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Management Overview - Module 1

Faith_Ledbetter — 2025-04-25 18:18:50 UTC

Throughout the organization there are several types of managers that play a key role in different areas. Top managers include the CEO and COO which are responsible for setting objectives and establishing goals for the company overall. Middle managers such as departments heads, chief supervisor and directors oversee first line managers while allocating resources and reporting directly to top management. First-Line managers are entry level and are the first to see problems arise with operations of the business. All these positions are intricate to helping accomplish the goals of the organization.

Management Overview - Module 1

Faith_Ledbetter — 2025-04-25 18:28:34 UTC

"Management is the process of planning, organizing, leading and controlling people in the organization to effectively use resources to meet organizational goals" (Internet, Management Overview). Management can be referred to people or a process. In the end, everyone is working collectively to accomplish goals as one team.

Ethics & Corporate Social Responsibility - Module 2

Faith_Ledbetter — 2025-04-25 18:40:32 UTC

The culture and diversity of a company matters! By defining and making your company's core values known, you will produce highly motivated employees who care about the company's success. If they are bought into the culture from the forefront, it will create longevity inside the organization. Zappos does exactly that!

Ethics & Corporate Social Responsibility - Module 2

Faith_Ledbetter — 2025-04-25 18:49:32 UTC

One strategy an organization might use to increase corporate social responsibility is volunteerism. Many organizations will now implement volunteer days for employees to volunteer at an organization of their choice and still receive pay for that day off. VyStar Credit Union is a great example of volunteering and giving back to the community.

Management within a Global Organization - Module 3

Faith_Ledbetter — 2025-04-25 18:57:28 UTC

Different company's use different strategies to meet the needs of their consumers. Businesses must carefully consider the strategy they want to use when expanding internationally. A strategy that works well here in the United States might not work internationally. The business must consider all factors.

Management within a Global Organization - Module 3

Faith_Ledbetter — 2025-04-25 19:06:02 UTC

Today innovation is necessary in every business to keep up with growth and trends across the globe. When there was a need for live streaming services, Blockbuster Video failed to step up and be innovated. Netflix jumped on the train and created a live streaming service that is now the largest worldwide. Company's must be innovated in order to keep the business going.

Introduction to Planning - Module 4

Faith_Ledbetter — 2025-04-28 17:18:28 UTC

Organizations have to create strategies to achieve long-term success. Nike's strategy to create a competitive advantage is through their marketing. They have a strong marketing strategy to include celebrity endorsements to attract buyers to their products.

Decision Making - Module 4

Faith_Ledbetter — 2025-04-28 17:26:56 UTC

Organizations are faced with making a variety of decisions. Some decisions are easy, and some can be difficult to make as different barriers arise. There are different techniques discussed throughout the module to help guide one through the decision-making process.

Organizational Structure & Resources - Module 5

Faith_Ledbetter — 2025-04-28 17:34:00 UTC

Organizational structure is necessary for employees to work effectively together to accomplish the goals of the organization. It's important to know and understand the organizations strategy, mission statement, value's and short and long-term goals.

Organizational Structure & Resources - Module 5

Faith_Ledbetter — 2025-04-28 17:45:06 UTC

Organizational culture is crucial to the long-term success of an organization. It's important that the culture is embedded in the organization's values, visions and habits. The image shows that culture is in the middle and has part of everything the organization does.

Managing Human Resources - Module 6

Faith_Ledbetter — 2025-04-28 18:09:05 UTC

Human Resources within an organization is crucial as they are responsible for many areas. They train and develop employees while fostering inclusion. They manage compensation and employee retention while promoting the vision/values of the organization.

Communications - Module 6

Faith_Ledbetter — 2025-04-28 18:24:41 UTC

Communication involves sending and receiving messages to understand and achieve goals. There are three types of communication: verbal, written and nonverbal. One must interpret the communication style to effectively understand and achieve what's being communicated. I currently use all of these communication styles when I communicate to make sure it's effective.

Motivation - Module 7

Faith_Ledbetter — 2025-04-28 18:47:59 UTC

Motivation is what gets one going. It energizes, maintains and controls behavior. There are two types of motivation: intrinsic which exists within a person and extrinsic which comes from external sources. Management should take the time to learn what motivates each employee so the team collectively can produce higher-quality work and truly want to contribute to the organization's success.

Leadership - Module 7

Faith_Ledbetter — 2025-04-28 19:06:32 UTC

Leadership focuses on people while management focuses on the process. There are many different types of leaders with different leadership styles. A picture of my current leader who embodies everything it means to lead. He leads by example with his transformational leadership style and always motivates individuals to be the best versions of themselves. After reading through the module, I can say without hesitancy that this man, is a true leader!

Controlling Performance & Operations - Module 8

Faith_Ledbetter — 2025-04-28 19:42:43 UTC

Total Quality Management is crucial in an organization as it improves overall efficiency while offering continuous improvement. There are seven basic elements of TQM: customer focus, continuous improvement, employee empowerment, quality tools, product design, process management and supplier quality. All of these are equally important to improve the overall quality of the organization.

Controlling Performance & Operations - Module 8

Faith_Ledbetter — 2025-04-28 19:49:47 UTC

In control management, productivity is defined as "the overall efficiency and output of a given operational system" (Internet, Controlling Performance & Operations). Productivity growth is vital as it leads to increased profits. Without profits, an organization will not be able to stay in business. All organizations rely on growth to be successful.