http://blog.case.edu/sonal.mehta/ My Thoughts on the Discourse en-us Tue, 12 Dec 2006 21:13:25 EST Tue, 12 Dec 2006 21:13:25 EST sonal.mehta@case.edu sonal.mehta@case.edu http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Movable Type v3.121 http://blog.case.edu/sonal.mehta/2006/12/12/hr_simulation I enjoyed participating in the human resources simulation experience to a certain extent. The most important lesson I learned was... http://blog.case.edu/sonal.mehta/2006/12/12/hr_simulation case cwru Case Western Case Western Reserve University Tue, 12 Dec 2006 21:13:25 EST I enjoyed participating in the human resources simulation experience to a certain extent. The most important lesson I learned was that without compromise it is hard to succeed in group projects or even in real work situations. Although there were a few disagreements regarding where the budget should be allocated, we all were able to come to a mutually agreed upon decision that positively affected the company’s results. Towards the end of the experience my group lost the passion we once had. Therefore, it might be just as effective if the simulation experience was conducted for only half the semester or if results were due every other week.

]]> http://blog.case.edu/sonal.mehta/2006/12/12/goal_over_winter_break There are many important tasks that I want to complete before the end of my Winter break. Most importantly, I... http://blog.case.edu/sonal.mehta/2006/12/12/goal_over_winter_break case cwru Case Western Case Western Reserve University Tue, 12 Dec 2006 20:58:07 EST There are many important tasks that I want to complete before the end of my Winter break. Most importantly, I want to make progress with my goal of getting an internship for the Summer of 2007. To facilitate this, I must have a completed resume done by the third week of break. Upon completion, I can then move onto my next step of posting my resume on eCompass and ClevelandInternship.net. In addition, I am also going to contact several individuals of firms that are of interest to me. I hope to get all of these tasks completed over my winter break so that I won’t be stressed out during second semester when I have a lot more going on.

]]> http://blog.case.edu/sonal.mehta/2006/12/12/are_older_workers_good_buys In my opinion, there are many great benefits to hiring “older people”. First, most of the time these individuals are... http://blog.case.edu/sonal.mehta/2006/12/12/are_older_workers_good_buys case cwru Case Western Case Western Reserve University Tue, 12 Dec 2006 20:33:59 EST In my opinion, there are many great benefits to hiring “older people”. First, most of the time these individuals are the most wise because they have been in the industry for so long. These older employees can offer their input and advice to younger employees who are not very familiar with their work. No individual should be discriminated against because of their age. However, the health of an individual should always be considered. If their health will negatively affect the work output, then it is best for the company to not hire that individual.

]]> http://blog.case.edu/sonal.mehta/2006/12/12/tom_mendola_case There are several issues for Tom Mendola’s supervisor to consider when deciding whether Tom should be given one last chance... http://blog.case.edu/sonal.mehta/2006/12/12/tom_mendola_case case cwru Case Western Case Western Reserve University Tue, 12 Dec 2006 20:23:12 EST There are several issues for Tom Mendola’s supervisor to consider when deciding whether Tom should be given one last chance or if he should be let go. Although it would be a very difficult task to complete, I would take the responsibility of firing Tom from his position in the manufacturing company. It is clear that employees in his department are taking up more responsibilities because Tom has slacked off. Tom also hinders the level of productivity of other employees in his department, which can really hurt the company. In addition, the supervisor gave Tom an ample amount of warnings and still did not see any progress. Therefore, it would be best to dismiss Tom from his position because that is what is best for the company.

]]> http://blog.case.edu/sonal.mehta/2006/12/12/how_do_you_fire_an_employee In my opinion, one of the most difficult tasks that supervisors, bosses, or managers have to do is dismissing or... http://blog.case.edu/sonal.mehta/2006/12/12/how_do_you_fire_an_employee case cwru Case Western Case Western Reserve University Tue, 12 Dec 2006 20:12:05 EST In my opinion, one of the most difficult tasks that supervisors, bosses, or managers have to do is dismissing or demoting an employee. However, no matter how difficult it is firing an employee is often the best thing for a company. There are several steps a person of firing authority can do to ease the tension of letting someone go. Out of respect, an employee should be given a written warning of their dismissal from the company. If an employee is given warning then they can prepare themselves by looking for another job. Furthermore, if the release is done effectively then the company’s image will not be hurt and the morale of other employees will remain the same.

