https://padlet.com/morrla/MAN2021Morrill Principles of Management en-us 2019-02-10 21:25:04 UTC 2025-09-28 19:39:32 UTC hello@padlet.com morrla https://padlet.com/morrla/MAN2021Morrill/wish/329660724 2019-02-10 21:36:44 UTC https://padlet.com/morrla/MAN2021Morrill/wish/329660724 morrla https://padlet.com/morrla/MAN2021Morrill/wish/354786131 The 4 Basic Management Functions:
1.  Planning 
2. Organizing
3. Influencing
4. Controlling]]> 2019-04-28 16:23:20 UTC https://padlet.com/morrla/MAN2021Morrill/wish/354786131 morrla https://padlet.com/morrla/MAN2021Morrill/wish/354786391 What are my strengths as a leader?
Good Communication
Open-Minded
Fair
Committed]]> 2019-04-28 16:25:37 UTC https://padlet.com/morrla/MAN2021Morrill/wish/354786391 morrla https://padlet.com/morrla/MAN2021Morrill/wish/354786974 Thinking about the qualities of a good leader and working to develop as many of them as possible is important to me. I have learned in this course what type of leader that I want to be and what type of leader that I don't want to be.]]> 2019-04-28 16:30:22 UTC https://padlet.com/morrla/MAN2021Morrill/wish/354786974 morrla https://padlet.com/morrla/MAN2021Morrill/wish/354787619 I quoted this article in the paper that I wrote on leadership qualities in this module. It is an interesting article and it talks about the crisis that leaders are facing now in dealing with a changing workforce.]]> 2019-04-28 16:36:29 UTC https://padlet.com/morrla/MAN2021Morrill/wish/354787619 morrla https://padlet.com/morrla/MAN2021Morrill/wish/354788009 Ethics 

I ran across the video and I thought it was a good one. Doing the right thing is not always easy but it is imperative.]]> 2019-04-28 16:40:01 UTC https://padlet.com/morrla/MAN2021Morrill/wish/354788009 morrla https://padlet.com/morrla/MAN2021Morrill/wish/354789209 Equal pay - This case scares me. It is a new and open case and has yet to be completed. It will most certainly be appealed either way, however, the basic idea is that this could change the law on equal pay to the detriment of women.]]> 2019-04-28 16:51:59 UTC https://padlet.com/morrla/MAN2021Morrill/wish/354789209 morrla https://padlet.com/morrla/MAN2021Morrill/wish/354789881 In this article, the discussion is that the Supreme Court may be turning its back on older workers as well.]]> 2019-04-28 16:58:42 UTC https://padlet.com/morrla/MAN2021Morrill/wish/354789881 morrla https://padlet.com/morrla/MAN2021Morrill/wish/354789986 Some thoughts on this module and fairness and equality in the workplace in general.  I believe in hard work and equal treatment for everyone.  There is a place for everyone at work.

]]> 2019-04-28 17:00:00 UTC https://padlet.com/morrla/MAN2021Morrill/wish/354789986 morrla https://padlet.com/morrla/MAN2021Morrill/wish/354790497 Marriott merger]]> 2019-04-28 17:04:22 UTC https://padlet.com/morrla/MAN2021Morrill/wish/354790497 morrla https://padlet.com/morrla/MAN2021Morrill/wish/354790570 I was very interested to read about the Marriott-Starwood merger which I did not know much about. It sounds like Starwood members had a much better points-earning system than did the Marriott members. It also sounds like the Starwood members are going to lose out somewhat.]]> 2019-04-28 17:05:11 UTC https://padlet.com/morrla/MAN2021Morrill/wish/354790570 morrla https://padlet.com/morrla/MAN2021Morrill/wish/354790907 This man is working to get some of the Starwood advantages back from Marriott.]]> 2019-04-28 17:08:23 UTC https://padlet.com/morrla/MAN2021Morrill/wish/354790907 morrla https://padlet.com/morrla/MAN2021Morrill/wish/354791338 I found the "Hamburger University" article contained in this module in connection with globalization and was fascinated that this exists. I am not a fan of McDonald's but their business model works.]]> 2019-04-28 17:12:44 UTC https://padlet.com/morrla/MAN2021Morrill/wish/354791338 morrla https://padlet.com/morrla/MAN2021Morrill/wish/354793600 This article was included in our module 4 from the Mindtools website and is a good read for learning the art of decision making.]]> 2019-04-28 17:34:50 UTC https://padlet.com/morrla/MAN2021Morrill/wish/354793600 morrla https://padlet.com/morrla/MAN2021Morrill/wish/354793773 Planning and Decision Making
I would just like to say I enjoyed this particular module and the chapters. I do actually feel that this is one of my strengths and I realize how important these qualities are for a a leader.]]> 2019-04-28 17:36:03 UTC https://padlet.com/morrla/MAN2021Morrill/wish/354793773 morrla https://padlet.com/morrla/MAN2021Morrill/wish/354794048 SWOT Analysis

I have done this in other classes before but typically used the type of figure seen here, which we were instructed not to use in our SWOT analysis for this class. I can see the benefit of both ways.]]> 2019-04-28 17:38:55 UTC https://padlet.com/morrla/MAN2021Morrill/wish/354794048 morrla https://padlet.com/morrla/MAN2021Morrill/wish/354794668 I enjoyed learning about In-N-Out Burger and seeing how they have operated over the years. I love the way they have continued to provide a quality product that their customers enjoy while consistently growing. I really wish we had them in Florida!]]> 2019-04-28 17:44:48 UTC https://padlet.com/morrla/MAN2021Morrill/wish/354794668 morrla https://padlet.com/morrla/MAN2021Morrill/wish/354795010 On responsibility, authority and delegation, I learned about effective structure and how a change in structure can affect a team.  I very much enjoyed learning about motivating others and rewards.]]> 2019-04-28 17:47:37 UTC https://padlet.com/morrla/MAN2021Morrill/wish/354795010 morrla https://padlet.com/morrla/MAN2021Morrill/wish/354795551 Zappos

