...Knight and Krzyzewski Case Study – Week 2 Brian Blubaum, RN BSN Grand Canyon University Leadership Styles and Development LDR 600 Dr. Erick Aguilar July 15, 2014 Knight and Krzyzewski Case Study– Week 2 “Leadership is a process whereby an individual influences a group of individuals to achieve a common goal (Northouse, 2013).” It’s a series of decisions, actions and beliefs that are intertwined with a number of other things. This paper will examine the unique leadership approaches of two very prominent basketball coaches who have become legends on and off the basketball court; Duke University basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski and Indiana University’s Coach Bobby Knight. Coach Krzyzewski’s Leadership Approach Coach Krzyzewski was an excellent basketball player. Basketball Hall of Fame recipient in 2001. He gained great notoriety not only as a coach but as a basketball player as well. In reviewing the article from the Harvard Business School regarding Coach Krzyzewski, it is quite evident that his leadership encompassed positive reinforcement for his players. He was quoted as saying, “I don’t want to be a manager or a dictator. I want to be a leader – and leadership is ongoing, adjustable, flexible, and dynamic. As such, leaders have to maintain a certain amount of discretion” (Krzyzewski, 2000). He respected his players and cultivated trust and respect amongst the team. He truly cared for his players and their well-being. Coach Knight’s Leadership Approach Coach Knight...
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...Week 2 Case study 1. Identify the management, organization, and technology factors responsible for slow adoption rates of internal corporate social networks. Management – When a new system is being introduced everyone need to be on board with the launch. The CEO, assistant managers and the employees. Everyone needs to know its coming and it will make a difference. Organization and Technology Factors - The launch needs to be mapped out, and training provided for the new systems. They need to make sure the technology at hand such as computers, tablets, and company phones are all compatible with the system. When a company launches a new system, and the find that the employees are not adopting it, they need to investigate the reasons. If done right, we see great success and adoption of the program. 2. Why have each of the companies described in this case been successful in implementing internal social networks? Explain your answer With YUM we see great success because the system works and the systems were launched properly. These companies saw improvement on all levels. They were implementing a system that worked and streamlined everyday communications and collaborations. All the system needs to work in a fluid and user-friendly way or employees will shy away from it. When a company chooses a system and after some time, they find that only a small percentage use the system they need to look at the root of the problem. Den-Mat also proves that with the right system and...
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...Week 2 Case Study #1 Define the problem – Problems getting real artifacts and the demand for them. Enumerate the decision factors – alternative courses of action, using high quality look alike products to fulfill demand. Uncertainties – political turmoil in supply countries. Consider relevant information – determine what is relevant and then use it to decide the course of action. Will there be a market for look-alike products and will it be profitable? Identify the best alternative – use a decision tree or flow chart to plot/graph outcomes. Hire more craftsmen to craft similar or invest more in a volatile supply countries environment in an attempt to get more products? Develop a plan – Make happen the course you have decided on. Hire more skilled craftsmen to make products in countries that were not feasible to operate in. Evaluate – A decision was made and it was appropriate for the case. #2 Nature of the industry – How do buyers buy in this industry? In countries with serious turmoil and regulations on the export of artifacts, “knock offs” must be considered and offered for sale. The organization – What is it offering for the market? In this case both real artifacts and high quality, high end replicas to consumers. The factors that led to using replicas have driven up demand. A plan of action – What actions are available to the organization? Trying harder to work with supply countries to secure a dependable supply or offering high quality replicas. Potential...
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...7/20/2014 Answer case analysis questions 1, 2a, and 2b from p. 21. Read Texas v. Johnson on pp. 21-22 first. Answer case analysis questions 1, 2, and 3 from p. 126. Read Brown v. Board of Education on pp. 124-126 first. Answer question 1 under “Application and Analysis” from p. 139. Pg. 21-22 * 1. What gave the U.S. Supreme Court, a federal court, the right to review a Texas state law? This is because of the Supremacy Clause of the Constitution (Article VI): “This Constitution, and the Laws of the United States which shall be made in Pursuance thereof. . . shall be the supreme Law of the Land; and the Judges in every State shall be bound thereby, any Thing in the Constitution or Laws of any State to the Contrary notwithstanding * 2. Suppose that Johnson had burned a Texas state flag instead of the U.S. flag. a. Would the U.S. Supreme Court have jurisdiction to hear the case? b. If the Supreme Court did hear the case, do you think the decision would have been any different from this case? The Supreme Court could hear the case and the result would probably be the same because the real issue was the Right to Free Speech under the U.S. Constitution, not whether the criminal law was state or federal. Pg. 124-126 * 1. What is the doctrine of separate but equal? Separate but equal doctrine refers to a now-defunct principle that allowed African-Americans to be segregated if they were provided with equal opportunities and facilities in education, public...
