Authentic vs Debating

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Discussion Question: Debating the Effectiveness of Authentic Leadership in Healthcare Settings

Based on Chapter 8 on Authentic Leadership, let’s engage in a thought-provoking debate. Authentic leadership, characterized by self-awareness, transparency, self-regulation, and being true to oneself and followers, is said to create a healthy work environment, especially in healthcare settings. Bill George, a prominent figure in this field, emphasizes that authentic leaders are driven more by the desire to serve and empower others than by personal gain. They balance qualities of the heart, such as passion and compassion, with those of the mind.

For our debate, consider the following statement:

“Authentic leadership, while valuable in theory, is not the most effective leadership style in healthcare settings, especially in high-stress and fast-paced environments like hospitals. In such settings, more directive and decision-focused leadership styles may be more beneficial to ensure quick decision-making and efficient patient care.”

Take a side in this debate. Either argue in favor of the statement, supporting the need for more directive leadership styles in healthcare, or oppose it, advocating for the effectiveness of authentic leadership in these environments. When constructing your argument, consider aspects like the impact of leadership style on patient care, staff morale, decision-making processes, and overall workplace culture. Additionally, incorporate how the unique challenges and dynamics of healthcare settings might influence the suitability and effectiveness of different leadership styles

MOD 07: DISCUSSION

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Mod 07: Discussion

Danone’s Wrangle with Wahaha

For this week’s discussion read the case study about Danone in China introduced in the last module (See the attached ).

A case study is a puzzle to be solved, so before reading and answering the specific questions, develop your proposed solution by following these five steps:

– Read the case study to identify the key issues and underlying issues. These issues are the principles and concepts of the course module, which apply to the situation described in the case study.

– Record the facts from the case study which are relevant to the principles and concepts of the module. The case may have extraneous information not relevant to the current module. Your ability to differentiate between relevant and irrelevant information is an important aspect of case analysis, as it will inform the focus of your answers.

After reading the case, discuss the following:

1- Identify the problem in the joint venture that triggered the conflict between the two companies and discuss the differences of each company’s understanding of their own respective roles and responsibilities in this venture.

2- As a leader, discuss ways you would handle conflict when it arises from organizational culture or national culture?

Directions:

  • Discuss the concepts, principles, and theories from the attached. Cite your attached and cite any other sources. Make sure to Cite from 2  academic source. 

OL 600 module 2

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Self-Analysis: Behavioral Competency: The Business Cluster

Overview

For this journal task, you will conduct a self-reflection of your  current strengths, weaknesses, and skill gaps related to the behavioral  competencies in the SHRM Business cluster. The competencies in the  Business cluster are business acumen, consultation, and analytical  aptitude. You will identify ways to improve your weaknesses. This  activity will help you practice the use of behavioral competencies that  you will need to complete your final project. 

Journals in this course are private between each student and the instructor.

Prompt

First, review the module resources, including the text readings and  HR model resources.  Next, carefully consider the behavioral  competencies or attributes related to the Business cluster as described  in the overview.

Conduct a self-reflection and analysis by responding to the following three questions as your journal assignment.

Strengths: What are your areas of strength in the Business cluster? Describe how you determined this strength. Provide supportive examples.

Weaknesses: What are your areas of weakness in the Business  cluster? Describe how you determined this weakness related to business  practices and professionalism. Provide supportive examples.

Strategies: What are your strategies for developing behaviors  related to business and professionalism? Provide supportive examples  based on the module content.

  • Refer to the Module Two resources and other course materials to  support your responses. Your instructor will provide feedback pertaining  to your self-reflection and offer recommendations for skill  development.

Discussion question post

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Assigned Readings:

Chapter 11. Developing Leadership Diversity.

Initial Postings: Read and reflect on the assigned readings for the week. Then post 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 in each assigned textbook chapter.Your initial post should be based upon the assigned reading for the week, so the textbook should be a source listed in your reference section and cited within the body of the text. Other sources are not required but feel free to use them if they aid in your discussion.

Also, provide a graduate-level response to each of the following questions:

Why is diversity of thought important for today’s organizations? Do you think an organization can have diversity of thought if all employees are of the same race and approximately the same age and background?

Do you agree with sociologist William Bielby that people have innate biases and will automatically discriminate if left to their own devices? Discuss.

Why do you think many women opt out from seeking higher levels of corporate leadership? Discuss why you think this either is or is not a trend that might hurt organizations over the next decade.

[Your post must be substantive and demonstrate insight gained from the course material. Postings must be in the student’s own words – do not provide quotes!]

Microsoft Surface Case study Power Point Presentation

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Make a case study presentation on the case: Microsoft Surface Hub. The guidelines and the case study are attached below. The presentation should have material to present for 40 mins.

This case introduces you to two different market segments and personas. From your Harvard
Business School case study packet, read the case titled “Microsoft Surface Hub 2S: The Higher
Education Market OpportunityLinks to an external site.” and answer the following questions:

1. Compare and contrast the target personas for the corporate market and the higher
education market. Give an example of what each persona might look like (What does your
ideal customer look like, what are their pain points, goals, etc.)
2. Define “use case” and how it relates to jobs to be done (JTBD). Compare the JTBD for
corporate and higher education markets. Can the same product serve both markets?
3. With the pivot to higher education, what core benefits should they focus on?
4. Define a messaging strategy for the new higher education market.
5. In the long run, a new generation product, the Surface Hub 3, would need to be developed
for higher education. Suggest three key themes to recommend to the engineering
team. List two “epics” the team should work on for each theme.


