...1. Using the critical thinking skills you have gained so far and referring to the materials provided for this assignment, identify two possible strategies that Thomas Hutchinson or Samuel Adams likely used to develop and improve their thinking as those historical events unfolded prior to taking a stand and acting according to their beliefs. Two possible strategies that Thomas Hutchinson or Samuel Adams likely used to develop and improve their thinking were, when the statement, or some part of it, is open to interpretation, use the if-then approach to analysis. Thomas Hutchinson and Samuel Adams would have thought about their decisions prior to just going through with them blindly. They would also analyze the effects their decisions would have. By thinking of their decisions, both of them were intelligent enough to separate the facts from what was uncertain. By doing this both men would not be leaving any part of statements or theory’s left open to interpretation. If the exercise consists of a dialogue, read it several times, each time for a different purpose. First, read it to understand the discussion in its entirety. Then read each person’s comments individually, noting the progression of his or her thoughts and the degree of logical consistency. Finally, read for implications and assumptions; these are ideas are not stated directly but are nevertheless identifiable by what is stated directly. Both men were heavily involved in the creation of Massachusetts law, government...
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...Contents Preface Acknowledgments ix xiii PART ONE OVERVIEW OF STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT 1. Strategic Management The Nature and Value of Strategic Management Dimensions of Strategic Decisions 4 Formality in Strategic Management 9 Benefits of Strategic Management 11 Risks of Strategic Management 11 The Strategic Management Process 11 Strategic Management as a Process 16 Summary 18 Key Terms 19 Questions for Discussion 19 2 3 PART TWO STRATEGY FORMULATION 2. SM_Prelims.indd 17 Company Mission What is a Company Mission? 23 The Need for an Explicit Mission 24 Formulating a Mission 24 Basic Product or Service; Primary Market; Principal Technology Company Goals: Survival; Growth; Profitability 26 Company Philosophy 28 Public Image 29 Company Self-Concept 33 Newest Trends in Mission Components 33 An Exemplary Mission Statement 35 Boards of Directors 37 Agency Theory 38 22 25 2/8/2012 10:17:09 AM Contents How Agency Problems Occur 39 Problems That Can Result from Agency 39 Solutions to the Agency Problem 40 Summary 41 Key Terms 41 Questions for Discussion 41 Appendix A: Company Vision 43 Appendix B: BB&T Vision, Mission, and Purpose 3. 4. SM_Prelims.indd 18 44 Corporate Social Responsibility and Business Ethics The Stakeholder Approach to Social Responsibility 52 The Dynamics of Social Responsibility 54 Types of Social Responsibility 57 Corporate Social Responsibility and Profitability 60 Sarbanes-Oxley...
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...nation, with Northern Ireland being no different. The constellation of discursive issues that demarcate Irelands conflicted history, are complex and multifarious. The conflict is steeped in the historical context of religious conviction, monarchical dispossession of territory and rights, a distrust of government and the impact of socio-economics on its people. Scholars, politicians and men of the cloth, from all sides of the political floor and religious faiths have assessed and reviewed the Irish ‘troubles’ and all remain convinced that they have the answer, the defining commitment or the epiphany that will or would have restored the island to peace and unity. However like all protracted conflicts the original catalyst is often lost or manifests into a raft of idiosyncratic reasons to fight. When we dissect the conflict down to base elements, there remains two strategic themes, the first being the alignment of faith between the Protestant minority and the Catholic majority and the second base element is the alignment of allegiance of country. The Catholic Nationalist desire for a unified Irish nation and the Unionist commitment to a fractured island with a northern annex, controlled by the United Kingdom is at the essence of the conflict. Whilst this might seem a myopic view of the struggle, it is difficult to reframe the conflict beyond its ethno-nationalist agenda and “Irishness, Catholicism and Nationalism remain important ethno-national and ethno-religious markers...
