Develop a Theoretical Framework for Deeper Understanding of the Turnaround Phenomenon.

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Corporate Turnaround

Develop a Theoretical Framework for Deeper Understanding of the Turnaround Phenomenon.

Explain how a leader could use this tool in guiding an organizational change. In what ways do you think Tim Cook’s leadership has changed Apple? Review several of your peers’ posts.

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Leadership

Section 1 – (1 page) – No Introduction or Conclusion is required.
– 2 Sources
Select one of the following tools: the nine steps in Ackerman and Anderson’s roadmap for change, Cummings and Worley’s five dimensions of leading and managing change, or the three components of organizational change.

Explain how a leader could use this tool in guiding an organizational change.

Section 2 – (2 page) – No Introduction or Conclusion is required.
– 2 Sources
After reading the Forbes articles Six Reasons Tim Cook Is Doing A Great Job As Apple’s CEO and All Excuses Aside, Apple’s Major Problem Is Tim Cook, explain the impact you think the transition from Steve Jobs to Tim Cook has had on Apple’s primary stakeholder groups: customers, employees, and investors.

In what ways do you think Tim Cook’s leadership has changed Apple? Review several of your peers’ posts.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/chuckjones/2015/11/22/six-reasons-tim-cook-is-doing-a-great-job-as-apples-ceo/?sh=345b4f2a42fd

https://www.forbes.com/sites/jaysomaney/2015/11/15/all-excuses-aside-apples-major-problem-is-tim-cook/?sh=713bbc2eaf68

What is your biggest learning / take-away from the talent acquisition, performance and behavior course? How will you apply it in the workplace, either yourself or recommend to management?

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Discussion 8

What is your biggest learning / take-away from the talent acquisition, performance and behavior course? How will you apply it in the workplace, either yourself or recommend to management?

How much do you rely on communications? When you answer this, consider the number of text messages, phone calls, and e-mails you have either sent or received in the last 24 hours from your computer or smartphone. Is the number any different from one of the days from last week? Do you think you could refrain from sending or receiving any of these types of communication for a day? Why, or why not? How reliant are you on telecommunications? Explain.

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Unit 4 Discussion info systems

How much do you rely on communications? When you answer this, consider the number of text messages, phone calls, and e-mails you have either sent or received in the last 24 hours from your computer or smartphone. Is the number any different from one of the days from last week? Do you think you could refrain from sending or receiving any of these types of communication for a day? Why, or why not? How reliant are you on telecommunications? Explain.

What is your biggest learning / take-away from the talent acquisition, performance and behavior course? How will you apply it in the workplace, either yourself or recommend to management?

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Discussion 8

What is your biggest learning / take-away from the talent acquisition, performance and behavior course? How will you apply it in the workplace, either yourself or recommend to management?

Describe how Whole Foods uses human capital as a source of competitive advantage. Identify the aspects of high-involvement management contained in Whole Foods’ approach to managing its associates. How could Whole Foods’ democratic model of selection interfere with the development or continuance of a diverse workforce? What should it do to prevent such difficulties?

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Organizational Behavior – Week #2 Assignment 1

Whole Foods Case Study Questions (Chapters 1, 2, and 3)
Review the Whole Foods Case Study (pp. 1-6) and answer the questions connected to Chapters 1, 2, and 3 as listed below. Responses to each question should range from 100-200 words. Your paper should reflect scholarly writing and current APA standards (12-point Times New Roman font, double-spacing, 1" margins, title and reference pages). Be sure to use the text and/or other sources to support your responses and properly cite the use of such.

· Describe how Whole Foods uses human capital as a source of competitive advantage. (Ch 1)

· Identify the aspects of high-involvement management contained in Whole Foods’ approach to managing its associates. (Ch 1)

· How could Whole Foods’ democratic model of selection interfere with the development or continuance of a diverse workforce? What should it do to prevent such difficulties? (Ch 2)

· How do you think globalization will affect Whole Foods over time? Please explain several ways it could affect the company’s operations. (Ch 3)

How much do you rely on communications? When you answer this, consider the number of text messages, phone calls, and e-mails you have either sent or received in the last 24 hours from your computer or smartphone. Is the number any different from one of the days from last week? Do you think you could refrain from sending or receiving any of these types of communication for a day? Why, or why not? How reliant are you on telecommunications? Explain.

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Unit 4 Discussion info systems

How much do you rely on communications? When you answer this, consider the number of text messages, phone calls, and e-mails you have either sent or received in the last 24 hours from your computer or smartphone. Is the number any different from one of the days from last week? Do you think you could refrain from sending or receiving any of these types of communication for a day? Why, or why not? How reliant are you on telecommunications? Explain.

