Management Style Paper
Kerri Love
HCS/325
August 26, 2014
Jennie Anderson
Management Style Paper
Many people believe they can either be a good or great manager. The actual reality to this is some people are actually not fit to be a manager either because they do not know what to do or because they do not know how to handle themselves. Throughout this paper, management styles will be discussed, and the qualities of a good manager.
Management
Management is usually the people that hold the business together. Whether it is making schedules, making sure the books are right or even helping out when needed, management is an important aspect of every business. According to Web Finance (2014), “Management is the organization
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References
Hogan, M. (2014, June 16). 6 qualities of bad managers that send employees running. Retrieved from http://www.ragan.com/Main/Articles/6_qualities_of_bad_managers_that_send_employees_ru_48433.aspx
Mind Tools. (2014). How Good Are Your Management Skills. Retrieved from http://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newTMM_28.htm
Morgan, J. (2013, July 23). 5 Must-Have Qualities of the Modern Manager. Retrieved from http://www.forbes.com/sites/jacobmorgan/2013/07/23/5-must-have-qualities-of-the-modern-manager/
Web Finance, Inc. (2014). Management. Retrieved from http://www.businessdictionary.com/definition/management.html
Grading Criteria
Management Style Essay
This assignment is due in Week One.
Content
60 Percent
Points Available
3
Points Earned
X/3
Additional Comments:
Student successfully completes a management quiz from the internet.
Student creates an essay that may use the following questions.
What do you define as management?
What are good qualities of a manager?
What are poor qualities of a manager?
Do the qualities change based on different situations (social environment, work environment, or home environment)?
Do you agree with the results of your management quiz? Discuss.
Organization/Development
20 Percent
Points Available
1
Points Earned
X/1
Additional Comments:
The paper is 350 to 700 words in length.
The introduction provides sufficient
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