https://padlet.com/smitk88/MAN2021_Smith Visual Journal Assignment en-us 2017-05-01 20:33:55 UTC 2023-06-08 10:10:08 UTC hello@padlet.com smitk88 https://padlet.com/smitk88/MAN2021_Smith/wish/169296796 The article points out the ten basic roles of management which are then divided into 3 categories, interpersonal, informational, and decisional. This article provided me with an in depth look into the roles of a manager within an organization.]]> 2017-05-01 22:02:43 UTC https://padlet.com/smitk88/MAN2021_Smith/wish/169296796 smitk88 https://padlet.com/smitk88/MAN2021_Smith/wish/169299191 http://www.huffingtonpost.com/rayanne-thorn/functions-of-management_b_1723977.html
This blog discusses the management process and highlights the four functions of management -Planning, Controlling, Organizing, and Influencing outlined in Chapter 1.]]> 2017-05-01 22:29:12 UTC https://padlet.com/smitk88/MAN2021_Smith/wish/169299191 smitk88 https://padlet.com/smitk88/MAN2021_Smith/wish/169327617 When a manager is operating both efficiently and effectively, productivity will be achieved. ]]> 2017-05-02 03:38:15 UTC https://padlet.com/smitk88/MAN2021_Smith/wish/169327617 smitk88 https://padlet.com/smitk88/MAN2021_Smith/wish/169503003 The article provides additional information on the study discussed in the text by the American Association of University Women on the pay gap between men and women in management.]]> 2017-05-02 17:55:40 UTC https://padlet.com/smitk88/MAN2021_Smith/wish/169503003 smitk88 https://padlet.com/smitk88/MAN2021_Smith/wish/169508785 The three sustainability gauges for organizational performance are known as the triple-bottom line. This chart provides a visual breakdown of the three areas of organizational sustainability.]]> 2017-05-02 18:13:30 UTC https://padlet.com/smitk88/MAN2021_Smith/wish/169508785 smitk88 https://padlet.com/smitk88/MAN2021_Smith/wish/169511150 Managers must follow the codes of ethics as defined by the organization. Managers often have to made decisions on both ethical and legal aspects of a situation and make the one that follows these ethical guidelines.]]> 2017-05-02 18:20:08 UTC https://padlet.com/smitk88/MAN2021_Smith/wish/169511150 smitk88 https://padlet.com/smitk88/MAN2021_Smith/wish/169519638 The following page from the IKEA website further discusses IKEA's outlook on People and the Planet. It gives additional insight into the Challenge Case Summary in Chapter 2]]> 2017-05-02 18:48:38 UTC https://padlet.com/smitk88/MAN2021_Smith/wish/169519638 smitk88 https://padlet.com/smitk88/MAN2021_Smith/wish/169531375 The advantages of a diverse workforce are listed in Chapter 3 of the text, the following article from Entrepreneur Magazine elaborates on some additional benefits of diversity in the workplace. ]]> 2017-05-02 19:38:29 UTC https://padlet.com/smitk88/MAN2021_Smith/wish/169531375 smitk88 https://padlet.com/smitk88/MAN2021_Smith/wish/169532622 Multinational corporations are companies that's operations are significant in multiple countries. The image shows many of the world's multinational corporations and brands.
