https://padlet.com/cmelean01/MAN2021MELEAN en-us 2021-09-02 14:43:57 UTC 2026-02-07 19:15:58 UTC hello@padlet.com cmelean01 https://padlet.com/cmelean01/MAN2021MELEAN/wish/1929103721 As we started this course and I read through the material in Module, I started to reflect upon my personal life, as my family runs a business and I was up next to start in it. I thought about applying all the skills I would learn in this course when it will be time for me to run this business]]> 2021-12-05 00:35:18 UTC https://padlet.com/cmelean01/MAN2021MELEAN/wish/1929103721 cmelean01 https://padlet.com/cmelean01/MAN2021MELEAN/wish/1929129183 After watching the videos provided in the course, I'm starting to think about all the world's biggest companies, and what kind of people their managers are and how they achieve this success. I hope that I can learn a lot of those qualities in this course]]> 2021-12-05 01:45:29 UTC https://padlet.com/cmelean01/MAN2021MELEAN/wish/1929129183 cmelean01 https://padlet.com/cmelean01/MAN2021MELEAN/wish/1929139319 This module put an emphasis on Ethics and Corporate responsibility, and reading through this I remember when there was the Wells Fargo scandals. I still remember seeing the ads of the Wells Fargo campaign after the incident and thinking it was a little embarrassing. I think that getting back up after something like this is quite hard, and the consequences of not being ethical or doing the right thing in the corporate world, which is something that this module has taught me to avoid if its ever in my way.]]> 2021-12-05 02:08:04 UTC https://padlet.com/cmelean01/MAN2021MELEAN/wish/1929139319 cmelean01 https://padlet.com/cmelean01/MAN2021MELEAN/wish/1929147034 While reading through Module 2, I came across a statement by Google about their culture saying that working at Google was fun, so I decided to look at their offices and find out if they looked fun, and they did. The offices look very inviting and relaxed, not strict or "gray" I guess you could say. Having this kind of space for employees gives it a more relaxed and fun vibe, which I think gives way to more creativity, which is important for tech companies like Google.]]> 2021-12-05 02:23:46 UTC https://padlet.com/cmelean01/MAN2021MELEAN/wish/1929147034 cmelean01 https://padlet.com/cmelean01/MAN2021MELEAN/wish/1929150723 While looking at this module, I really liked the concept of a people-oriented organizational culture. I believe that if an organization takes care of its employees, those employees will take care of the organization, which is a win-win situation for all. I decided to look at what companies had these characteristics and this is the article I read, it's really interesting.]]> 2021-12-05 02:31:40 UTC https://padlet.com/cmelean01/MAN2021MELEAN/wish/1929150723 cmelean01 https://padlet.com/cmelean01/MAN2021MELEAN/wish/1929155270 I saw this video about Cross-Cultural Management and I think it's interesting, as explained in the module in the video, how different cultures approach the management and working aspect of business, and I think everyone should watch this video and listen to what the narrator says. It can be useful not only in the workplace when dealing with things that might seem unfamiliar to you, but also in life in general.]]> 2021-12-05 02:41:23 UTC https://padlet.com/cmelean01/MAN2021MELEAN/wish/1929155270 cmelean01 https://padlet.com/cmelean01/MAN2021MELEAN/wish/1929157223 Relating to this module, I think that Starbucks and McDonalds are two great examples of globalized companies that have adapted all of its aspects in regards to management, menus, etc. into whichever geographical location they pop up at.]]> 2021-12-05 02:45:42 UTC https://padlet.com/cmelean01/MAN2021MELEAN/wish/1929157223 cmelean01 https://padlet.com/cmelean01/MAN2021MELEAN/wish/1930398248 Relating to this module and the concept of competitive advantage. I read this article and it made me think; As companies try to differentiate themselves by being superior and having a competitive advantage, great innovations come from those objectives which ultimately benefit us, the consumers.]]> 2021-12-06 05:09:07 UTC https://padlet.com/cmelean01/MAN2021MELEAN/wish/1930398248 cmelean01 https://padlet.com/cmelean01/MAN2021MELEAN/wish/1930580962 Just a random thought, I'm just imagining how insane Amazon's logistics and strategizing must be in order to have the advantage and pretty much beat all of its competitors at almost everything.]]> 2021-12-06 07:52:27 UTC https://padlet.com/cmelean01/MAN2021MELEAN/wish/1930580962 cmelean01 https://padlet.com/cmelean01/MAN2021MELEAN/wish/1930591863 I just wanted to say that this part of the module explained really well the thought process of and how to make decisions. I feel like this will be really useful in my professional life as when working with plastics there are always decisions to be made where there will be opportunity costs, different factors, etc.]]> 2021-12-06 08:00:07 UTC https://padlet.com/cmelean01/MAN2021MELEAN/wish/1930591863 cmelean01 https://padlet.com/cmelean01/MAN2021MELEAN/wish/1930595812 I also want to say that decision-making also involves a lot of responsibility. The decision of someone can have a great impact on many other things, positive and negative.]]> 2021-12-06 08:03:10 UTC https://padlet.com/cmelean01/MAN2021MELEAN/wish/1930595812 cmelean01 https://padlet.com/cmelean01/MAN2021MELEAN/wish/1930616918 While reading through the module, I found some similarities between decentralized organizations and cryptocurrency. Traditionally, organizations are centralized, with top management making most decisions, the same goes with banks which are centralized. Decentralized organizations, however, rely on decisions of many other managers who are closer to employees or clients, much like cryptocurrencies, which are decentralized finances, or DeFi, and do not go through banks or anything of that sort, everything is up to whoever holds the cryptocurrency. I hope I explained myself well.]]