https://padlet.com/s3503237/utqp2nij6fv8 Modules en-us 2018-11-03 13:46:35 UTC 2026-01-20 12:15:41 UTC hello@padlet.com s3503237 https://padlet.com/s3503237/utqp2nij6fv8/wish/300191633 When I finished reading chapter 1, several questions remained in my mind. These are all the functions of a manager? Can the functions of a manager be explained and categorized in another way? In my search for answers, I found this article on the Money Matters website, where you can find a huge variety of articles about management. I chose this article because it explains the functions of a step by step manager being easier to understand.]]> 2018-11-04 15:20:13 UTC https://padlet.com/s3503237/utqp2nij6fv8/wish/300191633 s3503237 https://padlet.com/s3503237/utqp2nij6fv8/wish/313212942 When I read the title of the first chapter 1, I thought "if you are introducing modern management, what is the type of management that was previously used?" When I saw this photo, I was able to compare and contrast the differences and similarities that these have.]]> 2018-12-11 00:03:43 UTC https://padlet.com/s3503237/utqp2nij6fv8/wish/313212942 s3503237 https://padlet.com/s3503237/utqp2nij6fv8/wish/313214613 This video helped me to completely understand the functions of management ( planning, organizing, leading and controlling) through basic and real life examples. ]]> 2018-12-11 00:13:13 UTC https://padlet.com/s3503237/utqp2nij6fv8/wish/313214613 s3503237 https://padlet.com/s3503237/utqp2nij6fv8/wish/313215736 I found this article with a little quiz that you can take and see how good are your management skills and what you should improve. ]]> 2018-12-11 00:20:48 UTC https://padlet.com/s3503237/utqp2nij6fv8/wish/313215736 s3503237 https://padlet.com/s3503237/utqp2nij6fv8/wish/313218973 This website is a really good place to find detailed information about the code of ethics and even includes a video with examples easy to understand. ]]> 2018-12-11 00:42:34 UTC https://padlet.com/s3503237/utqp2nij6fv8/wish/313218973 s3503237 https://padlet.com/s3503237/utqp2nij6fv8/wish/313219650 The book explained briefly, reason why I look for information to learn more about what LEED is. Thanks to this website, I learned curious facts about LEED as the fact that it is categorized into five basic areas: Sustainable Sites, Water Efficiency, Energy and Atmosphere, Materials and Resources, and Indoor Environmental Quality.]]> 2018-12-11 00:47:35 UTC https://padlet.com/s3503237/utqp2nij6fv8/wish/313219650 s3503237 https://padlet.com/s3503237/utqp2nij6fv8/wish/313223018 In the discussion we talked about the advantages of diversity in the workplace. However, we can not just ignore the negative side. For this reason, look for information about the disadvantages that diversity can cause at work.]]> 2018-12-11 01:09:31 UTC https://padlet.com/s3503237/utqp2nij6fv8/wish/313223018 s3503237 https://padlet.com/s3503237/utqp2nij6fv8/wish/313224657 I found this article very interesting because I talked in detail about great ideas that can be used to promote diversity. Donna Maria Blancero says, " Once people got to work, they felt pretty isolated. The word gets out, and the company suffers because minorities avoid applying.”