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...that has been focused on leadership for over 10 years ago, the concept of leadership is still indefinable. This paper attempts to develop the leadership concept by investigating the possibility of the coming up with fresh measures of leadership which concentrating on the characteristics of good and bad leaders. A total of 312 managers were recruited in the study. A factor analysis was conducted to reduce 13 traits of good leadership to two factors including the good and the visionary, and 13 bad traits to two factors including the evil and the inept. Secondly, there was evaluation of the way male and female followers view leadership styles adopted by the best and worst bosses. It was discovered the perception of women on their excellent bosses differed from the males` perceptions. The variations were based on several dimensions. Nevertheless, there is little difference regarding the males and females` perceptions of bad bosses. Introduction Researches on leadership have been found to be both interesting as well as frustrating. During times of excellence in leadership, leadership propels the imagination of scholars, practitioners and the general public since it may imply changed lives for better outcomes. On the other hand, failures in leadership may have harmful effects on many people, at time affecting life and even death. Nonetheless, scholars have bumbled in their quest to comprehend fully the leadership phenomenon. According to Burns (1978), leadership falls among the phenomenon...
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...PROGRAM GLOBAL STRATEGY AND LEADERSHIP STUDENT SUPPORT SLIDES Semester 1, 2016 MODULE 1 AN INTRODUCTION TO STRATEGY AND LEADERSHIP NEED TO MEET MODULE OBJECTIVES • • • • • • • • Explain the development of the evolution of strategy Outline the ethical responsibilities and challenges that leaders of organisations are confronted by Discuss the different approaches to strategy, and how they differ from one another Identify the strategy process and describe the purpose of each step Explain the concepts of strategic thinking and analysis Describe the various levels of strategy and the links between them Explain the drivers, challenges and benefits of globalisation Discuss the role of the accountant in the strategy process PRACTICE • • • Have you completed the questions in the Study Guide? Have you completed the Learning Examples in the Student Notes? Have you completed the knowledge check questions from this module? Key revision areas: • The different approaches to strategy: rational, processual, evolutionary, systemic • The levels of corporate strategy and the scope/content of each • The drivers, challenges and benefits of globalisation • Evolution of corporate strategy as a concept – Porter, Mintzberg • Operational effectiveness v. strategic positioning • Developing the strategy – see Focus slide • Ethics in leadership: classical and socioeconomic views Strategy and leadership Approaches to strategy ...
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...ORGANIZATIONAL BULLYING: ETHICAL IMPLICATIONS OF ORGANIZATIONAL EMAIL By Ruth Ragatz Dr. Fritz COMM 494W-75 October 12, 2013 ORGANIZATIONAL BULLYING: ETHICAL IMPLICATIONS OF ORGANIZATIONAL EMAIL Introduction I. United Healthcare – The assessment A. Determine the “Good” of the Organization 1. Historical Moment A. Dwelling Place B. Community of Memory B. Multiplicity of communication ethics 1. Define Communication Ethics for United Healthcare 2. Organizational Culture 3. Power and Leadership A. High Power B. Monological arrogance C. Dialogic Ethics 1. 2. 3. 4. Attentiveness Ground of Self Ground of Other Dialogic Civility II. United Healthcare – The analysis A. Codes, Procedures, guidelines 1. Internet Ethics A. Dehumanization B. Fair and equal opportunity C. Formal code of Ethics 2. Contextual Communication Ethics A. Eye of the Beholder B. Culture, Diversity, and communication B. Democratic Communication ethics 1. The habit of search 2. The habit of justice 3. The habit of preferring public to private motivations 4. The habit for respect for dissent A. Interpersonal Responsibility B. Accountability 1. Evaluation and the Good Conclusion 2 Ruth Ragatz Dr. Fritz COMM 494W-75 October 12, 2013 ORGANIZATIONAL BULLYING: ETHICAL IMPLICATIONS OF ORGANIZATIONAL EMAIL In the 21st century, organizations have benefitted from technological advances such as; the internet, mobile phones, computers, instant messaging, and even the ability for employees to work in cyberspace...
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...with people communicating organizational policies and procedures, collecting resumes, explaining company benefit packages, etc. In the past two decades, the internet has become a powerful information tool that has revolutionized business practices by facilitating changes in how organizations conduct business. The purpose of this paper is to describe how information literacy influences the Human Resource profession and how the internet has effected change in how HR departments deliver services as well. Implementing electronic human resources (e-HR) to conduct Human Resources (HR) transactions using internet technology has manipulated not only individual performance and behaviors ensuring business success it has revolutionized how people view HR (2010). Human Resources Office (HRO) The concept of Information Literacy in the Forest Service HRO and its influence is constantly evolving. The Albuquerque Service Center creates and designs ten Human Resource Offices across the United States based upon the need for HR operational expertise and superior customer service to meet service team requirements. Information Literacy influences the HRO functional effectiveness by ensuring compliance to government and agency...
