From your reflective blogs throughout the semester think about the content that was most impactful. You will write one reflective commentary which will include an overview of what you learned. The paper should be approximately 3 pages. · Introduction—An overview of your paper’s layout (typically one paragraph) · Overview- Synthesize key concepts that spoke to you covered in the chapters and lectures (not a chapter by chapter synopsis—just overview and integrate key concepts that you covered within your blogs). (NO MORE THAN ONE PAGE) · Lessons Learned—What key take away did you gain from this course through the self- assessments and the discussion board? What best practices did you learn about that you hope to exercise? What did the self-assessments teach you about yourself? · Personal Action Plan—How will you apply what you learned from this course? What are your strengths and weaknesses and how will you work to improve your managerial skills? The overview and impact section should draw upon what you have learned thus far in the course. It will be helpful to review the chapters before completing this assignment and jot down key take always from lectures and blogs. Your personal action plan should include specific things you will do and work on as a management professional. You should include at least 3 actionable items that you will address over the next year. MGMT 303: Grading Rubric for Reflective Commentary Criteria Unacceptable Developing Competent Exemplary 1.Introduction (5 pts) Content is absent or no clear direction In part, content lacks full development and direction Provides descriptive information with supportive structure Clearly outlines the paper and provides clear direction for reader. 2. Overview of Content (10pts) Content is absent or understanding of the concepts are not apparent Attempts to demonstrate understanding of the concepts, but aspects are confused or underdeveloped Exercises basic analytical skills in determining the key change concepts Aptly synthesizes the concepts of management; uses high level critical analysis skills supported with convincing arguments 3. Lesson Learned (10pts) Content is absent or does not address the issues at hand Identifies, the application of methodologies in practice; analysis is incomplete or unsubstantiated Thoroughly identifies and compares the application of methodologies in practice; reasoning is defensible Exhaustively Identifies, compares, contrasts the application of methodologies in practice; exercises critical reflection and conducts comprehensive analysis 4. Personal Action Plan (10pts) Content is absent or information does not demonstrate understanding of the subject area and no application Discussion is incomplete; there is limited analytical support for proposed personal action to be taken Thoughts and ideas are clearly expressed and represent reasonable plan of action Presents clear and definitive managerial approaches that represen ...

1. From your reflective blogs throughout the semester think about
the content that was most impactful. You will write one
reflective commentary which will include an overview of what
you learned. The paper should be approximately 3 pages.
· Introduction—An overview of your paper’s layout (typically
one paragraph)
· Overview- Synthesize key concepts that spoke to you covered
in the chapters and lectures (not a chapter by chapter synopsis—
just overview and integrate key concepts that you covered
within
your blogs). (NO MORE THAN ONE PAGE)
· Lessons Learned—What key take away did you gain from this
course through the self-
assessments and the discussion board? What best practices did
you learn about that you hope to
exercise? What did the self-assessments teach you about
yourself?
· Personal Action Plan—How will you apply what you learned
from this course? What are your
strengths and weaknesses and how will you work to improve
your managerial skills?
The overview and impact section should draw upon what you
have learned thus far in the course. It will be helpful to review
the chapters before completing this assignment and jot down
key take always from lectures and blogs. Your personal action
plan should include specific things you will do and work on as a
management professional. You should include at least 3
actionable items that you will address over the next year.
MGMT 303: Grading Rubric for Reflective Commentary
Criteria Unacceptable Developing Competent Exemplary
1.Introduction (5 pts)
Content is absent or no clear direction

2. In part, content lacks full development and direction
Provides descriptive information with supportive structure
Clearly outlines the paper and provides clear direction for
reader.
2. Overview of Content (10pts)
Content is absent or understanding of the concepts are not
apparent
Attempts to demonstrate understanding of the concepts, but
aspects are confused or underdeveloped
Exercises basic analytical skills in determining the key change
concepts
Aptly synthesizes the concepts of management; uses high level
critical analysis skills supported with convincing arguments
3. Lesson Learned (10pts)
Content is absent or does not address the issues at hand
Identifies, the application of methodologies in practice; analysis
is incomplete or unsubstantiated
Thoroughly identifies and compares the application of
methodologies in practice; reasoning is defensible
Exhaustively Identifies, compares, contrasts the application of
methodologies in practice; exercises critical reflection and
conducts comprehensive analysis
4. Personal Action Plan (10pts)
Content is absent or information does not demonstrate
understanding of the subject area and no application
Discussion is incomplete; there is limited analytical support for
proposed personal action to be taken
Thoughts and ideas are clearly expressed and represent
reasonable plan of action
Presents clear and definitive managerial approaches that
represent original thought as well as best practices as evidenced

