https://padlet.com/chrisdorman8/o16q9kjvwec1 This will serve as a accumulation of all I've learned in MAN2021. en-us 2017-01-20 18:35:04 UTC 2017-05-04 21:07:39 UTC hello@padlet.com chrisdorman8 https://padlet.com/chrisdorman8/o16q9kjvwec1/wish/148448780 I wanted to see how management was defined elsewhere other than our textbook.]]> 2017-01-20 18:40:31 UTC https://padlet.com/chrisdorman8/o16q9kjvwec1/wish/148448780 chrisdorman8 https://padlet.com/chrisdorman8/o16q9kjvwec1/wish/148449233 When I think of a good manager, one of the first names that comes to mind is Sam Walton. I looked up this article to see how he viewed certain issues in his life.]]> 2017-01-20 18:42:01 UTC https://padlet.com/chrisdorman8/o16q9kjvwec1/wish/148449233 chrisdorman8 https://padlet.com/chrisdorman8/o16q9kjvwec1/wish/148450765 I wanted a better grasp as to what the textbook meant by contemporary vs. traditional management style/skills. I agree with this article that becoming a good manager is a process.]]> 2017-01-20 18:46:23 UTC https://padlet.com/chrisdorman8/o16q9kjvwec1/wish/148450765 chrisdorman8 https://padlet.com/chrisdorman8/o16q9kjvwec1/wish/148451549 I think having interpersonal skills is vital to a manager. Something we discussed in our Mod 1 discussion post. This video talks about people management and maps out a healthy approach.]]> 2017-01-20 18:49:15 UTC https://padlet.com/chrisdorman8/o16q9kjvwec1/wish/148451549 chrisdorman8 https://padlet.com/chrisdorman8/o16q9kjvwec1/wish/151585744 As I read chapter 2 of our textbook, I wanted to see what the actual pay gap was between genders and races. While the pay gap is getting better, it's still very wide between male and female. Even wider for minority females.]]> 2017-02-04 02:24:10 UTC https://padlet.com/chrisdorman8/o16q9kjvwec1/wish/151585744 chrisdorman8 https://padlet.com/chrisdorman8/o16q9kjvwec1/wish/151585818 While researching for the Corporate Governance assignment, I wanted to know what the benefits of having an established code of conduct and code of ethics. Most large businesses have both and combine the two. This website mapped out the benefits of having them.]]> 2017-02-04 02:27:40 UTC https://padlet.com/chrisdorman8/o16q9kjvwec1/wish/151585818 chrisdorman8 https://padlet.com/chrisdorman8/o16q9kjvwec1/wish/151586122 I ran across this meme as I was researching for the Corporate Governance assignment. Too many people view businesses in this way!]]> 2017-02-04 02:37:34 UTC https://padlet.com/chrisdorman8/o16q9kjvwec1/wish/151586122 chrisdorman8 https://padlet.com/chrisdorman8/o16q9kjvwec1/wish/151586211 In chapter 2 of our textbook, I learned a lot more about the role of businesses in their communities. I wanted to learn more about this social responsibility so I looked up a definition.]]> 2017-02-04 02:42:09 UTC https://padlet.com/chrisdorman8/o16q9kjvwec1/wish/151586211 chrisdorman8 https://padlet.com/chrisdorman8/o16q9kjvwec1/wish/155631919 Per usual, I wanted a broader definition of what we learned in this Module more than what the textbook offered.]]> 2017-02-23 00:16:11 UTC https://padlet.com/chrisdorman8/o16q9kjvwec1/wish/155631919 chrisdorman8 https://padlet.com/chrisdorman8/o16q9kjvwec1/wish/155632072 I wanted to see what the largest global company was. Not surprisingly it was Walmart. I was surprised by the margin of lead.]]> 2017-02-23 00:17:48 UTC https://padlet.com/chrisdorman8/o16q9kjvwec1/wish/155632072 chrisdorman8 https://padlet.com/chrisdorman8/o16q9kjvwec1/wish/155632459 Spurred on from previous pad, I wanted to know how many countries Walmart has a store in.]]