Exploring the Role

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Exploring the Role of Transformational Leadership in Public Health and Healthcare

Reflect on the concept of transformational leadership as described in the chapter, particularly in the context of public health and healthcare. Transformational leaders are required to instigate systemic changes in beliefs, motivations, and organizational structures to address complex health issues, including social, environmental, political, and moral challenges such as racism. These changes often need to occur upstream to effectively influence the outcomes downstream where healthcare and public health interventions take place.

With this in mind, consider the following discussion question:

“How can transformational leadership effectively address upstream factors such as social, environmental, political, and moral structures, including racism, to bring about meaningful and sustainable improvements in public health and healthcare? In your answer, discuss specific strategies and qualities that such leaders should possess or develop, and provide examples of how these strategies could be implemented to create agents of social change and achieve social justice.”

This question encourages you to think critically about the role of leadership in driving significant changes within the healthcare system and broader social contexts. It asks you to identify and analyze specific strategies and leadership qualities that are essential in addressing deep-rooted systemic issues. Moreover, it challenges you to conceptualize practical applications of these strategies in real-world scenarios, contributing to social justice and improved health outcomes.

Data analysis using excel pivot tables

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To complete the assignment, students need to do the following:

1) Download the Excel Data file MIS 3101-All Excel PivotTable Sales Data.xlsx from Blackboard

3) Save the new workbook with a memorable name so it can be found later.

4) Complete the steps in the assignment for creating a Data Table and PivotTable from sales

data.

5) On a new sheet titled “Reflection”, answer the questions in the red text then write a couple

paragraphs about the experience of creating PivotTables

6) Submit the Excel file to Blackboard for grading.

Next part of assignment 

After reading about these two ethical perspectives, answer the following questions from the Chapter 3 Ethics Guide “Showrooming: The Consequences”, on page 66:

  1. With regard to showrooming, are online vendors behaving unethically?
    1. Answer the question using the categorical imperative (page 18) perspective. Explain your answer.
    2. Answer the question using the utilitarianism perspective (page 43). Explain your answer.
    3. Which perspective best matches your view?
  2. Is Amazon.com behaving unethically by creating and disseminating the Price Check app?
    1. Answer the question using the categorical imperative (page 18) perspective. Explain your answer.
    2. Answer the question using the utilitarianism perspective (page 43). Explain your answer.
    3. Which perspective best matches your view?
  3. Are consumers behaving unethically when they showroom?
    1. Answer the question using the categorical imperative (page 18) perspective. Explain your answer.
    2. Answer the question using the utilitarianism perspective (page 43). Explain your answer.
    3. Which perspective best matches your view?

Marketing

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Before you start making decisions in NewShoes, it is important to develop a strategic plan. Start by writing a mission statement, in which you communicate a vision for the company. Then identify measurable goals that your company should achieve to support your mission. Finally, plan the strategy you will use to meet those goals. Your strategy should spell out plans to enter markets, marketing mix for each market, and product development budgets. Use the following outline for successful completion of the assignment. Please keep in mind that you are writing an APA formatted paper with a Title page, body, and Reference page. Think of this as a research paper. You should take time to research your target market, the athletic shoe industry, and key business concepts in order to address the specific questions asked in this assignment.

Mission Statement

Who Does Your Company Serve?

  1. How Large is the Target Market?

What is the Scope of the Product Line and Services Offered?

  1. What Effect Does your Business Have on the Consumers?
  2. How do you want the world to think of you?
  3. Measurable Goals
  4. Profit
  5. Return on Sales in a Period of Time
  6. Market Share Objective

Customer Satisfaction

  1. Strategy to Complete the Goals
  2. How do you plan to enter each marketplace?
  3. Share the Marketing Mix (Product, Price, Place, and Promotion) for each of the markets?
  4. What is the product development budget for each market?

MGT-672: Decision Theory within the Glo: Communication, Negotiation and Decision Making

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Danone’s Wrangle with Wahaha

For this week’s discussion read the case study about Danone in China introduced in the last module (p. 255 in the textbook).

A case study is a puzzle to be solved, so before reading and answering the specific questions, develop your proposed solution by following these five steps:

Read the case study to identify the key issues and underlying issues. These issues are the principles and concepts of the course module, which apply to the situation described in the case study.

Record the facts from the case study which are relevant to the principles and concepts of the module. The case may have extraneous information not relevant to the current module. Your ability to differentiate between relevant and irrelevant information is an important aspect of case analysis, as it will inform the focus of your answers.

After reading the case, discuss the following:

  1. Identify the problem in the joint venture that triggered the conflict between the two companies and discuss the differences of each company’s understanding of their own respective roles and responsibilities in this venture.
  2. As a leader, discuss ways you would handle conflict when it arises from organizational culture or national culture?

Directions:

Discuss the concepts, principles, and theories from your textbook (Find here) . Cite your textbooks and cite any other sources if appropriate at least two.

Communication, Negotiation and Decision Making

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Module 07: Discussion

Danone’s Wrangle with Wahaha

For this week’s discussion read the case study about Danone in China introduced in the last module (p. 255 in the textbook).

A case study is a puzzle to be solved, so before reading and answering the specific questions, develop your proposed solution by following these five steps:

Read the case study to identify the key issues and underlying issues. These issues are the principles and concepts of the course module, which apply to the situation described in the case study.

Record the facts from the case study which are relevant to the principles and concepts of the module. The case may have extraneous information not relevant to the current module. Your ability to differentiate between relevant and irrelevant information is an important aspect of case analysis, as it will inform the focus of your answers.

After reading the case, discuss the following:

Identify the problem in the joint venture that triggered the conflict between the two companies and discuss the differences of each company’s understanding of their own respective roles and responsibilities in this venture.

  1. As a leader, discuss ways you would handle conflict when it arises from organizational culture or national culture?
  2. Directions:

Discuss the concepts, principles, and theories from your textbook. Cite your textbooks and cite any other sources if appropriate.