3. by the literature
5. Writing – representative of undergraduate level, grammar,
sentence structure, paragraph structure, spelling, punctuation,
APA style and format (5 pts)
No paper was submitted or demonstrates writing below the
college level; paper has numerous (15 or more) writing/APA
errors
Demonstrates less than proficient academic writing; paper has
10-14 writing/APA errors
Demonstrates proficient academic writing; paper conforms to
APA style; paper has 5-9 different writing/APA errors
Demonstrates scholarly academic writing and conforms to APA
style; paper has less than 5 different writing/APA errors
Reflection1
Ch. 3--Ethical Ideology--What is your ethical ideology? How
does this impact your job and role as a student? What ethical
dilemmas have you been faced with? How have you handled
them?
For part one of the Chapter Three assessment, I received an
idealism score of 26 points, ranking me with high idealism. I
received a relativism score of 22 points, ranking me with
moderate relativism. I do not think I fit in one of the four
categories completely. I think moral rules are imperative and
your response to a dilemma also depends on the situation.
This impacts my job and role as a student because morals and
values are very important to me. In my current and previous
jobs, I handled personal student information. As students, many
of us may be asked by another student to share test answers or
copy another’s work, but you need to decide what is important
to you. College is not just about growing academically, but also

4. personally. One time I had another student in my class ask me
about our final exam (He was going to take it later), and I just
told him to study the same thing the professor previously said.
It wouldn’t be fair to give him the answers when everyone else
had to study and then take an exam with unfamiliar questions.
Ch. 3--Corporate Social Responsibility--What is your stance on
corporate social responsibility? Do you think it is important?
Why or why not? Have you worked in an organization that
promoted these practices? How did it impact you and the
community?
I received a score of 22 points. According to the feedback, I
have a positive attitude toward corporate social responsibility. I
agree, social responsibility is important. A lot of firms now
prioritize profit, even if what they do are negatively affecting
people and/or the environment. While profit is important to a
firm, people and the environment are more important. After all,
firms work to serve people and need the environment. So, they
should treat both well.
I have worked for educational institutions. I did learn in my
previous role that the college I worked for seemed to care more
about liability than helping students with mental health.
However, that is due to the state chancellor’s decisions. The
college must follow what is told to them. I am disappointed
with that because the college has people they can help but limits
themselves because of liability and rules. Giving someone a
pamphlet is not enough. The chancellor may hear the concerns,
but it is his decision to change things.
Ch. 4--Global Management--What did you learn about yourself
as a global manager? How could you improve your skills to
work cross-culturally? Which GLOBE dimensions do you
resonate with and why? How will this impact you in the
workforce or in student life on GMU campus?
For part two of the chapter four assessment, I received 47
points. The feedback said that I have moderate global manager
potential. The feedback suggests studying internationally and
taking additional courses to improve my skills cross-culturally.

5. Currently, I do not have the aspiration to be a global manager.
However, we live in a very diverse area and I would benefit
from becoming a better ‘global manager’, here in northern
Virginia. As students at Mason, we represent over a hundred
different cultures! Additional ways to improve cross-cultural
skills include trying to better understand other cultures. You
can do this by learning a new language, attending cultural
events, and trying new things.
As for GLOBE dimensions, I have a high humane orientation
with 10 points out of 10. According to the assessment, humane
orientation is the how much people should be encouraged and
rewarded for being kind, caring, fair, and generous. Having a
high humane orientation means that I think this is a value that
should be encouraged. I agree, people should be taught and
encouraged to help and care for others, however, whether they
are rewarded or not. It disappoints me when I see people in
leadership positions that do not use the opportunity they have to
help others and initiate positive change, whether they are a
student leader or high-ranking administrator.
This orientation will impact me in the workforce and as a
student because it is my own value, to help others when given
the opportunity. I can also encourage friends and co-workers to
do good things and commend them when they do.
Reflection 2
My vision for life and career is to get a job as a data analyst
where I can explore my passion as a data manipulator, write
codes, and help in managing and planning an organization. Goal
achievement is important in every one’s life because it increases
motivation and vision. I will facilitate goal achievement through
create a plan of action, commitment, and leverage daily goal
setting. In goal achievement creating a course of action is
important. It is necessary to create detailed and intricate plan to
achieve goals. Setting small goals every day and working
toward those objectives without failing is my priority. Likewise,
making commitment is also important to achieve goals such as,
setting routines, staying motivated every day, and staying