> 2017-02-23 00:21:55 UTC https://padlet.com/chrisdorman8/o16q9kjvwec1/wish/155632459 chrisdorman8 https://padlet.com/chrisdorman8/o16q9kjvwec1/wish/155632796 I wanted to know what fast food restaurant had the most stores worldwide. I was positive it would be McDonalds. Surprisingly, Subway surpasses McDonalds by a large margin.]]> 2017-02-23 00:24:57 UTC https://padlet.com/chrisdorman8/o16q9kjvwec1/wish/155632796 chrisdorman8 https://padlet.com/chrisdorman8/o16q9kjvwec1/wish/158755683 I wanted to see other sources outside our textbook on how decisions are best made. It's pretty much the same as the textbook.]]> 2017-03-08 18:00:57 UTC https://padlet.com/chrisdorman8/o16q9kjvwec1/wish/158755683 chrisdorman8 https://padlet.com/chrisdorman8/o16q9kjvwec1/wish/158756325 As part of the "SWOT" assignment, I wanted a better understand of SWOT and when best to use it.]]> 2017-03-08 18:02:47 UTC https://padlet.com/chrisdorman8/o16q9kjvwec1/wish/158756325 chrisdorman8 https://padlet.com/chrisdorman8/o16q9kjvwec1/wish/158757080 I wanted to see a commercial from In-N-Out. Since we don't have them on the east coast, I wanted to see how they marketed their product. Not much has changed in the preparation from 1987, but the 80s music can certainly be upgraded!]]> 2017-03-08 18:04:46 UTC https://padlet.com/chrisdorman8/o16q9kjvwec1/wish/158757080 chrisdorman8 https://padlet.com/chrisdorman8/o16q9kjvwec1/wish/158758282 I really like the map shown in this website of fast food popularity by state. Chik-fil-a pretty much owns the market in popularity but In-N-Out owns the West. Pretty remarkable considering its size.]]> 2017-03-08 18:07:38 UTC https://padlet.com/chrisdorman8/o16q9kjvwec1/wish/158758282 chrisdorman8 https://padlet.com/chrisdorman8/o16q9kjvwec1/wish/162282172 I found this article that breaks down accountability down pretty well. Defines it and talks about the importance of it in various settings.]]> 2017-03-23 21:58:23 UTC https://padlet.com/chrisdorman8/o16q9kjvwec1/wish/162282172 chrisdorman8 https://padlet.com/chrisdorman8/o16q9kjvwec1/wish/162282312 I wanted to find out the "best" culture to work in and found various articles that map out what you should look for in a culture. While culture is important, it's important that the culture is a good fit for you.]]> 2017-03-23 21:59:53 UTC https://padlet.com/chrisdorman8/o16q9kjvwec1/wish/162282312 chrisdorman8 https://padlet.com/chrisdorman8/o16q9kjvwec1/wish/162282615 I struggle with delegating. For me, it's easier to just do the task on my own than trust others to do it to the quality I desire. But delegation is important. This article maps out ways to make delegation easier.]]> 2017-03-23 22:03:07 UTC https://padlet.com/chrisdorman8/o16q9kjvwec1/wish/162282615 chrisdorman8 https://padlet.com/chrisdorman8/o16q9kjvwec1/wish/162282721 In the context of rewarding employees, I found this website that has 101 "rewards" you can give your employees without having to give them cash.]]> 2017-03-23 22:04:27 UTC https://padlet.com/chrisdorman8/o16q9kjvwec1/wish/162282721 chrisdorman8 https://padlet.com/chrisdorman8/o16q9kjvwec1/wish/165519690 After learning about HR functions in chapter 10, I wanted to see how much HR managers and employees make on average. This might be a field I want to pursue.]]> 2017-04-08 18:25:44 UTC https://padlet.com/chrisdorman8/o16q9kjvwec1/wish/165519690 chrisdorman8 https://padlet.com/chrisdorman8/o16q9kjvwec1/wish/165523796 I wanted to know other ways to effectively communicate with employees. #5 is really something I need to work on.]]> 2017-04-08 20:33:37 UTC https://padlet.com/chrisdorman8/o16q9kjvwec1/wish/165523796 chrisdorman8 https://padlet.com/chrisdorman8/o16q9kjvwec1/wish/165523878 Work groups is something I'm not very familiar with. Most of the work is done on an individual basis and measured at a later point. I wanted to explore more about work groups.]]