Details: For this assignment, you will write a reflection on what you learned about management in the course. As part of the assignment, you will conduct an interview with a manager of a local busine

[Insert Date]

Dear [Insert Participant’s Name]:

Thank you for agreeing to participate in an interview. This interview is part of an assignment for an Introduction to Management Course at Grand Canyon University. The assignment asks students to garner first-hand perspective on the challenges of management and reflect on what they have learned in the course.

Information collected during the interview will be used solely to complete the assignment and may be shared with class members and the instructor. Attached you will find sample questions that demonstrate the types of questions you may be asked during the interview. If you have additional questions or concerns, or you would like to withdraw your consent to participate in the interview process, you can contact [insert your instructor’s name and email address].

Again, thank you for taking the time to participate in an interview and contribute to the educational experience of business students at Grand Canyon University.

Sincerely,

[Type or sign your name]

Sample Interview Questions

1. What communication strategies have you found most useful for communicating with your employees?

1. What barriers to effective communication have you experienced? What have you done to overcome them?

1. What strategies have you found effective for motivating your employees?

1. What leadership qualities do you think are most important for managers?

1. How do you manage difficult employees or employee conflict?

1. What do you think is most important for promoting and maintaining effective manager-employee relationships?

1. What advice would you offer a novice looking to get into the field of management?

1. What should students of management be doing in college to prepare themselves for the field?