...|MODULE M 5 CREATING HIGH PERFORMANCE PROJECT AND PROCESS TEAMS | |OB in Action Case Study 1. Executive Summary General Electric Co is setting out to apply considerable financial and technological innovation to the field of wind energy. James Lyons in charge of sourcing talent from around the world has the task of forming a team that is culturally diverse and innovative enough to design and research new techniques for developing alternative methods of harnessing wind energy. In question within this case study is the application of teamwork competencies to maximise efficiency and effectiveness in achieving specific outcomes for developing solutions. Different methods of effective group performance are discussed and elaborated upon as well as the interaction of the leader in establishing guiding principles in getting results. Contrasted within this report are the views and opinions of 3 different authors in defining group and teams within organizational behaviour, describing the various groups found in organizations, stages of group development, characteristics of effective work groups and teams. Factors that may be attributed to possible failure and the various contingency factors that have a direct relationship to a leader’s behaviour in particular to achieving specific outcomes are also discussed. OB in Action Case Study GE’s Global Virtual Team Wants to Reap the Wind. An emphasis on...
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...PROCESS TEAMS | |OB in Action Case Study 1. Executive Summary OB in Action Case Study GE’s Global Virtual Team Wants to Reap the Wind. PART A 1. Question 1 A definition of groups and teams is contrasted within the views of three current authors in this report to provide a model for understanding the nature of groups and teams in organisations. It begins by defining the various types of groups and teams, reasons for their formation, and characteristics of groups and teams, a summary of objectives is defined. OBJECTIVES : 1. Describe the various groups in organisations 2. Stages of group development 3. Characteristics of effective work groups 4. Describing various teams that exist in organisations 5. Characteristics of effective teams Differences of the above objectives between the three authors will be clarified to determine an understanding of how each author arrives at concluding how groups and teams serve organisations. Authors: Stephen P. Robbins, Timothy A. Judge; Gibson, Ivancevich, Donnely, Konopaske; Andrew J. DuBrin. OB in Action Case Study GE’s Global Virtual Team Wants to Reap the Wind. VARIOUS GROUPS IN ORGANISATIONS P. Robbins, A. Judge define groups as two or more individuals, interacting and interdependent who come together to achieve particular objectives, they can either be Formal or Informal, where in formal groups behaviours that are engaged...
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...construction sites: The degree to which the research question has been crystallized: Exploratory study. It is just a study to gain insights on the topic. The method of data-collection: Monitoring or interrogation/communication, It really depends on how they want to approach the situation. I think the method of interrogation and communication is the best, as the workers on the site probably know best where the dangers are to the safety on the construction site. The power of the researcher to influence the variables under study: Experimental, the researcher shouldn’t influence the variables since then the conclusions taken from the research will be false or biased. The purpose of the study: causal. We want to learn the causes of working accidents so the chances that these situations occur can be reduced to a minimum. The time dimension: ? The topical scope – breadth and depth – of the study: this really depends on whether we want to collect information over multiple construction sites, or just one construction site. If we want to learn general ideas about all construction sites in a certain region or from a certain company it would be best to use a census or sample type approach. If we want to gain information about a particular site, a case study seems the most efficient and cost effective way to approach the situation. The research environment: Field setting. It is impossible to study this in a laboratory or in a simulation. The variables that are most likely decisive for the...
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... | |Distributed on: | |Hand in Date: |Please refer to the assignment hand-in | | | | |schedule | Instructions on Assessment: Syndicate Group Follow the brief given in each case and prepare a presentation for each company. You should carry out your own research using academic journals for theories as well as market reports etc for external analysis. Every group member should contribute to the presentation, which should be about 20 minutes (2-3 mins/participant plus 5 – 10 mins for questions) and include the use of one or two PowerPoint posters. Note: that each member of the group should be prepared to answer questions and take part in a discussion following the presentation. Case Study 1: Apple Inc,’s iPhone: Can iPhone Maintain its Initial Momentum? (Ghauri and Cateora, 2010, p626) Brief: 1. Carry out a SWOT analysis for the iPhone with special attention to its pricing policies; comparing these strategies with product life cycle issues in different markets. Use the case study and the internet to collect information. 2. There has been much controversy over Apple’s pricing strategies regarding the iPhone. Research various international pricing strategies available for Apple and recommend how they should deal with their pricing policies in the future. Consider international issues such...
