Interview

This 5-page paper (plus title and reference page) – so 7 pages minimum total is designed for all students to incorporate the events, theories, and concepts from the textbook that have been learned throughout the course. The actual conversions you have with the manager you shadow will only be present in your field notes. When writing an academic paper you are to write in the third person leaving out I, me, my, you, they, etc.

This is an example of how the personal communication for your Interview a Manager assignment should appear on the reference page.

Reference page WILL include your personal communication (for example, if you were to shadow me for this assignment, it would look like.) – Elliott, C. (April 1, 2020). Personal Communication.

Last name and first initial is needed and the actual day you performed your Interview a Manager. You are also required to use Mr., Mrs., Ms., and last name within the written portion of your paper. I do not want to see you use first names, remember this is an academic research paper.

In-text referencing of your personal communication should appear at the end of your quote (personal communication, April 1, 2020).

This Interview a Manager assignment is also intended for you to work outside your comfort zone: so do not shadow your current supervisor, parent, relative, etc.

If you are having problems with the length consider adding: Internal and external forces that may impact the organization. And/or critique the organizational structure, strategy, and management styles.

“Interview a Manager” Individual Paper – 100 points – Total maximum points 250

For this assignment, you will interview a manager. You will then write a short paper describing what the responses were from your interview. You will use Zoom to interview a manager.

Each class member will be expected to interview a manager for a minimum of 30 minutes.

The manager you choose is very important, so choose carefully. It is recommended that you do not interview your own immediate manager or supervisor as this can create an uncomfortable situation for you both. It is best to interview someone outside your own workplace.

You will prepare a five (5) page paper double spaced, Arial 11 font describing your findings. You will turn in your field notes (notes taken during the interview), post your interview link, and your paper.

Interviewing a manger is your opportunity to actively apply concepts we have discussed in class. Use this time wisely, so that you can learn as much as possible from the experience.

In order to get you started, these questions must be answered when interviewing your manager:

Manager Interview Questions:
1. How is the COVID-19 affecting your business/industry? How has the organization’s culture changed due to this pandemic? What types of issues/concerns are you experiencing in regards to supplies or services needed to continue with your company’s vision, mission, and goals?

2. How are you, as a manager, handling your employees who have been affected by COVID-19? (i.e., closing of schools, daycare, self-quarantine, layoffs/furloughs, working from home, social distancing). Is working remotely an option for your organization? If yes, what challenges does working remotely have on efficiency and effectiveness? What types of technology being used during COVID-19 that were not utilized prior?

3. What is your current process for making any decision during the COVID-19 crisis? How are you communicating to your employees during the COVID-19 crisis? What personal and impersonal skills have helped or hurt your manager during this pandemic?

4. How are you preparing for the unexpected, if this situation were to continue, in the future during this COVID-19 crisis?

5. How does the manager use the management functions during this time (planning, organizing, leading, and controlling)? (You might need to explain Henri Fayol’s four management functions).

6. Given COVID-19 has many negative implications; there are also some opportunities for businesses. What opportunities does your manager see that exist and how are they capitalizing on these opportunities?

7. What are the effects to your “bottom line” when it comes to COVID-19? How do you plan to recover from the aftermath of COVID-19? How has the size of the organization had impact on COVID-19’s impact (i.e., small business loan/stimulus bill).

8. If you could go back three months ago, what would you have done as a manager to prepare for this pandemic?

This 5-page paper (plus title and references pages) – 7 pages minimum total is designed for all students to incorporate the events, concepts, theories, and theorists from the textbook that have been learned throughout the course. The actual conversions you have with the manager will only be present in your field notes. When writing an academic paper, you are to writes in third person leaving out I, me, my, you, they, etc.

This is an example of how the personal communication for your shadow assignment should appear on the reference page. Reference page WILL include your personal communication (for example, if you were to shadow me for this assignment, it would look like).
Elliott, C. (April 1, 2020). Personal communication.

Last name and first initial are needed and the actual day you performed your shadow. You are also required to use Mr., Mrs., Ms., rank, and last name, remember this is an academic research paper.

In-text referencing of your personal communication should appear at the end of your quote (personal communication, April 1, 2020).
This Interview a Manager assignment is also intended for you to work outside your comfort zone: so do not interview your current supervisor, parent, relative, etc.

Due Date
o This assignment is due on May 24, 2020 (Week 11).
o You will need to turn in your field notes and posting of your interview link (worth 100 additional points).
o You will need to turn in a five (5) page paper double spaced, Arial 11 font describing your findings not including title and reference pages.