> 2021-12-06 08:19:18 UTC https://padlet.com/cmelean01/MAN2021MELEAN/wish/1930616918 cmelean01 https://padlet.com/cmelean01/MAN2021MELEAN/wish/1930628356 Just like in the last module, this one made me wonder the insane organization that companies like Apple and Amazon must have in order to be so efficient and profitable.]]> 2021-12-06 08:26:48 UTC https://padlet.com/cmelean01/MAN2021MELEAN/wish/1930628356 cmelean01 https://padlet.com/cmelean01/MAN2021MELEAN/wish/1930644757 This module highlighted the importance of hiring qualified workers and training them properly, and it reminded me of this video. This accident probably happened because of an underqualified or improperly trained worker, and it must have been devastating for everyone involved.]]> 2021-12-06 08:38:39 UTC https://padlet.com/cmelean01/MAN2021MELEAN/wish/1930644757 cmelean01 https://padlet.com/cmelean01/MAN2021MELEAN/wish/1930652401 When this module talked about the challenges of part-time workers and contractors, it reminded me of working for food delivery app services. The first few days are kind of tough since the training is through videos and it can be a bit confusing, a lot of times you can make mistakes, but I guess this saves the companies the costs of having and training full-time employees.]]> 2021-12-06 08:44:16 UTC https://padlet.com/cmelean01/MAN2021MELEAN/wish/1930652401 cmelean01 https://padlet.com/cmelean01/MAN2021MELEAN/wish/1930676571 As this module talked about the importance of communication, I remember something I read a couple of years ago. in 1914, the Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria suffered a failed attempt on his life. While driving away, due to miscommunication with his driver, he made a wrong turn, where another assassin was and took the chance and killed the Archduke and his wife, effectively triggering the beginning of The Great War, or World War 1, and everything thereafter.]]> 2021-12-06 09:02:15 UTC https://padlet.com/cmelean01/MAN2021MELEAN/wish/1930676571 cmelean01 https://padlet.com/cmelean01/MAN2021MELEAN/wish/1930683747 This course also made me think of how technology has positively affected the communication within organizations and how they reach their customers. It is now easier for departments or staff to communicate with each other, even more if they're away, and the same goes for organizations to communicate with their customers or clients, through the use of technology such as phones, e-mail, messaging services, social media, etc.]]> 2021-12-06 09:07:33 UTC https://padlet.com/cmelean01/MAN2021MELEAN/wish/1930683747 cmelean01 https://padlet.com/cmelean01/MAN2021MELEAN/wish/1930694357 Reading through the module, I saw many similarities between the descriptions and characteristics of leaders and those of leaders throughout history. I think that by studying the lives of those important leaders, we can all take a little piece of the characteristics of these leaders and apply it to our leaves, even more so if we want to be leaders, like I do.]]> 2021-12-06 09:15:29 UTC https://padlet.com/cmelean01/MAN2021MELEAN/wish/1930694357 cmelean01 https://padlet.com/cmelean01/MAN2021MELEAN/wish/1930699970 While reading through the types of leadership, I remembered one of my Father's friend, he is a plant manager and a good one at that. Everything would be good unless you were one of his employees and you made an error, that's when things got ugly, I think he is more of a Transactional leaders, he wants things done and coming out just like he wants to.]]> 2021-12-06 09:19:49 UTC https://padlet.com/cmelean01/MAN2021MELEAN/wish/1930699970 cmelean01 https://padlet.com/cmelean01/MAN2021MELEAN/wish/1930706015 This is just a quick comment. Being unmotivated at work is the worst thing, and it can have detrimental effect on all parties involved, especially if it's not just one employee, something I can say from experience from an employee and an employer's point of view.]]> 2021-12-06 09:23:53 UTC https://padlet.com/cmelean01/MAN2021MELEAN/wish/1930706015 cmelean01 https://padlet.com/cmelean01/MAN2021MELEAN/wish/1930711470 Reading through this module, I think that offering rewards as a motivator works but only for so long. Once those rewards are taken away, I don't think anything else will motivate a worker, and most of the time they forgot to work on themselves as people, just by chasing that reward, I hope I explained myself well.]]> 2021-12-06 09:27:56 UTC https://padlet.com/cmelean01/MAN2021MELEAN/wish/1930711470 cmelean01 https://padlet.com/cmelean01/MAN2021MELEAN/wish/1930721190 Mentioning Amazon again, their organization just amazes me and is truly an inspiration. Their strategies that they use to achieve their goals has to be something truly incredible. From how they decide where to build a warehouse, operations, etc, it is truly amazing how they strategize and use tactics to control their operations and achieve their goals. I consider them to be an inspiration and take a lot of what they do and remember that so I can apply it in what I plan to do.]]> 2021-12-06 09:35:06 UTC https://padlet.com/cmelean01/MAN2021MELEAN/wish/1930721190 cmelean01 https://padlet.com/cmelean01/MAN2021MELEAN/wish/1930726529 As this module talked about quality control and assurance, I'm sure we can all agree that most of the time, Chick-Fil-A has better quality than McDonalds, I remember the time I bought food from both places the same day, and the difference in food quality and customer service was night and day.]]> 2021-12-06 09:38:47 UTC https://padlet.com/cmelean01/MAN2021MELEAN/wish/1930726529