Management

CMST 439 Leadership and Strategic CommunicationTextbook: The Leadership Challenge by Jim Kouzes and Barry PosnerDiscussion Post: Think about Purpose, Context, and StrategyAs we discussed in class, your Leadership and Communication Strategy is dependent on the Purpose and the Context. And we will learn much more about this as the term progresses.I would like each of you to come up with a situation that you have observed in the past. It could be a real-life event that you observed or were involved in. It might be something from a TV show or a movie.FIRST, MAKE YOUR PRIMARY POST. It will include:SITUATION: Write a brief paragraph describing the situation.INTENT: Then make a statement about what you think the intent of the speaker/leader was.THE THREE QUESTIONS OF LEADERSHIP:· What worked well for that leader?· What she or he could have done differently?· What they could have learned or what you learned?

In a Microsoft Word document of 5-6 pages formatted in APA style, develop the introduction for your project. Please note that the title and reference pages should not be included in the total page count of your paper. Be sure to focus on one (1) disease but three (3) audiences (patient, family and staff development). The introduction should:Contain the title of the lesson.Identify and describe the learners.Describe the educational setting:Staff developmentPatient educationFamily educationInclude learner assessments:Educational levelDevelopmental levelReadiness to learn, and so forth.Provide a purpose and rationale for selecting the topic/disease.Describe the philosophical or theoretical basis for teaching approaches used in the lesson.Support criteria with relevant examples and journal articles.On a separate references page, cite all sources using APA format. Helpful APA guides and resources are available in the South University Online Library. Below are guides that are located in the library and can be accessed and downloaded via the South University Online Citation Resources: APA Style page. The American Psychological Association website also provides detailed guidance on formatting, citations, and references at APA Style.

? Case: Gore’s Flat Structure Works WellDue Sunday by 11:59pm Points 40 Submitting a text entry box Available until Feb 10 at 11:59pmSubmit AssignmentDue Date: January 24 Goal and Purpose The goal of this assignment is to analyze a type of organizational structure.Directions Read the following case (taken from Chapter 7 of our textbook). You are welcome and encouraged to do additional research of your own.Imagine an organization with more than 10,000 employees working in 30 countries around the world— with no hierarchy structure. W. L. Gore & Associates, headquartered in Newark, Delaware, is a model of unusual business practices. Wilbert Gore, who left Dupont to explore new uses for Teflon, started the company in 1958. Best known for its breathable, weatherproof Gore-Tex fabric, Glide dental floss, and Elixir guitar strings, the company has no bosses, no titles, no departments, and no formal job descriptions. There is no managerial hierarchy at Gore, and top management treats employees, called associates, as peers.In 2005, the company named 22-year associate Terri Kelly as its new chief executive officer. Unlike large public corporations, Gore’s announcement was made without much fanfare. Today, more than 12 years later, Kelly continues as chief executive but is the first to admit that it’s not about the CEO at Gore—it’s about the people who work there and their relationships with one another.The company focuses on its products and company values rather than on individuals. Committees, comprised of employees, make major decisions such as hiring, firing, and compensation. They even set top executives’ compensation. Employees work on teams, which are switched around every few years. In fact, all employees are expected to make minor decisions instead of relying on the “boss” to make them. “We’re committed to how we get things done,” Kelly says. “That puts a tremendous burden on leaders because it’s easier to say ‘Just do it’ than to explain the rationale. But in the long run, you’ll get much better results because people are making a commitment.”1/18/2021 ? Case: Gore’s Flat Structure Works Wellhttps://canvas.pasadena.edu/courses/1110975/assignments/8648709?module_item_id=12600761 2/4Because no formal lines of authority exist, employees can speak to anyone in the company at any time. This arrangement also forces employees to spend considerable time developing relationships. As one employee described it, instead of trying to please just one “boss,” you have to please everyone. Several years ago the company underwent a “strategy refresh,” conducting surveys and discussions with employees about how they fit into the organization’s culture. Not surprisingly, there was a cultural divide based on multiple generations of workers and length of service stature, which Kelly and her associates have worked hard to overcome. She realizes that not everyone will become a “lifer” at Gore, but recognizes the importance of younger employees who have helped the company become more tech- savvy in communications and stay well-connected in a fast-moving business world.The informal organizational structure continues to work well. With revenues of $3 billion, the company produces thousands of advanced technology products for the electronics, industrial, fabrics, and medical markets. Its corporate structure fosters innovation and has been a significant contributor to associate satisfaction. Employee turnover is a low 3 percent a year, and the company can choose new associates from the thousands of job applications it receives annually. In 2017, Gore was named one of the 12 legends on Fortune’s “100 Best Companies to Work For.” These companies have made Fortune’s list for all 20 years the magazine has published its annual “Best” rankings.Submission Instructions In the textbox, answer the following questions:1. Given the lack of formal structure, how important do you think Gore’s informal structure becomes? 2. Is W. L. Gore a mechanistic or an organic organization? Support your answer with examples from thecase. 3. How do you think Gore’s flat organizational structure affects innovation at the company?Grading and Feedback Please view the rubric for a description of the grading and points. Please use proper spelling and grammar. The total word count of your response should be at least 300 words (total, not per question). You are welcome to write more if you choose.Important Information on Turnitin: This assignment uses Turnitin, a plagiarism checker that is integrated in CANVAS. You can find information on submitting an assignment to Turnitin here. (https://help.turnitin.com/integrity/student/canvas/assignments/submittinganassignment.htm)https://help.turnitin.com/integrity/student/canvas/assignments/submitting-an-assignment.htm1/18/2021 ? Case: Gore’s FlatStructureWorksWellhttps://canvas.pasadena.edu/courses/1110975/assignments/8648709?module_item_id=12600761 3/4Gore’s Flat Structure Works WellTechnical Support Need help using Canvas Assignments? If so, please review the following Canvas Guide pages:How do I submit an online assignment? (https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-9539- 421241972) How do I upload a file as an assignment submission in Canvas? (https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-10663-421254353) How do I submit a text entry assignment? (https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-14129- 4212833572) How do I enter a URL as an assignment submission? (https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-14128-4212833582) How do I submit a TurnItIn assignment? 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Case: Gore’s Flat Structure Works Wellhttps://canvas.pasadena.edu/courses/1110975/assignments/8648709?module_item_id=12600761 4/4Total Points: 40Criteria Ratings Pts10 pts10 pts10 pts10 ptsInformal StructureGiven the lack of formal structure, how important do you think Gore’s informal structure becomes?10 pts Full PointsThe question was answered in full with a detailed and well-thought response.5 pts Partial PointsThe question was answered but could use more detail.0 pts No PointsThe question was not answered.Mechanistic or Organic OrganizationIs W. L. Gore a mechanistic or an organic organization? Support your answer with examples from the case.10 pts Full PointsThe question was answered in full with a detailed and well-thought response.5 pts Partial PointsThe question was answered but could use more detail.0 pts No PointsThe question was not answered.InnovationHow do you think Gore’s flat organizational structure affects innovation at the company?10 pts Full PointsThe question was answered in full with a detailed and well-thought response.5 pts Partial PointsThe question was answered but could use more detail.0 pts No PointsThe question was not answered.Spelling, Grammar, and Word Count 10 pts Full PointsThe assignment was at least 300 words (in total) with correct spelling and grammar.0 pts No MarksThe response was either under the required word count and/or had spelling and grammatical errors.

