Blog for Wednesday August 27, 2008

Read Ch. 5, 6,7

Please do the following questions:

Give an example of the following term empowerment, coaching and teaching.

Explain in 100 words or more of a way that you will empower, coach and teach within your organization. Please provide specific examples.

Explain three of the seven habits of unsucessful executives

Read case study on pg. 131 and explain the type of power he/she displays.

Discuss four ways delegation is important. Give examples of your organization

How would your organization or company set boundaries to create autonomy and empowerment?

Read the Case study on pg. 146 and answer the questions.

Ch. 6 Communication

What is communication?

What is the communication process?

Explain the differerent ways in which nonverbal communications influence supervisory communication.


Recall three non verbal messages and explain each of the three you chose. Give examples.\

Compare and contrast downward communication and upward communication.

What are some barriers to effective supervisory communication?

How can you improve supervisory communication between you and your staff?

Define and explain active listening skills. Give a scenario for your organization.

Chapter 7 Motivation

Define Motivation and give an example or name a person that motivates you and why?

Identify three levels of employee motivation.

What would be an example of intrinsic motivation in your organization?

Define and explain Expectancy Theory.

Define and explain Goal Setting Theory.

Define and explain Reinforcement Theory.


What are the five steps that heigtens or increases employee motivation?

Give some additional steps that will increase employee motivation within your organization.

Midterm Exam News August 12, 2008

HI Class!!!


This is the website that you will go to: http://www.quia.com/quiz/1450397.html

You will have 1 hour and 30 minutes to complete the exam and you will only have one attempt.

You may take the exam between the hours of 0930 PST August 20, 2008-August 23, 2008 0930. You must take the exam during that time and no other time will be available.

You have 21 multiple choice questions and each question is worth 5 points a piece.

Please do your best and after completion of your test, you will immediately see your grade

Good Luck!!

Articles on Management Issues

HI Class, I hope you are having a restful Saturday. Today August 9, 2008

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http://www.management-issues.com/absenteeism.asp. They have some really good articles and this is this website that I recommend if you are looking for an article.

Be Blessed,

Ms. Stewart

Blog for August 13, 2008

Fundamentals of Organizing

Describe the difference between line and staff.
Explain the types of authority in organizations.
Discuss the benefits and costs of downsizing.

Answer the following questions on pp. 121

Read the Case study on p. 123 and answer the following questions.

August 11,2008

Hi Class, I hope you a had a restful break.

Here is your information that you will need for your Midterm Exam:

Explain why management is needed in all organizations.

Discuss some trends challenging supervisors.

Define the terms: Marketing, financing, operations, organization, and financing, authority, responsibility
Explain the basic skills needed for effective managment.

Explain three steps involved in planning
Discuss some of the important points in planning.

What are the Siamese Twins of Management?

Standing plans, repeat use plans, project, program

Discuss some way of improving decision making
Explain the role of ethics in the supervisor's decision making

Span of management, programmed decisions, unprogrammed decision, alternatives.

Chapter Four: Terms: Advisory authority, downsizing, staff personnel, wagon wheel, decentralization, functional authority, centralization.