Prompt : Before attempting to respond to this post, reflect on the "Early Management Principles" Learning Activity. Identify and assess factors from the reading that have led to the changes in management principles. What factor(s) do you deem to be the most significant in the evolution (e.g., advancement in tools, technology, a shift towards leadership) and why? Explain your rationale. Link: https://1drv.ms/w/s!ArAxZ4IT2mSga0YIut4CfkAFQ0A

My respond: Factors from the reading that have led to the changes in management principles are the development of new technologies has led to the need for new management principles. As new technologies have emerged, they have had a profound impact on the way businesses operate. This has led to the need for new management principles that take into account the impact of technology on the business world. Also, the globalization of business has led to the need for new management principles. As businesses have become more global in nature, they have had to adapt their management principles to account for the different cultures and values of their employees and customers. Another factor that has led to changes in management principles are the changing demographics of the workforce. As the workforce has become more diverse in terms of age, gender, and ethnicity, management principles have had to adapt to the new reality. The increasing complexity of organizations has led to the need for new management principles. As organizations have become more complex, they have had to adapt their management principles to account for the different levels of complexity.

The shift towards leadership is the most significant factor in the evolution of management principles for several reasons. First, in the past, management was more about controlling and directing employees, but now it is more about motivating and inspiring them. This change is because one now understands more about human behavior and how to motivate people. You also have better tools and technology to help you manage organizations effectively. When employees are motivated and inspired, they are more likely to produce high-quality work. This has resulted in organizations being able to provide better products and services to their customers.

Feedback: You provided a very good discussion but did not address every aspect of this prompt. The shift towards leadership has been a significant change. However, there is no discussion regarding the foundational principles in any meaningful way or what led to their development. Also discuss what societal issues were present that pushed change. Please revisit the text and revise the post to show your understanding of the foundational principles.

Can you please revise according to the feedback.