https://padlet.com/randakking/man2021King Business management en-us 2018-11-05 01:45:01 UTC 2025-10-02 23:47:34 UTC hello@padlet.com randakking https://padlet.com/randakking/man2021King/wish/315046124 In module one we learned about Henri Fayol and the skills all managers need to possess such as positive physical and mental qualities. ]]> 2018-12-17 03:24:08 UTC https://padlet.com/randakking/man2021King/wish/315046124 randakking https://padlet.com/randakking/man2021King/wish/315046243 In module one we also read about the skills needed to be a certain level of manager. Conceptual, human and technical and learned what each skill entails. ]]> 2018-12-17 03:25:34 UTC https://padlet.com/randakking/man2021King/wish/315046243 randakking https://padlet.com/randakking/man2021King/wish/315046451 In module one we learned about the four basic management functions and what each one entails. Planning, Organization, influencing, and controlling. ]]> 2018-12-17 03:28:29 UTC https://padlet.com/randakking/man2021King/wish/315046451 randakking https://padlet.com/randakking/man2021King/wish/315046630 During chapter one we learned that B.C Forbes believed that enthusiasm, confidence, and faith are the essential characteristics to being a successful manager. ]]> 2018-12-17 03:31:36 UTC https://padlet.com/randakking/man2021King/wish/315046630 randakking https://padlet.com/randakking/man2021King/wish/315046743 During chapter 2 we learned about social responsibility and when it exists as well as who it exists for.]]> 2018-12-17 03:33:52 UTC https://padlet.com/randakking/man2021King/wish/315046743 randakking https://padlet.com/randakking/man2021King/wish/315047409 During the chapter we covered the philanthropy challenge in which it promotes the welfare of others through generous donations to social causes.]]> 2018-12-17 03:45:20 UTC https://padlet.com/randakking/man2021King/wish/315047409 randakking https://padlet.com/randakking/man2021King/wish/315047686 During the chapter we also read about LEED which is an ecology oriented certification that rates the ecology impact of buildings.]]> 2018-12-17 03:50:20 UTC https://padlet.com/randakking/man2021King/wish/315047686 randakking https://padlet.com/randakking/man2021King/wish/315047849 We also covered the topic of whistle blowers during chapter 2 which are employees who report alleged suspected misconduct within the company]]> 2018-12-17 03:53:01 UTC https://padlet.com/randakking/man2021King/wish/315047849 randakking https://padlet.com/randakking/man2021King/wish/315047968 During module 3 we read about the six stages of multinationalization. which is the performance of management activities across national boarders]]> 2018-12-17 03:55:06 UTC https://padlet.com/randakking/man2021King/wish/315047968 randakking https://padlet.com/randakking/man2021King/wish/315049098 This chapter covers the complexities of managing the multinational corporation. there are six variables covered on this topic and their management implications.]]> 2018-12-17 04:11:42 UTC https://padlet.com/randakking/man2021King/wish/315049098 randakking https://padlet.com/randakking/man2021King/wish/315049237 We learn the term Repartition which is the process of bringing abroad workers back to their home country and reintegrating them into companies in that country to have them contribute to their own economy. ]]> 2018-12-17 04:14:10 UTC https://padlet.com/randakking/man2021King/wish/315049237 randakking https://padlet.com/randakking/man2021King/wish/315049366 We also used this chapter to contrast 3 ways multinational corporations can be set up. Both Domestic and multinational corporations have no one way that is best to organize them. ]]> 2018-12-17 04:16:30 UTC https://padlet.com/randakking/man2021King/wish/315049366 randakking https://padlet.com/randakking/man2021King/wish/315049530 During chapter 5 we covered policies procedures and plans ]]> 2018-12-17 04:18:42 UTC https://padlet.com/randakking/man2021King/wish/315049530 randakking https://padlet.com/randakking/man2021King/wish/315049987 Chapter 5 also covered two types of planning, standing and single use plan. Then we covered the benefits of both to mana]]> 2018-12-17 04:24:51 UTC https://padlet.com/randakking/man2021King/wish/315049987 randakking https://padlet.com/randakking/man2021King/wish/315050655 Chapter 6 covered many useful topics such as the elements of the decision making situation. These included goals to be served, relevant alternatives, choice of alternatives, and ordering of alternatives. ]]> 2018-12-17 04:34:11 UTC https://padlet.com/randakking/man2021King/wish/315050655 randakking https://padlet.com/randakking/man2021King/wish/315050801 Another term we got from chapter 6 was heuristics which are the rules of thumb for our decision making.]]