Archives for the Month of December 2006 on Musings on Management
Reaching the End
The conclusion of the HR simulation has finally come. One of the challenges I have had in recent years is a fear of group work. Looking back upon my experience in MGMT250, however, I have a much more favorable opinion now. I can attribute this success to the individual team members without doubt. Hopefully I can work with such committed individuals in my future endeavors.
A Cynical Look at Tom Mendola
As I was preparing to write a blog entry, I remembered that I needed to read the Tom Mendola case. An overwhelming sense of cynicism came over me as I read the page. Individuals can argue over sympathy and welfare all day, but the fact of the matter is that Tom Mendola is a slacker. While quitting school is usually not a great choice, it might have been necessary in his case. However, if he understood the significance of his family's problem, he would have worked harder regardless of his interest in the job. I think the more interesting perspective on this case (especially if we had more information) would be the pattern of poor choices between parents and children. Having ten children you cannot support is about as respectable as being lazy when your family needs you the most. Yes, I know this sounds heartless, but even I cannot have sympathy for Tom Mendola.