Principles of Management: Visual Journal by Christiana Stinnett https://padlet.com/ctstinnett/sebf2ah5i20xm0d0 en-us 2023-02-16 23:33:58 UTC 2023-05-01 17:00:16 UTC hello@padlet.com Management Defined ctstinnett https://padlet.com/ctstinnett/sebf2ah5i20xm0d0/wish/2486958060    In my time in the workforce I have experienced both subpar leadership and ideal leadership. My experiences with management and human resources is what encouraged me to pursue a career in Human Resources. 
While researching the definition of management, I came across this picture. Management is an art form... You have to continue to practice your social skills along with your conceptual skills in order to perfect them. Then you use these skill sets to help organize your team in an effective manner to reach an overall goal. ]]> 2023-02-18 05:30:39 UTC https://padlet.com/ctstinnett/sebf2ah5i20xm0d0/wish/2486958060 Managerial Skills in Human Resources ctstinnett https://padlet.com/ctstinnett/sebf2ah5i20xm0d0/wish/2486962575    Technical skills, conceptual skills, and human skills... What is needed in order to become a Human Resource Manager? Well, all of the above. After completing module one, I was left wondering what skills I needed to improve. I came across the attached article that was very enlightening. 
   It list nine essential skills needed in order to succeed in human resource management. The article includes the common sense skills such as communication, organization, and compassion. It's also important to be tech savvy and able to negotiate as well. 
I believe I have what it takes to become an HR manager. My main concern is my nonverbal communication. It's a family joke that I have a "glass face". My emotions and thoughts are easily read on my face due to my facial expressions. This is something I will need to learn to control in order to perform my job effectively. ]]> 2023-02-18 05:48:10 UTC https://padlet.com/ctstinnett/sebf2ah5i20xm0d0/wish/2486962575 The History of Human Resources ctstinnett https://padlet.com/ctstinnett/sebf2ah5i20xm0d0/wish/2486965232 Henry Fayol was the original founder of management, but who came up with the idea of human resources? 
Robert Owens and Charles Babbage spread the idea that if workers were treated well then their work would improve. An engineer by the name of Frederick Taylor helped promote the the idea of scientific management as well. These men, along with Henry Fayol, paved the way for human resources as we know it today. ]]> 2023-02-18 05:59:25 UTC https://padlet.com/ctstinnett/sebf2ah5i20xm0d0/wish/2486965232 Corporate Social Responsibility ctstinnett https://padlet.com/ctstinnett/sebf2ah5i20xm0d0/wish/2573093455    This module was very enlightening and gave me a lot to consider. When making purchases in the past, I never considered what the company gives back to it's community and what contributions the make to help the environment. 
Looking back on previous companies I worked for I realized that none of them promoted CSR. I've worked predominantly in financial institutions and we never participated in much more than March of Dimes fundraisers. After graduation I would like to find employment with a company that promotes CSR. I feel as if I would be able to make a positive contribution as well since I plan on entering Human Resources.]]> 2023-04-30 19:35:59 UTC https://padlet.com/ctstinnett/sebf2ah5i20xm0d0/wish/2573093455 Diversity and Ethics ctstinnett https://padlet.com/ctstinnett/sebf2ah5i20xm0d0/wish/2573105736    Reading the material on diversity and ethics made me reflect on my previous employer. I worked at a company called Mphasis and it was my favorite employer. Mphasis was the most diverse employer I ever worked for. 
The company was based in India and had several locations throughout the United States. There were people from many different ethnicities and backgrounds. The VP of the company was a female.  ]]> 2023-04-30 20:11:23 UTC https://padlet.com/ctstinnett/sebf2ah5i20xm0d0/wish/2573105736 Ethics of Payday Loans ctstinnett https://padlet.com/ctstinnett/sebf2ah5i20xm0d0/wish/2573111696    I previously worked for a well known payday loan company. They paid very well and I was able to move up in the company quickly. While I was employed there they were being investigated by the CFPB. While they were being investigated they were trying to come up with cognancy plans.
   Many of the customers were regulars and were stuck in the payday loan cycle. It can be really hard to breakout of the cycle. I felt as if they prayed on the low income families. It was hard to see the same people every two weeks to a month giving money they didn't have to give. When I went on maternity leave I looked for employment elsewhere because it weighed on my conscience to continue working there. ]]> 2023-04-30 20:28:20 UTC https://padlet.com/ctstinnett/sebf2ah5i20xm0d0/wish/2573111696 Where did Globalization start?? ctstinnett https://padlet.com/ctstinnett/sebf2ah5i20xm0d0/wish/2573724810    Module 3 was about Globalization and its influence on our daily lives. While reviewing this module I began to wonder where globalization started. I found this article that I found very interesting. 
