Archives for the Month of December 2005 on Jennifer Bucher's Online Journal
Learning Plan
I have had a hard time with the Learning Plan and am extremely scared that I may make it difficult to revise during MGMT 251. I wish we were told a little more about what we'll be doing with it in that course. However, our teaching team has been very helpful in assisting us in our revisions so I am confident they would not lead us on the wrong path for MGMT 251. I have enjoyed reading other students' Plans. It's exciting to hear about what each person hopes to achieve in his/her life. I know that each one has so much potential and will be successful in whatever he/she chooses to do, whether or not the Plan is followed.
Team Bonuses
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Farewell to MGMT 250 - Section 1
I thought I would say a quick farewell to the class since I am taking next semester off to complete an internship in Toledo. I thoroughly enjoyed the class and am a bit disappointed that I won't get to join everyone in the next section. I only hope that the fall class will be as exciting and interesting as this section has been. Take care everyone!
HR Simulation Ends.....
I was releived when the HR Simulation ended. However, looking back I realize that it was an extremely valuable learning experience. The entire class seemed to feel that way, as many comments on the last day were directed towards working in groups, teamwork, etc. When the Simulation began, I was frustrated because I felt like we were thrown in without any direction. Yet, as time went on we bagan to formulate strategies and really grasped the concept quite well. I enjoyed working with my team and felt we did a great job.
Who am I kidding, though? I am stil relieved it's over! Bring on the Break!
Tom Mendola shouldn't have his hand held.....
Today we discussed the Tom Mendola Case. Even though I was placed on the side that was to argue for keeping him, I felt that he had been given plenty of warnings and should be let go. I thought it was interesting that the supporters for keeping him put so much emphasis on his age. Young people should not get special treatment and have their hand held while on the job. If you are not mature enough to work in a serious environment, then you should find a more suitable position - maybe a job at Chuck E. Cheese's is more fitting? I hate to sound so facetious, but I feel it's attitudes like that that create difficulties for young people who do take their work seriously. To explain, I had to start working when I was fifteen to help pay for my own school expenses, clothes, etc. It was extremely challenging being taken seriously by employers who had been burned by many young employees like Tom. I didn't want my hand held, I just wanted to work hard. Tom should be let go and not continued to be babied because of his age or his hard times in life. Life is hard, he better get used to it.... and stop ruining it for other young hard workers.
John Holland's Theory
Last Tuesday's class was hosted by the Career Center as we discussed the "Four Phase Plan and Holland Codes." The Four Phase Plan certainly gives a nice set of structured guidelines for career development. However, I felt the Holland Codes were less helpful.