Look at how projects are managed within a well-known organization, is there a specific setup for how each project is executed? Describe specific items that could essentially be transported to a project that you are managing. Could these items be based on elements from other organizations? Typically, some form of a plan is used within an organization. In what ways could that process be enhanced? What obstacles could come into play? What specific information would be needed?

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Project management

For the final paper, you will be writing about the following project management topics based on what you have learned in this course this term. You will write a 5-7 page paper that effectively addresses the topics below.

Topics:

Look at how projects are managed within a well-known organization, is there a specific setup for how each project is executed?
Describe specific items that could essentially be transported to a project that you are managing. Could these items be based on elements from other organizations?
Typically, some form of a plan is used within an organization. In what ways could that process be enhanced? What obstacles could come into play? What specific information would be needed?
Mechanics: This assignment is to be submitted as an academic essay. You are required to reference the readings and articles that provide evidence to support your points. Give your paper a title, a brief introduction, and a conclusion. Adhere to the American Psychological Association (APA) guidelines for citation and references. Limit it to 5-7 typed, double-spaced, Times New Roman, 12-point font, 1″ margins.

Discuss the pros and cons of attempting to make a “big splash” to appease your organization’s stakeholders in the establishment of new policy, how the preferences of the advisory board would likely impact your strategy development process, and how the stakeholder interests and advisory board priorities differ and how these differences could be resolved or compromised.

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Unit V Case Study

Instructions

In this case study, you serve as the executive director for a local nonprofit organization in your city that serves the needs of homeless veterans in the community. Your organization has decided to engage in strategic planning in order to improve some of the processes associated with maintaining relationships built between volunteer workers and the organization. Over the last year, 75% of volunteers were “one-offs,” and everyone would like to see more consistent service from interested parties and people.

Before developing a strategy to update the communications and outreach processes, it is important to consider the areas below.

  • There are a large number of ex-homeless veterans who make up the vast majority of your organization’s consistent volunteer base. Although they are happy to assist their fellow veterans, there is an obvious degree of burnout occurring as more events and low, inconsistent staffing has resulted in almost all of the burden being placed on these volunteers. As such, there are slight but obvious pressures for quick, tangible changes to be made in involved areas.
  • Your organization’s advisory board shares some of the same priorities as your volunteer group; however, two of the board members are close with state representatives, and there is pending legislation that will require special training (two 3-hour seminars on separate weekends) for those looking to volunteer with certain specified populations (veterans being one of the probable populations). Because of this, the advisory board is already pushing for all volunteers, existing and prospective, to register for the seminars.

In a minimum of two pages, discuss the areas below:

  • the pros and cons of attempting to make a “big splash” to appease your organization’s stakeholders in the establishment of new policy,
  • how the preferences of the advisory board would likely impact your strategy development process, and
  • how the stakeholder interests and advisory board priorities differ and how these differences could be resolved or compromised.

You only need to use your textbook as a resource, but please be sure to properly cite any work/content that you use that is derived from other works.

 

Based on the numbers provided for the Professional and Personal Values Evaluation, write a 2-page essay-style paper. Discuss areas of strength and areas of opportunity for growth. Identify steps you can take to better develop the areas of opportunity.

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Professional & Personal Values Evaluation

Based on the numbers provided for the Professional and Personal Values Evaluation, write a 2-page essay-style paper.

Discuss areas of strength and areas of opportunity for growth. Identify steps you can take to better develop the areas of opportunity.

Answer Key               0= Not at all

                                     3= To a small extent

                                     5= Somewhat

                                     7 = To a Great Extent

                                    10= Totally and Completely

 

To what extent do I respect other people? 10

To what extent do you serve as a good steward of the talent, authority, resources, and position I hold? 10

To what extent are you an ethical person? 10

To what extent do you keep your word? 7

To what extent do you seek to develop positive and wholesome relationships with others? 5

To what extent do you desire to serve others? 10

To what extent do you desire to make a difference and offer positive changes and contributions? 10

To what extent are you committed to the vision and goals of your organization? 10

To what extent do you work hard? 10

To what extent are you a highly dedicated person? 10

To what extent are you emotionally mature? 10

To what extent do you value the contributions of a team? 7

To what extent do you cooperate with fellow team members? 10

To what extent do you share information and other resources with fellow team members? 10

To what extent do you try to build trust with others? 10

To what extent are you willing to trust others? 5

To what extent do you affirmatively try to bring conflict to the surface to manage it effectively? 10