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Leadership

USA Today Case Study: Business Leaders, Due March 4th, 2017 (See Attachment)

On completion of this activity, you will be able to:

• Apply theoretical material to a real business problem and identify lessons for leadership practices.

A case study is a short description of a real business situation. Analyzing case studies gives you the opportunity to apply concepts to real business problems. Cases are generally written for several types of analysis. There is no “right” or “wrong” answer in case analysis. Rather, cases provide a vehicle for you to demonstrate your understanding of concepts and your ability to apply them to situations. Download and read the detailed guide to case analysis.

USA Today Case Study: Business Leaders,  http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/educate/college/casestudies/20070821biz_leaders.pdf

Read the USA Today document and answer the following questions at the end of the document.

1. Critical inquiry questions

2. Future implications questions

3. Include at least 2 scholarly sources to support your responses.

You will be divided into groups based on the first letter of your last name but you will complete the assignment individually. The groups will be:

• A-E: Choose a leader from numbers 1 through 5.

• F-J: Choose a leader from numbers 6 through 10.

• K-O: Choose a leader from numbers 11 through 15.

• P-T: Choose a leader from numbers 16 through 20.

• U-Z: Choose a leader from numbers 21 through 25

Write all your case study analysis in one document. The case analysis should be two to three pages long. Be sure to follow the APA style for writing and editing. Cite any sources you use.

Case Study: A Good Team Player, Due March 5th, 2017 (See Attachment)

On completion of this activity, you will be able to:

• Apply theoretical material to a real business problem and identify lessons for leadership practices.

A case study is a short description of a real business situation. Analyzing case studies gives you the opportunity to apply concepts to real business problems. Cases are generally written for several types of analysis. There is no “right” or “wrong” answer in case analysis. Rather, cases provide a vehicle for you to demonstrate your understanding of concepts and your ability to apply them to situations. Download and read the detailed guide to case analysis.

A Good Team Player, Retrieved from: http://wpweb2.tepper.cmu.edu/ethics/AA/mgmt06-case.pdf

Read the case “A Good Team Player” and answer the following questions:

1. What are the relevant facts?

2. What are the ethical issues?

   1. On what grounds are Kristin’s demands of Steven justifiable? How should these influence Steven’s actions?

3. Who are the primary stakeholders?

4. What are the possible alternatives?

5. What are the practical constraints?What is/are the power(s) being displayed by Kristin?

6. What actions should be taken?

   1. How should Steven respond? Why? What assumptions form the basis for your decision?

Support your responses with at least three scholarly sources.

Write all your case study analysis in one document. The case analysis should be two to three pages long. Be sure to follow the APA style for writing and editing. Cite any sources you use.

Personal Case Study, Due March 12th, 2017 (See Attachment)

On completion of this activity, you will be able to:

• Evaluate the culture of an organization based on information gathering and analysis.

• Recommend improvements to the culture of the organization based on information analysis.

In the text, Everything you need to know about emotional intelligence & leadership, complete the practical application of emotionally intelligent behaviors found in section 2.2, pp. 17-18.

Intrapersonal behaviors – managing your own emotions

1. Identify your negative emotions

   1. How will you lead yourself to not influence others in the workplace with a negative emotion you have?

2. Control inappropriate impulses

   1. What are the steps you will take to ensure you have control over your own impulses?

3. Cultivate self-awareness

   1. What steps will you take to recognize when you are allowing your negative emotions to influence your work? A “trigger” for yourself?

   2. What steps will you take to recognize when you are not controlling inappropriate impulses? A “trigger” for yourself?

4. Remain adaptable

   1. When will it be appropriate for you to remain adaptable and when is it not? Explain.

Interpersonal behaviors – managing others’ emotions

1. 1. Determine how you can recognize that you need to use empathy. Provide examples.

   2. When and why is it necessary to build strong relationships?

   3. When should you, as a leader, be collaborative and cooperative? Explain.

Use emotional intelligence theory in your responses.

Support your responses with at least three scholarly sources.

Morton, W. (2012). Everything You Need to Know About Emotional Intelligence & Leadership. [Newmarket, Ont.]: BrainMass Inc.

