Which forms of power do you consider to be the strongest? Which types of power do you currently have? How could you go about obtaining higher levels of the forms that you’re lacking?

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Discussion Questions

Case: MATTEL

Please read the case “Mattel” from Chapter 15 “Organizational Structure ” Page: – 505 given in your textbook – Organizational behaviour: Improving performance and commitment in the workplace (7th ed).  by Colquitt, J. A., LePine, J. A., & Wesson, M. J. (2021) and Answer the following Questions:

Assignment Question(s):

  1. If you were a Mattel employee, would you be encouraged by what CEO Ynon Kriez said about how he is following up on restructuring? Is there a way he could have said it better?.(03 Marks) (Min words 150-250)
  2. Given that Mattel’s structure is still organized around brands (toys), how do you expect a new film division to fit in from a structural standpoint?.(03 Marks) (Min words 150-200)
  3. How might Mattel change its structure to be more efficient or successful? (02 Marks)     (Min words 150-200)

 

Part:-2

Discussion Questions: – Please read Chapter 12, 13 & 14 “Teams: Process and Communication — Leadership: Power and Negotiation & Leadership: Styles and Behaviour” carefully and then give your answers on the basis of your understanding.

 

  1. Describe the communication process in a student team of which you’ve been a member. Were there examples of “noise” that detracted from the team members’ ability to communicate with one another? What was the primary mode of communication among members? Did this mode of communication possess an appropriate level of information richness? Which network structure comes closest to describing the one that the team used to communicate?(03 Marks ) (Min words 200-300)
  2.   Which forms of power do you consider to be the strongest? Which types of power do you currently have? How could you go about obtaining higher levels of the forms that you’re lacking?(02 Marks ) (Min words 150-200)
  3. Consider the four dimensions of transformational leadership: idealized influence, inspirational motivation, intellectual stimulation, and individualized consideration. Which of those dimensions would you respond to most favourably? Why?(02 Marks ) (Min words 150-200)

15.1 Is it possible to be a great leader of employees in a highly mechanistic organization? What special talents or abilities might be required? 15.2 Why do the elements of structure. such as work specialization. formalization. span of con-trol. chain of command. and centralization. have a tendency to change together? Which of the five do you feel is the most important? 15.3 Which is more important for an organization: the ability to be efficient or the ability to adapt to its environment? What does this say about how an organization’s structure should be set up? 15.4 Which of the organizational forms described in this chapter do you think leads to the high-est levels of motivation among workers? Why? 15.5 If you worked in a matrix organization. what would be some of the career development challenges that you might face? Does the idea of working in a matrix structure appeal to you? Why or why not?

 

In chapter 9 we learn different types of routine business messages. Summarize the application of each one of them.

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Routine business messages

In chapter 9 we learn different types of routine business messages. Summarize the application of each one of them.

150 words for Q

Using APA style reference

Using Times New Roman (size 12, double-spaced) font

You must consider the number of words in each question

Read the terms of duty in the file and follow them

Finish it before the period thank you

Also, do not copy any sentence and reformulate it in your own way

 

How does the report relate to specific class content/concepts? How can the article/information relate to a practical management setting? What is your reaction/perspective on the issues/events in the article?

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PowerPoint Presentation

Article Analysis-Individual Project

Each student will have to prepare one short report (1-2 pages) on a management-related article found in a journal or magazine. The student will have to do a five-minute presentation to the class. You
will be evaluated on the quality of report, presentation mechanics, and the questions the report stimulates. PowerPoint may be used for the presentation.
A basic outline of the report should include the following:
An introduction to the topic and the report/main points of the article

How does the report relate to specific class content/concepts?
How can the article/information relate to a practical management setting?
What is your reaction/perspective on the issues/events in the article?

Describe the schedule in the discussion forum, and explain why modeling the schedule would assist in managing the schedule risk and why taking the trouble to model the schedule would be important.

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Monte Carlo analysis

Consider a schedule in daily life that in your view would benefit from modeling using program evaluation and review technique (PERT), a Monte Carlo analysis, or both. Describe the schedule in the discussion forum, and explain why modeling the schedule would assist in managing the schedule risk and why taking the trouble to model the schedule would be important.

Given the fact that inventory could help–why is it always considered a form of waste?

