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Role of Managers-

Part 1 - Explain the functions, roles, and activities of managers. Research two companies within the last 3-years, not described in the book, and discuss what managerial characteristics were essential to lead change.

Part 2 - Write a 2-3+ page, double-spaced essay about classical, behavioral, and modern management approaches to leading.

• Give a brief history and the development of each theory.
• Discuss why the principles are important for managers in the workplace.
• Compare and contrast each theory.
• Give an example of how managers can use each approach to lead employees to change.

NETWORKING ASSIGNMENT -

Please answer BOTH of the following questions.

Question A - Networking is an essential tool in professional growth as it allows you the opportunity to get to know others in your field. Please introduce yourself by providing your professional biography. This should include your name, educational background, and professional background. You may want to include your location and your extracurricular hobbies as well as this often draws others with similar interests to you. Your professional biography should be at least 2-3 paragraphs in length, but no more than one page. Be sure to be professional in writing this as this will be an important tool in your professional portfolio as many employers will request this along with your resume.

Question B - Now that you have enrolled in your first graduate class, it is important to begin setting your goals and determining what is next for you beyond college. Some may be thinking that this is a ways away and that this is not important right now. However, one of the most important steps in your education and your career begins with setting your goals. In this week's discussion, please explain what you hope to achieve with your graduate degree, both in the short term and the long term.

Your initial response should be a minimum of 150 words. Your work should be in your own words and should include research to support your response. Be sure to avoid Wikipedia as a resource as this is not a reliable source.