MGT 521 Wk 1 – Learn: Discussion – Being the Exceptional Leader

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to other students. Twenty-five (25) points for the initial posting for one of the scenarios below (cite and reference your readings in APA 6th ed to maximize points earned and five (5) points each for responding to two different classmates.

Due Thursday

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

Summary

Let’s leverage this discussion thread to gather the concepts and content from Ch. 1 that we may need to complete our assignments and that will most benefit us in advancing our careers. Avoid reading word-for-word, and use the following questions and scenarios to guide your inquiry.

Resources

Kinicki, A., & Williams, B. K. (2016). Management: A practical introduction (7 ed.). New York, NY: McGraw Hill Education.

Instructions

Do not start a new thread. Select one of the following scenarios listed below, develop a response, then post the response as a reply to this discussion starter. Limit your response to 150 to 300 words, demonstrate understanding of and cite the required readings or other credible sources that you apply. To maximize points earned, you must cite and reference your readings to support your discussion. Remember to cite and reference in APA 6th ed. Remember to look for opportunities to engage with and learn from others by responding to others.

Scenarios

Scenario 1: Functions of Management

Whether you are an active or aspiring manager of others or just trying to manage your own career and life, being aware of and actively practicing the four functions of management is a foundation for your success (Kinicki & Williams, 2016). Please cite and reference your readings when responding to each question below to maximize points earned.

Questions

List and define the four principal functions of a manager (Hint: POLC).

How are these functions applied at your organization (or an organization with which you are familiar)?

How can you apply each function to more effective and efficient at simultaneously managing school, career, and family?

Scenario 2: Management Levels

As an MBA student in the School of Business, you are developing or honing your skills to lead for business excellence. An important point about leadership is that we influence others even if we are not in a leadership position (Kinicki & Williams, 2016). For example, at work, Sarah is not in a management position, but she often finds that she needs to manage her relationship with her boss and colleagues. Managing her boss requires a degree of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling to effectively establish her goals and complete her activities. Please cite and reference your readings when responding to each question below to maximize points earned.

Questions

What are the four management levels?

In your current position at work, where are you in the four management levels?

At that level, what are your basic management activities?

What do you need to do to move to a higher management level?

Scenario 3: Managerial Skills

To be good managers, Kinicki and Williams (2016) say that we need to develop strong technical, conceptual, and human skills. Please cite and reference your readings when responding to each question below to maximize points earned.

Questions

Explain each of the managerial skills.

Considering your current job or a job to which you aspire, do you have the necessary technical, conceptual, and human skills to be successful?

How can you apply management concepts from this course to develop or hone your managerial skills?

Scenario 4: Managerial Roles

Managers fulfill three important roles: interpersonal, informational, and decisional. Please cite and reference your readings when responding to each question below to maximize points earned.

Questions

Explain each of the roles that managers play.

How do you rate against each?

How will you leverage your time and activities in the MBA program to develop your interpersonal, informational, and decisional skills?

References

Kinicki, A., & Williams, B. K. (2016). Management: A practical introduction (7 ed.). New York, NY: McGraw Hill Education.

Due Monday

Reply to at least 2 of your classmates. Be constructive and professional in your responses.