Course Project: Visual Journal by Em Montes

Module 1: Management Overview

emilymontes92 — 2025-06-21 20:33:11 UTC

This article gives a great breakdown of the four functions of management and how their roles, skills, and functions are properly managed within an organization. Planning, organizing, leading, and controlling are the four basic functions of management and how the incorporation of these key skills make a successful manager in the business world. The illustration link I included displays the three levels of management in an organization. The video link of Four Functions of Management below, is also an informative video that describes the four functions of management within an organization more in depth.

Module 2: Ethics & Corporate Social Responsibility

emilymontes92 — 2025-06-21 20:51:45 UTC

I chose this article on Corporate Social Responsibility because this article not only defines (CSR) and how organizations utilize CSR practices for the benefit of the company, but it also discusses how CSR is incorporated within an organization, different types of CSR and their importance in an organization, and some examples of CSR and how this practice shapes an organization's future and success. The below video link provides a great reference on how CSR works within a corporation and goes in depth on CSR processes, functions, and how external components are utilize to impact and benefit an organizations productivity and efficiency. The illustration link I included is a chart of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) and its components.

Module 3: Management within a Global Organization

emilymontes92 — 2025-06-21 21:16:03 UTC

This article provided great advice and insight on how to manage and properly navigate within a global organization. I felt that this article touched on all types of cultural differences that you will encounter in an global organization and how to effectively and efficiently navigate and respond throughout these situations in a corporate business setting. The article not only went into depth on how these situations can often be pre-determined but how to implement and facilitate resolution techniques that are deemed appropriate within a global organization. The video link below touches more on the key characteristics of globalization management and how political, economic, and cultural aspects benefit and impact the organization as a whole. The illustration link below identifies four global business strategies of global integration and local responsiveness.

Module 4: Planning & Decision Making

emilymontes92 — 2025-06-21 21:38:04 UTC

This article describes how in-depth strategic planning works hand in hand with effective decision making outcomes in a organization. The article not only describes key elements that go into decision making but also discusses the different types of decision making, steps and challenges to take and overcome when it comes to the decision making process, and tools and techniques that go into decision making processes. The below video describes the five steps of strategic planning process that is utilized and implemented prior to the decision making process. The illustration I included is a visual of Porters Five Forces with context on how to utilize in a organization.

Module 5: Organizational Structure & Processes

emilymontes92 — 2025-06-21 21:56:15 UTC

I chose this article on organizational structure and its processes because this article provides definitions and context on what type of organizational structure is used in a corporate setting and the advantages and disadvantages for each structure type. The article also goes more in depth on each definition and term throughout this module and how each aspect affects and impacts the organization processes and sustainability. The video link below describes the overall functions, processes, and types of organizational structures and how each type is effectively used within a particular organization. The illustration link below displays Edgar Schein's 4 common elements of an organization.

Module 6: Managing Human Resources & Communications

emilymontes92 — 2025-06-21 22:59:34 UTC

I chose this article and video link below because they both describe the processes of human resources and communications and how to effectively communicate internally and externally within an organization. The article identifies the barriers and channels within an organization and how to navigate and prevent disruptions and how to communicate effectively through these situations. The video link details process and internal procedure of human resources in an organization and details current trends and challenges with the human resources process. The illustration link displays a visual of the Human Resource process and its components.

Module 7: Leadership & Motivation

emilymontes92 — 2025-06-21 23:17:32 UTC

I chose this article because it covers both topics: leadership and motivation in this module. The article not only displays ten strategies to utilize in a leadership role in an organization, but also provides an FAQ list of motivation advice and resolutions to take in a organization setting. The video link I included below focuses more on the differences between leadership and management. As well as what effective methods a good leader should implement in a team setting. The illustration link below displays a model of the 4 theories of leadership in a organization.

Module 8: Controlling Performance & Operations

emilymontes92 — 2025-06-21 23:36:16 UTC

This article discusses the several types of control processes in a organization and how these acts area aligned with the organization's vision and mission. The article not only lists and describes how these control methods function within the organization but also touches on performance tools and techniques that prove effective in an organizational setting. The video link I included touches on topics of: Total Quality Management (TQM), benchmarking, Six Sigma, quality partnering, and continuous improvement within the organization. The illustration link below provides a model of the 4 central components of the (PDCA) quality control process that is fundamental for controlling performance and operations.