Define different perspectives and concepts of problem solving in diverse contexts and business situations. Demonstrate effective leadership skills and teamwork capacity for efficient decision making with the problem owners and other stakeholders as either a team member or a team leader.

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When Two Leaders on the Senior Team Hate Each Other

Learning Outcomes:

  1. Define different perspectives and concepts of problem solving in diverse contexts and business situations. (C.L.O :1.2)
  2. Demonstrate effective leadership skills and teamwork capacity for efficient decision making with the problem owners and other stakeholders as either a team member or a team leader.  (C.L.O :3.1)
  3. Analyze ethical issues and dilemmas that businesses often face and employ ethical standards in all manners and circumstances.  (C.L.O :3.2)

 

Assignment Instructions for Part-I:

  • Log in toSaudi Digital Library (SDL) via University’s website
  • On first page of SDL, choose“English Databases”
  • From the list find and click onEBSCO database.
  • In the search bar ofEBSCO find the following article:

Title: “Case Study: When Two Leaders on the Senior Team Hate Each Other”

  • Author: Boris Groysberg and Katherine Connolly Baden
  • Date of Publication: January–February 2019
  • Published: Harvard Business Review

 

Assignment Question(s): (Marks 15)

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 subproblems 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]

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]

Explains how a firm’s structure and culture influence the way it innovates.

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  • Explains how a firm’s structure and culture influence the way it innovates.

 

Which of the three approaches to HRD outlook can create the most optimal conditions to motivate employees within a diverse global organization to perform better? What are some global issues in addressing performance appraisals to improve global companies’ performance?

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Human Resource Development

There are three approaches to Human Resource Development (HRD): Global HRD, Comparative HRD, and National HRD. There are also challenges in connecting motivation to performance when allowing for local and expatriate workers. Answer the questions below in a 2-3 page paper:

  • Which of the three approaches to HRD outlook can create the most optimal conditions to motivate employees within a diverse global organization to perform better?
  • What are some global issues in addressing performance appraisals to improve global companies’ performance?
  • How would you address these challenges?

 

What is the tool used by a project manager to check whether the resources are allocated correctly and monitor the resource utilization? Explain the advantages and disadvantages of the tool with suitable example.

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Question One

Consider the following project activities:

Activity Name Immediate Predecessor (list number/ name, separated by ‘,’) Normal Time
A – 6
B – 9
C A 12
D A, B 8
E D 9
F C, E 6
G E 5

 

Fill the given table with the required data and draw the network diagram for the above project activities to find the critical path.

 

Activity Name

 

 Activity Time Earliest

Start (ES)

 Earliest

Finish (EF)

 Latest Start (LS) Latest Finish (LF) Slack

(LS-ES)
A 6          
B 9          
C 12          
D 8          
E 9          
F 6          
G 5          
Project Completion Time =   Days
The Critical Path is=  

 Answer     ?

Question Two

A project is scheduled to complete in six months duration. There are two activities in the project. The actual cost of Activity 1 is SAR 300,000 and that of Activity 2  is SAR 200,000. The planned value of these activities is SAR 280,000 and 150,000 respectively. On reviewing, the current project status is Activity 1 is 100% completed and Activity 2 is only 75% completed.

(i) Perform the earned value calculations of the above project scenario and fill the given table.

Activity Month 1
Earned Value  
Planned Value  
Actual Cost  
Cost Variance  
Scheduled Variance  
Cost performance Index  
Schedule performance Index  

(ii) What do you infer about the project schedule and cost based on your calculations?

Answer ?

Question Three

As a project manager of a Software project, you have received given data about the different type of Issues identified in the project: –

Issue 1 – 85 occurrences; Issue 2 – 125 occurrences; Issue 3 – 28 occurrences; Issue 4 – 395 occurrences; Issue 5 – 185 occurrences; Issue 6 – 128 occurrences; Issue 7 – 85 occurrences; Issue 8 – 169 occurrences; Issue 9 – 148 occurrences; Issue 10 – 209 occurrences.

Which diagram you will use to prioritize the Issues? Generate the diagram using any tool and paste it here.

Question Four

What is the tool used by a project manager to check whether the resources are allocated correctly and monitor the resource utilization? Explain the advantages and disadvantages of the tool with suitable example.

Answer:

Explain the four quadrants of EQ. Describe a time when emotional intelligence was observed in your environment. Discuss how emotional intelligence can improve the trajectory of your career or other aspects of your life.

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Emotional intelligence

In Unit 6, you will turn in an essay on leadership, emotional intelligence, and its effects on Management based on the Goleman article. Carefully read the article and write a 5-7 page essay based on your understanding and experiences within organizations.
You will be expected to address the following. Provide a clear definition/explanation of emotional intelligence (EQ).
Explain the four quadrants of EQ. Describe a time when emotional intelligence was observed in your environment (work, school, or personal life).
Discuss how emotional intelligence can improve the trajectory of your career or other aspects of your life.