   There have been several stages of globalization with the first beginning in the first century B.C. in China. China began selling and trading fine goods with Middle Eastern and European countries using the Silk Road. By the 7th century, the spice trade boomed as well due to sea routes. 
The Age of Discovery helped globalization as well with explorers such as Magellan which helped cut out many of the middle men in trade, making the goods significantly cheaper. This was all just the beginning of global trade. It was interesting to read all of the information about the early stages of globalization.]]> 2023-05-01 13:33:41 UTC https://padlet.com/ctstinnett/sebf2ah5i20xm0d0/wish/2573724810 Globalization 4.0 ctstinnett https://padlet.com/ctstinnett/sebf2ah5i20xm0d0/wish/2573737089   While researching the origins of globalization I came across the term Globalization 4.0. We are moving into a new phase of globalization, coined Globalization 4.0. With technology growing rapidly it is deeply intertwined with globalization. We can now order anything from the comfort of our homes and pay for it digitally using the internet. ]]> 2023-05-01 13:44:44 UTC https://padlet.com/ctstinnett/sebf2ah5i20xm0d0/wish/2573737089 Most Globalized Company ctstinnett https://padlet.com/ctstinnett/sebf2ah5i20xm0d0/wish/2573744119   While researching globalization, I started to wonder which company was the most globalized. I thought that Amazon would be the top company, but it was actually the third company on the list. Walmart has been the world's largest company in terms of revenue since 2014. ]]> 2023-05-01 13:50:33 UTC https://padlet.com/ctstinnett/sebf2ah5i20xm0d0/wish/2573744119 Module 4: Principles of Planning ctstinnett https://padlet.com/ctstinnett/sebf2ah5i20xm0d0/wish/2573760702   While researching planning I came across this brief video that I enjoyed. It provided a brief description of strategic planning in a business management setting. Planning is the most fundamental function of management. Without planning you will be unable to run your company effectively. ]]> 2023-05-01 14:03:35 UTC https://padlet.com/ctstinnett/sebf2ah5i20xm0d0/wish/2573760702 Michael E. Porter: Porter's 5 Forces ctstinnett https://padlet.com/ctstinnett/sebf2ah5i20xm0d0/wish/2573772812    Michael E. Porter is the man behind Porter's 5 forces. He is an economist, researcher, author, advisor, speaker and teacher. He is the most cited scholar in business and economics today. He was won many awards including the first Lifetime Achievement Award in Economic Development from the U.S. Department of Commerce in 2008.
  
 Porter's 5 forces are:

  1. Competition in the industry
  2. Potential of new entrants into the industry
  3. Power of suppliers
  4. Power of customers
  5. Threat of substitute products
]]> 2023-05-01 14:13:54 UTC https://padlet.com/ctstinnett/sebf2ah5i20xm0d0/wish/2573772812 Companies with the Best Business Strategies ctstinnett https://padlet.com/ctstinnett/sebf2ah5i20xm0d0/wish/2573792704    Module 4 focused on planning and business strategies. So who are some of the top companies with the best business strategies? I located this interesting article featured on Cascade and the list of companies with the best business strategies was not surprising as they are all top companies that everyone has heard of unless you live under a rock
   At the top of the list was Tesla. They went against typical business methods but have ended up as the most profitable car company. The second company listed is Airbnb, which I personally use quite often. Airbnb has changed the way many people travel and started when two college graduates were short on their rent so they laid out some air mattresses in a spare bedroom and called it the air bed and breakfast. Airbnb is now worth over $100 billion. 
The list also names Toyota, HubSpot, Apple, PayPal, and Spotify as having superb business strategies. ]]> 2023-05-01 14:30:23 UTC https://padlet.com/ctstinnett/sebf2ah5i20xm0d0/wish/2573792704 Specialization ctstinnett https://padlet.com/ctstinnett/sebf2ah5i20xm0d0/wish/2573807749    Crash Course Economics is something I frequently watch due the having to take 2 Economics courses. While reading the text in Module 5 it reminded me of this video that I watched last semester. It provides a great breakdown of the founder of specialization, Adam Smith, and how specialization works in business. 