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...ACCG340 AUDITING AND ASSURANCE SERVICES SESSION 2, 2013 Group Registration Form TUTORIAL DETAILS TUTORIAL DAY & TIME TUTORIAL LOCATION TUTOR’S NAME GROUP MEMBER DETAILS STUDENT ID LAST NAME FIRST NAME(S) EMAIL CONTACT NUMBER(S) 1 2 3 4 5 ACCG340 Auditing and Assurance Services Session 2, 2013 Case Study Assignment 1 Case Study Assignment (20% of the total assessment) This assignment consists of two (2) separate components, a group based component and an individual component. The first component (group case study assignment) is based on Harvey Norman Holdings Limited and its controlled entities (ASX code HVN) and consists of a written report to be completed in groups. Groups of four (4) students are to be formed within your tutorial groups. Only one submission per group is to be made by the due date and time i.e. you should nominate one member to submit. The objective of the group case study component is to develop your communications skills and to test your ability to integrate skills learnt in this unit of study, i.e. to analyse a real company from the auditor’s perspective. The successful completion of this case study requires extensive research on HVN’s internal and external environments, operations, strategies and an analysis of the 2012 annual report (the 2013 annual report is not expected to be available until late September 2013 and as such students are not expected to use it for their assignment). You are expected to demonstrate ability to ...
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...have to make a decision as to how to incorporate this event into your budget document. Case Studies: ICMA Case Studies will be read, analyzed and discussed during Virtual Classroom sessions. Each student (with at least two partners) will be assigned one of these case studies to present to the class and to initiate and lead the discussion. Students will work in groups of 2 or 3 depending upon class enrollment. All students are expected to read each case study and participate in the discussion – you will be graded on your discussions as well as leading your case study. You will have Group Pages assigned within Blackboard that will enable you to have on-line discussions with your partners for your case study assignment. Exams: You will have three tests during the semester. The test will be given to you at the end of a Virtual Classroom discussion and you will have 1 hour and 15 minutes to complete and return to the professor. Late submissions will have points deducted from test grade. Academic Integrity “Academic integrity is expected of every East Carolina University student. Academically violating the Honor Code consists of the following: cheating, unauthorized aid or assistance or the giving or receiving of unfair advantage on any form of academic work; plagiarism, copying the language, structure, ideas, and/or thoughts of another and adopting those as one’s original work;...
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...Knowlton case study, many concepts that are affecting the communication skills are apparent. Different factors [age, beliefs, culture, gender] were taken in to consideration while reviewing the case. Bobs self concept tells the unique story of the case study. Bob begins his story with a positive self concept and ends with a negative one. Towards the beginning of the case Bob gains self confidence in his work knowing he is a productive worker. During the time Fester arrives and begins working, Bobs self concept fades. During the case, Bob allows Fester to take over the group meetings and even take over his primary meeting as the project head. Eventually Bobs self concept plummets to next to nothing and Bob seeks a new job. Bob let social comparison steer him on to another career path in result to his “private me” being perceived as “not good enough.” The roles of the characters of the case study affect how each and every character interacts with one another. Bob approaches Jerrold with loyal work information, however he never felt comfortable disclosing his own discomforts with Fester being present in fear of showing weakness in his position. As the group began to break up Bob confronted Oliver and Davenport to get a sense of the reason for the splitting, yet did not confront Leak due to his role as a close colleague to Fester. Social needs affect the communication within the characters of the case study. Bob Knowlton loses his sense of control over the photon group, losing...