]]> 2018-12-11 01:19:55 UTC https://padlet.com/s3503237/utqp2nij6fv8/wish/313224657 s3503237 https://padlet.com/s3503237/utqp2nij6fv8/wish/313228365 I chose this video because in this TED Talk, Colin Mayer, a professor from Oxford explain the process of turn a business international and the advantages of this big movement.]]> 2018-12-11 01:42:06 UTC https://padlet.com/s3503237/utqp2nij6fv8/wish/313228365 s3503237 https://padlet.com/s3503237/utqp2nij6fv8/wish/313235531 I liked this article because it compares domestic, international and global companies. In this way, the investor and / or business people can see the pros and cons of each type when extending their business.]]> 2018-12-11 02:24:44 UTC https://padlet.com/s3503237/utqp2nij6fv8/wish/313235531 s3503237 https://padlet.com/s3503237/utqp2nij6fv8/wish/313405514 I attached this cartoon because it shows how some people (in this cartoon an animal) refuse to reward foreign practices for the simple fact of being different from theirs. This defines one of the managerial attitudes toward foreign operations. Ethnocentric attitude reflects the belief that multinational corporations should regard home-country management practices as superior to foreign-country management practices.]]> 2018-12-11 14:26:45 UTC https://padlet.com/s3503237/utqp2nij6fv8/wish/313405514 s3503237 https://padlet.com/s3503237/utqp2nij6fv8/wish/313415156 When a company decides to expand its business abroad, it is not an easy task. This project requires a large investment and is full of challenges and difficulties. This article talks about five of the most common challenges faced by people who take their business to other parts of the world.]]> 2018-12-11 14:42:14 UTC https://padlet.com/s3503237/utqp2nij6fv8/wish/313415156 s3503237 https://padlet.com/s3503237/utqp2nij6fv8/wish/313418655 Dustin Teske, a product manager, talks to us about how we should take risks and not feel afraid of change or of the future in order to achieve the objectives that the company proposes.]]> 2018-12-11 14:48:13 UTC https://padlet.com/s3503237/utqp2nij6fv8/wish/313418655 s3503237 https://padlet.com/s3503237/utqp2nij6fv8/wish/313422112 This cartoon seemed curious to me since it can be clearly seen that the manager is not following at all the process required to make a decision but he leaves everything to chance. It is unfortunate, but this situation is seen in some companies.]]> 2018-12-11 14:54:08 UTC https://padlet.com/s3503237/utqp2nij6fv8/wish/313422112 s3503237 https://padlet.com/s3503237/utqp2nij6fv8/wish/313435406 Seeing the decision tree shown in the textbook gave me the curiosity to learn how they are made. In my search, I found this page which explains in a clear and simple way the process to make a decision tree and analyze it.]]> 2018-12-11 15:15:43 UTC https://padlet.com/s3503237/utqp2nij6fv8/wish/313435406 s3503237 https://padlet.com/s3503237/utqp2nij6fv8/wish/313440008 Although the brainstorming process can be very effective when making decisions, it also tends to be very exciting. For this reason, I decided to look for an image that would show how many people feel during this process (including myself). This image clearly explains that feeling of knowing, but being afraid to say, and thinking again and again until you have a good idea.]]> 2018-12-11 15:23:24 UTC https://padlet.com/s3503237/utqp2nij6fv8/wish/313440008 s3503237 https://padlet.com/s3503237/utqp2nij6fv8/wish/313443806 The language found in the textbook can be confusing for some people. However, I liked this guide because it condenses the information in a simple way and really helped me a lot when it comes to doing the SWOT assignment.]]> 2018-12-11 15:29:44 UTC https://padlet.com/s3503237/utqp2nij6fv8/wish/313443806 s3503237 https://padlet.com/s3503237/utqp2nij6fv8/wish/313451555 Organizing is fundamental to the success of a business. In this article they talk to us disaggregated about the advantages of organizing. A good structure needs a good organization to be able to surpass the goals of productivity, efficiency, among others.]]> 2018-12-11 15:41:21 UTC https://padlet.com/s3503237/utqp2nij6fv8/wish/313451555 s3503237 https://padlet.com/s3503237/utqp2nij6fv8/wish/314836588 This image summarizes the different types of departmentalization. The textbook covers too much information about the advantages and disadvantages of each. For this reason, this image would be easier to use when identifying the departmentalization mode.]]