   Specialization makes people and industries more effective and profitable. Adam Smith noted that with specialization you achieve increased output, cheaper products, and absolute advantage. Specialization is the process wherein a company or individual decides to focus their labor on a specific type of production.]]> 2023-05-01 14:42:54 UTC https://padlet.com/ctstinnett/sebf2ah5i20xm0d0/wish/2573807749 Organizational Culture ctstinnett https://padlet.com/ctstinnett/sebf2ah5i20xm0d0/wish/2573820490     Organizational Culture is often referred to as the glue that holds an organization together. I am planning to pursue a career in Human Resources and they play a huge role in setting the standards of organizational culture. Organizational culture is a reflection of the organization's leadership as well as a mirror of the organization's core values. 
   While researching organizational culture, I learned there are 4 different types: adhocracy culture, clan culture, hierarchy culture, and market culture. Each one has different advantages and disadvantages. Having a strong organizational culture creates less employee burnout, higher tenure, and increased profits.  ]]> 2023-05-01 14:53:30 UTC https://padlet.com/ctstinnett/sebf2ah5i20xm0d0/wish/2573820490 Edgar Schein: Humble Inquiry ctstinnett https://padlet.com/ctstinnett/sebf2ah5i20xm0d0/wish/2573853735    I stumbled across this video by Edgar Schein while reviewing his four common elements of an organization. Humble inquiry is something I've used my entire life, but I was unaware there was a term for it. I am a passive person and often have a hard time of asserting myself. I have always found it was easier to ask questions as opposed to telling someone what to do. 
   “Our culture emphasizes that leaders must be wiser, set direction, and articulate values, all of which predisposes them to tell rather than ask,” Schein wrote in his book “Humble Inquiry.” When I was in a leadership role, I used this regularly. I also used Humble Inquiry while making friends as well. It was always easier for me to ask others about themselves instead of talking about myself. ]]> 2023-05-01 15:22:29 UTC https://padlet.com/ctstinnett/sebf2ah5i20xm0d0/wish/2573853735 Module 6: Human Resources ctstinnett https://padlet.com/ctstinnett/sebf2ah5i20xm0d0/wish/2573868427    This was one of my favorite modules so far. I am currently pursuing my Bachelor's Degree in Business Management with a concentration on Human Resources. This has been one of the most relevant courses I've taken so far. I hope to become an HR Manager for a large scale company that helps people. 
   Growing up I thought I wanted to be an elementary school teacher. My role model was my nana and she taught for over 50 years. She inspired many people in my family to pursue a career in teaching. When I began college, I was enrolled in elementary education. Although I adored the children I got to work with, I did not agree with the course plan you are forced to teach as there is not much flexibility. I also do not believe that teachers are adequately compensated. 
Working at my last employer, I found my passion for training. During the onset of COVID we transitioned to working from home. I had to adapt to training remotely so I was given the ability to make my own training material. I did so well with the training material and the presentations that a job was created for me called a Performance Coach. This is what inspired me to want to work in Human Resources. I would prefer to find a position in training and development.]]> 2023-05-01 15:33:49 UTC https://padlet.com/ctstinnett/sebf2ah5i20xm0d0/wish/2573868427 What is Human Resources? ctstinnett https://padlet.com/ctstinnett/sebf2ah5i20xm0d0/wish/2573878407    Human Resources in responsible for many aspects of the day to day functions in a company. HR is responsible for recruitment and selection, training and development, compensation, safety and health, and employee and labor relations. 
Human Resources is needed in every organization. They help promote productivity and help keep an organization safe by staying up to date on laws and regulations. One of the reasons I selected Human Resources as a career choice was due to the vast amount of industries that use Human Resources. My possibilities as far as employment are endless. You have the option to be more selective on the type of organization you want to work for as well.

]]> 2023-05-01 15:41:54 UTC https://padlet.com/ctstinnett/sebf2ah5i20xm0d0/wish/2573878407 The Evolution of Human Resources ctstinnett https://padlet.com/ctstinnett/sebf2ah5i20xm0d0/wish/2573893546    This video was very interesting. It explains the evolution of Human Resources and what Human Resources is responsible for now. 
   Technology has changed Human Resources in multiple ways. There is now so much more data available to make tables and charts. This is used to analyze trends and make educated business decisions.  
   Hiring has changed significantly as well. HR Managers would put an ad in the paper and hop for the best. With social media you can now thoroughly research a candidate prior to making a decision to interview them or not. Potential candidates can also use social media to research the company as well. Each employee is a brand ambassador for your company and what they post about the company is important. The role of Human Resources has changed very quickly and will continue to do so as technology advances. ]]> 2023-05-01 15:54:21 UTC https://padlet.com/ctstinnett/sebf2ah5i20xm0d0/wish/2573893546 Leadership: Mary Kay Ash ctstinnett https://padlet.com/ctstinnett/sebf2ah5i20xm0d0/wish/2573924603    While reflecting on great leaders of my lifetime with my mother she mentioned Mary Kay Ash. Mary Kay Ash was a trailblazer for woman in business. She was employed with Worlds Gifts for nearly a decade and quit in protest because another man she trained was promoted and given a significantly higher salary than her. 
