James Park has been hired as the new CEO by the board of directors of GoSports Inc., a large national sporting goods retailer, which has been battling economic and internal issues over the previous years. Despite Park’s experience at the helm of large companies in need of profound strategic and structural change, in his new position at GoSports he has been “butting heads” with a powerful collective of executives unhappy with the hire and threatened by the new CEO’s accolades. To complicate matters, rumour has it that the decision to hire Park was far from unanimous, with various factions vying for control in the company, waiting for a chance to fill the power vacuum a quick departure by Park would leave behind. After two weeks with the company, Park is called before the board of directors to report on the progress made and how he plans to return GoSports to its former glory. Required: A. If you were in James Park’s position, highlight the key issues you would highlight in your report to the Board of Directors on how you return GoSports to its former Glory. B. Discuss the factors that influence political behaviour in Organisations C. Citing practical examples, discuss the different tactics for increasing power in Organisations.
James Park has been hired as the new CEO by the board of directors of GoSports
Inc., a large national sporting goods retailer, which has been battling economic and
internal issues over the previous years. Despite Park’s experience at the helm of
large companies in need of profound strategic and structural change, in his new
position at GoSports he has been “butting heads” with a powerful collective of
executives unhappy with the hire and threatened by the new CEO’s accolades. To
complicate matters, rumour has it that the decision to hire Park was far from
unanimous, with various factions vying for control in the company, waiting for a
chance to fill the power vacuum a quick departure by Park would leave behind. After
two weeks with the company, Park is called before the board of directors to report on
the progress made and how he plans to return GoSports to its former glory.
Required:
A. If you were in James Park’s position, highlight the key issues you would highlight
in your report to the Board of Directors on how you return GoSports to its former
Glory.
B. Discuss the factors that influence political behaviour in Organisations
C. Citing practical examples, discuss the different tactics for increasing power in
Organisations.
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