Welcome to Unit 2-AB140

Again, WELCOME. You all made it to your second week. Congratulations! Are there any questions from Unit 1 you need clarification on before we begin with Unit 2?

Please summarize in your own words at least one thing you learned from Unit 1.

Instructor overview on Unit 1 discussion.

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Foundations of ManagementUnit 2 – AB140

Key Concepts/Unit Outcomes/To-do-list tabs. Reading: Foundations of Management (pgs. 1-2). Reading: Organization as an Open System (pg. 1) and Interactive

games (pg. 2). Reading: Textbook (pgs. 26-35-Chapter 2). Discussion: Scenario 24-hr. fitness center Assignment: Evolution of Management View the Timeline of Management Theory (pgs. 1-4) Seminar Review (20 points)

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Unit 2 Objectives (Outcomes)

Identify significant past and current management theories

Describe the business organization as an open system

Identify the role of internal and external environmental factors in business

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Reminder activity for a to-do list…

I have a little "memory" activity that I learned to stay on track.  If, for example, I remember that my class assignment is due in 3 days--I switch my watch to the opposite wrist. Then every time I glance at my wrist, I remember, I am suppose to do my class assignment. Since, wearing my watch on the "wrong" wrist feels odd for me, I usually attend to the assignment so I can put the watch back on the correct wrist. This type of activity also helps me with other non-class "memory" reminders (instead of the string around the finger).  Try it sometime. It's not as crazy as it might sound. I sometimes use a colorful rubber-band, as well.

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KSTAICHVKOY

Here is a stress reducer: The last name of a famous composer is scrambled above. Can you figure out who it is? The class music lovers will probably guess this one quickly…

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Sewing items (next seminar)…

I am soon going to send you an email reminding you of a sewing “puzzle” to solve for our next Seminar. It will help you think-outside-the-box and reduce stress. Do not discuss this exercise in Discussion area, wait until next Seminar.

I will also post the visual puzzle sewing items to our Document Sharing class tab next week. We will discuss your feedback in Seminar-Unit 3.

Ask yourself: “Which sewing item/items in your opinion do not belong and why?” As a business student, I want you to start thinking differently. Think outside-the-box and consider alternative points of view in all things! We will discuss the answer in our third Seminar.

Be prepared! The eight items pictured in the file will be: a blue thread ripper, red

thread, clear hanger, white needle-threader, white zipper, yellow thimble, gray buttons, and a clear dress maker’s ruler. Have your answer ready for next Seminar!

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Brainteaser

What can you sit on, sleep on, and brush your teeth with?

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General Questions

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Unit 1 Review

You succeed as a manager by focusing on what skill(s)?

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Unit 1 Review

What are some of the reasons a company fails?

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Unit 1 Review

What does POLC (the functions of management) signify?

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Unit 1 Review

What are some of the major challenges of managing today?

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Unit 1 Review

What does emotional intelligence mean to you?

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Unit 1 Review

What is the most valuable commodity for a business?

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Unit 1 Review

Nature of management at different levels (Using Kaplan as an example)…

Frontline Managers = Instructors/Supervisors Middle Management = Academic Dept.

Chair/Supportive Coaches Top Level = President/Instructional or

Strategic Leaders

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Unit 2

Can you distinguish between the macro-environment and the competitive environment?

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Unit 2

What are some elements of an organization’s culture?

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How does an organization’s culture affect its response to its external environment?

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Unit 2

Can you identify elements of the competitive environment?

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Unit 2

Who ultimately determines a companies success?

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Why should managers and organizations attend to economic and social developments?

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What are some of the ways an organization responds to environmental uncertainty?

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Describe demographic trends that Nintendomight take into consideration when addingnew products (like Wii Fit)?

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What is meant by an “open system?”

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Any General Questions?

Seminar is coming to an end, soon.Let’s wrap-up the evening.

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Seminar Concluded

Good night. Have a great week! My office hours can be found on the class

syllabus. My AIM ID is: DrDenhard. THE END…

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