D253 Task 1 Assignment_Dec-2023

1 Read the situation well and answer the questions below it: A couple of months ago, Misha applied for the position of a “Marketing Coordinator” in an e- commerce based setup. On the desired day, she was asked to do an assessment regarding Project Management Skills. After completing with that, the CEO reached out to her via email to do the second assessment. This was complete a thirty minutes’ personality profiler, which is a Predictive Assessment of her past and likely future ‘to-be “attitudes, from a company called the Predictive evaluation.   A few days after completing the assessment, she had received this email:   “Unfortunately, we have to inform you that this time we won’t be able to invite you to the next phase of our selection process. Though your qualifications are impressive, we have decided to move forward with a candidate whose experiences better meet our needs for this particular role.” In order to check her technical expertise which two selection methods discussed in…

Respond to one of the two options:Option 1: Thomas is a prominent leader in his organization. Over the past several years, Thomas' weight has fluctuated from morbidly underweight to morbidly overweight and back to morbidly underweight. The organization has given Thomas a performance improvement plan due to attendance issues resulting from concerns of the weight fluctuations. Thomas has consulted with an attorney as to whether there is possible discrimination occurring by the organization. Do you think the organization is discriminating against Thomas? Support or refute the premise of whether discrimination is occurring towards Thomas by the organization.Option 2: Sally and Roger have worked as a team in their organization for several years. Sally is age 64. Roger is age 67. Both are in fair health. Roger has type II diabetes and takes heart medication. Sally is a cancer survivor from 10 years ago with no recurrences. The team has made significant revenue for the company over the last…

Stress Sigmund, a college student, is taking an exam in his psychology class, and one of his short-essay questions reads: What are some of the causes of problems between parents and teenagers? Immediately Sigmund writes down some points he wants to include in his answer: 1. Rules and expectations aren't made clear. 2. Resentment occurs when chores aren't done. 3. Blame is placed on teenagers for anything that goes wrong in the home. 4. The way in which parents discipline is by yelling too much. 5. The complaint is that teenagers aren't listened to. 6. There isn't the recognition that parents are human beings too. 7. Enough respect isn't shown to parents.

ETHICAL DILEMMA 1: Happiness Coaches for Employees We know there is considerable spillover from personal unhappiness to negative emotions at work. Moreover, those who experience negative emotions in life and at work are more likely to engage in counterproductive behaviors with customers, clients, or fellow employees. Increasingly, organizations such as American Express, UBS, and KPMG are turning to happiness coaches to address this spillover from personal unhappiness to work emotions and behaviors. Srikumar Rao is a former college professor who has the nickname, “the happiness guru.” Rao teaches people to analyze negative emotions to prevent them from becoming overwhelming. If your job is restructured, for example, Rao suggests avoiding negative thoughts and feelings about it. Instead, he advises, tell yourself it could turn out well in the long run, and there is no way to know at present. Beyond reframing the emotional impact of work situations, some happiness coaches attack the…

How are the elements of group-think exemplified in the financial crisis?2. What could be done to reduce the effects of groupthink in the future?3. Do you think that increasing diversity in leadership positions in financial companies would reduce groupthink? Because?

How do I respond to this in 100 words?   Daniel Crenshaw is a former U.S. Navy SEAL and Texas political representative who has exhibited several habits of an ethical leader throughout his public service career. “Ethical leadership skills develop through years of training, experience, and learning other best practices of leadership.  Daniel Crenshaw was injured in combat as a Navy SEAL and almost went blind. Daniel displayed strong personal character and continued to work with just one working eye. Daniel Crenshaw has a passion to do right which was his motivation to get involved in politics. “Public managers are expected to foster organization cultures that embody, encourage, and reward good ethical judgment in the face of a variety of pressures and constraints. Daniel Crenshaw partakes in two-way conversations as a politician and has be open to various different debates and does not stray from the conversation. Gavin Newsom is the Governor of California. During the Covid-19 pandemic,…

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…

In your own words, (one paragraph each), Explain the following and their importance  1. Succession Planning 2. Leadership Influence on Followers 3. Leading Diverse Teams 4. Behavioral Leadership Theory 5. Cultural Intelligence

Why is it important for employers to have an accurate understanding of their employees’ needs? Describe at least one unique example where a leader’s lack of understanding employee needs can lead to the reinforcement of the wrong behaviors or to punishing or extinguishing desirable/good employee behaviors.

