Part A - Objectives-

Relate scenarios found in media to management solutions

Within the Discussion Board area, write 200-300 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear; use examples to reinforce your ideas.

Think of one of your favorite movies (past or present). Respond to the following questions:

• Why was this movie one of your favorites?

• What about this movie inspired, educated, or motivated you?

Responses to Other Students: Respond to at least 2 of your fellow classmates with a 100-word reply about their Primary Task Response regarding items you found to be compelling and enlightening. To help you with your discussion, please consider the following questions:

• Find a classmate who identified a movie that you saw as well. Did you agree with his or her responses to the questions?

• Find a classmate who selected a movie that you did not see. Did his or her description inspire you to watch the movie? Why or why not?

• What did you learn from your classmate's posting?

• What additional questions do you have after reading the posting?

• What clarification do you need regarding the posting?

• What differences or similarities do you see between your posting and other classmates' postings?

For assistance with your assignment, please use your text, Web resources, and all course materials.

Part B- Objectives

Discuss functions of management

In this course, you will be relating management concepts to scenarios from film. To practice this application, you will relate concepts to your personal or professional environment. The essential management functions are planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. You do not need a management title to perform these functions. Think about your professional or personal environment, and complete the following:

• Describe how you perform these four functions in either your personal or professional life.

For assistance with your assignment, please use your text, Web resources, and all course materials.