Part of our coursework requires us to reflect on our learning so please bear with me. I like how Critical Thinking somehow lets us understand relationships of things. Maybe just like what weve learned in class, I now see things differently in life. Evidence in itself doesnt tell you anything. There may be unstated assumptions, but there are different conclusions. One assumption or evidence makes a conclusion stronger or weaker. Maybe thats the same with getting into relationships, because the worst thing one can do in strengthening a conclusion (such as saying this person loves me) is to assume the other/others agree with your assumption. So first, start with the outcome in mind. Agree on a conclusion. Then, in Marketing and Strategy, we see the concept of mergers. Theyre difficult. Costly. No backing out. Culture unity (or disunity). Theyre like marriage. So before putting a ring on it, both parties should have accepted first the reality of merging of ALL ELEMENTS from two different entities. Mothers, fathers, and friends, are like suppliers, service providers, and credit lenders. One entitys set of these would have to unite with the other entitys. No more my company but our company. No more my family and friends. Its our family. Marriage is costly. But like in business, there is always an amount of risk for the countless benefits (see our brainstorming below. haha). But sensible business people always look at WHAT COULD BE. People often worry about the how, instead of the why. In the end, you choose a merger, an alliance, or a buyout depending on circumstances. But should it be a merger, bottom line is, Are you committed enough to this relationship in a level that youre willing to sacrifice? People nowadays would easily say no because of the difficulties. But unknowingly, time, exposure, or whatever initial investment that has been made has already BUILT A CULTURE. And whether one likes it or not, as my prof just said--the culture developed in one particular time will hold people together forever. So in the end, whether in business or reality, my professor left us with: Do not marry someone you can live with. Marry the woman you cant live without. If only this passes as a reflection paper and that I wouldnt have to upload this to the student portal.... Haha. Well, may I remember my past days progress instead of my long list of deficiencies for today. Business school is commitment. Tough one. But dear Lord, thank you that you know me too well--whatever it takes to make me smile. ;)
Posted on: Thu, 11 Sep 2014 10:36:27 +0000
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