L108 test

Read Lumen Boundless Management: Drivers of Behavior and answer the following questions. Part 1: Attitude You are a manager of a large department. One of the department supervisors, who reports to you, says “Employee Smith is being negative and has a bad attitude." According to the author of the assigned reading: What is wrong with that statement? What does the author suggest should be the response from you, the manager? Do you agree with the author? Why or why not? What management strategies can organizations use to influence an employee’s attitudes and behaviors? Part 2: Values According to the assigned reading: How are personal values formed? How can an organization communicate its Organizational Values to employees? Part 3: Job Satisfaction Research has shown that there is a direct relationship between positive work environments and shareholders' value. Explain what this means.

B 14:58 Which of the following is included in the traditional approach for determining the leadership potential of an employee? Multiple Choice O personality traits boss ratings intelligence team effectiveness

a)Do subordinates prefer leaders who display task-oriented or relations-oriented  behavior, provide reasons for your answer?  b. Considering different types of behaviour, which one is more effective?

Consider the hotel organization or business. Assess the influence of emotional intelligence on organizational behavior and workplace success in your chosen organization.How does one's emotional intelligence influence their decision-making in an organizational setting? Why is this worth considering and discussing?Based on your emotional intelligence analysis, evaluate the likelihood of organizational behavior outcomes in relation to workplace effectiveness. Why are these two concepts worth considering and discussing?

Please read the case study by Harbin and Humprey titled J.C. Penney and Ron Johnson: A Case of Failed Leadership: Lessons to be Learned. Use the How to approach a case study analysis in Organizational Behavior to guide your response.

Which of the following conclusions have been supported by the Ohio State leadership studies? Group of answer choices consideration or a relationship-oriented leader is the most effective leader behavior initiating structure was found to be the most consistent and effective leader behavior the effects of consideration and initiating structure are not consistent from situation to situation a leader cannot simultaneously exhibit different combinations of leader behavior a leader must simultaneously exhibit different combinations of leader behavior: charisma and emotion-driven     Which of the following is most true with respect to our understanding of leadership in multi-cultural work settings? Group of answer choices leaders of culturally diverse groups will encounter belief and value differences among their followers but not in their own leader-member exchange relationships there appears to be a consensus that the universal approach to leadership and effectiveness that will…

You are the manager of an air traffic control tower that has 55 employees. Air traffic control is one of the most high stress jobs in the U.S. You have recently been assigned to lead a stress-management task force. Using information found in the textbook, combined with online research, write up a plan on how you would first identify those under considerable stress, and then work to keep all employee stress levels manageable. Explain whether you would need to adapt your plan for men and women, and for people from different cultures. If so, how? (please cite references)

As a manager, how would you handle an employee who was rude to a customer?What things other than supervisor modeling can organizations do to keep employees safe?Are there things that organizations do that make employees less safe?How might heavy workloads increase the impact of other stressors?

Mangement  Employee behavior in the workplace encompasses a broad spectrum of actions, attitudes, and interactions that contribute to the overall atmosphere and productivity of an organization. From punctuality and attendance to teamwork and communication, employee behavior significantly impacts the culture and success of a company. Positive behaviors such as professionalism, respectfulness, and a willingness to collaborate foster a healthy work environment, enhance morale, and promote synergy among team members. Conversely, negative behaviors such as tardiness, absenteeism, insubordination, or workplace gossip can disrupt workflow, breed discontent, and undermine team cohesion. Furthermore, attitudes towards tasks, colleagues, and superiors can influence motivation levels and job satisfaction, directly impacting individual and collective performance. Effective management strategies, including clear expectations, regular feedback, and opportunities for professional development, play a…

Gamestop  Identify the conditions that foster individual, team, and organizational effectiveness and the disruptive forces that can derail them.  Analyze and evaluate evidence related to managing people and develop evidence-based solutions to people management problems. Identify a “real world” event or problem that deals with some of the course concepts or theories that were covered in class. Briefly describe the event or situation Discuss how applying course concepts or theories might be useful (i.e., did the person suffer from not understanding a fundamental organizational behavior theory? Is a company succeeding because of an insightful application of a specific organizational behavior topic? Did using a technique we cover in class help you to achieve a goal or solve a personal problem?). Engage in thoughtful reflection by discussing the implications of the situation you describe for the future (i.e., What do you think the person should be doing next? What should the company be…

