Select one of the unit concepts below. Then find a current event in an article at the online periodical listed that will illustrate that concept. Compose an analysis of that event or situation in the article using the unit supervisory concept that you selected. The unit textbook concepts for our discussion in this unit are:
- Planning
- Organizing
- Leading
- Controlling
- Organizational Culture
- Organizational Ceremonies and Rites
Select one of these concepts and find a related article at the New York Times: http://www.nytimes.com/ (Links to an external site.) Links to an external site, or the Wall Street Journal: http://www.WSJ.com (Links to an external site.) Links to an external site. (you can use the Wall Street Journal in every unit for your discussions in this course - try an inexpensive student subscription).
Search by entering your topic in the search box and you will find one (or several articles) to analyze. At the New York Times, you can click on "Business" on the left to see the business related articles. You'll find one (or several articles) to analyze. Remember to focus upon your selected concept in your analysis. After reviewing and analyzing one of the current events articles, post your analysis for your classmates to review.