Part 1: The reading assignment is Chapter 1 in your OER textbook. The textbook is foundational for this class. That means that it is the required source for discussions and assignments. In addition, outside sources are often required to support your research and analysis. But, remember that the expectation is to complete all assigned readings in the OER text first.
After reading Chapter 1 in your textbook, you learn a definition of what management is, the different types of managers – who they are and what they do; and, the four essential managerial tasks including planning, organizing, leading, and controlling: POLC. For this discussion, our focus is on the dimensions of the POLC and how it relates/applies to the corporation you select.
Part 2. Select a corporation from the list provided below. The final research essay for the class will be about the corporation with a focus on the leadership function based upon the POLC framework. When making your selection, you may want to consider products that you purchase or if you have a favorable opinion of the corporation. After selecting your corporation, go online and obtain the corporation’s Annual Report the corporation’s organizational Chart. You do not have to submit these documents, but retain them to help complete future assignments and discussions as needed.
PLEASE SELECT ONE CORPORATION FROM THE LIST BELOW:
Amazon Costco
CVS Delta
Dollar Tree Ford Motor
Harris Teeter Target
Walmart Volkswagen
Discuss and Explain the POLC (Planning, Organizing, Leading and Controlling) functions of management as described by the textbook. Relate the POLC framework to the corporation that you selected. Support your definitions and descriptions.
Discuss your analysis using an introduction, body and conclusion format. Please develop a 200 – 300 word scholarly discussion using APA compliant in-text citations.
If you are not familiar with the APA Writing Manual, please refer to the resources provided in the class room, e.g., APA Resources, The PGCC Library is a great resource = please utilize it
Reflection: Think about and consider how the POLC framework applies to you personally. Cite example(s)