Gamestop  Identify the conditions that foster individual, team, and organizational effectiveness and the disruptive forces that can derail them.  Analyze and evaluate evidence related to managing people and develop evidence-based solutions to people management problems. Identify a “real world” event or problem that deals with some of the course concepts or theories that were covered in class. Briefly describe the event or situation Discuss how applying course concepts or theories might be useful (i.e., did the person suffer from not understanding a fundamental organizational behavior theory? Is a company succeeding because of an insightful application of a specific organizational behavior topic? Did using a technique we cover in class help you to achieve a goal or solve a personal problem?). Engage in thoughtful reflection by discussing the implications of the situation you describe for the future (i.e., What do you think the person should be doing next? What should the company be…

Gamestop  Identify the conditions that foster individual, team, and organizational effectiveness and the disruptive forces that can derail them.  Analyze and evaluate evidence related to managing people and develop evidence-based solutions to people management problems. Identify a “real world” event or problem that deals with some of the course concepts or theories that were covered in class. Briefly describe the event or situation Discuss how applying course concepts or theories might be useful (i.e., did the person suffer from not understanding a fundamental organizational behavior theory? Is a company succeeding because of an insightful application of a specific organizational behavior topic? Did using a technique we cover in class help you to achieve a goal or solve a personal problem?). Engage in thoughtful reflection by discussing the implications of the situation you describe for the future (i.e., What do you think the person should be doing next? What should the company be…

MoneyHeist Ltd was turned around by Professor. Professor began working for the company in 1993 and worked his way up the corporate ladder, holding several management positions before becoming CEO in 2002. Based on his previous experience with MoneyHeist Ltd, he knew that when he took over, the company had powerful employees with varying levels of motivation. Professor believed that, among other important business changes, motivating employees at MoneyHeist Ltd was critical to bringing the company back from the brink of failure. His guiding principle was the belief that in order to satisfy customers, employees must be interested and motivated in their work. He has close relationships with many of the employees because of his tenure with MoneyHeist Ltd, which provides a sense of comfort and teamwork. He likens the company to a nice family. Professor was tasked with managing three (3) subordinates in the interim – Denver, Rio, and Berlin. His success was dependent on his ability to keep…

MoneyHeist Ltd was turned around by Professor. Professor began working for the company in 1993 and worked his way up the corporate ladder, holding several management positions before becoming CEO in 2002. Based on his previous experience with MoneyHeist Ltd, he knew that when he took over, the company had powerful employees with varying levels of motivation. Professor believed that, among other important business changes, motivating employees at MoneyHeist Ltd was critical to bringing the company back from the brink of failure. His guiding principle was the belief that in order to satisfy customers, employees must be interested and motivated in their work. He has close relationships with many of the employees because of his tenure with MoneyHeist Ltd, which provides a sense of comfort and teamwork. He likens the company to a nice family. Professor was tasked with managing three (3) subordinates in the interim – Denver, Rio, and Berlin. His success was dependent on his ability to keep…

You are a manager in a mid-sized organization, and your team has been experiencing a lack of motivation and productivity. You have noticed that there is a lack of trust and communication between team members, and there have been several conflicts within the team. You have decided to assess your leadership style to determine if it is contributing to these issues. Using the situational leadership model, analyze your leadership style and its effectiveness in addressing the issues within your team. What changes could you make to your leadership style to better address the current challenges?

After some extensive and productive sessions, the group members explained that they can see the benefits of participating in the group therapy sessions and they feel that they are making some progress towards quitting smoking habits. Looking at the situation, you believe the sessions can be terminated very soon. As you notice, the termination stage in group counselling involves several initiatives provided by the group leader. Describe the activities that the group leader should do in the termination stage towards quitting smoking habits with examples and supported by literature from reputable sources.

There is a saying - "Employees join companies but leave managers." What is the meaning of the above 'saying'? Do you agree with this?  What role Manager can play in motivating and retaining employees?

