Management Reflection

class has had very diverse topics and of great interest to the students who help to increase the knowledge on the management of operations. Topics such as inventories, classification of industries, use of technology in manufacturing companies, among others represent an essential part of the work of an accountant. This course has taught me that the job of managers is not just sitting in the office as many people think, but understanding that they have a lot of responsibility on their shoulders. In addition, I have learned a branch of the business that is beyond the accountant's office because it is directly linked to the operations of a company and the management area. At present and with a market so competitive in the search for jobs, to know not only my concentration, which is accounting, but also expand in other areas makes it easier to get a job.

The Accounting for Management Decision Making class has provided several concepts that have improved my ability to make decisions for my organization, a large hospital. I now have an understanding of methods to determine if a capital project is possible such as discounted cash flow, net present value, accounting rate of return, payback and internal rate of return. This course also helped me increase my knowledge of strategic planning, forecasting and budgeting. Additionally, I learned to calculate standard versus actual costs as well as opportunity cost.

Using the discussion board is very productive. I believe that teachers are knowledgeable on different areas, and possess different skills. It is very valuable to share our ideas and opinions. I learned different things from my classmates. My classmates introduced different multicultural books such as: One Green Apple by Eve Bunting, "Schools Around the World" written by Donald Mitchel, The Big Red Lollipop, by Rukhsana Khan and Something From Nothing by Phoebe Gilman. Therefore, I would have the chance to use different books to introduce different

My favorite part out of online discussions, speech presentations and class activities are the online discussions. When you post the discussion, you can reply to the other classmates. That is very good for us because then we can learn from everybody, not just the teacher. If we have a question I can ask somebody or they can ask me. Sometimes it can be hard for when you have to do a lot writing or research for the answer. Or maybe the question has too many parts for it to do. But I know that if I do it, then I can learn many things. Not only for discussions, but also for class work and

This class so far to me has been a learning experience. Theory wasn’t always a strong point for me, but as the semester moves forward, I see myself getting better at grasping the concepts. The Discussion Forum Questions are useful in the fact that it furthers my knowledge in theory and what we are learning that week. I get to see how other people are thinking about theory. It gives me the opportunity to compare and contrast my thinking to their thinking. All of my postings have been up by Tuesday because I want to give my classmates appropriate time to make comments. I try to put thorough thought into my discussion posts, and use references to back my posts up. I also try to respond to my peer’s postings in a timely manner. I feel overall when providing responses to the assigned Discussion Forum Questions that I do well and deserve a 1/1 in this section.

I really liked our “forum posts.” Before this class, I had never used posts as a part of class assignments. Giving my opinion on the topic discussed in class was the most fascinating thing I experienced. I had never given my opinion is such a manner, that is letting everyone know what I think. Whereas, while replying I sometimes realized those things which never came in my mind. I got to learn the fact that people have different viewpoints on the same subject matter.

Thank you Rodney for your kind words. I truly appreciate you are taking the time to read my post. In respond to your question, I would not change the way my organization use the reflective practice in my workplace, because this system has been a success. Like I have mentioned before, if the system does work, why changes. However, sometimes changes are good for the organization as well, but to change the mindset of the people would be the troublesome. Throughout the program, I will continue to reflect on my past courses to make adjustments and learn to do what is necessary to improve my learning. Thank you for your

I am currently pursuing Graduate program in Information Systems Management at University of Akron. I work as student assistant in Grab and Go (InfoCision Stadium–Summa Field). Being in Managing people in Organizations class, I could observe many issues in the management work which can be solved by Path Goal theory. As a student with no work experience, I did not have many chances to manage people except for leading a project team in classroom projects.

Throughout the semester, I’ve acquired many important ideas and information in my organizational behavior class that will benefit me not only as individual but as a professional. Currently I am a server at a local restaurant, but after my studies here at Cal State Bakersfield I hope to pursue my business career in the field of human resources. Working with individuals is what I see myself doing for the rest of my life, which is why I feel like I’ve benefited tremendously from this course. Throughout these chapters, I’ve not only been able to apply them in the work place, but learn and acknowledge that most of these concepts will encourage me to be an effective individual within an organization.

Throughout our Business Management course I have learned an abundant amount of relevant information. The content ranged from topics as basic as a company’s mission statement, to more complex managerial responsibilities. While all the information was important, there were three chapters that I found to be particularly beneficial. Chapter 4 Managing Ethics and Social Responsibility, Chapter 5 Planning and Goal Setting and Chapter 8 Managing Change and Innovation contained information that pertained to topics I find most important. I find that ethics, planning and obtaining goals, and dealing with change in a work environment are the most important things to know in any business

In the book of Job, God uses the trials that Job faces to show the reader his lesson about the motives underpinning their faith. Our motives, while readily apparent through times of strife, are something which we can effortlessly overlook and hide from others, even unintendedly. However, this is one of the areas of our faith that we should spend time examining and meditating on. Looking at my life through the lens of Job’s message I see many examples of where my motives were and were not what they should have been. I find these examples in the story of my salvation, my growth throughout my teen years, and the current state of my walk with Christ.

Management skills play an imperative role in our lives and can be cultivated for a successful career ahead in life. This program provided me an opportunity to work in a team and to overcome the obstacles faced to produce deliverables. Through this course I have learnt how to resolve conflicts with your colleagues and how tackle or avoid unforeseen problems while working in a group environment.

The organizations of 21st century are in a more dynamic world where technology, education and research and better economic conditions are vastly improving. It becomes gradually more important for managers to hold the set of assumptions about human behaviour that McGregor has proposed in his Theory If an individual holds Theory X assumptions then he will not be logical and responsive to data, therefore, will have limited choice of managerial style. In regard to Theory Y, he can wisely choose from variety of options (Schein 1975, p. 7). Having worked for 15 years in many types of organization, Schein (1975, p. 3) believes that organizations need more Theory Y managers at all levels especially at higher levels. However, few companies still practice Theory X management (Daft 2003, p.48), but many are applying Theory Y concept of management such as Hewllet Packard (Waddell et al. 2007, p. 56) and SOL cleaning service, and it has proved to be a success. They consider everyone equal and value each employee’s

In my new position, how soon I was to report for work depended on the day, but I was rarely required to be there earlier than an hour before doors except on opening day. On that day, I helped Joan transform the tall, wheeled box into a wide novelty stand with a long front table, and a tall three-sectioned back stuffed to the gills with brightly colored toys and posters. Giant pink elephants and other vinyl required inflation before being attached to dowels with a rubber band. I was most thankful for the portable air pump then. We filled tables with stuffed animals and clowns, brightly colored banners, posters, programs and a myriad of other items designed to tempt ticket holders. I also assisted with tear-down on load-out night,

Throughout our Business Management course there was an abundance of relevant information to be learned. The content ranged from topics as basic as a company’s mission statement, to more complex managerial responsibilities. While all the information was important, there were three chapters I found to be particularly beneficial. Chapter 4 Managing Ethics and Social Responsibility, Chapter 5 Planning and Goal Setting and Chapter 8 Managing Change and Innovation contained information that pertained to topics I personally find very important. I find that ethics, planning and obtaining goals, and dealing with change in a work environment are the most important things to know in any business