devry mgmt303 week 1 discussion dq
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Who Is a Manager? What Is an Organization? (graded) |
Based on what you have read in our text, how would you define a
manager? How would you define an organization? Please cite your sources. Give
an example of a manager and an organization.
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Managerial Ethics (graded) |
Explain how management can impact ethics within an organization.
Please cite your sources.
devry mgmt303 week 2 discussion dq
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Business Decisions (graded) |
Managers, most business decisions are made under
conditions of either risk or uncertainty. What is the difference between risk
and uncertainty (please cite your sources)? In your opinion, is it easier to
make a decision under a condition of risk or a condition of uncertainty? Why?
Give an example from your experiences to support your answer.
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Performing a SWOT Analysis (graded) |
Using your SWOT analysis selected organization,
identify that organization. What are the competitive advantages of the organization
you identified? Explain how you arrived at that decision.
devry mgmt303 week 3 discussion dq
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Global Environment and Competitive Advantage (graded) |
Studying the cultural differences between countries can help a
company be more successful doing business internationally. What are the
cultural dimensions that vary by country? What is cultural intelligence?
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New Business Venture (graded) |
Discuss the reasons why small businesses are so important to the
U.S. economy. Understanding that “Diversity is also desirable for innovation,
flexibility, and organizational success,” how does it then play a part in small
business success? Please cite your sources.
devry mgmt303 week 4 discussion dq
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Organizational Design (graded) |
There are many elements to consider when designing an
organizational structure. Let’s start by each of picking one of the six key
elements and discussing why that element is important to the overall success of
the design. Please cite your sources
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Resistance to Change (graded) |
Change is a constant factor in both in our personal and work
lives. There seems to be resistance to change whether the change will be good
or bad. Why do people resist change?
devry mgmt303 week 5 discussion dq
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Human Resource Management (graded) |
Human resources are very important to all organizations. What are
some processes involved in human resource planning to determine the right
number of employees with the right kind of capabilities? How does diversity
play a part in this Human Resources planning process? Please cite your sources.
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Motivation and Performance (graded) |
There are many theories on how to motive employees. Let’s consider
two of the theories: goal-setting and reinforcement. Define each of these
theories and cite your sources. Do you agree with either of these theories? Why
are they important or not important in today’s organizations? What is
Herzberg’s theory? Please cite your sources.
devry mgmt303 week 6 discussion dq
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Leadership Behaviors (graded) |
Despite no scientific or empirical data to support the trait
approach to leadership, many still believe there is an association between
leadership behavior and certain traits. Research and cite your responses to the
following questions: Why do you think these beliefs persist? In what ways is
the use of the trait approach helpful and/or harmful to those who use it?
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Communications (graded) |
What are the similarities and differences of oral and written
communication? What kinds of situations call for the use of oral methods? What
situations call for the use of written communication?
devry mgmt303 week 7 discussion dq
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Importance of the Fourth Function of Management: Control |
The function of control is extremely important to any
organization. What makes this function so important? What are the steps in the
control process? Please cite your sources. How have you seen the steps used in
your workplace?
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Useful Information (graded) |
Identify and explain one system that provides applications within
an organization. What do you believe are some of the benefits and drawbacks of
the system? Give an example of the system other than the examples in the text.
