My part of the team was making budgets. This was something I enjoyed because it was a clear objective and could be done in a short amount of time. I enjoyed my role in the team.

Managers must take the role of chaperone rather than guest at the party. They must take the initiative to tell employees when they've had enough to drink. This action can prevent drunk driving, sexual harassment, and other detremental things from happening.

This is just another example of a society of people that enjoys blaming others for their own actions and expects a cash settlement in the process. Taking responsibility is a lost art and insurance companies and attorneys are bringing in the cash because of it.

Earlier in class, we discussed motivation. A yearly Christmas party is a good reward for employees. Thus, to help motivate employees it is a good idea for employers to hold such a party.

To prevent these feelings lines of communication in the workplace need to stay open, conflicts need to be resolved sanely, and there needs to be a general appreciation of everyone's work. As a manager, creating a team with a shared goal can curb employee desk rage.

With all these expenses coming from all these employees, what is the upside for the company? Healthcare costs are down, absenteeism is down, and production is up. Employees are feeling healthier, leading them to work more and do their jobs better. This is part of the benefit package that employees can choose to participate in. Having a benefit plan is something positive within a company. It makes workers happier.

Although some may see this as getting too involved in employee's personal lives, I think this idea is both profitable and helps create healthier people. Where is the downside?

The modeling industry is big business. Companies use models to give an image to a product. Their beautiful face is associated with the product. Women want to be this woman, or at least have the product, so they spend the money. The psychology behind advertising is amazing.

This is a business strategy that is doing very well in modern America. People have the desire to spend less money. Walmart obliges.

When this product is released managers at Walmart must find a way to motivate employees to make this product a success. This can be done by rewarding shift workers who sell the most product. This will help workers focus on getting product off the shelves.

In our simulation company, we are putting more money in employee benefits, rather than increasing wages. Morale is going up, which is what we were trying to acheive.

Little companies need better access to advertising to get their product on the market. This can be difficult, and costly, but it will be worth it in the long run.

I can understand how those employees feel. When I worked as a waitress, my manager would use cliches and jargon to boost morale. It had the opposite effect on the employees. I thought he did not have anything of importance to say to the employees. This led him to he use statements that meant nothing to fill the time. It hurt his credibility.

Managers need to understand that what they say, and how they say it, to employees has an effect on them.

With such awesome customer service found in drug dealing, maybe corporate giants such as Wal-Mart and Kohls have something to learn from the little guy.

It is sad to know that America's executives are known for being dishonest.