BA350 Week 8 Case Study ( BA/350 Week 8 Case Study )

1. Read the Chapter 1 case study “Studer International” on pp. 30:31. In at least one paragraph answer the questions.What leadership skills are necessary in a corporate environment characterized by instability and turmoil? Has Julie Cobb demonstrated any of these skills in her current position?

2. Read the Chapter 1 case study “Studer International” on pp. 30:31. In at least one paragraph answer the questions.Would you promote someone into a key leadership position who is considered a “people pleaserâ€? Explain.

3. Read the Chapter 1 case study “Studer International” on pp. 30:31. In at least one paragraph answer the questions.Leo Durocher, baseball manager from 1939 to 1972, once said, “Nice guys finish last.†Apply that idea to leadership within an organization. Is it possible for a manager who demonstrates kindness and concern for employees to achieve both top:line (total sales) and bottom:line (profits) results simultaneously.

4. Read the Chapter 10 case study “Valena Scientific Corporation” on pp. 322:232. In at least one paragraph answer the discussion questions.Was the research program a group or a team? What about each subgroup? If a team, what type of team was it (functional, cross-functional, self-directed)? Explain.

5. Read the Chapter 10 case study “Valena Scientific Corporation” on pp. 322:232. In at least one paragraph answer the discussion questions.What were the group norms before and after the retreat? Did the interdependence among subgroups change with the interferon project?

6. Read the Chapter 10 case study “Valena Scientific Corporation” on pp. 322:232. In at least one paragraph answer the discussion questions.What factors account for the change in cohesiveness after the chief biologist took over?

7. Read the Chapter 15 case study “American Tool & Die” on pp. 485:486. In at least one paragraph answer the question.Assume you are Vince Brofft and want to lead the change to save the plant. Describe how you would enact the first three stages outlined in Exhibit 15.2.

8. Read the Chapter 15 case study “American Tool & Die” on pp. 485:486. In at least one paragraph answer the question.Describe three tactics you would use to overcome union leader resistance.

9. Read the Chapter 15 case study “American Tool & Die” on pp. 485:486. In at least one paragraph answer the question.If you were Kelly Mueller, how would you encourage innovative thinking at AT&D? What strategies would you use to encourage others to be more receptive to bold changes?

10. Summarize one leadership concept from the course that has made an impact on you.

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