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...1. According to the authors of Germany's complaint, how will various provisions of the treaty hurt Germany's economy? Looking into the provisions of the treaty almost everything was taken away from Germany. On top of all the damages to their own country and others in Europe Germany was required to pay for all damages with no help from anyone else. The rivers were to be controlled by other governments and Germany had no say what to do with them. Those two issues that were brought up effect Germany in a lot of ways. For Germany to pay the bill for majority of the war damages effects them financially. To control their rivers Germany will not have a means of transporting goods which could also hinder their success in trade. 2. In Germany's view, how would the country have been treated differently if the principles they attribute to President Wilson had been applied? The country would probably have been treated in a fair and just . If Germany was not one of the causes of the World War 1 she would not have issues pending. . 3. To what higher "fundamental laws" does the document appeal to in order to strengthen German assertions? I really do not see that many German assertions that will help them. The only thing that I notice in the fact was that Germany was the one who limited theses. Germany was heavily affected by the decisions he was unable to say he was having a dream. 4. Do you agree with the authors of the document that Germany was being poorly treated? What...
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...Case Study 2 : Versailles : The Allies’ “Last Horrible Triumph” The Treaty Of Versailles was a document that listed various conditions that were agreed upon by the countries involved in World War I to cease fighting. The treaty was great news for the allied powers but, many believe it was too skewed in their favor leaving Germany with less than what they had prior to the war. Germany felt like they got the short end of the stick in the treaty and on October 19th 1919, the german delegation at the paris peace conference detailed their issues with the treaty and is what some people say started World War II. Germany’s economy took a huge hit when the Treaty Of Versailles was signed. One of the biggest complaints the german delegation had was the reparations germany was expected to pay out after the treaty is signed. The issue for them was there was no set amount agreed upon at the time of the signing. It would be decided after the fact and the deciders would be the enemies of Germany during the war. After the treaty was signed while the commissions was deciding on germany’s final reparation amount, they were required to hand over 5 billion dollars which with inflation would be close to 7 billion today. It is not an amount that can be just handed over, it hurt Germany’s finances and the economy would be the next victim as money was being taken out of the system. No money being spent means no money being made so the economy was in ruin. The german delegates argue that the...
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...Week 7, Case Study 2: Collaboration Systems at Isuzu Australia Limited Isuzu Australia Limited or IAL is a subsidiary of Isuzu Motors Limited in Japan and are responsible for all things Isuzu Trucks in Australia. The company needed a way to connect a large dealer network and to improve the speed and accuracy of their communications between headquarters and each dealer and other business partners (Isuzu Australia, 2008). The reasoning behind getting this communication network up and running is the high priority requirement for access to the latest materials and information from IAL head office (Bigdoli, 2014). In 2005 they distributed all information in printed format and shipped via the Australia Post. The benefits to creating a centralized communication network would be exponential to their productivity, dealers and other business partners would be able to access information and submit issues in real time instead of relying on post. IAL decided to use IBM’s WebSphere portal and Workplace Web Content Management (WCM), along with Lotus SameTime instant messaging, Lotus Quickr for team based project management and Portal Document Manager (PDM) for a central repository of documents. The reasoning behind this was given by the Staff Operations Manager, Aninka Morhall – We chose WebSphere Portal and WCM because this solution was more capable of meeting our needs than the other offerings in the market, in particular in terms of its scalability. We were also interested in all of the...
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...Week 2 – Cast Study 1 Robert Dickens Dr. Romy Lu 0001VA016-1138-001 – Advanced Computer Architecture 20 October 2013 Digipos is a company that provides infrastructure solutions specifically tailored to retail oriented companies. Digipos provides a wide range of hardware platforms that include displays, mobile ecommerce solutions, systems, software, and even third party integration solutions. Digipos traditionally recommend that their clients perform a hardware upgrade every five to seven years. This hardware upgrade usually required a complete hardware change which would require a system outage as the old systems are pulled out and the new systems are put in place. This is definitely quite a task to accomplish that can introduce several critical problems. Typically, a hardware replacement requires a “burn-in” period to ensure that the hardware electronics are all stable and not going to fail. Typically this is done before the product is shipped to the client but isn’t always followed and may have to be done on site which would require a risky period of time where their equipment could very possibly fail. Another point of concern is the software and processes that run on the system might have a conflict with the new hardware, but again, this should be fully tested in a lab environment at DigiPos rather than on site at the client’s location. DigiPos decided that these outages were impacting their customers...
