Technology Management Concentration

In reviewing the MBA Matrix, I am not sure what is meant by program outcome. If this is meant as a choice of concentration within the MBA program then I would choose the Technology Management concentration. My field of choice is IT and I believe that possessing not only a MBA but also a specialization in Technology Management would greatly benefit my job opportunities. I also think that this type of specialization does not create a focus that is limiting in any future positions I may go for, unlike a Health Care Management specialization. Within the MBA Matrix itself I believe that the areas of: Management, Human Capital Development, and Strategic Planning and Implementation area will offer me the most value as they are areas that I think I need more experience and education to be the best I can.

Throughout this week, the class reviewed several listings and types of managerial competencies or roles a manager needs to succeed. The Matrix itself lists those University of Phoenix believes are key to success. I believe that I am strong in several of these areas including Communication, Adapt to formal and informal structures, initiate and direct change, leverage technology, and problem solving. With more than 20 years of customer service experience, I have learned to communicate and adapt to any situation, and solve problems on the fly. I am always looking at how to make work processes more efficient as I hate to waste time, and if it is possible, I will look for a way to automate the task with the latest technology.

In the book, Leadership in Organizations a study was done to help quantify some of the key activities and traits of successful managers (Yukl, 2006). Gary Yukl also discusses what I believe are intangible competencies a manager brings with him or her including: “Self-confidence, emotional stability and maturity, personal integrity, and an internal locus of control orientation (Yukl, 2006, p. 189). I think these are intangible competencies