Description
The purpose of this section is to evaluate your own strengths based upon the characteristics of a good manager (as you explained in the Management Philosophy section). This self-SWOT should ask the following questions:
Strengths
What characteristics of a good manager do you possess?
What aspects of your personality or style translate easily into management skills?
What aspects of your background and experience have prepared you to be an excellent manager?
Weaknesses
What characteristics of a good manager do you lack?
What aspects of your personality or style contradict the management skills you described in part 1?
Opportunities
How can you capitalize on your strengths? How can you capitalize or improve upon your weaknesses?
Threats
What experiences or characteristics LIMIT your ability to perform as a manager?
(1) What is an academic journal, (2) what is a peer reviewed source, and (3) where is the best place to locate the resources?
Max. pts.
Actual pts.
1
Original discussion posted on time (Minimum 300 Words)
10
10
2
Original discussion provides depth and insight into the discussion topic (Minimum 300 Words)
10
10
3
Research Requirements
Discussion supported by at least one reference from the textbook
5
5
Discussion supported by at least one reference from the Internet
5
5
3
Discussion supported by at least one academic journal article
10
10
4
Reply to two other students’ Original posts
5
5
5
Replies provide additional insight and add depth to the discussion
5
5