]]> http://blog.case.edu/sonal.mehta/2006/11/10/orientation_program It is essential that business organizations to implement an orientation program for its new employees. There are many specific factors... http://blog.case.edu/sonal.mehta/2006/11/10/orientation_program case cwru Case Western Case Western Reserve University Fri, 10 Nov 2006 14:44:26 EST It is essential that business organizations to implement an orientation program for its new employees. There are many specific factors that should be covered in an orientation program when I begin a new job. First, I want a coworker who will aid me in a smooth transition into the job. Once again, it is important that I receive constructive feedback from my supervisor throughout the orientation program. Finally, the program should incorporate an information session to cover various topics including the responsibilities of the position, company policies, and company procedures. Orientation programs help to ensure long-term stability, morale, and quality performance levels.

]]> http://blog.case.edu/sonal.mehta/2006/11/10/goal_setting I thoroughly enjoyed the class session regarding goal setting. I learned many important lessons upon completing the class activity. I... http://blog.case.edu/sonal.mehta/2006/11/10/goal_setting case cwru Case Western Case Western Reserve University Fri, 10 Nov 2006 13:00:48 EST I thoroughly enjoyed the class session regarding goal setting. I learned many important lessons upon completing the class activity. I realized that I mostly set long-term goals, and forgot to include several short-term goals. If I were to repeat this activity I would include participating in a study abroad program, securing an internship for the summer of 2007, and graduating Case Western Reserve as some of my short-term goals. In my opinion, I think the SMART goal framework will really help me while setting short-term and long-term goals. It is a great way to ensure that goals are specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-bound. If I make more attainable goals then I will be more motivated to meet both short-term and long-term goals.

]]> http://blog.case.edu/sonal.mehta/2006/11/10/hr_simulation After completing the annual report for the human resources simulation, our HR team learned several important lessons. The simulation experience... http://blog.case.edu/sonal.mehta/2006/11/10/hr_simulation case cwru Case Western Case Western Reserve University Fri, 10 Nov 2006 12:11:03 EST After completing the annual report for the human resources simulation, our HR team learned several important lessons. The simulation experience taught us that there are risky decisions made to meet the needs of employees and the company’s short-term and long-term goals. There was always a risk of creating detriments to the company if a program or incentive was implemented. However, if there was no risk taking then an opportunity would be lost and create negative effects. In addition, each member of the team had to make compromises so that the company could achieve its goals successfully. Although there were few disagreements regarding where the budget should be allocated, we all were able to come to a mutually agreed upon decision that positively affected the company’s results. The writers of The Human Challenge emphasize the importance of cooperation within group projects. “A spirit of cooperation and collegiality pervade effective organizations,” (Tucker 51).

]]> http://blog.case.edu/sonal.mehta/2006/11/10/feedback Feedback is defined as the process of reacting to a person’s messages, either verbally, or nonverbally (Tucker 105). Overtime, I... http://blog.case.edu/sonal.mehta/2006/11/10/feedback case cwru Case Western Case Western Reserve University Fri, 10 Nov 2006 11:41:35 EST Feedback is defined as the process of reacting to a person’s messages, either verbally, or nonverbally (Tucker 105). Overtime, I have realized that feedback can positively enhance communication between members in a group project, students and their teacher, and employees and their supervisor. Although many people fear feedback, I have had several positive experiences with receiving feedback. When I worked at a medical office two summers ago, I was given the tasks of scanning and filing medical charts into the computer. However, at one point I was not properly completing these tasks. Therefore, my supervisor gave me feedback on my performance so that I could change my behavior. She took me away from the other employees, showed me what I was doing incorrectly, and then finally demonstrated how the tasks should be completed. I did not feel attacked or reprimanded by my supervisor, but I was very appreciative that my supervisor took the initiative to inform me of my mistakes. The meeting was also very effective because she gave me positive feedback as well. In my opinion, feedback is an important tool that helps to correct misunderstandings between individuals so that proper actions can be taken to make improvements.

]]> http://blog.case.edu/sonal.mehta/2006/10/13/career_interests I have come to realize that I am interested in a variety of areas within the field of business. As... http://blog.case.edu/sonal.mehta/2006/10/13/career_interests case cwru Case Western Case Western Reserve University Fri, 13 Oct 2006 22:27:22 EST I have come to realize that I am interested in a variety of areas within the field of business. As of right now, I would like to pursue a career in public relations, corporate real estate, or finance. Although I know it would be difficult to incorporate all three areas of interest, it would be nice if I could pursue public relations or finance in a corporate real estate organization. Nevertheless, I am interested in a career that allows me to interact with people, travel often, and receive a decent salary. With additional classroom knowledge, internship experience, and exposure to each area of interest, the easier it will be to make a decision in the end.