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Management discussion post

The lack of inventory could lead to lost sales, stock-outs, and possibly idled operations. Each of these situations are wasteful to the operation—and additional inventory would avoid this. Given the fact that inventory could help–why is it always considered a form of waste?

Identify the main problem and sub problems of the case? Identify the causes of problem based on the following techniques? What information should you gather, that would be helpful to know before making decision?

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When Two Leaders on the Senior Team Hate Each Other

Read the case study titled as “When Two Leaders on the Senior Team Hate Each Other” by Boris Groysberg and Katherine Connolly Baden published in Harvard Business Review, and answer the following Questions:

  1. Identify the main problem and sub problems of the case?    [Mark 1]
  2. Identify the causes of problem based on the following techniques? [Marks 3]
  3. Cause of the problem- 5 Why Technique
    1. Why-1
    2. Why-2
    3. Why-3
    4. Why-4
    5. Why-5
  4. Develop a Cause-and-Effect Diagram
  5. What information should you gather, that would be helpful to know before making decision?                                                                                 [Mark 1]
  6. Develop a mind map for decision making, [2 Marks]
  7. Write all the alternative choices of your decision. As HR Manager, what will be your decision to resolve this issue and why?                                              [Mark 2]

 

  1. Weighing the alternatives   [Marks 2]

When weighing the various alternatives, how well each alternative fulfills the variables to consider can be expressed as scores. A different rating scale will be used to assess each alternative:

 

+2 very suitable

+1 quite suitable

0 neither suitable nor unsuitable

-1 not quite suitable

-2 not suitable at all

 

Note: Positive numbers (+2 or +1) indicate that the alternative is able to fulfill the variables, whereas negative numbers (-2 or -1) denote the opposite.

 

  1. Write the conclusion and overall assessment.   [Marks 2]
  2. HR Manager may face Ethical dilemma in resolving the issue and finding solutions. What could be possible ethical issues in the above case? [Marks 2]

 

 

 

How is corporate parenting different from portfolio analysis? How is it alike? Is it a useful concept in a global industry?

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Global industry

How is corporate parenting different from portfolio analysis? How is it alike? Is it a useful concept in a global industry?

Requirements:

– No plagiarism

– References

– Maximum Words Limit : 250 words

 

Why is human resource a key reason for the success of organization?

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Human resource

Why is human resource a key reason for the success of organization?

 

Describe the changing nature of the global economy. Explain the main arguments in the debate over the impact of globalization.

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Globalization

Understand what is meant by the term globalization.

Recognize the main drivers of globalization.

Describe the changing nature of the global economy.

Explain the main arguments in the debate over the impact of globalization.

Understand how the process of globalization is creating opportunities and challenges for management practice.

 

Describe the different functional strategies of the Tesla Motors company. Describe the relationship of Tesla Motors with its primary stakeholders. Describe the market position of Tesla Motors.

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This assignment includes 2 sections:

 Case study

Assignment Question(s):

Read carefully the mini case No 18 from your textbook (entitled ‘Tesla Motors Inc.) and briefly answer the following questions: (1 mark for each question)

  1. What is the competitive strategy used by Tesla Motors company?
  2. Use the five forces of the M. Porter matrix to describe the industry that “Tesla Motors” belongs to.
  3. Describe the different functional strategies of the Tesla Motors company.
  4. Describe the relationship of Tesla Motors with its primary stakeholders.
  5. Describe the market position of Tesla Motors.
  6. Describe the core competency of Tesla Motors.
  7. Describe any strategic alliance (acquisition, outsourcing, joint venture, ….) used by Tesla Motors? Was it successful? justify.
  8. What are the main challenges that Tesla Motors faced?
  9. Assess the competitive advantage of Tesla Motors in its market.
  10. Recommend solutions for Tesla Motors to improve its competitive advantage.

Mini-project

From real national/international market, choose an example of acquisition and answer the following questions: (1 mark each question)

  1. Briefly introduce your chosen firms, and partners of the acquisition (industry, nationality, size, market position…). Max 100 words
  2. Explain the different reasons for this acquisition.
  3. What is the method used by the acquiring firm to manage its culture after acquisition? underline the pros and cons of this method.
  4. Is this acquisition successful? Justify.
  5. Give three challenges that can face a firm that uses an acquisition strategy.