You are to write a 3-6 page paper (not including title and reference pages) in proper APA format. For your paper, you will write about a 25-year-old lady named Ms. Canady.You will use the following background on Ms. Canady to write you paper. Ms. Canady has a great personality. She is caring, open-minded, and willing to learn. Ms. Canady recently became the head supervisor at her dad’s company. Because she has inherited the position, she became a little big headed. As a leader some of her struggles include communicating efficiently, micromanaging her staff, and being hard on herself. Due to Ms. Canady working for her father, she wants to show her father that she can I manage a team. She must overcome these negative traits in order to become the manager she aspires to be. In my research paper I will go through the different trials she will encounter and how she will learn how to take a step back and be able to trust her employees.Ensure you address the following topics in your paper:Describe the personality of your character (this is to help the reader understand the challenges your leader faces).How did your character develop their management traits?Identify three management traits that the leader possesses, and explain why they are necessary to a successful manager.How you can develop each skill or trait in your own life? Training, education, experience, etc. – but be specific (if you create goals they should be SMART).What are the possible disadvantages of having these traits?How have you seen the selected traits utilized effectively in your own experiences in life?How can you market the traits (for this I would like to see resume bullets for each of the traits)? – Put yourself in your character’s shoes, as if they were writing a resume.How do you relate to your character? Could you be managed by him/her/it?The paper must include (all in proper APA 7th edition format):Cover PageBodyReference PageTwo additional resources from APUS online libraryTwo additional resources from the internetWikipedia, or similar sites are NOT acceptable sources for this paper

First, Create an infographic of your choice that visually represents your personal understanding of servant leadership.After creating your infographic, write a 500-750 word minimum analysis in which you discuss the following:Discuss the most significant differences between servant leadership models and other leadership models. Be sure to include specific examples that highlight the difference(s).Explain the paradoxical nature of servant leadership (Chapter 2 of Servant Leadership text). Provide examples that support your rationale.Provide an explanation of where the paradoxical nature of servant leadership is seen in your graphical representation.Using the 10 unique characteristics identified in Greenleaf’s model, explain how the graphic you created captures your personal understanding of servant leadership.Use a minimum of two scholarly sources to support your analysis.Submit both the infographic and the written analysis.Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

