https://padlet.com/ckaneer/fdwzv23s2oyh en-us 2018-03-07 22:49:48 UTC 2025-11-10 05:42:18 UTC hello@padlet.com ckaneer https://padlet.com/ckaneer/fdwzv23s2oyh/wish/254069478 In Module 1, we discussed the management skills of Steve Jobs and how a lot of his employees were afraid to talk to him about things. I chose this article that talks about Apple products being addictive and bad for children and the reason why I chose this is because I am curious to know what Steve Jobs’ reaction would have been to this article. Would he agree? Or would he fight to prove that these devices stemming from a company he created aren’t bad for children? After reading this article, it makes me wonder if Apple creates products to attract all users, regardless of the age of the user.

]]> 2018-04-21 17:43:21 UTC https://padlet.com/ckaneer/fdwzv23s2oyh/wish/254069478 ckaneer https://padlet.com/ckaneer/fdwzv23s2oyh/wish/254069576 When Tim Cook took over for Steve Jobs 6 weeks before he died, he didn’t really know what was in store for him. Tim has thick skin, but he didn’t realize how often Steve had to stand in front of the spears being thrown at the company on a regular basis. We learned from this Module that Jobs was a very manipulative CEO who didn’t give his employees much breathing room. The difference between Jobs and Cook is that Cook is compared to be a coach who trusts his players and lets them take control of the wheel. 

]]> 2018-04-21 17:44:17 UTC https://padlet.com/ckaneer/fdwzv23s2oyh/wish/254069576 ckaneer https://padlet.com/ckaneer/fdwzv23s2oyh/wish/254069652 Over recent years Google has taken it upon itself to make fun of Apple’s way of launching their new products. In the link below you can watch multiple videos that show Google making fun of Apple including the color names they choose along with their constant need to announce, “One More Thing”. Google also came up with a commercial showing a woman taking a bite out of an apple, meaning they were jabbing at the company in their ad. Google’s decision to make fun of Apple has been a humorous tradition that people look forward to anytime Apple releases a new product.

]]> 2018-04-21 17:45:26 UTC https://padlet.com/ckaneer/fdwzv23s2oyh/wish/254069652 ckaneer https://padlet.com/ckaneer/fdwzv23s2oyh/wish/254069889 During Module 1, we learned about the importance of being in a management role. I found an article on CareerBuilder that describes the importance of being an encouraging manager. It discusses how important it is to encourage employees to work together and take ownership of the projects they are assigned to. One huge thing Steve Jobs lacked was showing his appreciation of his employees and their accomplishments. This article discussed how important that appreciation is as well as how to motivate employees with financial incentives. ]]> 2018-04-21 17:48:24 UTC https://padlet.com/ckaneer/fdwzv23s2oyh/wish/254069889 ckaneer https://padlet.com/ckaneer/fdwzv23s2oyh/wish/254070487 Module 2 we discussed the importance of workplace diversity. I recently came across a powerful image that shows how strong having diversity in a workplace can be. It's important that we understand no matter what someone looks like, who they choose to be, or the color of their skin does not make them incapable of being a team player and a huge asset to the company. ]]> 2018-04-21 17:55:50 UTC https://padlet.com/ckaneer/fdwzv23s2oyh/wish/254070487 ckaneer https://padlet.com/ckaneer/fdwzv23s2oyh/wish/254070759 In Module 2, we learned about the importance of having a diverse organization. Years ago women were not given as many opportunities as they are now. During this module, I learned about the importance of having women in leadership roles and how it can actually benefit an organization. According to this article, women are trusted more than men. This is because women are known to be more honest and upfront with people. Studies have also shown that the more women you have in leadership positions, the higher financial return companies may have. This article also describes how women are better when it comes to securing deals than men, hence this could be that they are trusted more. ]]> 2018-04-21 17:59:45 UTC https://padlet.com/ckaneer/fdwzv23s2oyh/wish/254070759 ckaneer https://padlet.com/ckaneer/fdwzv23s2oyh/wish/254170150 When I saw this image, I realized how powerful the meaning of this image is especially in comparison to what we learned in Module 2. This image symbolizes what women went through years ago, being restrained from becoming successful. Even though women still have a long ways to go, this image symbolizes that women are now able to break free from those restraints and follow their dreams. ]]> 2018-04-22 18:58:09 UTC https://padlet.com/ckaneer/fdwzv23s2oyh/wish/254170150 ckaneer https://padlet.com/ckaneer/fdwzv23s2oyh/wish/254170766 This image is also relevant to the opportunities that women are now given in comparison to their previous opportunities. This picture symbolizes the strength of women, how they handle themselves. This is also relevant to the benefits of having women in leadership positions, the image shows the strength that women carry.]]