The grading criteria for Assignment 3 are included here. Grading Criteria Point Value Clear Explanation of Emotional Intelligence (EQ) — Definition 20 points
Explains the Four Quadrants of EQ 40 points
Describes a Situation When Emotional Intelligence Was Observed in Workplace, Classroom, or Personal Life Application 20 points
How Can Emotional Intelligence Improve Your Career Trajectory? 10 points Presentation organization, clarity, grammar, references 10 points
TOTAL 100 points

Present a PowerPoint presentation using to evaluate an organization.

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PowerPoint presentation

In unit 4, you will turn in and present a PowerPoint presentation using Porters Five Forces to evaluate an organization (your organization if you would like).
The presentation should be between 7-12 slides. You will be expected to present the following: Industry Background Organizational Background Analysis Based on Each of the Five Forces:
1.Threat of New Entrants
2.Bargaining Power of Buyers
3.Threat of Substitute Product or Services
4.Bargaining Power of Suppliers
5.Rivalry among existing competitors

Analyze the key problems of the existing systems used by the company. Discuss the Information Systems used within the company. Evaluate the current Customer Support System that the company use.

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Assignment Details

The project involves studying the IT infrastructure of a relevant information system (IS)/ information technology (IT) used by selecting any organization of your choice locally or internationally

The idea is to investigate the selected organization using the main components of IT (Hardware, software, services, data management and networking). Infrastructure Investigation, which is in a selected industry, should be carried out by using articles, websites, books and journal papers and /or interviews. In the report, you are expected to discuss

Analyze the key problems of the existing systems used by the company (2). Also, discuss the Information Systems used within the company (3) for example:

  • Transaction processing systems (TPS)
  • Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems
  • Functional Area Information Systems
  • Business intelligence
  • DSS

(You can discuss any points that you learned in this course and it’s related to your selected organization)

Evaluate the current Customer Support System that the company use with one of the following options (1):

  • Success
  • Partial failure/partial success
  • Total failure

Then, State the reasons for your choice (1)

Design or choose a system to help the company solve its main problems. State the following:

  • The new system name & its features in details (1)
  • Problems that will be solved (1)
  • State your overall recommendations to the company. How can it survive the new changes in technology? How can it survive the competing powers of other car companies? (1)

Summarize your report (including part 1

 

What is the underlying problem in this case from the perspective of Hospital administration? What role did extrinsic and intrinsic motivation play in this case?

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Assignment Purposes/Learning Outcomes:

After completion of Assignment-2 students will able to understand the

LO 1.1: State the concept of management functions, roles, skills of a manager and the different theories of management.

LO 2.2: Employ knowledge and techniques of strategic planning, problem solving, decision making and change management.

LO 3.1: Use management function effectively on teamwork activities, and skills to create a developmental plan.

 

Assignment-2

For Part I of the Assignment, read the case “What Motivated Workers in the Face of a Pandemic?” given on Page number 558, Chapter 12 – “Motivating Employees” available in your textbook/e-textbook “Management: A Practical Introduction” 10th edition by Angelo Kinicki, & Denise B. Soignet and answer the following questions:

 

PART-I

QUESTIONS (Each of your answer should be around 100 -125 words)

Q1. What is the underlying problem in this case from the perspective of Hospital administration? (2 Marks)

Q2. What role did extrinsic and intrinsic motivation play in this case? (3 Marks)

Q3. What are the major motivation issues at play in the health care industry according to the major needs-based theories of motivation. (Maslow’s need Hierarchy theory, McClelland’s acquired needs and Deci & Ryan’s self-determination)? (3 Marks)

Q4. What do you think were the major equity issues faced by health care workers during the pandemic? (2 Marks)

 

PART-II

QUESTION (Your answer should be around 200 -300 words)

Q5. Describe the needs for achievement, power, and affiliation, and how these needs affect work behaviour. Review the hygiene and motivators in the two-factor theory. Are there any hygiene factors that you would consider to be motivators and vice versa? (05 Marks) (Min words 200-300)

 

 

When should employers reassess the assessment methods they use in hiring? Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of both structured and unstructured interviews. Which would you prefer to use? Why?

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Staffing and Recruiting

The paper is a case study, and it is meant to be a research paper. The case study and instructions are provided below.

The Johnston Manufacturing Company, home-based in Atlanta, Georgia, has just opened a new division in Birmingham, Alabama. They have completed their recruitment and are now ready to assess their chosen candidates. First, they must review their current assessment methods to determine if they are up-to-date. Some HR employees are wondering why go to all the trouble of sometimes costly and time-consuming assessments when there are no guarantees they will result in a successful hire. The HR Director will need a cogent response to this potential objection. Then, they need to decide whether they will use structured or unstructured interviews and to what extent they will research applicants’ backgrounds. Answer the following questions related to their assessment of candidates:

1. When should employers reassess the assessment methods they use in hiring?

2. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of both structured and unstructured interviews. Which would you prefer to use? Why?

3. Why go to all the trouble of sometimes costly and time-consuming assessments when there are no guarantees they will result in a successful hire?

4. Do you think that it is appropriate for employers to research applicants’ backgrounds? What about credit histories? Substantiate your answer.

Discuss the barrier factors before launching into an e-commerce.

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9.3 Test your Knowledge (Question)

  • Watch the short video at the following link

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3F4T4OssmA

Short answer

  • Discuss the barrier factors before launching into an e-commerce.