Introduction to Contemporary Issues in Management

 Abstract

Leaders and managers come in a variety of personalities, characteristics, and traits. There is also no shortage of issues that today's leaders and managers face. This blog discusses various issues that managers may face in organizations or in other positions of power and leadership. Some of these topics include pillars of management, dimensions on general environment, personal values, organization structures and management paths, subcultures, training, development, performance measures, versatile leadership, sources of power, negotiation, and cultural motivation. Other areas and issues related to management will also be discussed. 

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Introduction to Contemporary Issues in Management

            This assignment and the blog posts therein have been generally enjoyable. I find I am better able to grasp concepts when given an assignment on the topic versus just memorizing for a test. This specific subject area, Contemporary Issues in Management has been a topic area that is needed in my career but also beneficial in my personal life as well. Some of the topics discussed such as emotional intelligence are among my favorite topics of discussion in counseling and in business. Other areas of topics covered that have been beneficial include decision making, challenge of organizational change, organizational structures, subcultures, training and development, and differences in men and women's communication styles. This blog focuses on a great deal of what the text discussed but utilizes a number of various sources of information, as well as personal experience of my own, both in my field of counseling and personal life. 

References

• Gulati, R., Mayo, A. J., & Nohria, N. (2016). Management: An integrated approach. Australia: Cengage Learning.
• Samuel, R. (2020, March 12). man in black suit standing beside woman in gray blazer. Unsplash. https://unsplash.com/photos/WwbPwd3V130