> 2018-04-22 19:02:19 UTC https://padlet.com/ckaneer/fdwzv23s2oyh/wish/254170766 ckaneer https://padlet.com/ckaneer/fdwzv23s2oyh/wish/254171865 In Module 3, our discussion was regarding the Marriott hotel and how they continue to assist areas in need. Haiti has suffered a lot of natural disasters over the years and Marriott took it upon themselves to help the community grow. They decided to take a gamble and provide 200+ jobs for the people of Haiti as well as sell Haiti as a tourist destination. Doing this will bring more money to Haiti, giving their economy the opportunity to grow. ]]> 2018-04-22 19:12:10 UTC https://padlet.com/ckaneer/fdwzv23s2oyh/wish/254171865 ckaneer https://padlet.com/ckaneer/fdwzv23s2oyh/wish/254172487 Last fall, Haiti was severely hit by Hurricane Matthew. I came across this image which is an example of what people in Haiti went through when this hurricane hit. We discussed what Marriott did when an earthquake hit, but regardless of the kind gestures of other large organizations Haiti is still the victim as years progress. Haiti needs more than a hotel investment, they need assistance in better preparing for situations like these.]]> 2018-04-22 19:16:10 UTC https://padlet.com/ckaneer/fdwzv23s2oyh/wish/254172487 ckaneer https://padlet.com/ckaneer/fdwzv23s2oyh/wish/254172867 We know from Module 3 that Marriott continues to give back to the community as much as possible. After learning about Marriott merging with Starwood, it made me wonder whether or not Marriott would increase the amount in which they give back to the community or if they would be able to expand to giving back to other communities who may need it more than others. This expansion could provide more opportunities for Marriott as a company and assist them in making a positive impact at other locations.]]> 2018-04-22 19:19:46 UTC https://padlet.com/ckaneer/fdwzv23s2oyh/wish/254172867 ckaneer https://padlet.com/ckaneer/fdwzv23s2oyh/wish/254173264 McDonald's is one of the largest fast food restaurant chains in the world, with restaurants across 119 countries. For Module 3, we learned about global organizations and their impact on other countries. I came across this article and thought it was interesting since McDonald's is one of the top employers and is continuing to grow and provide more jobs for people in need. Their company may not have the best health reviews, but they are a company that will continue to grow over the years and continue to provide employment for other countries. ]]> 2018-04-22 19:23:39 UTC https://padlet.com/ckaneer/fdwzv23s2oyh/wish/254173264 ckaneer https://padlet.com/ckaneer/fdwzv23s2oyh/wish/254175435 A burger joint that doesn't have a lot of locations is all that people talk about if they have never actually been to it. It's the place to try when people visit California, but is the hype misleading for those who have never tried it? In N Out has a menu with very few items, those who may want to eat healthy at a fast food restaurant don't really have that option. Even though they have fresh toppings and claim to have fresh burgers, their fries don't really get as much credit as they hoped for. ]]> 2018-04-22 19:40:52 UTC https://padlet.com/ckaneer/fdwzv23s2oyh/wish/254175435 ckaneer https://padlet.com/ckaneer/fdwzv23s2oyh/wish/254177324 In Module 4, we learned about the importance of communicating in management. After coming across this article, I came to the realization that if all managers acted the way this article mentions then they might have had better relationships with their employees. When a manager communicates with their employees, they get better productivity from their employees because their employees actually feel appreciated. ]]> 2018-04-22 19:56:54 UTC https://padlet.com/ckaneer/fdwzv23s2oyh/wish/254177324 ckaneer https://padlet.com/ckaneer/fdwzv23s2oyh/wish/254178150 In Module 4 we discussed In N Out and whether the hype of this company was legitimate or not. I don't see how only having options from the menu in the attached image could be satisfying for people who are regulars to this restaurant chain. Other fast food restaurants have a wide variety of options, but this menu is very small.]]> 2018-04-22 20:03:35 UTC https://padlet.com/ckaneer/fdwzv23s2oyh/wish/254178150 ckaneer https://padlet.com/ckaneer/fdwzv23s2oyh/wish/254180499 This article discusses two different ways to make decisions when in a management position. It's important that when a decision that needs to be made is made out of respect for their employees. When decisions are made behind the employees back it can potentially ruin the relationship that management has with their employees. ]]> 2018-04-22 20:21:01 UTC https://padlet.com/ckaneer/fdwzv23s2oyh/wish/254180499 ckaneer https://padlet.com/ckaneer/fdwzv23s2oyh/wish/254181922 The regrets of Zappos management decisions became more clear after reading more in depth about their company in the attached article. The CEO decided to get rid of all management teams and later regretted the decision. Being without management teams makes it more difficult for companies to manage the amount of employees that they have. ]]> 2018-04-22 20:32:27 UTC https://padlet.com/ckaneer/fdwzv23s2oyh/wish/254181922 ckaneer https://padlet.com/ckaneer/fdwzv23s2oyh/wish/254189978 Zappos CEO likes to be known for delivering "the Wow" to their customers. I came across this image that shows Zappos mission statement and how they strive for greatness. Can you always deliver the wow to your customers? Even if they are only going to buy a pair of shoes, will they always be satisfied with what they are buying? ]]> 2018-04-22 21:46:11 UTC https://padlet.com/ckaneer/fdwzv23s2oyh/wish/254189978 ckaneer https://padlet.com/ckaneer/fdwzv23s2oyh/wish/254195267 We learned in this module about Zappos mission statement and how they look to deliver the WOW factor to their customers. Nike has a very powerful mission