]]> http://blog.case.edu/sonal.mehta/2006/10/13/learning_plan After completing the first part of the learning plan, I was able to see its benefits. Although writing this paper... http://blog.case.edu/sonal.mehta/2006/10/13/learning_plan case cwru Case Western Case Western Reserve University Fri, 13 Oct 2006 13:10:02 EST After completing the first part of the learning plan, I was able to see its benefits. Although writing this paper was rather meticulous, I am now aware of my most important personal and professional goals. It will be interesting to see which goals of mine will change in the next five to ten years. If it weren’t for this assignment, I do not think I would have assessed my career goals in depth until my senior year of college. I am glad we were asked to complete this early in our sophomore year. In my opinion, I think it would be a great idea for business organizations to distribute similar learning plan assignments to their employees to assess their future career goals within the company.

]]> http://blog.case.edu/sonal.mehta/2006/10/13/teamwork Andrew Carnegie once said, “teamwork is the ability to work together toward a common vision. The ability to direct individual... http://blog.case.edu/sonal.mehta/2006/10/13/teamwork case cwru Case Western Case Western Reserve University Fri, 13 Oct 2006 12:17:13 EST Andrew Carnegie once said, “teamwork is the ability to work together toward a common vision. The ability to direct individual accomplishments toward organizational objectives. It is the fuel that allows common people to attain uncommon results.” The more we are exposed to teamwork type projects throughout college the easier it will be to solve problems and meet goals in real work type situations. In my opinion, better results are achieved when planning, organizing, and decision-making is done cooperatively as a team. However, many problems may arise to disrupt the end results. For example, if an individual in a team does not do their work properly it can hurt the entire team. For this reason, it is necessary that each member of a team is on the same page, otherwise the end results may not be the best. In my opinion, I would rather work in teams for most projects because it will prepare me for careers I will have in the future.

]]> http://blog.case.edu/sonal.mehta/2006/10/13/hr_simulation The purpose of the human resources simulation is to show what goes into managing the human resource department of a... http://blog.case.edu/sonal.mehta/2006/10/13/hr_simulation case cwru Case Western Case Western Reserve University Fri, 13 Oct 2006 12:14:48 EST The purpose of the human resources simulation is to show what goes into managing the human resource department of a business organization. Each member must work together with their teammates to make decisions that will produce the most beneficial results for the organization. One of the most difficult aspects of the simulation is making decisions without having the necessary information and a large enough budget. I am glad that we are able to do this with other classmates because it shows us how important it is to be able to work in teams, rather than individually. By the end of this semester, I am anxious to learn which method increases quality, productivity, and morale.

]]> http://blog.case.edu/sonal.mehta/2006/10/13/networking_session The networking session in management 250 offered a lot of useful information. During this class session, I was able to... http://blog.case.edu/sonal.mehta/2006/10/13/networking_session case cwru Case Western Case Western Reserve University Fri, 13 Oct 2006 12:13:10 EST The networking session in management 250 offered a lot of useful information. During this class session, I was able to interact with fellow classmates, professors, and the career center staff. Throughout the session, I tried to interact with as many adults as I could because I knew it would give me a better learning experience. At first the most difficult aspect of networking was finding a way to exit the conversation I was having with someone. However, near the end of the session it became much easier. Not only did I gain more experience, but I also received information about career opportunities in marketing. I also found it easier to converse with an adult when I was in a group with one or two other students. In my opinion, I thought it was a great idea to be exposed to this networking simulation before doing it to get a real job.

]]> http://blog.case.edu/sonal.mehta/2006/09/15/my_values_exercises After completing the Learning Style Inventroy (LSI), Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), and the "My Values" Exercise, many thoughts plagued my... http://blog.case.edu/sonal.mehta/2006/09/15/my_values_exercises MGMT250 case cwru Case Western Case Western Reserve University Fri, 15 Sep 2006 15:28:02 EST After completing the Learning Style Inventroy (LSI), Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), and the "My Values" Exercise, many thoughts plagued my mind. Several of the questions asked in the MBTI survey asked the same thing, but in a different way. However, I answered the same type of question with a different response. I'm curious to see the outcome of the assessment. I found the LSI exercise to be pretty decent job determining my style of learning. Although I didn't agree with a few characteristics that described an accomodater, it was the type of learning that fit me the most out of all the other options. I think it would be a good idea to take another type of value exercise towards the end of the semester to see if anything has changed.

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