Learning Outcomes:

3.1 Demonstrate different management and leadership styles for different situations. PLEASE READ THEM CAREFULLY

Submission Date by students:  30/4/2022

Place of Submission: Students Grade Centre via blackboard.

Weight: 10 Marks

We expect you to answer each question as per instructions in the assignment. You will find it useful to keep the following points in mind. The assignment with be evaluated in terms of your planning, organization and the way you present your assignment. All the three section will carry equal weightage

Kindly read the instruction carefully and prepare your assignment accordingly. 

1) Planning: Read the assignments carefully, go through the Units on which they are based. Make some points regarding each question and then rearrange them in a logical order. (3 Marks) 

2) Organisation: Be a little selective and analytical before drawing up a rough outline of your answer. Give adequate attention to question’s introduction and conclusion. (3 Marks)

Make sure that: 

a) The answer is logical and coherent 

b) It has clear connections between sentences and paragraphs 

c) The presentation is correct in your own expression and style. 

3) Presentation: Once you are satisfied with your answer, you can write down the final version for submission. If you so desire, you may underline the points you wish to emphasize. Make sure that the answer is within the stipulated word limit. (4 Marks)

Write an essay on the following topic in about 1000-1200 words.

“Leadership approach is essential for the growth and success of an organsiation. In the light of this statement, select two organizations with different leadership approaches. Compare and contrast the different leadership approaches prevailing in these organizations and their relevance in the present day context

This week, we learned about different types of leadership directives and leadership styles. As a reflection of these principles, visit the website of General Electric, a powerful MNC in energy and power systems, health care, finance, and appliances.

Discover GE’s international operations, learn about its product lines, review its new and existing members on the board of directors, and review its latest annual report. Then answer these questions with a focus on GE’s leadership:

1. On how many continents and in how many countries does GE do business? Does GE offer different product lines in different countries? If so, why, and if not, why not?
2. Using the Managerial Grid (Fig.13-2), in which country or countries could GE apply each of the 5 management styles? Give examples of each of the 5 styles.
3. Using the Managerial Grid (Fig. 13-2), which leadership style do you think the GE corporate CEO could implement on a global basis, and why?
4. Reflect on this Module and this course and explain whether the leadership style you chose in # 3 above matches your skills, abilities, and personality. Why or why not?

Embed course material concepts, principles, and theories, which require supporting citations along with two scholarly peer-reviewed references supporting your answer. Keep in mind that these scholarly references can be found in the Saudi Digital Library by conducting an advanced search specific to scholarly references.

Be sure to support your statements with logic and argument, citing all sources referenced. Post your initial response early and check back often to continue the discussion. Be sure to respond to your peers’ posts as well.

Technologies are widely available to assist in employee goal setting and satisfaction surveys. Talent analytics can help leaders identify better approaches to performance, engagement, and even development. People management platforms help leaders to better visualize and make meaning of people’s data.

Example people management tools include:

• Engagedly (Links to an external site.)
• 15five (Links to an external site.)
• Lattice (Links to an external site.) You have been assigned to a side project for SpeedyPro. They would like for you to review three systems that provide a virtual space for goal setting, as well as employee surveys. Do some research on the Web to locate three such products. Write a review comparing the features each system provides, pricing (if provided), and any initial reviews you can provide. In the end, make a recommendation to SpeedyPro based on your research. Be sure to cite your research. Your full report should be at least 500 words and in APA format with a title page and reference page. Be sure to cite your research. Your recommendation should:
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• Introduce and compare the features of each tool.
• Describe ways in which SpeedyPro can utilize the features of these tools to improve productivity and employee satisfaction.
• Describe 3 examples of employee goals and metrics managers can use to assess the accomplishment of these goals.
• How SpeedyPro could maximize the use of satisfaction surveys.
• Any initial challenges SpeedyPro might face in implementing such a tool and possible ways to alleviate these challenges.

• Discussion questions

• Is the evaluation and control process appropriate for a corporation that emphasizes creativity? Are control and creativity compatible? Discuss. Max 300 words
• What skills should a person have for managing a business unit following a differentiation strategy? Why? What should a company do if no one is available internally and the company has a policy of promotion from within? Max 400 words
• Why is an understanding of national cultures important in strategic management? Max 300 word
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  • Case study

  An acquisition is a situation whereby one firm (acquiring firm) purchases most or all of another firm’s (acquired firm) shares in order to take control. From real national/international market, select an example of an acquisition between two firms and answer the following questions:

• Briefly introduce the chosen acquiring and acquired firms (Industry, activity, nationality, market position, …). Max 100 words
• Explain the different reasons for this acquisition.
• Was this acquisition successful? Why?
• Evaluate the competitive advantage of the acquiring company (after the acquisition).
• What is the method used by the acquiring firm to manage the culture of the acquired firm? underline the pros and cons of this method.
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Own opinion, answer the following questions:
1. Why is it crucial that corporations employ effective corporate governance? Support your argument by discussing its goals and benefits. .

2. Discuss the characteristics that differentiate strategic decisions from tactical decisions. Include an example.

3. To which extent do you believe that conducting stakeholder analysis is critical in strategic management? Why?

4. Discuss the importance of establishing a competitive intelligence program. In which ways can this program benefit your organization?

1) FOR CASE BRIEF (600 words or more)  Please write a short synopsis of the case using the brief outline below no longer than two pages. The synopsis should be typed, double-spaced, times new roman 12 font and printed in black ink.  

Case brief written assignment expectations:

Facts: This should be a quick list of facts, but make sure to include any legally significant facts.

Procedural history: These are notes about the journey the case has taken through the court system.

• Issue presented: What is the legal issue that the court is discussing? Note, there can be more than one issue.

Holding: This is the ruling of the court. If the issue presented is a question for the court to answer, then the holding is the answer to that question.

• Legal reasoning: This is a quick summary of the thought process used by the court to reach their conclusion.

Rule of law: If the court applied any rules of law that are important, you want to write that down too.

• Concurring or dissenting opinions (if any): If your casebook included a concurring or dissenting opinion in your reading, you will need to read it carefully. It is there for a reason.

Citation: Required. 

• 2) FOR DISCUSSION:  350 words or more

Summarize the duty to bargain and how it flows with contract administration.

• Explain what the balance is in the power between labor and management, including the recognition of unfair labor practices by unions.

Find one recent news article related to ethics and labor and management What is the ethical dilemma? Why do you think the businesses, managers, and/or employees behaved in an ethical or unethical manner?