Introduction to Modern Management
Module 1
Module 1: Introduction to Modern Management
Lindsay Bursaw
Aspen University
Abstract
Throughout history many different theories have been developed, researched, written about and put to the test in actual work place setting to see how well they work and how effective they are. Lower-level management, comprehensive analysis of management and human relations movement in management theory are just a few of them. Each theory was and still is important in today’s modern business world. Every theory has had some kind of impact on the new theories in management that have come about since then and will still continue to have an impact in the future. It’s important that managers now and managers in the future are educated on these different management theories so that they can provide the support and education to their employees need and deserve. This will foster a positive work environment that will lead to increased productivity and success within companies. Every company must have good, competent managers in order to survive and be successful.
Module 1 Introduction to Modern Management
Assignments: Essay Questions
“Managers should be paid more than regular employees.” Do you agree with this statement? Justify your answer in scholarly detail. There are many reasons management should be paid more than a regular employee. One of the reasons being the workload managers take on and another being the necessary skills that a manager must possess to name just a few.
As a current member of management at the hospice agency I work for, I agree that management should be paid more. However, I agreed with this before I became management as well. As a regular employee I saw everyday how different the workload was between a regular employee and management. According to a recent study an average manager is actually worth 1.75 employees (Edwards, 2012). After being promoted into my current management position, I agree with
Module 1: Introduction to Modern Management
Lindsay Bursaw
Aspen University
Abstract
Throughout history many different theories have been developed, researched, written about and put to the test in actual work place setting to see how well they work and how effective they are. Lower-level management, comprehensive analysis of management and human relations movement in management theory are just a few of them. Each theory was and still is important in today’s modern business world. Every theory has had some kind of impact on the new theories in management that have come about since then and will still continue to have an impact in the future. It’s important that managers now and managers in the future are educated on these different management theories so that they can provide the support and education to their employees need and deserve. This will foster a positive work environment that will lead to increased productivity and success within companies. Every company must have good, competent managers in order to survive and be successful.
Module 1 Introduction to Modern Management
Assignments: Essay Questions
“Managers should be paid more than regular employees.” Do you agree with this statement? Justify your answer in scholarly detail. There are many reasons management should be paid more than a regular employee. One of the reasons being the workload managers take on and another being the necessary skills that a manager must possess to name just a few.
As a current member of management at the hospice agency I work for, I agree that management should be paid more. However, I agreed with this before I became management as well. As a regular employee I saw everyday how different the workload was between a regular employee and management. According to a recent study an average manager is actually worth 1.75 employees (Edwards, 2012). After being promoted into my current management position, I agree with
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