apu mgmt495 week 2 and week 3 forums

"In the business world, the rear view mirror is always clearer than the windshield." Warren Buffett

Read the following article:

http://www.managerwise.com/article.phtml?id=584

In your business experience have you observed major errors as a result of false assumptions? What happened? Can you identify the point, or decision, of "no return" and suggest a possible alternative decision that may have brought a satisfactory result?


Instructions: Your initial post should be at least 250 words. Please respond to at least 2 other students. Responses should be a minimum of 100 words and include direct questions.

week 3

Go to the following website and read the interview:

http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/news/headlines/vftt_premji.shtml

Premji states that companies must "..foster environments in which workers feel safe taking risks, even when they fail." What do you think of this? Would an environment that allows for risk taking and possible failure be possible in your workplace?

Instructions: Your initial post should be at least 250 words. Please respond to at least 2 other students. Responses should be a minimum of 100 words and include direct questions.