> 2017-04-08 20:36:26 UTC https://padlet.com/chrisdorman8/o16q9kjvwec1/wish/165523878 chrisdorman8 https://padlet.com/chrisdorman8/o16q9kjvwec1/wish/165524053 I've been part of a few companies that did not have a HR team. This article makes a lot of sense as it pertains to HR. Small companies usually find the owner wearing multiple hats including HR duties. Large companies find the importance in freeing up their management and rely on HR for employee needs.]]> 2017-04-08 20:43:05 UTC https://padlet.com/chrisdorman8/o16q9kjvwec1/wish/165524053 chrisdorman8 https://padlet.com/chrisdorman8/o16q9kjvwec1/wish/167700417 I looked up key points that make up a good leader. The one I liked best in this article was to give credit where credit is due. I believe this is very important to keep up the morale and esteem of employees.]]> 2017-04-23 18:27:06 UTC https://padlet.com/chrisdorman8/o16q9kjvwec1/wish/167700417 chrisdorman8 https://padlet.com/chrisdorman8/o16q9kjvwec1/wish/167700752 I consider myself a servant leader. It's important to me to make sure employees are having their needs met and are happy with what they do in order for them to perform at their greatest potential. I wanted to see the greatest servant leaders of all-time. 2 of them are civil rights leaders which makes perfect sense.]]> 2017-04-23 18:31:13 UTC https://padlet.com/chrisdorman8/o16q9kjvwec1/wish/167700752 chrisdorman8 https://padlet.com/chrisdorman8/o16q9kjvwec1/wish/167701006 While looking further into "leaders vs managers", a point of interest for me in chapter 13, I found a profound quote that I liked. In essence it states that a company (and it's leaders) can sabotage itself much more than a competitor can. The quote is: "“Your company is its own competition and can deliver itself debilitating blows the competition only dreams of.”
― Stan Slap]]> 2017-04-23 18:34:57 UTC https://padlet.com/chrisdorman8/o16q9kjvwec1/wish/167701006 chrisdorman8 https://padlet.com/chrisdorman8/o16q9kjvwec1/wish/167701246 Before the discussion post for this module, I had no idea who Leo Apotheker was. So I looked him up and found an article that compared him and former HP CEO Fiorina (who I knew was a presidential candidate). Many consider Fiorina to be a terrible technology CEO but Apotheker outdid her in his 1 year as CEO compared to her 6. The acquisition of Autonomy was a terrible decision on his part.]]> 2017-04-23 18:39:14 UTC https://padlet.com/chrisdorman8/o16q9kjvwec1/wish/167701246 chrisdorman8 https://padlet.com/chrisdorman8/o16q9kjvwec1/wish/170055889 Our Mod 8 discussion left me wondering how many vehicles Toyota actually produces. The number is astounding.]]> 2017-05-04 21:00:21 UTC https://padlet.com/chrisdorman8/o16q9kjvwec1/wish/170055889 chrisdorman8 https://padlet.com/chrisdorman8/o16q9kjvwec1/wish/170056117 When doing my final project, I wanted to know how much money an enterprise manager made. I'm curious about applying to this company.]]> 2017-05-04 21:02:10 UTC https://padlet.com/chrisdorman8/o16q9kjvwec1/wish/170056117 chrisdorman8 https://padlet.com/chrisdorman8/o16q9kjvwec1/wish/170056582 When reading chapter 17 in our textbook, I wanted to know what kinds of information systems are being used by businesses.]]> 2017-05-04 21:05:17 UTC https://padlet.com/chrisdorman8/o16q9kjvwec1/wish/170056582 chrisdorman8 https://padlet.com/chrisdorman8/o16q9kjvwec1/wish/170056741 Unrelated to the Mod 8 content, but upon writing this final padlet entry, I was graciously reminded that I am finished.]]> 2017-05-04 21:06:36 UTC https://padlet.com/chrisdorman8/o16q9kjvwec1/wish/170056741