principle of management
Welcome to the second discussion. In this course you will be introduced to a topic in the discussion. The first week of the module you will write about your initial thoughts after reviewing the resources. The initial post should be at least 300 words.
During the following week you will reply to at least two of your classmates. The replies should be at least 100 words. See the discussion rubric for more details on grading.
Discussions should always be completed prior to “class.” If you are in an online class or an on ground course this is prior to the lesson portion of the week. Are you ready to begin?
1. Watch Ted Talk: What matters more than your talents
2. Review Amazon’s Leadership Principles
3. Discussion
Initial Post
Jack Welch, the CEO of General Electric from 1981 to 2001, was regarded by many as one of the best managers in recent business history. Do some research to identify the characteristics and behaviors that made Welch so admired. Can you see drawbacks to his management style?
Solution Preview
Review of Amazon Leadership Principles
Team leaders in Amazon acknowledge that a customer is always right and hence their primary focus is ensuring that their needs will be sufficiently met.Amazon believes in innovation and invention to solve challenges that affect customers. The team leaders mobilise their teams and ensure simplicity to implement employee’s ideas fully.
The human resource department hires qualified, and performance appraisal is done to reward outstanding employees and encourage them to perform well. Leaders, therefore, train junior employees to become future leaders and work professionally.
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