statement for all people interested in sports, "To Bring Inspiration and innovation to every athlete in the world." People who play sports look for certain shoes or clothes, things that make them feel that their athleticism is enhanced when wearing this brand. Nike does a bang up job keeping up with new innovations and competing with other companies. ]]> 2018-04-22 22:46:44 UTC https://padlet.com/ckaneer/fdwzv23s2oyh/wish/254195267 ckaneer https://padlet.com/ckaneer/fdwzv23s2oyh/wish/254196008 This article discusses why organizational culture is important. Some large companies disregard organizational culture and feel it is not necessary. When you have culture in an organization, it defines how a company does things and that company continues to do things in that manner. A company's culture can be altered, depending on who makes the decision to make this change. When the culture is falling apart in a company, that means the "immune system" of the company is falling apart along with it. ]]> 2018-04-22 22:55:21 UTC https://padlet.com/ckaneer/fdwzv23s2oyh/wish/254196008 ckaneer https://padlet.com/ckaneer/fdwzv23s2oyh/wish/254196553 Corporate America has a hard time hiring genuine people. A lot of these companies have started using recruitment companies to hire employees rather than promoting people up the chain of the company. It can be difficult hiring people through an external company because the company doing the hiring is not able to make the final decision on who is being hired. They aren't able to actually seek for new employees on their own. ]]> 2018-04-22 23:01:41 UTC https://padlet.com/ckaneer/fdwzv23s2oyh/wish/254196553 ckaneer https://padlet.com/ckaneer/fdwzv23s2oyh/wish/254197134 In Module 6, we learned the importance of creating a survey to understand how satisfied your employees are in the workplace. It' very important that employees are honest when taking these types of surveys or else their employers aren't able to try and make the necessary changes to please their employees in the future.]]> 2018-04-22 23:07:15 UTC https://padlet.com/ckaneer/fdwzv23s2oyh/wish/254197134 ckaneer https://padlet.com/ckaneer/fdwzv23s2oyh/wish/254197892 Emotional intelligence is more important in the workplace now than it ever has been. To connect with coworkers, customers, or even suppliers you have to be able to emotionally understand where they are coming from in certain situations. It's important to read people's emotions to understand how they feel about certain things and to be understanding to these feelings. ]]> 2018-04-22 23:16:04 UTC https://padlet.com/ckaneer/fdwzv23s2oyh/wish/254197892 ckaneer https://padlet.com/ckaneer/fdwzv23s2oyh/wish/254198604 Emotional intelligence comes with self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills. After finding this diagram, it made me feel as if it was relevant to what we learned in Module 6 regarding the importance of containing emotional intelligence in the workplace.]]> 2018-04-22 23:23:34 UTC https://padlet.com/ckaneer/fdwzv23s2oyh/wish/254198604 ckaneer https://padlet.com/ckaneer/fdwzv23s2oyh/wish/254199175 Meg Whitman the current CEO of this company told them when she started that she would only stay with the company for 5 years to complete the work that needed to be done. Unfortunately she is now working on her 7th year as CEO of the company because she feels that there is a lot for her to do before she leaves, even though rumor has it that she is looking for a way out as soon as possible. As mentioned in previous modules, women are taking a stand for themselves and we are starting to see them in executive positions leading companies toward their success. That is exactly what Meg Whitman is doing for HP.]]> 2018-04-22 23:30:00 UTC https://padlet.com/ckaneer/fdwzv23s2oyh/wish/254199175 ckaneer https://padlet.com/ckaneer/fdwzv23s2oyh/wish/254200954 In Module 7, we learned about the importance of making decisions as a manager and how these decisions could eventually impact their employees. When it comes to making a decision, a manager should first start out by identifying the problem the decision is to resolve. When going to make this decision the manager should always communicate with their employees prior to following through with the decision. When managers don't communicate with their employees, the employees stop trusting their managers. ]]> 2018-04-22 23:50:31 UTC https://padlet.com/ckaneer/fdwzv23s2oyh/wish/254200954 ckaneer https://padlet.com/ckaneer/fdwzv23s2oyh/wish/254201899 Giving employees the options of having financial incentives means that they will work harder at their jobs and by doing so they have the potential to be rewarded. On top of being motivated in their job, employees have the opportunity to have social relationships with fellow coworkers. On top of these things, employees are able to get satisfaction out of excelling in their current position. This image shows what surrounds being motivated at work and what rewards come with it. ]]> 2018-04-22 23:59:18 UTC https://padlet.com/ckaneer/fdwzv23s2oyh/wish/254201899 ckaneer https://padlet.com/ckaneer/fdwzv23s2oyh/wish/254202901 When being a leader in an organization it can come in many ways. Someone can be the leader of an organization, a team, or you can even lead an individual. For Module 7, I learned what comes with being a leader. After seeing this email, I felt that it was completely relevant to what we have even learned throughout all modules.]]> 2018-04-23 00:07:28 UTC https://padlet.com/ckaneer/fdwzv23s2oyh/wish/254202901