Prepare a 10 minute presentation that discusses who you are as a leader. The presentation should include items such as your (1) vision; (2) fundamental truth; (3) key values and philosophy; (4) your dominate leadership style; (5) and, what you need to secure yourself as an effective leader. The presentation should also include an introduction and conclusion. Creativity is appreciated!These presentations may use whatever software you find feasible. All that I ask is that any questions regarding your software choice be explained.RubricIndividual Presentation – RevisedIndividual Presentation -RevisedCriteriaRatingsPtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAgenda/introduction10 ptsFull Marks0 ptsNo Marks10 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning Outcomevision16 ptsFull Marks0 ptsNo Marks16 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning Outcomefundamental truth16 ptsFull Marks0 ptsNo Marks16 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning Outcomekey values and philosophy16 ptsFull Marks0 ptsNo Marks16 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning Outcomeyour dominate leadership style16 ptsFull Marks0 ptsNo Marks16 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning Outcomewhat you need to secure yourself as an effective leader16 ptsFull Marks0 ptsNo Marks16 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning Outcomeconclusion10 ptsFull Marks0 ptsNo Marks10 pts

Imagine, you have just completed your university coursework and are planning to attend commencement. You skillfully used time-management to overcome the obstacles and challenges presented by other responsibilities to successfully complete your program. As a result of your hard work, you have been asked to prepare a presentation and speech to present at the commencement ceremony. Your presentation and speech should describe your journey and what you learned about your yourself as a leader. Include an experience from your first course, and share your future plans. Consider the individuals who helped you achieve this goal. Who do you want to be? This project is your story:1. Start by preparing an outline of your story.Consider some of the module topics in this course section headings (topics) for your outline and should include at least five topic areas.Module 1 Your use of time management personally and professionallyModule 2 Your traits of leadershipModule 3 Your power to influenceModule 4 Your leadership styleModule 5 Your use ethical communication to influence2. Prepare your written speech addressing all the topics identified in your outline. Your speech will be prepared in APA format with citations and references, as required.Consider what you would like to say to your colleagues, Your university faculty, friends, and family as you look back on your journey.Describe who you want to be as you look forward on your journey.Guidelines for the Written Speech:800 – 1550 words required (not including Title or References pages). In double-spaced APA format. Minimum of SIX (6) academic references.Adhere to the guidelines in the university writing standards.

Address the three questions at the end of “Case 4.3” in the Northouse text. Additionally, address how you might or might not apply James 2 in this situation.Requirements: Paper should be a minimum of two full pages of content, APA-compliant, and addressing all of the questions in the prompt above.For this assignment, you will examine a famous leader (of your choice) applying concepts and theories explored so far in this course.

Being Promoted from WithinOne month ago, Tom saw that there was an opportunity to advance in his department as a kitchen manager. Tom had been a line cook for almost two years, and felt he was dedicated, professional, and qualified for the manager position. He applied and was promoted. Thrilled, Tom took his new position as kitchen manager with as much pride and hard work as his position as line cook. He started to notice, however, that the line cooks that he was now managing lacked the work ethic he saw in himself. Did his colleagues not respect him in his new role as manager? Did the other line cooks slack this much before and he simply never noticed? He started to see that several back-of-the-house employees were coming to work late, wearing unlaundered uniforms, and any task, rather big or small, was done in a sloppy manner. Tom was becoming more frustrated with each day that went by. When asking for assistance or providing direction, he was receiving dirty looks and short answers from some of the other employees. He questioned his abilities as a supervisor and a leader. Tom was now doubting his confidence in the workplace—an attribute that was fundamental for his promotion. What was he doing wrong that the previous kitchen manager had done right?Discussion Questions1. What are some possible reasons for the carelessness of Tom’s colleagues?2. How should Tom assess the current situation?3. If you were Tom’s supervisor, what advice would you have given him before he started his new position?4. How can Tom regain his confidence in leadership, while still receiving respect from others?5. If you were being supervised by Tom, and frustrated by the way he chooses to manage the kitchen, would you address him directly? If so, how?

This assignment is a take-home essay consisting of 3 questions, 2 pages total, to test knowledge and assimilation of the course objectives. Please exclusively use the course materials to support each answer. To answer these questions paraphrase, do not use quotations.Please answer all three questions below in a paragraph format by listing the number followed by your answer. I recommend using the MEAL plan to organize your paragraphs. For more information, please check out this link. Please cite your sources using in-text citations; a reference list is not needed. Please review your work for errors before submitting it and ensure that it is grammatically correct. Your submission should be no more than 2 pages in length.1. Explain what Zewei’s article from the week 4 reading was all about. Be sure to identify the thesis and conclusions.2. What are the main ideas in Steinberg’s article?3. Based on the Cragg, Arnold, and Muchlinski article from week 6, when and why did “business and human rights” become an international topic? What explains the delay?Please note that all assignments should be written in Word and uploaded as attachments within the Assignments section of the classroom. Use 12 pt. font and double-space. Be sure to put your name and class information on the document and put your name on the file. Name your file: lastnamefirstnamePA2classsectionumber example: GonzalesJose PA2 IRLS21001 Insert page numbers. Assignments will be graded using this rubric.