Organizational Research unit II case study and DQ Question

MBA 6001, Organizational Research and Theory 1 Cou rse Learning Outcomes for Unit II Upon completion of this unit, students should be able to: 2. Compare and contrast the impact of models of leadership and their impact on decision making and change within the organizational structure. 2.1 Explain why managers might be able to slowly change decision making over time and what kind of cognitive errors cont ribute. 2.2 Explain and comment on factors related to organizational culture and innovation that might influence a company. Reading Assignment In order to access the following resource(s), click the link(s) below: Bennis, W. (2000). Leaders of ideas. Executive Excellence, 17 (2), 8 -9. Retrieved from https://libraryresources.columbiasouthern.edu/login?url=http://search.proquest.com.libraryresources.c olumbiasouthern.edu/docview/204499048?accountid=33337 Blanchard, K. (2008). Situational leadership. Leadership Excellence, 25 (5), 19. Retrieved from https://libraryresources.columbiasouthern.edu/login?url=http://search.proquest.com.library resources.c olumbiasouthern.edu/docview/204622182?accountid=33337 Unit Lesson Click here to access the unit lesson PowerPoint presentation. Click here to access the note slides and transcript for the unit lesson presentation. Suggested Reading In orde r to access the following resource(s), click the link(s) below: Andrews, N. (2004). Global capabilities business. Business Strategy Review , 15 (4), 4 -10. Retrieved from https://libraryresources.columbiasouthern.edu/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login .aspx?direc t=true&db=bth&AN=15073320&site=ehost -live&scope=site Goleman, D., Boyatzis, R., & McKee, A. (2002). Th e emotional reality of teams. Journal of Organizational Excellence, 21(2) , 55 -65. Retrieved from https://libraryresources.columbiasouthern.edu/login?url=http://search.proquest.com.libraryresources.c olumbiasouthern.edu/docview/215041637?accountid=33337 New York Times best -selling author, Dr. John C. Maxwell , teaches the high points of the five levels of leadership at the Chick -Fil -A Leadercast in this video. UNIT II STUDY GUIDE Leadership, Decision Making, and Organizational Strategies MBA 6001, Organizational Research and Theory 2 UNIT x STUDY GUIDE Title JohnMaxwellCo. (2013, September 10). John Maxwell the 5 levels of leadership [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtub e.com/watch?v=aPwXeg8ThW I Business leaders hear plenty about how digital technology can transform a business, but so much of the discussion focuses on technology -based companies like Amazon, Apple, Facebook , and Google that executives at traditional compa nies might be forgiven for thinking that only high -tech startups can achieve digital transformation. In this video, George Westerman of the MIT Center for Digital Business explains how business executives can drive digital transformation within established companies. Learning Activities (Non -Graded) In order to access the following resource(s), click the link(s) below: Kotter, J. (2013, August 15). The key differences between leading and managing [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SEfgCqnMl5E&list=PLRA49gaKoVqOdc28ycg8rgTOC6tNoxKP0& index Kumle, J., & Kelly, N. J. (2006). Leadership vs. management. SuperVision, 67 (8), 11 -13. Retrieved from https://libraryresources.columbiasouthern. edu/login?url=http://search.proquest.com.libraryresources.c olumbiasouthern.edu/docview/195598300?accountid=33337 Non -graded Learning Activities are provided to aid students in their course of study. You do not have to submit them. If you have questions, contact your instructor for further guidance and information. MIT Sloan Management Review. (2014, April 28). Leading your company's digital transformation [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSin5i5XSM4 .