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...Strategies for security in High-Rise Residential Buildings | November 10 2013 | | Kristen Mosuch Case Study 1 | Strategies for security in High-Rise Residential Buildings When living in a high-rise, residents have a reasonable expectation of safety and security. As a contractor charged with the construction of such a building, there are many facets of security that must be taken into consideration before design and construction can begin. As a contractor, there is a certain responsibility to account for any risks that already exist, as well as risks that may exist in the future. Security is often used as a selling point for potential buyers, so the overall success of the project can depend on how well the security portion is implemented. According to Chris Grniet, regional managing director for Guidepost’s Technology/Design Consulting team, “What’s secure and what isn’t for residential properties tends to wax and wane with the perception of general security and safety in the overall environment.” (Garris, 2013) Residents will feel more comfortable, and will be willing to spend more if they feel secure in their living environment. “When establishing the right mix of comfort and security, the trick is to incorporate security measures without making them completely obvious. It’s not about being stealth, but about providing a safe environment that feels like home. “ (Garris, 2013) Security should not interfere with the daily lives or residents, but should be non-invasive...
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...Memo To: Congressman Howard Hughes From: Alisha Clarke, Chief of Staff Date: 9/9/2012 Re: Medicare Funding Crisis Congressman Hughes, Below, please find the prepared document for the panel discussion. Introduction As you all may know, Medicare is currently the object of scrutiny in regards to its funding and how it is effecting the current healthcare situation. There are many perspectives in which to look at this program to decide whether or not it is actually a positive attempt at resolving current healthcare issues. First and foremost, I believe that our society is misinformed about the current status of the Medicare program. So I will take time out to address key questions in regards to the program. Is Medicare in a state of crisis? Are radical measures necessary to preserve the program? Medicare is so definitely in a state of crisis as we speak. “particularly for Medicare, which is so far underwater it would take several United States’ to pay off just what is owed right now to those who have already paid into the system (and who are therefore owed benefits at some point).” (Emanuel, 2012) It seems that the detrimental effects of the Medicare system will indeed have the most impact on the current senior citizen population, baby boomers, and the military. The reason for this is because the accessibility to physicians seems to be decreasing which could definitely hurt these populations. Physicians who currently participate in the Medicare program are enduring...
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...ENTR 510 Week 2 Case Study Purchase here http://devrycourse.com/ENTR%20510/entr-510-week-2-case-study Product Description ENTR 510 Week 2 Case Study Table of Contents Introduction3 Experience in the field3 Differentiation from competitors3 Alison-based store4 Financial Data4 Work satisfaction5 Growth beyond the 600-square-foot shop on Hanover Street5 Resources for her store5 Alison vs Malincho6 References6 ENTR 510 Week 2 Case Study Purchase here http://devrycourse.com/ENTR%20510/entr-510-week-2-case-study Product Description ENTR 510 Week 2 Case Study Table of Contents Introduction3 Experience in the field3 Differentiation from competitors3 Alison-based store4 Financial Data4 Work satisfaction5 Growth beyond the 600-square-foot shop on Hanover Street5 Resources for her store5 Alison vs Malincho6 References6 ENTR 510 Week 2 Case Study Purchase here http://devrycourse.com/ENTR%20510/entr-510-week-2-case-study Product Description ENTR 510 Week 2 Case Study Table of Contents Introduction3 Experience in the field3 Differentiation from competitors3 Alison-based store4 Financial Data4 Work satisfaction5 Growth beyond the 600-square-foot shop on Hanover Street5 Resources for her store5 Alison vs Malincho6 References6 ENTR 510 Week 2 Case Study Purchase here http://devrycourse.com/ENTR%20510/entr-510-week-2-case-study Product Description ENTR 510 Week 2 Case Study Table of Contents ...
