Current Event # 1

The current global pandemic has been described as one of the biggest challenges since World War II.  So, for your first current event assignment, I ask that you do the following:

– Go to the Society for Human Resource Management website at www.shrm.org.

It is a great resource for many articles related to current challenges facing managers and organizations.  However, some of the material is password protected for members only.

– For this assignment, please select a topic related to the impact of the global pandemic upon managers, organizations, and businesses.

– Select an article of your choice and write at least 475 words, double spaced.  Discuss at least three (3) key points/findings.  Make sure to include the title of the article that you select.  Please ensure this assignment have an opening and closing.

– For this assignment, the article that you select should not be older than 1 year.  

– Relate the four functions of management, including planning, organizing, directing, and controlling. 

– Identify the factors of the global business environment.

This assignment relates to Chapters 1 and 2 of your text.

Course Outcomes: The emphasis of this course is on management principles and the role of the business manager operating in a dynamic business environment.  The four functions of management: planning, organizing, leading, and controlling are woven throughout your text.