> 2018-12-17 04:36:34 UTC https://padlet.com/randakking/man2021King/wish/315050801 randakking https://padlet.com/randakking/man2021King/wish/315051284 We learned about weber's bureaucratic model in chapter 8 ]]> 2018-12-17 04:43:41 UTC https://padlet.com/randakking/man2021King/wish/315051284 randakking https://padlet.com/randakking/man2021King/wish/315051413 We also covered informal and formal organizational structures in chapter 8.]]> 2018-12-17 04:44:52 UTC https://padlet.com/randakking/man2021King/wish/315051413 randakking https://padlet.com/randakking/man2021King/wish/315051708 We then covered functional similarity method in chapter which is the method if dividing job activities. ]]> 2018-12-17 04:50:07 UTC https://padlet.com/randakking/man2021King/wish/315051708 randakking https://padlet.com/randakking/man2021King/wish/315051795 In chapter 16 we learned the term Adhocracy which is an organizational culture characterized by flexibility and external focus as well as discretion. ]]> 2018-12-17 04:51:22 UTC https://padlet.com/randakking/man2021King/wish/315051795 randakking https://padlet.com/randakking/man2021King/wish/315052985 In chapter 10 we discovered recruitment which is the screening of prospective human resources to fill positions.]]> 2018-12-17 05:08:34 UTC https://padlet.com/randakking/man2021King/wish/315052985 randakking https://padlet.com/randakking/man2021King/wish/315053101 Chapter 10 also covered testing types such as: aptitude, achievement, vocational interest, and personality. ]]> 2018-12-17 05:10:58 UTC https://padlet.com/randakking/man2021King/wish/315053101 randakking https://padlet.com/randakking/man2021King/wish/315053182 Emotional intelligence is covered in chapter 12 in which we learn an individuals ability to recognize ones own feelings and others feelings in order to motivate themselves to manage their emotions and their relationships with others. ]]> 2018-12-17 05:12:34 UTC https://padlet.com/randakking/man2021King/wish/315053182 randakking https://padlet.com/randakking/man2021King/wish/315053272 Chapter 15 covers the topic of group think and how sometimes in a group we lose our own opinions but instead think as one due to our desire for agreement. ]]> 2018-12-17 05:14:29 UTC https://padlet.com/randakking/man2021King/wish/315053272 randakking https://padlet.com/randakking/man2021King/wish/315053414 Fiedler's Contingency Theory was covered in chapter 13 which is based on leader member relations, task structures, and position power. ]]> 2018-12-17 05:17:07 UTC https://padlet.com/randakking/man2021King/wish/315053414 randakking https://padlet.com/randakking/man2021King/wish/315053703 Path Goal Theory Of Leadership is another theory talked about in chapter 13 which suggest that primary activities of a leader are to make desirable and achievable rewards available to organizational members who obtain goals for the company. ]]> 2018-12-17 05:23:20 UTC https://padlet.com/randakking/man2021King/wish/315053703 randakking https://padlet.com/randakking/man2021King/wish/315053844 Equity Theory Motivation was covered in chapter 14 which looks at an individuals perceived fairness of an employment situation and perceived inequities can lead to changes in behavior. ]]> 2018-12-17 05:26:07 UTC https://padlet.com/randakking/man2021King/wish/315053844 randakking https://padlet.com/randakking/man2021King/wish/315054005 Porter Lawler Theory is covered in chapter 14 as well which is much like the other theories but also stresses three other characteristics of the motivation process.]]> 2018-12-17 05:29:03 UTC https://padlet.com/randakking/man2021King/wish/315054005 randakking https://padlet.com/randakking/man2021King/wish/315054204 Information appropriateness is one topic covered in chapter 17 which is defined as how relevant the information is to the decision making situation the manager is dealing with.]]> 2018-12-17 05:33:16 UTC https://padlet.com/randakking/man2021King/wish/315054204 randakking https://padlet.com/randakking/man2021King/wish/315054734 Chapter 17 covers informational systems and the six steps necessary to operate it properly. 1- determining information needs, 2-determing and gathering appropriate data, 3-summarizing data, 4-analyzing data, 5-transmitting information, 6- using the information. ]]> 2018-12-17 05:43:13 UTC https://padlet.com/randakking/man2021King/wish/315054734 randakking https://padlet.com/randakking/man2021King/wish/315055093 Chapter 18 covers capacity strategy and decisions which is the plan which provides the organization with the right facilities in order to meet deadlines and produce the needed output.]]> 2018-12-17 05:49:41 UTC https://padlet.com/randakking/man2021King/wish/315055093 randakking https://padlet.com/randakking/man2021King/wish/315055344 Chapter 18 covers the Ratio analysis which is the process of generating information that summarizes the financial position of an organization which include these 4. 1- profitability ratios, 2- liquidity ratios, 3- activity ratios, 4- leverage ratios.]]> 2018-12-17 05:54:01 UTC https://padlet.com/randakking/man2021King/wish/315055344