I loved hearing about this quirky company. I have never dealt with them in any way but their organizational model is good for employees, management and customers.]]> 2019-04-28 17:52:22 UTC https://padlet.com/morrla/MAN2021Morrill/wish/354795551 morrla https://padlet.com/morrla/MAN2021Morrill/wish/354796529 More Zappos information....it really is amazing that this company operates as well as it does. It is critical that your staff is content.]]> 2019-04-28 18:00:06 UTC https://padlet.com/morrla/MAN2021Morrill/wish/354796529 morrla https://padlet.com/morrla/MAN2021Morrill/wish/354796684 Organization is so much more than what is broken down to a chart like this. It is about people and putting them where they will thrive and be the most productive.]]> 2019-04-28 18:01:31 UTC https://padlet.com/morrla/MAN2021Morrill/wish/354796684 morrla https://padlet.com/morrla/MAN2021Morrill/wish/354797363 In our discussion this week, we talked about executive headhunters and the value of using one versus not using one to find executives. The article here is what our discussions were based upon. I think I was on the fence on this but really most companies likely do and should use the headhunter simply for the time-saving and their expertise.]]> 2019-04-28 18:06:24 UTC https://padlet.com/morrla/MAN2021Morrill/wish/354797363 morrla https://padlet.com/morrla/MAN2021Morrill/wish/354797763 The subject of this module, Human Resources and Communications, speaks to me. I am most interested in human resources as a career and so I am drawn to it as a subject. I appreciate all that I have learned to make me a better manager/leader in the future. I know how important people are in this business.]]> 2019-04-28 18:09:03 UTC https://padlet.com/morrla/MAN2021Morrill/wish/354797763 morrla https://padlet.com/morrla/MAN2021Morrill/wish/354799323 When you look at things like the drawing attached, it is easy to forget that there are many difficult aspects to human resources as well. You will not always be hiring and promoting, sometimes you will be making difficult decisions and firing or demoting. You will find yourself at times in between staff and upper management, trying to please both.]]> 2019-04-28 18:12:34 UTC https://padlet.com/morrla/MAN2021Morrill/wish/354799323 morrla https://padlet.com/morrla/MAN2021Morrill/wish/354799912 A great video for analyzing your aptitude for human resources.]]> 2019-04-28 18:18:19 UTC https://padlet.com/morrla/MAN2021Morrill/wish/354799912 morrla https://padlet.com/morrla/MAN2021Morrill/wish/354800574 Leadership and Management

Are they the same thing?  I have long understood that they are not.  Any manager can make sure that procedure is followed but a great leader knows how to motivate the team and how to communicate the expectations and finally how to reward the successes.]]> 2019-04-28 18:24:38 UTC https://padlet.com/morrla/MAN2021Morrill/wish/354800574 morrla https://padlet.com/morrla/MAN2021Morrill/wish/354800959 Becoming a Leader]]> 2019-04-28 18:28:16 UTC https://padlet.com/morrla/MAN2021Morrill/wish/354800959 morrla https://padlet.com/morrla/MAN2021Morrill/wish/354801119 Our discussion this week was on fired HP CEO Apotheker. We learned how he failed but also that others had failed and although he was not servant leader nor did he fit into the mold of other good leaders, he may have run up against a board that was unwilling to see things his way. This article from CBS News seems to think that he was not treated fairly.]]> 2019-04-28 18:29:44 UTC https://padlet.com/morrla/MAN2021Morrill/wish/354801119 morrla https://padlet.com/morrla/MAN2021Morrill/wish/354801692 HP and Apotheker
Another mistake that was made by this CEO was his push to get HP out of the tablet business. Many failed to understand why he would have believed this is a good idea. ]]> 2019-04-28 18:35:12 UTC https://padlet.com/morrla/MAN2021Morrill/wish/354801692 morrla https://padlet.com/morrla/MAN2021Morrill/wish/354802095 I have really enjoyed this course and I have learned things about myself that I did not know. I am hoping to take all that I have learned here and to use it as I go forward in taking more courses and then finally in becoming a leader in the future. I thank you for everything.]]> 2019-04-28 18:38:43 UTC https://padlet.com/morrla/MAN2021Morrill/wish/354802095 morrla https://padlet.com/morrla/MAN2021Morrill/wish/354802415 In this module our discussion was on Toyota and its problems in recent years with recalls and other issues. I have done some research on this and it seems that Toyota is on the mend and improving. The NHTSA study of the Toyota acceleration issues is attached here.]]> 2019-04-28 18:41:39 UTC https://padlet.com/morrla/MAN2021Morrill/wish/354802415 morrla https://padlet.com/morrla/MAN2021Morrill/wish/354803439 I found this video of Steve Jobs discussing Six Sigma here. He talks about how marketing does not prove quality to the customer. He also talks about processes without reason and how important it is to question why things are done.]]> 2019-04-28 18:50:08 UTC https://padlet.com/morrla/MAN2021Morrill/wish/354803439 morrla https://padlet.com/morrla/MAN2021Morrill/wish/354803997 Deming - there are so many great quotes out there by Deming, that I had a hard time choosing one. He believed that the customer decides if the quality of your product is up to par and that you should always try to improve and impress the customer.]]> 2019-04-28 18:54:35 UTC https://padlet.com/morrla/MAN2021Morrill/wish/354803997