6. accountable for my mistakes. Setting daily goals are an
effective way to stay focused and work toward long term goals.
It is easy to lose sight of big goals when struggling with daily
obstacles. Managed by Objectives is a management technique
where managers and employees work together to formulate,
implement and monitor goals within a specific time. MBO
teaches not only to react to problems but also teaches us to be
proactive. According to MBO I will set my objectives to start
working toward my success and become an employee where I
can manipulate data easily and find the required information.
Second step will be more specific that I will polish my skills
such as learning VBA, Coding, get proficient with Excel. Third
step will be for me is to evaluate my skills what I am doing
wrong, how can I make myself better. Last step is to reward that
I will get the job as a data analyst. This is how managed by
objective can help me achieve my goals.
In my assessment I received lowest scores in strategic thinking,
I will improve my strategic thinking by improving listening
skills, asking the right questions, and be aware and have a clear
viewpoint. It is imperative for a critical intellectual that they
listen to others intently to learn more from other’s perspectives.
Developing strong listening skills encourages others to voice
their opinions and foster an environment where everyone
contributes strategically. I can improve my listening skills by
being open to feedback, have an open mind, and listen
attentively. To enhance strategic thinking, I need to think
critically and ask more clear question. Communication is
another skill that can develop overtime and having the
knowledge before asking the question is very crucial. I need to
learn to ask open ended question, it will allow listener greater
comfort with communication, since they are not forced to make
incomplete choices. Finally, being aware and identifying
internal and external clues, help me to guide future direction.
Good strategic thinker listens and understand what is being said
and will read and observe whatever they can as a result they
have all the information to help them make right decision.

7. Similarly, strategic thinking help improve and organizational
performance and avoid common consequences of planning.
Core skills for planning are analysis, interaction, and problem
solving. Strategic planning is the core of how to make any
change in an organization. First step is to analyze the
organization, who are the consumers, who are the competitors in
the industry? Market analysis helps determine what is the
customer’s buying pattern, consumers’ likes and dislikes,
preferences, what prices other competitors are offering of the
same product. Second step is communication. Discussing the
business plan to employers and employees. A good strategic
planner must be able to explain that what steps employees need
to take to achieve organizational goals. A good communicator is
also a good listener, who listens to the needs of the employers
and then devise the action plan. Finally, problem solving is a
crucial in any planning. For example, an organization is not
meeting its financial goals, or has lack of good action plan. A
good strategic planner analyze problem and then offer solution.
I will make a career out of strategic planning because of it help
me explore new option and draft a professional plan. Exploring
new possibilities require strategic planning. For example,
exploring job opportunities before enrolling myself in any
educational plan, ask question, learn, offer, volunteer to gain
new experience and create network.
Drafting a career plan is answering question how I can achieve
my goals. For instance, I want to get a graduate degree I will
stay true to plan even if takes longer than other. The process of
leading myself through exploring career opportunities,
deliberately set the directions and manage the career. I will
monitor constantly and modify my action as if it is necessary. In
the end I reward myself by accomplishing key actions. An
organization can improve strategic thinking through
encouraging others who come up with innovative ideas,
encourage everyone to think strategically. Another way to
encourage other is assign employees by making them team
leader or mentor or incorporate ideas into training performance

8. appraisal system. Similarly, an organization can improve
strategic planning by making right decisions, prioritize right use
of resources, money, and time. In conclusion, strategic planning
and strategic thinking is all about building a framework that
help organization in future, help me become a better manager
and gives the best chance to achieve long-term success.
Reflection 3
For Chapter 7:
After doing the self-assessment of chapter 7, I got 24 out of
29 pts which indicates that I may have a moderate level of
intuitive decision making. As a matter of fact, this
result doesn’t surprise me now because most of my current
decisions are related to my course development and the process
of the research project and these things are familiar to me. For
the pros and cons, I think the pros is to improve your work
efficiency because when I decide to use intuitive decision
making on something, it means that I have confidence with the
results or processes and don’t need to take specific actions
(Recheck, analyze, etc.) to reevaluate my decisions. This
situation happens during my internship often. At first, you have
to use time and energy to get familiar with the corporate rules,
tasks, and workmates. After a week or so, I have to increase my
working speed because of tons of data and various working
tasks waiting for me to solve and submit different reports to my
project managers. For the cons, I think it is also obvious to me.
Sometimes, when I try to use my intuitions to make decisions, it
will have some mistakes which slightly influences my process
and cause unsatisfied results. For my data science project, I
tried to use RapidMiner to analyze the databases of Annual
home loan payments in Virginia through the R language.
However, when I have finished filtering the desired data and
started to analyze, I found that all my desired data are
categorical, so I had to recreate the databases and use the