Too Much of a Good Thing? Not long ago, Jessica Armstrong, vice president of administration for Delaware Valley Chemical Inc., a New Jersey–based multinational company, made a point of stopping by department head Darius Harris’s office and lavishly praising him for his volunteer work with an after-school program for disadvantaged children in a nearby urban neighborhood. Now she was about to summon him to her office so she could take him to task for his dedication to the same volunteer work. It was Carolyn Clark, Harris’s secretary, who’d alerted her to the problem. “Darius told the community center he’d take responsibility for a fund-raising mass mailing. And then he asked me to edit the letter he’d drafted, make all the copies, stuff the envelopes, and get it into the mail—most of this on my own time,” she reported, still obviously indignant. “When I told him, ‘I’m sorry, but that’s not my job,’ he looked me straight in the eye and asked when I’d like to schedule my upcoming…

1. The leadership model that is associated with specific behaviors is Select one: a. Trait b. LPC theory c. Contingency model d. None of the above   2. Job satisfaction refers to the strength of an employee's involvement in and identification with the organization Select one: a. TRUE b. FALSE

discuss in 400-500 words: 1) 3 of your overall strengths as an employee and/or future leader 2) 2-3 challenges/ weaknesses /areas you need to work on as an employee and potential leader • You could mention strengths and challenges you might bring to the table in working with: subordinates (those under you), coworkers (those in an equal role), and leadership (those above you) 3) What you, your current or future workplaces, and/or those within it (leaders and coworkers) might do to maximize your own personal job performance and organizational commitment in light of your specific strengths, weaknesses, and characteristics overall. • You will be talking about ways to alter individual mechanisms of job satisfaction, stress, motivation, trust, and/or learning. You will not address all or even most. In addition to the concepts in each of these sections, this might also be accomplished through mechanisms such as leadership, team factors, or organizational culture. • Describe…

1. Mr. Loong is the managing director of Lions Pvt. Ltd. He has noticed that the Five Factor Model (FFM) of personality traits is one of the main contributors for leadership effectiveness. These traits play an important role in determining how his employees behave in unfamiliar, ambiguous, or weak situations in the organisation. Realizing the importance of these personality traits, elaborate the implications of the FFM towards the organisation.

Case Study  Letter to Delta Chi  According to the role development model discussed in this chapter, what is going on with Jason and his boss? Is there anything Jason can do to salvage this relationship?

L'Angela is a department manager in a large high-tech company called Screen Queens, Inc. She has one employee in her department who has stellar performance and great potential as a leader in her company. How could L'Angela, as a manager, create value for the organization? (Select all that apply.) Check All That Apply Increase the employee's salary. Take credit for the employees' work. Mentor the employee on being a manager. Work to help that employee get promoted to a manager position.

Just choose the correct answer 9. Any of the following results as a result of Influence tactics: 1. What is the personality of understanding oneself and others (Emotional Intelligence)? A. Clear strategic plan B. Resistance to change A. General Personality Trait C. Lack of motivation B. Task-related personality Trait C. Relationship-oriented personality Trait 10. The methods that strategic leaders often use are: A. SWOT B. Task-related behavior C. Relationship-oriented behavior 2. Which of the following ways of leadership is related to employee emotional support? A. Initiating structure B. Consideration C. Adaptability to the situation 3. Which leadership approach is involved in defining employees' work plans, roles and responsibilities? A. Initiating structure (create system/work structure) B. Consideration C. Aligning and mobilizing people (Aligning and mobilizing staff as needed) 4. Which of the following theories relates to the choice of leadership approach in line with the level…

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)

Introduce management and leadership skills using core college textbooksmodule (Armstrong, Whetten & Cameron, Mullins). Define and relate the terms withone another. Then explain the following transferable skills using theory andapply them to an organization you are familiar with or can research.The skills to consider are the following:• Motivation• Conflict management• Presentation• Interviews

I need the answer with explanation Subordinates of transformational leadership have all of the following characteristics EXCEPT: a. Being aware of their needs for development and accomplishment b. Being aware of their own needs for growth c. Working for the good of the organization and not just for their own personal benefit d. Having increased awareness of the importance of their jobs e. Engaging in decision making

Describe a time when you have allowed yourself to be led (for better or for worse) because you liked or admired the person who led (this could be purchasing something from a salesperson, adjusting your opinion, taking a certain action, etc.). Answer the following questions:   If you didn’t have an affinity for the person (whether based on appearance, charisma, or other criteria described in Chapter 3 of Cialdini), would you have made the same decision?   Have you ever utilized any of Cialdini’s criteria to gain compliance from someone else (including modifying appearance, using charisma, etc.)?   What are some ways that business leaders can use the “Liking Bias” to influence the behavior of followers (use examples if possible)?   Can the “Liking Bias” be used by unscrupulous business leaders to manipulate followers?   In response to your peers, compare and contrast examples of leaders using the “Liking Bias” for positive or negative (or both) reasons. Did your classmate’s post cause…