Management

Practical Connection Assignment : Provide a reflection of at least 500 words (or 2 pages double spaced) of how the knowledge, skills, or theories of this course have been applied, or could be applied, in a practical manner to your current work environment

This week’s readings suggest that technology is at the center of changes taking place in supply chain management. In this discussion you will take a closer look at innovative technologies that companies are implementing to streamline their supply chain operations and examine how these new technologies have affected their business performance.

Explain the similarities and differences between Scientific Management and Strategic Management. Explain whether Strategic Management could have been developed without Scientific Management as its predecessor.

Select one future challenge facing management in the OD field that you as a manager feel will be the hardest one for you to succeed in conquering.

According to Jack Welch, it’s a best practice to devote a lot of time, energy, and money to your A and A-minus players, and to let your C players go. However, Bock argues that management can improve the capabilities of their C players significantly through coaching and training.