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OB Challenges (graded)
This week, our text discusses the
definition of organizational behavior, and in particular, its applied focus.
Our lesson focuses on high-performance organizations (HPOs). However, in order
to become a HPO, an organization needs to navigate the complexities of the
workforce as well as mitigate the challenges that exist. What are some of the
biggest challenges and opportunities that exist for managers in using OB
concepts? Give specific examples. How can the study of OB help organizations
work through these challenges successfully?
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The Individual: Diversity in Organizations (graded)
People are so complicated, there’s so much
going on inside each of them, much of what we think we know about each of them
we don’t. That’s where perception, presumption, and attribution, not to mention
stereotype, fail us. There is no one set path. Idiosyncratic is the best way to
really describe people. Everyone is outside the box. Everyone is an exception
to the rule. No one is “the average.” It is ultimately the only true diversity.
That makes each person, each individual, one of kind. Nothing routine about any
of them. Source: Adapted from Louis Scheimer, Valdosta State University. Let's begin
our exploration of INDIVIDUALS with a focus on diversity in the workplace from
an OB perspective by discussing the following case study.
Devry MGMT591 Week 2 Discussion 1 & 2 Latest 2017 January
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Satisfied Workers + Individual Differences (graded)
Our
discussion this week focuses on the topics in Chapter 3-6 in the textbook. For
starters...assume you are new to your job, and on the first day you have a
conversation with your boss, who says, “Satisfied workers are productive
workers.” Do you agree with her statement? Why? Why not? Please support your
opinion with evidence from our readings. Please also remember to respond to
your classmates’ posts to stimulate further discussion. I will also introduce
discussion starters related to emotion and mood, personality and values, and
emotional intelligence as the week unfolds
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Decision Making + Perception (graded)
Poor quality decisions are endemic in
business today. As Paul Nutt remarked in his 2002 book, Why Decisions Fail,
"Half of the decisions made in organizations fail, making failure far more
prevalent than previously thought" (p. 22). Unfortunately, things have not
improved dramatically since then. Fortunately, we have a useful body of
knowledge available to help us improve our decision making skill. We'll begin
with a case study to get at some basic decision making fundamentals coupled
with additional material I'll share as we explore this important topic. Here is
our case study on decision making. Discussion questions found at the end of the
case document. Address only ONE question at a time. Mid-week we'll shift our
focus to perception and attribution.
Devry MGMT591 Week 3 Discussion 1 & 2 Latest 2017 January
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Application of Motivation Theories (graded)
CLASS...here is our case study on motivation
for this week. Concentrate your efforts on helping the class understand the
varied motivation theories in our readings this week.
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Job Characteristics Model + Rewards/Recognition (graded)
In
Chapter 8 our authors introduce the Job Characteristics Model. Please open the
attached excel spreadsheet-- Job Diagnostic Survey. Click on the survey tab at
the bottom of the sheet and complete the survey. Note that there are 5
tabs…introduction, survey, results, graph of your results, and tutorial. Post
your Motivating Potential Score (MPS) with a shortened title describing the job
for which the score applies. Then describe specific things that can be done to
enrich the job using the core job dimensions identified by the job
characteristics model. What obstacles would have to be overcome to apply the
model to this particular job? [Please list the scores for each of the 5 core
job dimensions as well] NOTE:Mid-week we shift our focus to rewards and
recognition.
Devry MGMT591 Week 4 Discussion 1 & 2 Latest 2017 January
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What Constitutes a Team? (graded)
CLASS....here is our group and team
dynamics case study for this week. I look forward to your comments and
analysis.
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Lesson in Team Building (graded) “Help! I
have just been assigned to head a new product design team at my company. The
division manager has high expectations for the team and for myself, but I have
been a technical design engineer for four years since graduating from college.
I have never managed anyone, let alone led a team. The manager keeps talking
about her confidence that I will be very good at creating lots of teamwork.
Does anyone out there have any tips to help me master this challenge? Help!”
You immediately start to formulate your recommendations. What are the three key
things you will advise her to do, and why those three first?
Devry MGMT591 Week 5 Discussion 1 & 2 Latest 2017 January
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Communication + Conflict (graded)
Class...here is our case study on conflict
and communication. p.s. Be sure to complete the conflict styles inventory in my
first posting in this thread.
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Leadership (graded)
CLASS...here is our leadership case study
for this week--Tale of Two Leaders. PLUS as part of our coverage of leadership,
complete the Personal Power Profile assessment in my first thread and share
your results. NOTE: Toward the end of the week, look for my discussion topics
on followership and organizational politics.
Devry MGMT591 Week 6 Discussion 1 & 2 Latest 2017 January
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Organizational Culture + OCI (graded)
CLASS...Here is our case study on organizational culture. Please see my first
thread posting. Also share your OCI results in the threads.
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Organizational Structure + Design (graded)
CLASS...here is our case study on organization
design and structure. Self-assessment: Organizational Design Preference...Click
here-->ORGANIZATION DESIGN PREFERENCE
Devry MGMT591 Week 7 Discussion 1 & 2 Latest 2017 January
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Resistance to Change (graded)
CLASS...here is our case study on change for
this week. Although a simple example of a change initiative gone wrong, it
offers us many lessons to explore the full spectrum of change management
issues. Focus all your efforts on this case study this week! I look forward to
your comments and analysis in the threads. Note: I will add further topics
related to resistance and change as the week unfolds.
dq 2
Resistance to Change (graded)
CLASS...here is our case study on change
for this week. Although a simple example of a change initiative gone wrong, it
offers us many lessons to explore the full spectrum of change management
issues. Focus all your efforts on this case study this week! I look forward to
your comments and analysis in the threads. Note: I will add further topics
related to resistance and change as the week unfolds.
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