Mgmt 453 Blogs

Based on my research and this week’s lectures, I think everything aligns with what I’m learning from this week’s materials. The pros and cons of labor unions come from multiple perspectives. According to Banerjee (2021), from a government (societal) standpoint, “…unionized workers have more income and therefore pay more taxes”. The article also highlights that…

Based on the results, I learned that while I approach relationships with trust and openness, I struggle with being impatient or frustrated with everyone when under stress. I don’t have these moments often, but they can affect how I interact with others and impact both my mental well-being and professional relationships. One key takeaway is…

One situation I’ve heard about where compensation was a key factor involved my coworker finding out they were being paid significantly less than a coworker in the same role with similar responsibilities. According to Week 8 Lecture 1, this is an example of individual equity where employees look at individual equity and see a negative…

One training that comes to mind is with my first job working at a summer camp. I went in not knowing exactly what to do or what to expect, but the training helped me have strategies for handling the job challenges, especially when interacting with parents and their kids. One key component of the training…

In my experience, interviews have typically focused on gauging my qualifications and interest in the company. Most were structured interviews, where I was asked standardized questions and given scenarios to respond to. However, I’ve still encountered ineffective questions, such as leading questions, which did not provide meaningful insight. For example, during my internship search, I…

In my experience working in different job settings, I’ve seen firsthand how clear job descriptions impact both employees and the organization. When I worked as an assistant camp director, our job responsibilities were loosely defined, which often led to confusion, lack of effort, and frustration. We were unsure specifically if assistant or main directors were…

After exploring NVIDIA, Texas Health Resources Inc., and Capital One, (three of the 2020 Fortune Best Companies to Work For) it’s clear that effective HR practices play a major role in building a strong organizational culture and employee satisfaction. NVIDIA’s employees emphasized team, culture and leadership in the reasons why they worked there. The company…