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In need of (2) substantive replies of 125 words each to (2) different post. MGMT 310 Topic: W1: How is Work ManagedRubricsPeer replies to further the conversationStudent replied to at least two (2) classmates’ posts and each reply includes at least three (3) to four (4) sentences relating the classmate’s post to at least one (1) question/point of the Discussion Prompt.Responses are substantive and encourage discussion by proposing a different point of view supported by an attribution to a source, personal example, or personal application. All responses include related follow up questions to promote continued discussion.Forum Post 1:Classmates,With the management styles of Google, it is very different than what you would typically think of a large, successful company. During Henri Fayol and Frederick W. Taylor’s time, which was around World War I, and I feel management was different because the culture at that time was different than it is today.During the early 1900s, there was no major factories because the Industrial Age hadn’t happened, yet. There were many family farms, small markets, and some textile mills. There were very few, if any, large companies where there was many employees to manage. As companies got bigger, and had more employees, they had to find out a way to manage those employees in an efficient manner.The culture was also very different in the 1900s compared to today. People got their information from the daily paper or talking to folks around their town since there was very few cars to travel. The stereotype today is that kids are lazy and expect things that they do not deserve. With my time in the Air Force, I do not believe that this philosophy would work in the military. The thought process in the military is “The mission comes first,” and I feel like that mentality works. Is it the best philosophy? No. But, you have to be mentally strong in the military and it does force service members into a certain mentality and as long as the camaraderie, or morale, is high, it is effective. A lot of times the morale is low and service members are unhappy. I would say I am pretty adaptable, and I believe I would be alright and make things work. I do not think I would thrive in that environment because I

do like structureForum Post 2:Good Afternoon Class,I absolutely agree with the Google philosophy that working should be fun.If you set employees up for success, there is no reason why they should not be able to properly perform their job duties and meet and exceed their expectations.When employees have the tools and resources they need to perform, they are better able to complete that job duty.This creates less work stress, therefore helps the turnover rate of employees, which benefits both employees and the employer. I do think the Google philosophy has changed the way people work at their jobs. Employers are more open and understanding, and they want to give employees the tools needed for success.For example, some offices have teams and other colleagues people can ask for assistance if they feel overwhelmed or stuck.A company may also consider giving a longer deadline when appropriate. There are many things that the employer can do to help an employee achieve the task successfully. As a matter of fact, we do use this at my job. We have a very fun and understanding work environment. We have open communication. I am great to my staff as the manager, and I tell them as long as they communicate with me, I will work with them when needed. I try to make work a place for employees to enjoy and be happy, while still working. This method seems to work well for our office. Of course, I know when I need to be serious with the employees, and I do not let them take advantage. However, my thought along with Google is, if you set them up for success, they will enjoy the job and do it well!Prompt W1: How is Work ManagedGoogle has a core belief that the challenges of work should be fun. Therefore, if you give employees the necessary tools to properly perform their jobs, they will be key contributors to the organization’s overall success. (Chapter 1, Section 2)When you look at the timeline of the history of management theory and the accompanying historical events that triggered changes in the practice of management (Chapter 3, Section 1), do you think the Google philosophy of management signals a shift in how work is managed? Could this philosophy work in your organization? Would you feel comfortable managing in this type of environment?