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...Paul Darbyshire Prepared by Paul Darbyshire Welcome Welcome to BCO1102 Information Systems for Business for Semester 1, 2014. For the vast majority of you it will be a compulsory unit of study as it is part of the Business Core in all undergraduate Bachelor of Business degrees. The major focus of this unit is on how computer- based information systems can support decision making in organizations and businesses. Those decisions often need to be made by professionals who come from discipline areas you are studying such as accounting, management, information systems or marketing. One of the most important elements of an information system is people, so all of us need to know what role we can play and what role information and communication technologies (ICT) can play in supporting decisions. This unit will look at the theoretical side of information systems as well as personal productivity tools such as spread sheets and databases. In addition we will look at global trends in information systems and in particular the emerging use of Cloud Computing and Social Networking, which is sometimes called Web 2.0. The unit of study requires the textbook Introduction to Information Systems by Rainer, Prince and Cegielski 5th Edition. The textbook is used for the theory and some of the practical work in tutorials. All reading for this subject during the semester is assigned from this textbook. Feedback from previous years reveals that without this textbook you will be severely disadvantaged...
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...discussions, case studies, presentation and group assignments. Each group of students will consist of 5-6 students. The assignments / case studies involve library assignments and may be having some small practical studies. The guidelines for the same will be provided in class. Text: The recommended text used for the course is “ Business Ethics and Indian perspective ” by AC Fernando, Pearson VI Impression 2011 . Objective : The objective of the course is to help the students understand the nature of business ethics and issues in corporate governance and its application to the Indian corporate scene. It aims at introducing ethical concepts useful in resolving moral issues in business. It sensitize first year MBA students on ethical principles and developing reasoning and analytical skills needed to build firm foundation and grooming them to apply the ethical concepts to business decisions. The course is specifically planned with a lot of case studies, more specifically Indian scenarios making it relevant for Indian work environment. Sessions cover ethical theories underlying business, application of ethics in day-to-day business, ethics and the environment and ethics in consumer protection. I intend to cover ethical issues in various managerial functions such as finance, human resource and marketing. Evaluation Scheme: Sr. No | Component | Weightage | 1 | Class Participation-Individual | 15% | 2 | assignment-Individual | 15% | 3 | Case Analysis-Group | 30% | ...
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... | | |Objective of CSSA |4 - 5 | |Clientele profile/composition |6 - 8 | |The problem |9 | |Caseload and expenditure |10 - 12 | |Levels of benefit |13 - 14 | |CSSA cases...
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...BBA340 Cross Cultural Management Department of Marketing and Management Faculty of Business and Economics Unit Guide E2 Evening; Offered in Session 2, North Ryde 2012 Table of Content Table of Content General Information 2 3 Convenor and teaching staff Credit Points Prerequisites Corequisites Co-badged status Unit Description 3 3 3 3 3 3 Learning Outcomes Graduate Capabilities 4 5 Capable of Professional and Personal Judgement and Initiative Engaged and Ethical Local and Global citizens Discipline Specific Knowledge and Skills Critical, Analytical and Integrative Thinking Assessment Tasks 5 5 6 6 8 Case Study and Presentation Media Report Analysis Final Examination 8 9 10 Unit Schedule Delivery and Resources 12 14 Classes Prizes Required and Recommended Texts and/or Materials Teachnology Used and Required Learning and Teaching Activities Policies and Procedures 14 14 14 15 15 17 Academic Honesty Grades Grading Appeals and Final Examination Script Viewing Special Consideration Policy Student Support Student Enquiry Service Equity Support IT Help Research and Practice 17 17 17 17 18 18 18 18 19 Page 2 of 19 General Information Convenor and teaching staff Unit Convenor: Meena Chavan Email: meena.chavan@mq.edu.au Other Staff: Choon-Hwa Lim Email: choon-hwa.lim@mq.edu.au Credit Points 3 Prerequisites 42cp Corequisites N/A Co-badged status ...