9. “feature selection” method before I started to make the analysis.
Although I finished my project analysis, at last, the punishment
of deadlines is inevitable. Therefore, now I tried to improve it
and practice my judgment vision to help me choose when I can
use my intuition and when I should make a specific analysis
before I make a decision.
For the assessment of the decision-making style, most of the
choices are B, which indicates that I have an analytical style. I
think it suits me well because I like to use representative data to
make my results more objective and convincing. In addition, I
think my style is the best because we are now living in the era
of information explosion and every day we deal with data to
help us work and live better. Therefore, we need to have strong
analytical skills to help us mine the value of numerous datasets
and apply it in the business to make a better decision which
helps businesses accurately identify the customers’ needs and
become profitable and competitive. Based on these results and
conclusions, I will further develop my analytical skills and help
my business find their blue ocean and get exact market
orientation finally.
For Chapter 8:
Based on the assessment’s results, my organization has a high
clan culture, high adhocracy culture, high market culture, and a
moderate hierarchy culture. Because I am working at a small
business, so moderate hierarchy is satisfied because we have
employees and managers who take multiple tasks and
responsibilities to keep the business in the right order. So at this
point, I think our business still needs to improve value
efficiency, timeliness, and quality. The most satisfying point for
me is that my organization has a high clan culture, which helps
the business itself to create a harmonious working environment.
For managers, they would like to play both the “mentor” and
“supervisor” roles to help improve and evaluate employees’

10. performances and sometimes we have a dinner party to
exchange our opinions and ideas to help make the company
operates better. For the second assessment, I got the highest
scores on Market culture because I prefer the organization
which always tries to outpace its competitors. And sustainable
development is crucial for its expansions and corporate social
responsibilities.
For Chapter 9:
For the first assessment of HR quality, I got 11 out of 14 pts,
which indicates that my organization has high-quality HR
practices. In my organization, HR has a professional job posting
which helps the HR department select desired candidates for the
empty position. After hiring new employees, they will have at
least 1 mentor and 1 supervisor to help employees quickly adapt
to the brand-new working environment and evaluate their
business performance by providing weekly feedback. Based on
their performance, my company will provide financial rewards
during the annual party at the end of each year. I think that’s
also why our HR can hire employees with strong abilities and a
high level of responsibilities to support today’s success and
constant development. For the emphasis on internal or external
recruiting, I think both can be applied in recruiting qualitative
employees especially for big businesses because without either
of them, it will bring potential threats for the business itself.
Just like Enron and GE’s fall. Obviously, both of them have
profits and deficits. For the external recruiting, the advantage is
it will increase the chances for businesses to acquire desired
employees to pursue better competition with its competitors.
Contrarily, the cons are also obvious: Time-consuming and high
costs. That’s why small business tries to limit the number of
new employees to control the business cost. For internal
recruiting, it also has pros and cons. For the pros, it will have
lower risks and costs for businesses to apply. Compared with
external recruiting, internal one can save resources on

11. collecting employee’s background information, evaluation, and
performance test results. For the cons, differences in
employment are often the focus of conflicts among senior
leaders, which not only involves the distribution of power of
leaders but is closely related to the authority of leaders. This is
also a side of personnel reform, which will cause extremely
fierce infighting in enterprise politics. Because my business
mainly uses external recruiting, so controlling employment
costs will be the next step for the HR department to improve.
For improving the quality of my HR practices, I think having a
professional job posting is necessary because it is the first step
of recruitment. Just like the Amazon job posting practice, I
prefer to choose the positions with detailed qualifications,
responsibilities and required skills rather than a common with
ambiguous requirements. And I don’t think I will be an HR
someday, not only because of my major, but also my interest is
on data and financial analysis, rather than the recruitment.
However, after I take the assessment, I think I may become a
good HR manager because I have high suitability to be an
organizational development and HR information system,
professionals. For the improvements, I think I can improve my
organization, communication, especially the skills on problem-
solving and conflict management to help me become an HR
specialist.