I have 4 discussions. Need 250 words Initial Post and two replies each. I will post replies later. This is management class. No Plagiarism. Due by Sunday. Post each discussion separately.
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.