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...In this paperwork of EED 420 Week 2 Case Study you will find the answers on the next questions: What steps of the scientific method does Linda incorporate into this activity? How could she modify the activity to include more? What student actions and answers indicate to Linda that this teaching and learning experience is not successful? What different answers do students provide to the inquiry question between the first and second experiment? What student answers indicate that they understood after the second experiment? Do you think all students in this class now understand the concept? Explain your response. What do students do during the mealworm experiment that indicates this inquiry lesson is effective? What student answers indicate that they understand what constitutes a fair test? Why is the process students use more important to Linda than the results students get from their experiments? What does the teaching mentor identify as reasons some inquiry lessons may result in confusion for students? What can teachers do to help avoid confusion during process-oriented lessons? What are some techniques used in questioning? Each team member must have a different response. Write a different level of questioning according to Bloom Business - General Business Resource: Annenberg website video case study for Linda found on the student website and University of Phoenix Material: Case Study Linda Click on the View Programs link and scroll...
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...Week 3 Case Study 2 Submission Asa J Opie Sec 310 Professor Nerove Strayer 7-20-2014 Week 3 Case Study 2 Submission A critical infrastructure is defined as any facility, system, or function which provides the foundation for national security, governance, economic vitality, reputation, and way of life. (http://www.dhs.gov/xlibrary/assets/NIPP_InfoSharing.pdf)In short, critical infrastructure is by definition essential for the survival of the nation. The USA PATRIOT Act specifically defines critical infrastructure as "systems and assets, whether physical or virtual, (Jena Baker McNeill and Richard Weitz, 2010) so vital to the United States that the incapacity or destruction of such systems and assets would have a debilitating impact on security, national economic security, national public health or safety, or any combination of those matters." FEMA defines critical infrastructure as "personnel, physical assets, and communication (cyber) systems that must be intact and operational 24x7x365 in order to ensure survivability, continuity of operations, and mission success, or in other words, the essential people, equipment, and systems needed to deter or mitigate the catastrophic results of disasters." (http://www.dhs.gov/xlibrary/assets/NIPP_InfoSharing.pdf) The DHS Daily Open Source Infrastructure Reports specify the following sectors as part of critical infrastructure: Energy, Chemicals, Nuclear Reactors, Materials and Waste, Defense Industrial Base, Dams; Banking...
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...Case Study 2 SBE-330 Week 2 1. Zara is a late but successful entrant to the global textile market. How did it search for – and create – opportunities to give it a niche? Is the Zara model sustainable? What would you do to preserve their edge over the next 5–10 years, given that many other players are now looking to follow their example? If you don’t think it can survive, give your reasons for why you think the model is unsustainable and will fail. Zara saw an opportunity in being known for its design and exploiting non-price trends in the industry such as with high regards on focusing on design (over 10,000 different designs sold every year). They’ve used their ability to outsource their textile abilities to focus more closely on design. I would remain the pioneer and used what worked throughout the years for imitator as well as what worked for the company and continue to move forward. 2. You have been hired as a consultant to a small clothing manufacturer who wants to emulate the success of Zara and Benetton. She wants advice on an innovation strategy which takes the key lessons from these successful firms. What would you offer? I would use the incremental innovation/ do it better approach by groupthink which focuses on a bit of reframing. Zara focus was on non-price factors that people also take into consideration while looking for a brand. Zara’s approach was design having produced over 10,000 designs throughout a single year will give a company at least 5...
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...Case Study: Ethical Issues in Business, Week 2 Keller Graduate School of Management ECON545, November 13, 2013 Price Discrimination An ethical issue that individuals face today involves the price war or price discrimination involving the airline industry. According to the legal definition of price discrimination: Price discrimination is the practice of charging different persons different prices for the same goods or services. Price discrimination is made illegal under the Sherman Antitrust Act. 15 U.S.C. §2, the Clayton Act, 15 U.S.C. §13, and by the Robinson-Patman Act, 15 U.S.C. §§13-13b, 21a, when engaged in for the purpose of lessening competition, such as tying the lower prices to the purchase of other goods or services. Price discrimination occurs when consumers are charged different prices for similar goods and the retailer cannot explain the why the differences takes place. Although the industry is one of a competitive market it benefits from the supply and demand. High demands of a particular flight allows airline companies to increase the rates and creates a scenario for a inelastic demand, individuals willing to pay a higher then expected price. This also works the same but opposite for flight that at not in high demand, the airline company now sells the seats at lower rates in hopes to secure travelers the difference is airline companies tend to withhold certain seats in hopes to sell them at a later time (prior to the actually flight date) for a higher...
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