Case Study: Might Makes Right, Due March 19th, 2017 (See Attachment)

On completion of this activity, you will be able to:

• Apply theoretical material to a real business problem and identify lessons for leadership practices.

A case study is a short description of a real business situation. Analyzing case studies gives you the opportunity to apply concepts to real business problems. Cases are generally written for several types of analysis. There is no “right” or “wrong” answer in case analysis. Rather, cases provide a vehicle for you to demonstrate your understanding of concepts and your ability to apply them to situations. Download and read the detailed guide to case analysis.

Might Makes Right, retrieved from: http://wpweb2.tepper.cmu.edu/ethics/AA/mgmt10-case.pdf

Read the case “Might Makes Right” and answer the following questions:

1. What are the relevant facts?

2. What are the ethical issues?

   1. Is John being treated justly? Are his rights being protected? Explain.

   2. When, if ever, is it ethical for a manager to take credit for the work of a subordinate? Explain.

3. Who are the primary stakeholders?

4. What are the possible alternatives?

5. What are the practical constraints?

6. What actions should be taken?

   1. What alternative should Janice choose? Explain.

7. Support your responses with at least three scholarly sources.

Write all your case study analysis in one document. The case analysis should be two to three pages long. Be sure to follow the APA style for writing and editing. Cite any sources you use.

• Questions at the end of the case are accurately answered.

• Analysis of the case is related to theoretical material and own experience.

• Conclusions on significant issues are logically derived from the case analysis.

Reinforcement Theory, Due March 26th, 2017

On completion of this activity, you will be able to:

• Apply theoretical material to a real business problem and identify lessons for leadership practices.

Your assignment:

1. Your company provides diversity training programs to ensure that employees realize the importance of working with a diverse workforce, are aware of the equal employment opportunity legislation, and are capable of addressing the challenges of working in a multicultural workforce. Participation in these programs is mandatory, and employees are required to take the training as many times as needed until they pass. The training program lasts one day and is usually conducted in a nice hotel outside the workplace. Employees are paid for the time they spend in the training program. You realize that employees are not really motivated to perform well in this program. During the training, they put in the minimum level of effort, and most participants fail the exam given at the conclusion of the training program and then have to retake the training.

2. Using expectancy and reinforcement theories, explain why they may not be motivated to perform well in the training program. Then suggest improvements in the program so that employees are motivated to understand the material, pass the exam, and apply the material in the workplace.

3. Support your responses with at least three scholarly sources.

The paper should be 5-6 pages in length and follow APA Guidelines

Leadership Theory and Motivation Theory Connected, Due April 2nd, 2017

Using the readings thus far, relate a leadership theory or style to a motivational theory and respond to the following questions:

In what ways does the leadership theory or style embody the motivational theory? Explain and include examples.

Evaluate the effectiveness of the leadership theory or style, together with the motivational theory, on goal theory. What’s the best use of theory for this particular leadership theory or style to motivate employees and achieve goals?

Is the leadership theory or style effective for conflict resolution? Explain and include examples.

Would this leadership style or theory embody emotional intelligence? Explain

Support your responses with at least four scholarly sources.

The paper should be 5-6 pages in length and follow APA Guidelines

Leading Strategically, Due April 9th, 2017

Leading Strategically. Saylor OER: https://saylordotorg.github.io/text_mastering-strategic-management/

1. Develop arguments that one of the key issues discussed in this chapter (vision, mission, goals; assessing organizational performance; CEO celebrity; entrepreneurial orientation) is the most important within organizations. Provide rationale for your argument.

2. Based on the chapter discussed Howard Schultz and Starbucks on several occasions. Based on your reading of the chapter, how well has Schultz done in dealing with setting a vision, mission, and goals, assessing organizational performance, CEO celebrity, and entrepreneurial orientation?

3. Write a vision and mission for an organization or firm that you are currently associated with. How could you use the balanced scorecard to assess how well that organization is fulfilling the mission you wrote?

4. Support your responses with at least four scholarly sources.

The paper should be 5-6 pages in length and follow APA Guidelines