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/multinational-corporations-corporate-social-nattavud-pimpa]]> 2017-05-02 19:44:26 UTC https://padlet.com/smitk88/MAN2021_Smith/wish/169532622 smitk88 https://padlet.com/smitk88/MAN2021_Smith/wish/169534252 NAFTA is an international market trade agreement between the United States, Mexico, and Canada as discussed in Chapter 4. The link below from the New York Times provides several articles regarding NAFTA including blogs, news editorials, and current events.]]> 2017-05-02 19:50:57 UTC https://padlet.com/smitk88/MAN2021_Smith/wish/169534252 smitk88 https://padlet.com/smitk88/MAN2021_Smith/wish/169537014 The Asian-Pacific Economic Cooperation was established in 1989. Its concept is free and open trade among its 21 members shown below:]]> 2017-05-02 20:05:58 UTC https://padlet.com/smitk88/MAN2021_Smith/wish/169537014 smitk88 https://padlet.com/smitk88/MAN2021_Smith/wish/169538517 Joint ventures are common between car manufactures, as discussed in Chapter 4, the Wall Street Journal article below discusses the rise and fall of NUMMI, The New United Motor Manufacturing, Inc. -a failed joint venture between GM and Toyota that ended in 2010. ]]> 2017-05-02 20:14:39 UTC https://padlet.com/smitk88/MAN2021_Smith/wish/169538517 smitk88 https://padlet.com/smitk88/MAN2021_Smith/wish/169551877 There are five steps of the MBO Process: 
Review Organizational Objectives
Set Worker Objectives
Monitor Progress
Evaluate Performance
Give Rewards]]> 2017-05-02 21:39:38 UTC https://padlet.com/smitk88/MAN2021_Smith/wish/169551877 smitk88 https://padlet.com/smitk88/MAN2021_Smith/wish/169565305 Chapter 6 discusses the importance and fundamentals of decisions. Rational decision making should be organized and a process should be followed. The article identifies 6 steps in a rational decision-making process.]]> 2017-05-03 00:11:29 UTC https://padlet.com/smitk88/MAN2021_Smith/wish/169565305 smitk88 https://padlet.com/smitk88/MAN2021_Smith/wish/169815046 A Gantt chart is a scheduling bar graph developed by Henrt L. Gantt. The following artifact gives additional information on developing a Gantt chart and gives examples of how it can be used for both business and personal reasons.]]> 2017-05-03 23:50:10 UTC https://padlet.com/smitk88/MAN2021_Smith/wish/169815046 smitk88 https://padlet.com/smitk88/MAN2021_Smith/wish/169815300 SWOT is an acronym for Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats. The SWOT analysis is a tool that managers use for strategic development in an organization. The article below discusses a brief history of the SWOT Analysis and why and how the tool should be used to make important strategic business decisions. ]]> 2017-05-03 23:53:02 UTC https://padlet.com/smitk88/MAN2021_Smith/wish/169815300 smitk88 https://padlet.com/smitk88/MAN2021_Smith/wish/169832122 Delegation is assigning activities to others, but some managers find it difficult. The link discusses some tips and techniques for effective delegation.]]> 2017-05-04 02:31:43 UTC https://padlet.com/smitk88/MAN2021_Smith/wish/169832122 smitk88 https://padlet.com/smitk88/MAN2021_Smith/wish/169832465 Managers have the authority within an organization to make decisions that allocate resources to meet organizational goals and give orders which influence the actions of others. ]]> 2017-05-04 02:34:21 UTC https://padlet.com/smitk88/MAN2021_Smith/wish/169832465 smitk88 https://padlet.com/smitk88/MAN2021_Smith/wish/169835299 Cultivating organizational culture is essential for a manager to help the company build a competitive advantage.  ]]> 2017-05-04 03:00:16 UTC https://padlet.com/smitk88/MAN2021_Smith/wish/169835299 smitk88 https://padlet.com/smitk88/MAN2021_Smith/wish/169835914 The Challenge Case Summary in Chapter 16 discusses how Zappos' organizational culture correlates with its strategy for success.  The Forbes article further discusses how Zappo's organizational culture enhances its customer experience]]> 2017-05-04 03:07:47 UTC https://padlet.com/smitk88/MAN2021_Smith/wish/169835914 smitk88 https://padlet.com/smitk88/MAN2021_Smith/wish/170013986 Recruitment is the human resource management process by which job candidates are narrowed down to fill an available position within an organization. ]]> 2017-05-04 17:52:25 UTC https://padlet.com/smitk88/MAN2021_Smith/wish/170013986 smitk88 https://padlet.com/smitk88/MAN2021_Smith/wish/170021119 Emotional intelligence is a person's ability to recognize their own feelings as well as the feelings of others and the capacity that person has to manage them. Managers that are emotionally intelligent are more connected with their employees and are more satisfied with their jobs overall (Certo). The artifacts discusses the importance of emotional intelligence in management.  ]]> 2017-05-04 18:13:48 UTC https://padlet.com/smitk88/MAN2021_Smith/wish/170021119 smitk88 https://padlet.com/smitk88/MAN2021_Smith/wish/170026244 Chapter 12 Outlines the "10 commandments of good communication" - which includes communication planning, follow-up, and being a good listener. The Forbes article points out 5 habits of highly effective communicators. ]]> 2017-05-04 18:31:33 UTC https://padlet.com/smitk88/MAN2021_Smith/wish/170026244 smitk88 https://padlet.com/smitk88/MAN2021_Smith/wish/170029818 Like the 10 Commandments of Good Communication, there are also 10 Commandments for Being a Good Listener outlined in Chapter 12. The article below identifies characteristics of a good listener.]]> 2017-05-04 18:45:07 UTC https://padlet.com/smitk88/MAN2021_Smith/wish/170029818 smitk88 https://padlet.com/smitk88/MAN2021_Smith/wish/170032008 The 5 stages of team development: forming, storming, norming, performing, adjourning.]]> 2017-05-04 18:53:34 UTC https://padlet.com/smitk88/MAN2021_Smith/wish/170032008 smitk88 https://padlet.com/smitk88/MAN2021_Smith/wish/170034351 The most widely accepted theory of human needs breaks down into 5 basic needs listed in order of importance and how individuals strive to achieve them. The chart below identifies the 5 basic needs and shows Maslow's conceptualization of human motivation.]]> 2017-05-04 19:03:38 UTC https://padlet.com/smitk88/MAN2021_Smith/wish/170034351 smitk88 https://padlet.com/smitk88/MAN2021_Smith/wish/170036600 Level 5 Leadership was identified by Jim Collins in his book Good to Great-which outlined the results of the authors research among Fortune 500 companies. Collins found that the companies that achieved greatness all had Level 5 leaders. ]]> 2017-05-04 19:12:57 UTC https://padlet.com/smitk88/MAN2021_Smith/wish/170036600 smitk88 https://padlet.com/smitk88/MAN2021_Smith/wish/170039342 A strategy that managers can use to motivate employees. Identified by B.F. Skinner the concept involves encouraging positive behavior with emphasis on rewards. Forbes gives managers some information on changing employee behavior to aid in the productivity of the organization.]]> 2017-05-04 19:25:41 UTC https://padlet.com/smitk88/MAN2021_Smith/wish/170039342 smitk88 https://padlet.com/smitk88/MAN2021_Smith/wish/170049934 Motivation is "the inner state that causes an individual to behave in a way that ensures the accomplishment of some goal" (Certo). Managers who motivate their employees understand that that is the key to accomplishing organizational goals. The article outlines ways to motivate employees. ]]> 2017-05-04 20:23:30 UTC https://padlet.com/smitk88/MAN2021_Smith/wish/170049934 smitk88 https://padlet.com/smitk88/MAN2021_Smith/wish/170056915 Control in business is ensuring that an event occurs as it was planned (Certo). The three main straps in the controlling process are:
Measuring Performance
Comparing Performance/Standards
Taking Corrective Action]]> 2017-05-04 21:07:51 UTC https://padlet.com/smitk88/MAN2021_Smith/wish/170056915 smitk88 https://padlet.com/smitk88/MAN2021_Smith/wish/170058252 Document presented by the International Information Security Foundation which started in 1992 . The principles act as a starting point for managers to help prevent security threats (Certo). More information about information and cyber security can be viewed on the ISF website.]]> 2017-05-04 21:17:24 UTC https://padlet.com/smitk88/MAN2021_Smith/wish/170058252 smitk88 https://padlet.com/smitk88/MAN2021_Smith/wish/170059741 A tool used to summarize profit and loss associated with levels of production. The break-even point is calculated using the following equation:

Break-Even=Fixed Costs/Selling Price - Variable Costs

]]> 2017-05-04 21:29:27 UTC https://padlet.com/smitk88/MAN2021_Smith/wish/170059741 smitk88 https://padlet.com/smitk88/MAN2021_Smith/wish/170061949 Productivity is the relationship between the total amount of good or services produced and the organizational resources needed to produce them (Certo). The article discusses some ways that managers can enhance productivity in the workplace. ]]> 2017-05-04 21:48:40 UTC https://padlet.com/smitk88/MAN2021_Smith/wish/170061949 smitk88 https://padlet.com/smitk88/MAN2021_Smith/wish/170062670 in the 1960s, David C. McClelland theorized that humans develop 3 basic needs acquired through life experiences (Certo):

Need for Achievement
Need for Power
Need for Affiliation]]> 2017-05-04 21:55:42 UTC https://padlet.com/smitk88/MAN2021_Smith/wish/170062670