My 2nd Semester is Mid-Term Over

It has been a LONG while since I last updated this blog. Obviously, my classes this sem is not as interesting as my classes last semester.

For my Fiscal Development class, I am not blaming anyone for my lack of interest. I swear, I am dyslexic with numbers and I really don’t know how I can pass this course. The balance sheets and cash flow statements just go into mush right before my eyes and I quickly space out after the first 5 minutes of class. It is also worth mentioning that where we hold the class is so hazardous to my health – in a moldy classroom in the basement of the College of Public Administration all the way up in Forestry. Ugh. I am both Sleepy and Sneezy and Bored.

My afternoon class is more interesting. It is something closer to home: Organization and Management - and we have a brilliant, brilliant professor, the “notorious” Jimmy Williams. I say notorious because I have been discouraged by a lot of people to enroll in this subject this sem because he was the teacher. Well , I said to myself – he couldn’t be THAT bad. So I enrolled.

Going to his class is a bit stressful though because he demands class participation and calls out randomly. I’m always bracing myself for a question that I might respond to with a stupid answer. But oh he is brilliant. I am learning a lot, and I think this is the kind of learning that you will not get from a complacent teacher.

Well, it’s Mid-Term weekend and I am queasy. I am going to try to do some mock essay questions and try to do some exam-worthy answers.

Parang ganito:

The Four Management Functions
Planning-Organizing-Leading-Controlling

Mock Question:
Is it necessary that a manager (one person) is competent with all the managerial functions of P-O-L-C? How is each one related to the other?

My Real Answer:
Planning-Organizing-Leading-Controlling are management functions that are essential to an organization. For it to be successful an organization should have ALL four components, however – competency in all four is not a must-have for one individual since each stage of these functions usually require specific skill requirements. A good manager should be at least familiar with the concepts for him or her to be able to oversee and guide staff through the four functions.

Good Luck Hanna !