Post a brief description of two strengths and two limitations of Path-Goal Theory as applied in the field of health care administration. Then, compare Path-Goal Theory to the Situational Approach Theory of leadership. Be specific. Finally, explain whether Path-Goal Theory is a valid theory of leadership. Justify your response.
Support your postings and responses with specific references to the Learning Resources and the current literature.
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Transcending the traditional PMO focus, which endeavored to enhance enterprise value by overseeing and elevating PM standards and methods, trends in PMOs’ evidence increased strategic integration, which offers enhanced business performance. Address the following discussion topic key elements:
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Chapter 4: Emotions and Moods
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Chapter 5: Personality and Values
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Reflect on the assigned readings for the week. Identify what you thought was the most important concept(s), method(s), term(s), and/or any other thing that you felt was worthy of your understanding.
Also, provide a graduate-level response to each of the following questions:
[Post should be at least 450+ words and in APA format (including Times New Roman with font size 12 and double spaced). Post the actual body of your paper in the discussion thread then attach a Word version of the paper for APA review].BE) framework.
Given the varied history of race and the problems with race in the biological sciences, how would you describe what race is to a child who asks you about it?
This assessment addresses the following course objective(s):
Identify a product innovation within the last five years that has had a major impact on an industry that you are familiar with.
Describe the product and detail how it is innovative compared to previous products or approaches used within the industry.
Support your assertion that this innovation is strategic and has created significant changes in the industry. How would you categorize this information based on the Keely model?
This paper should be a minimum of 500 words, at least two pages, and follow APA Style requirements (i.e., cover page, in-text citations, and a reference page). Please use a minimum of 2 references for this assignment; you may use the required course texts and recommended supplemental readings, as well as independent research, but please avoid ‘crowd-sourced’ material from Wikipedia, about.com, and others.
together with your knowledge/experience, explain your believe on ethics, quality satisfaction, and social responsibility. As a good and effective quality director/manager, what is your working philosophy? Write 2-3 paragraphs, not exceeding 300 words.
Part 2: Answer questions and express your thought from these 2 activities: 1) An ethical dilemma, and 2) Have we spoiled customers? Your writing should be between 500-900 words (single space, Times NW 12), or not exceeded 2 pages. Post your writing into the Discussion Board, under forum “Assignment Three – Quality Satisfaction and Corporate Social Responsibility”.
Critical Thinking Activity – An Ethical Dilemma
Image Products Inc. and Lovan corporation are major producer of shampoos, conditioners, and other bath products for women. They are also intense competitors. Recently, Lovan has surged ahead in the marketplace on the strength of a new shampoo that is outselling the leading products of all competitors, including Image Products. This new product is based on a supersecret formula that produces a shampoo with a silky texture and a pleasant aroma. Consumers love it.
John Parker, supervisor of the research and development department for Image Products, is under intense pressure to replicate Lovan’s formula. Unfortunately for Parker, all of his attempts to break the code have failed. As a result, Image Products has lost so much market share that company-wide layoffs are imminent. Parker’s wife and their daughter, who is 3 months pregnant, both work at Image Products. Both will lose their jobs in the first round if layoffs are necessary. Because the firm is located in a rural one-company town, the chances of his wife and daughter finding other jobs are slim at best.
A potential solution has fallen into Parker’s lap. A disgruntled chemist from Lovan has applied for a vacant position in Parker’s department. He has made it clear to Parker that, if hired, he can bring Lovan’s coveted formula with him. However he will do so only if Parker brings him in at top dollar- a demand that is not justified by the chemist’s credentials.
Assume that John Parker is a friend and that he asks your advice about how to handle this situation. What will you recommend to him, and why? What model would you apply in dealing with this dilemma if you were in Parker’s position? Why?
Critical Thinking Activity – Have We Spoiled Customers?
“If you want to understand how the worldwide quality movement has benefited consumers, just look at automobiles. What used to be considered a luxury option is now just standard,” said one quality manager. “That is precisely the problem,” said another quality manager, “We have spoiled the consumer. Now customers will never be happy no matter what we do.” Join this debate, what is your opinion concerning the following questions?
Appraise the workforce relations of an organization to ensure optimal performance.
You are an HR Business Partner in a large electronics retailer. The VP of HR has recently implemented a new disciplinary process, which focuses more on performance improvement rather than automatic discipline and censure for behavior and performance issues. The VP of HR created a performance matrix to help guide managers to understand what types of disciplinary actions are appropriate for different infractions. The HR Business Partners have been instructed to use the matrix to coach line managers to better assess what type of disciplinary action should be taken for employee issues, with the use of a performance improvement plan whenever possible.
Your internal portfolio, as an HR Business Partner, includes the household machines division, which focuses on sales of washers and dryers, dishwashers, and other large home appliances. The sales manager of this division has requested assistance from HR in handling a performance problem. One of his employees is an innovative and energetic “star performer,” but becomes angry, defensive, and argumentative if the ideas, suggestions, and proposals he makes require changes or is not implemented. The sales manager has spoken to him once, but no changes have been observed. As the HR Business Partner prepare a coaching memo for the sales manager, which outlines which type of discipline the employee should receive as well as a performance improvement plan (PIP) for the employee.
Prepare a coaching memo and a performance improvement plan (PIP), using the organization’s new discipline matrix, for the employee that:
The challenges to initiate transformational change in industry can be overwhelming. Analyze the Brazilian concept of jeitinho and explore how the concept may be useful in breaking the status quo.
In your journal assignment, provide two recommendations using the Brazilian cultural concept of jeitinho to address current and future knowledge worker shortages that Nimble Storage may experience.
Use global talent management practices to support your recommendations.
For additional details, please refer to the Journal Guidelines and Rubric document.
Explain how you would conduct a job analysis in a company that has never had job descriptions. Utilize the O*Net as a resource for your information.
Your discussion is to be submitted in 12-point Times New Roman font using APA format. You must have a minimum of two sources to support your answer.