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...Historical Development of Nursing Timeline Christopher Vinson NUR/513 January 1, 2015 Historical Development of Nursing The historical development of nursing today is based upon the lives of many, their contributions, sacrifices and experiences. These things brought about renovations in patient care. Different ways of thinking led to research, theories and evidenced based practice. The importance of studying nursing history has led to overall progression of nursing as a profession. In order to fully study the historical development of nursing we need to study all aspects of nursing science throughout time, explain the relationships between nursing science and our profession, as well as influences of other disciplines on the development of nursing. Time Line Specific Years, Theories, Theorists, and Nursing Historical Events Prior to the 17th century. Prior to the 17th century to the 19th century, nursing care included basic hygiene, and primarily comfort needs. These were carried out by Nuns, and other religious groups (Craven & Hirnle, 2003). Nursing could possibly be the oldest profession. It started with wet nurses, who delivered babies, cared for them and their mothers (Weatherford, 2014). 19th century. Florence Nightingale developed the Environmental Theory. During the Crimean War she noticed more soldiers died of disease then of battlefield injuries. Through research she believed that dirt, and lack of cleanliness led to diseases. She instituted...
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...1. Ebay Strategy Analysis Strengths | Weaknesses | Global Leadership for Online AuctionsBusiness ModelCustomer Relations ManagementPaypal | Need to Overcome Fraudulent TransactionsVulnerable to system breakdownsLack of New Ideas | Opportunities | Threats | New and Emerging MarketsMarket Penetration | CompetitionConsumer ConfidenceUncontrollable Cost | Strengths Global Leadership for Online Auctions Ebay is a giant marketplace used globally to buy and sell things of wide variety around the world. This is the top of the mind way of selling or buying things in the internet. No other companies can even come second to Ebay when it comes to providing a place where sellers and buyers meet. Business Model The company has essentially zero cost. They do not have warehouses to store goods, nor do they have employees to pay to maintain a store. The business model is simple and effective. People can sign up and just start buying or selling in an auction type setting. Unlike the other auction sites where people feel that they are not getting ripped of their money, the auction in ebay is transparent. You don’t pay for a price over your valuation of the item. Customer Relations Management Ebay can costlessly collect data from buyers and sellers because they have to sign up for an account before they can make transactions. This data is a valuable asset towards understanding people’s attitudes in buying or selling. Buyers and sellers can leave feedback to one another (C2C)...
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...30 countries, the Virgin Group has now expanded into leisure, travel, tourism, mobile, broadband, TV, radio, music festivals, finance and health and through Virgin Green Fund. (Finkle, 2011) For the purposes of this discussion I have been tasked with answering the following questions related to leadership in a question and answer format. With the first question I am to describe Branson’s leadership style in terms of the leadership models addressed in Chapters 10 and 11 of the text and evaluate the likely effectiveness of that style in the U.S. today. Afterwards I am to, recommend a different leadership style (or combination of styles) that would make Branson an even more effective leader. Along with, determining how Branson would develop and lead a global team working on a major project (e.g., space tourism). Followed by the last question where I am to discuss how you can incorporate some of Branson’s leadership qualities into you role at work or school. Describe Branson’s leadership style in terms of the leadership models addressed in Chapters 10 and 11 and evaluate the likely effectiveness of that style in the U.S. today. Sir Richard Branson’s leadership style is more focused on the end user experience doing publicity and promoting his...
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...Part 3: Diagnosing the Change – Chrysler Group LLC & Ford Motor Company The congruence model first established in the eighties by David A Nadler and M L Tushman provides a means to an understanding of the sources of organizational performance and the relationship between the two. This model views organizations as components that are interconnected and interacting with goals of tight congruence. The Congruence Model consists of categories that are broken down into components. (Mercer, 2012) The first category of the Congruence Model is input. The components of the input category are environment, resources, and history. The environment consists of factors that are outside of the organization but can influence it. The analysis would want to see what demands or constraints the environment places on the organization. The history will provide the patterns of the past; behaviors, activities, and effectiveness. History can definitely have an effect on how the organization is functioning today. Things to analysis in the history include any major changes, phases of development, and the current impact of these historical factors. These components can consists of external and internal forces that drive the need for a change. (Mercer, 2012) The next category of the congruence model is strategy. There a two levels which are corporate strategy, which will include the legal aspect, and the business strategy. The business strategy will include decisions about how to use the resources of the...
