Mgt 521 Week 1 Learning Team Reflection

Learning Team Reflection
Learning Team D
Mgt/521
May 18, 2015
Christopher Romano

Learning Team Reflection The following is the collaborative work of Team D in an effort to share their reflection on the skills exercise, “Developing Your Empowering People (Delegating) Skill” at the end of chapter 10 in Management. This paper begins with a brief summary of the scenario provided for the exercise. To determine how to handle the scenario, the five behaviors described for delegating are clearly defined. The purpose of this paper is to provide specific details concerning how Team D would handle the situation described in the scenario. This learning team reflection is the collaborative work of all members of the team.. Specific
This manager’s immediate supervisor has delegated too many assignments to him at one time. Ricky is the manager of the contracts group for a large regional office supply distributor. His supervisor, Anne Zumwalt, has delegated an assignment to Ricky requiring him to prepare a manual that consists of new procedures for the contracts department. This assignment is to be completed by the end of the month. The manual must contain a list of specific steps for the department to follow during contract negotiations with manufacturers of office products. These are the companies that supply office products to the organization where Ricky is employed. Ricky would like to delegate this assignment to one of his
These channels can effectively aware stakeholders that a particular project is under control. Without proper feedback channels, an assignment could be derailed with little visibility until the deadline.

Skills Exercise
Learning Team D considered all five of the described behaviors for delegating as they pertain to the scenario. Team members agree on managerial behaviors that would best handle the specific situation provided in the scenario. The following is a reflection of how Team D would handle this situation for the best possible outcome
Learning Team Reflection As a manager, Ricky is aware that the assignment could be completed effectively and efficiently by one of his employees. His first form of action should be to consult with his immediate supervisor and request permission to delegate the project. This way Ricky follows the chain of command while informing others delegation has occurred. Anne has no objections but insists that Ricky clarifies the assignment to ensure all expectations and parameters are met. Ricky clarifies the assignment and delegates Bill Harmon to complete it, therefore allowing the employee to