Proverbs 18:9 (NIV) One who is slack in his work is brother to one who destroys.

Proverbs 18:17 (NIV) The first to present his case seems right until another comes forward and questions him.

Proverbs 24:3 (NIV) By wisdom a house is built, and thorough understanding it is established; through knowledge its rooms are filled with rare and beautiful treasures.

Ephesians 5:1-2 and 15-17 (NIV) Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. Be very careful, then how you live - not as unwise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore, do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord's will is.

There is a clear distinction in the Bible between those who possess a strong work ethic to produce results and those who are slothful in their activities and responsibilities. Managers need to practice diligence when assessing the various individuals, they are responsible to oversee. Fair evaluations are not always easy, because benchmarks or standards can be unrealistic or unfair. The first case or measurements presented may not serve to produce accuracy and lead to injustice. There are many types of ratios calculated in the field of managerial accounting intended to assist with decision making. However, the answers to performance evaluations are often discovered when the search for employment effectiveness extends beyond just the numbers. Production constraints, poor quality materials, ineffective communications are just some of the elements that may be discovered when further investigation occurs.

These verses also remind us of the benefits that relate to excellent service. God blesses the diligent and identifies the types of rewards befitting the person, who apply their abilities and advance into prominent places. This should serve as incredible motivation for the Christian manager in the world of business. The coverage for this week is focused on operational, financial and strategic performance measurement and concentrates strongly on managerial effectiveness and efficiency with an organization when there is a need to assess the achievements of division managers. The accounting techniques assist in the evaluation process but must be carefully considered with other attributes. They have the clear potential to assist in discovering the difference between the diligent and the underachiever. God expects us to practice our managerial tasks with love and to seek his will as we engage in these challenging assessments of others.

Describe a situation you have encountered in the workplace where you discovered something in need of improvement? Next, identify 2-3 concepts from this course that you believe will assist you in becoming more effective in managerial performance? Explain how these concepts will assist you. Please use appropriate grammar and good sentence structure, while also proofreading your work prior to submission.