Management Discussions

Discussion Board 1: Let’s Discuss Managers

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In this discussion, you must identify a manager whom you admire (at work, prior jobs, volunteer position).

· Identify their level of management.

· Identify two roles fulfilled by this manager and give examples of corresponding behaviors.

· What types of skills do they need in order to be successful? Give examples.

Discussion Board 2: Workplace Culture

In this discussion you will identify aspects of culture from your workplace.

· Describe your organization’s culture.  What kinds of stories do members tell?

· Describe your rituals. What kinds of symbols or artifacts do they use? Describe them. 

· What kinds of language do you use at your job (jargon)? 

· How do these dimensions of culture affect employees?  The organization?

Discussion Board 3: Integrative Managerial Issues

You are on the board of directors for an American toy company. The CEO just presented a proposal that involves moving your company’s manufacturing operations overseas.  Board members are in an uproar.  Some members are for this change. Others are against it. Describe your position. 

· Are you for or against the move?  Why?

· Explain your position to the group. 

· Give examples that support your ideas.

· Respond to one person who agrees with you and another who disagrees (add new ideas, give examples).

Discussion Board 4: Making Decisions & Planning and Goal Setting

Conduct a personal SWOT analysis.  Assess your personal strengths and weaknesses (skills, talents).

· What are you good at?

· What do you need to improve?

· What do you enjoy doing?

· What are some of the things that you find unpleasant?

· Give examples that support your ideas for each statement.

· Identify career opportunities and threat by researching (cite them) job prospects in the industry you’re interested in.