com/tacomagyrl/123/wish/349239540 I chose this exert from the MARS web site because it discusses their culture and the principles that guide them.

The Five Principles

]]> 2019-04-07 12:13:57 UTC https://padlet.com/tacomagyrl/123/wish/349239540 "The Dark Continent" of the past tacomagyrl https://padlet.com/tacomagyrl/123/wish/349241228 This article discusses the decisions three U.S. companies made to invest in Africa.

Three American Companies Investing in Africa]]> 2019-04-07 12:34:18 UTC https://padlet.com/tacomagyrl/123/wish/349241228 Succession Planning tacomagyrl https://padlet.com/tacomagyrl/123/wish/350960100 I found an article that discusses the importance of succession planning, not just at the top level, but throughout the entire company.

Roadmap Succession Planning At All Levels Is The Key To Success

]]> 2019-04-11 20:11:42 UTC https://padlet.com/tacomagyrl/123/wish/350960100 Ben & Jerry's tacomagyrl https://padlet.com/tacomagyrl/123/wish/352823601 In our book, it was noted that the co-founders of Ben & Jerry's ice cream were an example of transformational leaders. I went on their web site and found a page titled "Issues We Care About". It's a testament to their strong core values regarding the environment, community, and much more.

Issues Ben & Jerry care about]]> 2019-04-20 01:16:06 UTC https://padlet.com/tacomagyrl/123/wish/352823601 Hewlett Packard Enterprise CEO Update tacomagyrl https://padlet.com/tacomagyrl/123/wish/352854592 For our Module 6 discussion, the newly appointed CEO was Ms. Whitman. The CEO has since changed to Antonio Neri; effective 02/01/18. The link below is the official announcement from Hewlett Packard Enterprise. Not only does it give info. on the new CEO, but details the accomplishments of Ms. Whitman during her time as Hewlett-Packard's CEO.

Press Release]]> 2019-04-20 13:38:19 UTC https://padlet.com/tacomagyrl/123/wish/352854592 Bounded Rationality Explanation tacomagyrl https://padlet.com/tacomagyrl/123/wish/352855934 This article goes into detail about explaining the theory of bounded rationality and provides so good examples as well.

The Theory of Bounded Rationality Explained


]]> 2019-04-20 14:02:52 UTC https://padlet.com/tacomagyrl/123/wish/352855934 Organizational Symbols tacomagyrl https://padlet.com/tacomagyrl/123/wish/352885574 I found a web site of creative business logos. As an example, Baskin Robbins has 31 flavors right? Take a look at the "B" and "R" below. ]]> 2019-04-20 23:53:37 UTC https://padlet.com/tacomagyrl/123/wish/352885574 Product Leadership Standards at General Electric (GE) tacomagyrl https://padlet.com/tacomagyrl/123/wish/352917685 GE strives to lead product innovation and has done so by developing synthetic diamonds for industrial use. I found an article on the GE web site that discusses what the diamonds were used for and what they are doing now with another material to be innovative.

*Did you know that the synthetic diamonds are used to create tools that cut and polish metals, glass, and even teeth?]]> 2019-04-21 12:34:38 UTC https://padlet.com/tacomagyrl/123/wish/352917685 Mary Kay and the Bumblebee tacomagyrl https://padlet.com/tacomagyrl/123/wish/353212020 This is one of the awards Mary Kay gave; the story that goes along with it is inspiring.]]> 2019-04-23 00:50:19 UTC https://padlet.com/tacomagyrl/123/wish/353212020 Toyota tacomagyrl https://padlet.com/tacomagyrl/123/wish/354302641 After reading the articles for our Module 7 Discussion, I wanted to know what changes Toyota made due to quality issues they had. This news release on Toyota's web site goes into the steps they took. ]]> 2019-04-25 23:23:01 UTC https://padlet.com/tacomagyrl/123/wish/354302641 Events leading to the creation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) tacomagyrl https://padlet.com/tacomagyrl/123/wish/354304422 I wanted to know the history of the EEOC which led me to the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (of which the EEOC was created in). 

Events Leading to the Creation of EEOC



]]> 2019-04-25 23:36:42 UTC https://padlet.com/tacomagyrl/123/wish/354304422 Selecting the appropriate applicant tacomagyrl https://padlet.com/tacomagyrl/123/wish/354305981 Our book discusses a few tools used when choosing an individual to hire; I found the following three effective selection methods:

  1. General Mental Ability
  2. Structured Interviews
  3. Situational Judgment Tests
]]> 2019-04-25 23:50:40 UTC https://padlet.com/tacomagyrl/123/wish/354305981 Cisco and their People Deal tacomagyrl https://padlet.com/tacomagyrl/123/wish/354313581 I chose this in relation to the Chapter 10 Challenge Case that discusses how Cisco recruits employees. On their web site, there is a  page titled Our People Deal that discusses what the employees can expect from Cisco and vice versa. There is also a video (link below) from the employees sharing the story of Cisco.

Cisco ]]> 2019-04-26 00:38:06 UTC https://padlet.com/tacomagyrl/123/wish/354313581 Pygmalion Effect tacomagyrl https://padlet.com/tacomagyrl/123/wish/354316725
Do you know where Pygmalion Effect's name comes from? It comes from the Greek myth of Pygmalion; the sculptor pictured below. 
For more information: 

The Power Of Expectations: The Pygmalion Effect

]]> 2019-04-26 00:57:00 UTC https://padlet.com/tacomagyrl/123/wish/354316725 Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs tacomagyrl https://padlet.com/tacomagyrl/123/wish/354318208 This information is in our book but I liked how this picture displays the hierarchy in a fun and engaging manner.

]]> 2019-04-26 01:07:59 UTC https://padlet.com/tacomagyrl/123/wish/354318208 Job-shop process tacomagyrl https://padlet.com/tacomagyrl/123/wish/354322229 Our book gives job-shop examples of a spaceship and weapon systems. I found some additional examples like a satellite used for scientific discovery or wedding cakes.]]> 2019-04-26 01:35:35 UTC https://padlet.com/tacomagyrl/123/wish/354322229 Murphy's Lae tacomagyrl https://padlet.com/tacomagyrl/123/wish/354324071 2019-04-26 01:47:51 UTC https://padlet.com/tacomagyrl/123/wish/354324071 Murphy's Law tacomagyrl https://padlet.com/tacomagyrl/123/wish/354324078 2019-04-26 01:47:52 UTC https://padlet.com/tacomagyrl/123/wish/354324078