She ended up launching her own skin care brand and inspired woman to be their own bosses in the process. When she opened her first store she employed 9 people. The Mary Kay Corporation now employs more than 1.6 million people worldwide. She grew her business doing at-home cosmetic parties. She used employee incentive programs such as her famous pink Cadillac which was gifted to her top sales representatives. She built a huge empire and helped many other women in the process. Mary Kay Ash possessed great leadership skills. ]]> 2023-05-01 16:19:06 UTC https://padlet.com/ctstinnett/sebf2ah5i20xm0d0/wish/2573924603 The Importance of Motivation ctstinnett https://padlet.com/ctstinnett/sebf2ah5i20xm0d0/wish/2573937783    Motivation? What is that? This is one of the areas I struggle with the most. In the Ted Talk about procrastination, I am in instant gratification monkey. Want an example??? This Visual Journal is due tomorrow and I've known it was due for months, but here I am finishing it up the day before its due. I'm a full fledged panic monster now though. 
   I located this video that offered an equation to help keep your employees productive:
                                P = M x A x E
  Performance = Motivation x Ability x Environment

   To reach a high level of performance an employee must want to perform the job well, have the ability to perform the job effectively, and have the materials, resources, and equipment (environment) to do the job. ]]> 2023-05-01 16:29:36 UTC https://padlet.com/ctstinnett/sebf2ah5i20xm0d0/wish/2573937783 What traits make a good leader? ctstinnett https://padlet.com/ctstinnett/sebf2ah5i20xm0d0/wish/2573944980    What traits do you think make a great leader? I have had my share of managers and none of them were alike. I learned management skills from each of them though. Some taught me what not to do as a manager while I had others I strive to emulate. 
Leaders should be personable and charismatic. It's difficult to get people to listen and organize if you are unable to communicate effectively. Integrity is an essential trait as well. It's important to be honest and have the ability to admit when you make mistakes instead of using someone or something as a scapegoat. ]]> 2023-05-01 16:36:04 UTC https://padlet.com/ctstinnett/sebf2ah5i20xm0d0/wish/2573944980 The Effects of Management Controls on Productivity ctstinnett https://padlet.com/ctstinnett/sebf2ah5i20xm0d0/wish/2573954707    This article provides many different types of management controls and their individual effects on productivity. It provides 4 different means for controlling productivity and monitoring individuals growth:
  • Quality Management Systems
  • Balanced Scorecards
  • Employee Interviews
  • Employee Reviews
In the past, my employers used QMS and employee reviews. Although my jobs were in different settings they each required I reach a specific quota per day. When I worked in a warehouse when I was younger I had to pick a certain amount of items per hour. When I was employed with an auto finance company, I had to call a certain amount of customers a day. I found this measure to be effective. I knew what was expected of me and I knew what I had to do in order to make it.
]]> 2023-05-01 16:44:36 UTC https://padlet.com/ctstinnett/sebf2ah5i20xm0d0/wish/2573954707 Setting Company Standards ctstinnett https://padlet.com/ctstinnett/sebf2ah5i20xm0d0/wish/2573965707    What are company standards? They define how your company acts and can be guidelines that help build your brand such as quality, safety, and performance. It's important that a companies standards follow their mission statement and business objectives. 
   When I look for my next employer I plan to review the companies standards to ensure they align with my own. Previously, I was just looking for a pay check so I never put much thought into what the company stood for. This often put me in some situations that could have been prevented had I done my research. 
I plan to look for employment with a company that is doing good in their community. I recently saw a video about a company that builds homes for the impoverished using 3D printers. I imagine that job is so fulfilling to know that you are actually helping people. This is very important to me. ]]> 2023-05-01 16:54:08 UTC https://padlet.com/ctstinnett/sebf2ah5i20xm0d0/wish/2573965707 What are the 5 Best Tools for Performance Management? ctstinnett https://padlet.com/ctstinnett/sebf2ah5i20xm0d0/wish/2573972413    There are so many different performance tools to choose from. How do you know what to choose? I found this video very interesting. Bernard Marr gave the following tips:
  • Start with a goal framework.
  • Define your main objectives.
  • Develop metrics or KPIs.
  • Performance discussions.
  • Rewards and recognition
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