> 2018-12-14 21:44:18 UTC https://padlet.com/s3503237/utqp2nij6fv8/wish/314836588 s3503237 https://padlet.com/s3503237/utqp2nij6fv8/wish/314839707 The concepts of accountability, authority and responsibility can cause confusion in some people, including me. In this article, they compare and contrast these terms so that all the questions or confusions that a person could have disappear.]]> 2018-12-14 22:05:09 UTC https://padlet.com/s3503237/utqp2nij6fv8/wish/314839707 s3503237 https://padlet.com/s3503237/utqp2nij6fv8/wish/314841077 Unfortunately, there are some companies that lack of organizational culture. This comic shows how  people start to blame others instead of improve their culture. ]]> 2018-12-14 22:14:23 UTC https://padlet.com/s3503237/utqp2nij6fv8/wish/314841077 s3503237 https://padlet.com/s3503237/utqp2nij6fv8/wish/314842469 This diagram shows all the different functions of Human Resources. After I read the chapters of Module 6, I could learn that Human Resources do much more than hire people. ]]> 2018-12-14 22:23:41 UTC https://padlet.com/s3503237/utqp2nij6fv8/wish/314842469 s3503237 https://padlet.com/s3503237/utqp2nij6fv8/wish/314843979 Communication is essential for the success of everything a person proposes. In a company communication is priority # 1, especially due to the fact that everything is based on teamwork. This image shows all the necessary components in a company for effective communication.]]> 2018-12-14 22:35:17 UTC https://padlet.com/s3503237/utqp2nij6fv8/wish/314843979 s3503237 https://padlet.com/s3503237/utqp2nij6fv8/wish/314845808 I posted this article because it really complements the information that is given in the book. Besides, it has a comparison chart that was a great help on the quiz. ]]> 2018-12-14 22:51:14 UTC https://padlet.com/s3503237/utqp2nij6fv8/wish/314845808 s3503237 https://padlet.com/s3503237/utqp2nij6fv8/wish/314846433 Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing and Adjourning are really important stages to ensure the future of their productivity. ]]> 2018-12-14 22:58:09 UTC https://padlet.com/s3503237/utqp2nij6fv8/wish/314846433 s3503237 https://padlet.com/s3503237/utqp2nij6fv8/wish/314847512 The first time I saw this model in the book, it made me have many doubts. It looked really complex and I searched on Internet for other easier model. Although, all of them were pretty similar, this model made me really understand it. ]]> 2018-12-14 23:09:36 UTC https://padlet.com/s3503237/utqp2nij6fv8/wish/314847512 s3503237 https://padlet.com/s3503237/utqp2nij6fv8/wish/314848366 To be a good and efficient coach, we need to have some great characteristics. As the whole course and our live have taught us, a team work, communication, be a great listener, among others. ]]> 2018-12-14 23:22:06 UTC https://padlet.com/s3503237/utqp2nij6fv8/wish/314848366 s3503237 https://padlet.com/s3503237/utqp2nij6fv8/wish/314848828 This article talks about the different ways in which a manager can motivate his employees. This fact is very important since unmotivated employees means less production.]]> 2018-12-14 23:29:20 UTC https://padlet.com/s3503237/utqp2nij6fv8/wish/314848828 s3503237 https://padlet.com/s3503237/utqp2nij6fv8/wish/314849837 In this comic, we can see how the manager is not really motivating his employees. He think that giving orders to others to do his job will make him look like a great manager.]]> 2018-12-14 23:46:52 UTC https://padlet.com/s3503237/utqp2nij6fv8/wish/314849837 s3503237 https://padlet.com/s3503237/utqp2nij6fv8/wish/314850328 In this video is explained why the control system is so important for the innovation and success of a company.]]> 2018-12-14 23:57:07 UTC https://padlet.com/s3503237/utqp2nij6fv8/wish/314850328 s3503237 https://padlet.com/s3503237/utqp2nij6fv8/wish/314850942 In this pic, we can see two diagrams that explain what characteristics define position and personal power. ]]> 2018-12-15 00:08:36 UTC https://padlet.com/s3503237/utqp2nij6fv8/wish/314850942 s3503237 https://padlet.com/s3503237/utqp2nij6fv8/wish/314851193 Automation has become very popular. This video is an example of how automation has been introduced little by little into companies and how they benefit the company with increases in production.]]> 2018-12-15 00:13:31 UTC https://padlet.com/s3503237/utqp2nij6fv8/wish/314851193 s3503237 https://padlet.com/s3503237/utqp2nij6fv8/wish/314851397 This picture shows what companies have to do to ensure a good quality in their products. ]]> 2018-12-15 00:18:20 UTC https://padlet.com/s3503237/utqp2nij6fv8/wish/314851397