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...UNISA School of Business Leadership MBA 5925 Contents Kajal Zabrinamaria Kowlessar o. Student N 72401591 UNISA SCHOOL OF BUSINESS LEADERSHIP 1 Assignment 01 MBA 5925 Company Research Kajal Zabrinamaria Kowlessar Student N 72401591 16 April 2012 o. Word count: 2410 UNISA School of Business Leadership MBA 5925 Contents Kajal Zabrinamaria Kowlessar o. Student N 72401591 2 CONTENTS Contents ........................................................................................................................................................ 2 1. 2. 3. 3.1. 3.2. 3.3. 3.4. 3.5. 4. Research Topic ...................................................................................................................................... 3 Problem in Context ................................................................................................................................ 3 Problem Review ..................................................................................................................................... 5 Poor Strategic Management/ Leadership ......................................................................................... 5 Poor Financial Management ............................................................................................................. 5 Poor Organisational Performance Management............................................................................... 5 Human Resource Management ...........................................
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...AS History: Enquiry Paper Guidance Question (a) – The Comparison. In question (a) the focus is on the direct comparison of two sources. Without explicit comparison candidates will not get above Band IV. A substantial number of candidates still adopt a sequential approach, and others limit themselves to a low Band III by confining their comparisons to a brief conclusion after a sequential analysis of the two Sources. A continuously comparative approach is required. Candidates should, however, not assume that a comparison is established simply by the introduction of comparative words and phrases such as ‘whereas’, ‘on the other hand’, ‘by contrast’, or by setting points from the Sources alongside each other. Similarity or difference of content has to be demonstrated in relation to a point which is genuinely comparable, either because both Sources refer to it or because one draws attention to it but the other ignores it. Likewise comparison of qualities other than content requires assessment of the same qualities in both Sources. Another common weakness is a failure to realise that comparisons are only relevant if they relate to the issue raised in the question. * Sequencing is a major problem. There is a reluctance to select issues and themes from the two Sources and build the comparison around these. Many candidates, often able, prefer paraphrase. Two separate accounts are provided with perhaps a final paragraph making a few belated comparisons. * Not focusing...
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...with human behavior. Psychology, over the course of time, has developed into many different fields that are growing and presenting in depth focuses on certain aspects of human behaviors in the workplace known as organizational psychology. Organizational psychology is the application of existing scientific knowledge and psychological principles to organizations (Van Knippenberg, 2011) and has significant growth over the last one hundred years. The health of the organization, the interests and concerns of the employees within an organization, and how organizations succeed as a whole are motivating factors behind organizational psychology. Through scientific application, studying employee attitudes and behaviors, evaluating company standpoints, and teaching leadership skills, organizations can increase organizational success and focus on increasing workplace productivity. Assessments of psychical and mental behaviors of employees within organizations provide useful information for organizational psychologists to evaluate the health of the workplace. Organizational psychologists can facilitate responses to issues and problems involving employees by serving as advisors and middle men for different areas of the organization. Traditional psychology may deter newly hired employees based on the sole principles of psychology as a whole. Therefore, organizations must teach the purpose of organizational psychology and apply these principles for the cohesiveness and success of organizations...
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...seen further, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants”. Discuss the ways how a modern day manager benefit from a study of the historical development of management thought. In doing this you need to specifically show how aspects of management theories from the past can be applied to contemporary management practice. The ability and means by which an organisation is run, requires for strong managerial expertise and leadership. The ability to realistically plan, organise resources effectively and efficiently, co-ordinate and control resources in this every changing, complex, dynamic environment is at the forefront of quality managerial practices. Good management has demonstrated itself more important than ever, with the peak Global Financial crisis in 2008/2009 proving that the historical theory’s and innovations in managerial practices are absolutely paramount to thriving economic prosperity. It is through the functions, approaches included in the literature of Henri Fayol’s 1949 English translated General and Industrial Management, Henry Mintzberg’s studies into managerial roles and German sociologist and economist Max Weber’s concept of bureaucracy that acknowledge and promote guidelines, expectations and accountability from managers. The extent, to which modern day management upholds and applies all three of these historical studies/ theories into modern management practices will be basis for coherent, strong, fully functioning and ultimately successful...
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