Assignment: Principles of management
Discussion Question:
From what you have read about planning, consider this famous quote from former U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower: "Plans are worthless, but planning is everything." If the produced plan is actually "worthless," what part of the planning process is so valuable that it would cause him to assert, "planning is everything."
Business Fundamental
Discussion Question:
Pull together a list of factors that might mean the difference between success and failure of a new company entering the business technology industry. Can small start-ups realistically hope to compete with companies such as Microsoft and Intel? Refine your list and your conclusions during the discussion.
Discussion Question #1:
How is your communication style different in the classroom than when you are in other contexts? How does written communication change in academic settings compared to other forms of written communication (email, texting, business, etc)? How do nonverbal cues function in online classroom communications?
Discussion Question #2:
Understanding written communication relies on a shared understanding between the reader and the writer. Thus, to ensure you are maximizing the value of written communication, it is important that you utilize effective reading strategies. Conduct an Internet search for each of the following (you may utilize the following search terms or substitute terminology with similar meaning):
• effective reading strategies
• maximize reading comprehension
• improve reading skills
As you search, explore the various websites and identify the strategies that you find most valuable to enhancing your reading effectiveness. Create (and share) your list of "top five effective reading strategies." What one strategy do you plan on implementing to improve your reading skills?
Early childhood
Discussion Question:
How does the history of early childhood education relate to current practices?
Discussion Question:
How can you be an advocate for early childhood education?
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.