BUSFP 3007 CU Personal Management Experience in Atha Corporation Discussion Paper
Assessment ResourcesThe following is required to complete the assessment.Atha Application Questionnaire [DOCX].Introduction to the Fundamentals of ManagementThe following resources focus on the fundamental principles of management and their relationship to the modern workplace environment and important issues that are frequently encountered by managers.Robbins, S. P., Coulter, M., & DeCenzo, D. A. (2020). Fundamentals of management: Management myth debunked! (11th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson. Available in the courseroom via the VitalSource Bookshelf link.Chapter 1, "Managers and Management in Today’s Workplace." Chapter 2, "The Management Environment." Managerial MotivationUnderstanding Yourself: How Motivated Am I to Manage?Take this self-survey to develop a better understanding of how motivated you are to manage. Depending on your discussion selection, you may need the results for this week's discussion.SHOW LESSAdditional Resources for Further ExplorationSign Up for Your Free Wall Street Journal AccessCapella has secured full online access for you to The Wall Street Journal. This daily newspaper provides coverage of headlines and breaking news in the United States and around the globe, with a focus on business issues that are pertinent to you.By regularly reviewing The Wall Street Journal you can educate yourself, explore new ideas, and interact in a more informed way within your courses and the business world. The Wall Street Journal can guide you in answering discussions, creating assessments, writing final papers, handling ethical and business issues, and so much more. This is an optional resource, but one that we hope you will find valuable in your academic and work life.There are two ways that you can interact with The Wall Street Journal through Capella:Subscription: You have full access to The Wall Street Journal through your computer, smart phone, tablet, or other electronic device. We suggest that once a week you log in and browse through the recent stories. Make notes of how you might use what you read to inform your discussions, support assessments, and help you move forward in your program and career. We hope that in just 15–30 minutes of browsing the journal each week, you will find compelling stories related to your coursework that encourage further discussions with your classmates and instructor.The Wall Street Journal on Campus: As we continue to collaborate with The Wall Street Journal, we will be offering more content such as webinars, the WSJ RSS news feed, and more. You can access your subscription to The Wall Street Journal, weekly reviews, and more through this single link that you should bookmark and keep handy.In this assessment, you will complete an employment application questionnaire in which you analyze a personal management experience. The scenario presented here will be applicable to future assessments.PreparationReview the Atha Application Questionnaire [DOCX]. Use it and the scenario below to complete this assessment.ScenarioImagine that after exploring online job postings, you submitted an application and resume to Atha Corp for a management position. Atha markets its product—unique lighting products (wall, pendant, floor, table, and nightlights)—through a series of regional distributors and directly online. A short time later you received the following e-mail.Atha Corporation HR E-mailDear Applicant,Thank you for your interest in employment at Atha. We have received your application packet. The next step for candidates is to provide a narrative response to the questions in the attached document. Please return your completed document to me.Once we receive your responses, we will review them and notify you of the next steps.Good luck! Sincerely,Thomas HardyHuman Resources RecruiterAtha CorporationInstructionsRespond to the scenario by completing the Atha Application Questionnaire [DOCX].Additional RequirementsYour assessment should also meet the following requirements:Format: Use the Atha Application Questionnaire document to complete this assessment.Length: 3–4 pages, double-space lines.Written communication:Express your main points, arguments, and conclusions coherently.Use correct grammar and mechanics.Proofread your writing.Competencies MeasuredBy successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment scoring guide criteria:Competency 1: Analyze characteristics and behaviors of effective managers.Analyze one's own approach to management of a specified project or event.Justify why chosen management characteristics are appropriate for a specified situation.Competency 3: Communicate effectively and professionally.Convey clear meaning in active voice, with minimal issues in grammar, usage, word choice, spelling, or mechanical errors.