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...2008 : CSH 208 Required: David, Fred R. (2009) Strategic Management: Concepts and Cases (12th edition) Upper Saddle River, New Jersey: Prentice Hall. Course Description: Strategic Management requires that students integrate relevant knowledge gleaned from previous core business-course experience. Extensive case work and library research are demanded. Students work with a real organization to develop a comprehensive strategic plan. The student should have completed all MBA core requirements or be currently enrolled in the remaining courses. 1 Course Objectives: At the end of the course students should be able to: 1. Use the strategic management process to understand competitive forces and to develop competitive advantages. 2. Analyze complex business situations from management’s perspective. 3. Appreciate the interdependence of all business functions and operations. 4. Be more proactive in ascertaining and acting upon opportunities that may occur in the macro-environment. 5. Identify what an organization wants to achieve and know how they will do it. 6. Develop creative alternatives to resolving business problems, choose a strategy from among the alternatives generated, and effectively and efficiently implement the proposed course of action. 7. Work cooperatively in a group and collectively communicate results and recommendations based on objective and subjective analyses of business case problems. Course Procedure: Class lectures are designed to explain and supplement...
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...Communication Contents Executive Summary 1 Terms of Reference 2 Analysis 3 Participation 3 Group work 3 Evaluation of Content 4 Animal texting case 4 My language use & development 5 Recommendations 5 Conclusions 6 References 7 Appendices 8 Appendices 1 8 Appendices 2 10 Appendices 3 12 Executive Summary Firstly, the report analysed participation and group work in two parts. It has expressed that how to be participation in a group and theorises or experiences of group works. Following that, it has discussed evaluation of group study and individual development. These reports recommend that in a group work, people should focus on formal language use, cooperation, communication, information and time and task management. Terms of Reference In this report, it has analysed our group work in this module, also evaluate case of animal testing and personal development of language use. Besides, it gave some recommendations for group work and self-development. It is in order to continue development of our skills and learn the theories or task management with animal testing case. Analysis Participation Participation is important if you work together with other people. Without it, a single idea cannot be called “group work”. For example, when I first work in a group, I am wondering how to join in a group and how to share my idea and experiences to my teammates. Also, utilize some information and translate in English...
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...Analysis of Case Studies Prepared by Rafiqul Alam Khan Rakibul Haque Department of Finance Page 1 Dhaka, June 05, 2014 Acknowledgement All the praise and appreciation to Allah, the most merciful and beneficent who has enabled us to submit this humble work. We would like to express our special thanks and honour to our course teacher, Sonia Munmun, who guide us in every minute whenever we sought, and who showed us the right track to conduct the study. Finally, we would be happy if the findings of this study could make any contribution in the field of business efficiency. Department of Finance Page 2 Table of Content 7 Abstract Chapter 01: Context and Rationale Preludes: the General Scenario Rationale of the Study Objectives Methodology: Primary & Secondary Sources Limitation Chapter 02: Framework of Case Study Chapter: Foundations of Group Behavior Case Incident 1 Case Incident 2 Chapter: Understanding Work Teams Case Incident 1 Case Incident 2 Chapter 03: Conclusion & Recommendations Conclusion Findings References Department of Finance 8 8 9 9-10 10 11-14 15-17 17-19 20-21 22-24 25-28 29 30 30 Page 3 Abstract Organizational Behavior (OB) is the study and application of knowledge about how people, individuals, and groups act in organizations. It does this by taking a system approach. That is, it interprets people-organization relationships in terms of the whole person, whole group, whole organization...
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...UNIT OUTLINE Read this document to learn essential details about your unit. It will also help you to get started with your studies. BMA604 Consumer Decision Making Semester 2, 2015 THIS UNIT IS BEING OFFERED IN: HOBART & BY DISTANCE Taught by: Professor Aron O’Cass (Unit Coordinator) CRICOS Provider Code: 00586B BMA604, Consumer Decision Making 2 Contents Contact Details ........................................................................................................................................ 2 Unit Description ...................................................................................................................................... 3 Prior Knowledge &/or Skills OR Pre-Requisite Unit(s) ............................................................................ 3 Enrolment in the Unit ............................................................................................................................. 3 When does the unit commence? ............................................................................................................ 3 University of Tasmania Graduate Quality Statement ............................................................................. 3 Intended Learning Outcomes for BMA604 ............................................................................................. 4 Learning Expectations and Teaching Strategies/Approach ..........................................................
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