MGT600, Semester 1: Reflective Analysis of Management Concepts

This reflective analysis examines key management concepts covered in the first three weeks of a MGT600 course, focusing on the nature of organizations, motivation and influence, and advanced communication. The student reflects on how these topics relate to their nursing background and workplace experiences, highlighting the significance of understanding organizational behavior, motivational drivers, and effective communication skills for future leadership roles. The analysis explores the relevance of these topics, discusses past experiences, and outlines the application of learning in the workplace, including planning nursing care, allocating motivational drivers, and resolving conflicts. The conclusion emphasizes the contribution of this knowledge to the student's professional career in the nursing field, preparing them for team management, effective communication, and conflict resolution to improve patient care.

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Name of the Student
Name of the University
Author Note

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Introduction
The purpose of the paper is to present a reflective analysis based on the learning and
knowledge gained from the sessions conducted in my course. The modules discussed and
taught through the sessions were useful in building a base for my future endeavours and
career opportunities. The modules focus on the basic principles and aspects such as
organizations’ functioning with the role of management, the influence of motivation and the
role of the effective communication process. The paper demonstrates the relevance and
significance of the topic and application of learning in my workplace.
Body
About the content and its significance:
In the first module, I gained knowledge regarding the functioning and nature of
organization with the influence of the environment on the decisions and operational activities.
Being associated with the nursing background, learning about the changes in the
organizational behaviour with respect to the changing environment was significant for
understanding the rationale behind my workplace decision-making process (Bianchi et al.,
2018). In the second module, the topic was motivation and influence, which included the
conception of motivation and the impact of power and influence over individuals in the
workplace. This topic was significant to learn as it can help in responding efficiently to a
challenge or the imposition of different forms of influence for leading a group. The advanced
communication and its role in organizational efficiency was the next topic of our sessions,
where I have gained knowledge about the communication process and communication skills.
The significance of this topic was the discussion on the relationship between communication
and the conflict resolution in an organization.
Relevance of the topics:

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The first topic was majorly relevant for by nursing background as it extensively
demonstrates the functioning of an organization with the influences caused by the external
and internal environment. I have learnt that organizations have evolved in the due course of
time with respect to the incorporation of technological revolution and shifting demand in the
external environment. In a nursing role in an organization, learning about the roles and
challenges faced by a managerial position was important as we, as nursing staff work as a
part of the management by planning the care requirements and organizing different
workloads. The topic discussed in the second module helped by reflecting upon the concept
of motivation and influence. Being working in the nursing background, I will be exposed to
the extended responsibility of working as a leader, which will require the skills and
understanding of motivation and the practice of power to direct the expertise of staff in a
single direction by the consideration of the challenges. The relevance of the third module
topic can be witnessed in each step of proceeding towards growth and skill development even
before working professionally as a nursing professional. Effective communication skills are
very important for efficient exploration of organizational roles and accountability as a nursing
official. The role of coordinating with the doctors and other institutional staff members and
most significant learning how to handle clients’ queries and communicating instructions to
the patients is the most significant knowledge, derived from the third module topic,
communication.
Past experiences in topic area:
My past experience in these topic areas were limited to its basic conception, which
was extended by the implication of these module discussions. In the past, I knew about the
main goal and missions of an organization and how it operates by collaborating key
stakeholders, but I lacked the knowledge regarding the actual challenges experienced by
managerial positions, which can arise from the external and internal environment. I had a
vague idea regarding motivation and influences in the past. I knew about the role of

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motivation in the efficiency of an organization. However, I was unaware of the variation of
motivational drivers for each individual. I was also unaware of the two categorizations of the
power, positional and personal.
Application of the learning in the workplace:
I have learned about the role of managers, which includes planning, organizing,
commanding, coordinating and controlling the planned actions. The first module extended
my knowledge by discussing various potential challenges, which can be addressed through
various roles of leaders/managers. I can apply these learnings in planning and assessing the
nursing care process and requirements by monitoring the practices associated with the
medication. I have learned about the different approach in allocating motivational drivers for
individual members in the workplace. The module will help me in framing significant
influencer and power towards productive goals. Learning about communication processes,
causes and categories of conflicts will help in handling clients (patients), delegating
responsibilities in a team and effective conflict resolution process. The knowledge will
contribute directly to my professional career opportunities as I will be able to imply the
understanding of managerial roles and strategize responses for the expected management
challenges. I will also be able to respond effectively to all client queries and complaints.
Moreover, through communication skills, I will be able to negotiate terms and values with
other stakeholders.
Conclusion
Therefore, it can be concluded from the paper that the knowledge and skills gained
from the three weeks will contribute majorly in my professional career in the nursing field by
preparing me for handling teams, delegating roles, communicating effectively with patients
and collaborating efforts by solving conflicts and challenges for the ultimate goal of patient
care.

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Appendix:

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Fig.: Management roles
(Source: Ansoff et al., 2018)
Fig.: Communication Process
(Source: Quintanilla & Wahl, 2018)