Avondale Industries’ senior leadership has identified several standout employees who are highly productive and motivated, have a great attitude, and have strong communication skills. The leadership team has asked the training and development office to develop a leadership training course for these outstanding employees. Which of the following is the best reason to offer leadership training?     Through the leadership training course, the company can teach effective ways to provide feedback to motivate and increase the skill level of their team members.   The leadership training course will improve the skills these employees have and enable them to make better decisions in their current roles.   Employees who receive opportunities for career growth through learning and development activities will likely stay with the company longer.   Providing leadership training will help these employees develop their own personal leadership style that team members will best respond to.

Personality assessment incorporating individual difference factors are used by many companies as part of a selection criteria for predicting engagement. Which scenario below may NOT be helping to explain about the assumptions underlying the use of such assessment? A. If someone experiences unfairness in his/her manager's treatment, he or she will be more likely to become disengaged. B. Between someone who is calm and someone who is nervous, the same situation can be perceived differently as safe or otherwise unsafe. C. If someone is action and goal oriented, he/she will interact with an environment and make it more engaging. D. If someone is open to new experiences, he/she may tend to be more resilient to changes than someone who is less open to new experiences.

Organizational Behavior (17th edition) stephen Robbin What is bounded rationality? How is it related to decision making? What are the implications of bounded rationality and its relation to decision making for the workplace? Examples

1-discuss the motivational theories and their effect in an organizational setting   2-Selection process of the new employees is very important in any given organization and it exhibitsa distinct process discuss in detail   3-Conflict management in an organization is a key to success of the achievement of organization goals and objectives how true is this statement?explain.

Blanchard and Hersey's Situational Leadership Theory describes employees in the earliest stages of development as     a)  high in both commitment and task competence.   b)  low in both commitment and task competence.   c)  highly committed, but with low task competence.   d)  high in task competence, but with low commitment.

In Tuckman's 1965 model of team formation, what is the leader-manager emphasis during the forming stage?

With respect to gender and leadership, which of the following has been revealed in the research? Group of answer choices Male leaders generally have more productive subordinates Female leaders generally have more productive subordinates Women are generally more democratic in their leadership style Men generally ask for more participation and input from subordinates than female leaders do

According to Goleman (1998), the components of emotional intelligence which impact on leadership styles include:     a.   Motivation; Innovation; Grit; Tenacity and Learning Independence     b.   Self-Regulation; Social skills; Teaching ability; Capability and Tenacity     c.   Self-Regulation; Motivation; Empathy; Social skills and Self-Awareness     d.   Motivation; Creativity; Innovation; Social skills and Reliability

Stephanie is trying to employ the normative decision model to assist in making leadership decisions. Based on the model, which quality helps her select the better alternative between a better or worse alternative? Multiple Choice   Decision quality   Communication quality   Effectiveness quality   Relationship quality

Analyze Apollo 13 by summarizing 3 management  concepts. Above are some management concepts that can be used. Be sure to define the concept. mentoring/social learning positive/negative reinforcement/punishment Self-determination Theory Behavior modification Rational vs. satisficing/intuitive decision making

evaluate the impact of emotional intelligence on organizational behavior and workplace effectiveness in Walmart What is the impact of one's emotional intelligence on how they make decisions in an organizational setting?  Why is this important to consider and discuss? Based on your analysis of emotional intelligence, assess the likely outcomes of organizational behavior as compared to workplace effectiveness. Why are these two ideas important to consider and discuss?

State whether each of the following statements is TRUE or FALSE. and explain   Role ambiguity is related to higher emotional exhaustion, more thoughts of leaving an organisation, and lowered job attitudes and performance.                                     Individual objectives within the overall framework of the group are not important, and therefore managers should not focus on trying to achieve them as opposed to group objectives.                                                                                            Designing jobs to increase employee’s motivating potential, empowerment, setting goals, evaluating performance using performance appraisals, and tying employee pay to individual, group, or organisational performance using incentive systems are methods through which motivation theories are put into action.                   Job satisfaction is not related to the general attitude towards the job. A person having a high level of satisfaction can display a negative…

Which conflict management style is used more by professional teachers??

Which of the following is one reason why Herzberg's two-factor theory is viewed as controversial? It states that job satisfaction and dissatisfaction do not exist on a single continuum It does not explain why people desire to achieve It states that organizational policies have too strong an impact on intrinsic rewards It does not explain why people choose particular behaviors to accomplish work- related goals