13351Parker, an executive at Farrer-Gagne, an IT consulting firm, has a team of 4 consultants specializing in government IT. One IT consultant, Angie, has 15 years of experience. One consultant, Paulo, has 2 years of experience, and there are two other consultants on his team...
13349In this discussion, you will examine the principles and characteristics of an empowered workplace as related to quality management. Address the discussion topic after you have completed your reading. Be sure to post at least three times over three separate days, with your first post...
13348Study the 14 points by Deming. Which of the 14 points is most critical for your organization? Explain. Some of Deming’s points are controversial and may even backfire under some conditions. Which of the 14 points is most inapplicable to your organization? Why?...
13345Introduction: Teams are increasingly used in organizations worldwide, working either in person or via the Internet using various types of software for groups. Virtual teams can work efficiently and in a more cost-effective manner, avoiding the costs of travel, overnight stays, etc. Read the dialogue and decide...
13293Elaborate or respond to the discussion post below: My chosen historical figure is Napoleon Bonaparte. He was an extraordinary military and political mind who completely reshaped European life and ultimately changed the world. Other then his military prowess and strategic mind he also had natural ambition...
13292Elaborate or respond to the discussion post below: Nelson Mandela exemplifies the Great Man Theory, which asserts that great leaders possess inherent qualities that shape their destinies (Manning & Curtis, 2021). His charisma, resilience, and vision positioned him as a transformational leader during South Africa's fight...
13279Introduction: A work culture can be generally characterized as positive or negative. A culture that executive leadership describes as positive, but frontline employees describe as negative, is not indicative of a positive work culture. Leaders have the conceptual and decision making skills to structure organizations...
13272Respond of elaborate on the discussion post response below: In the military every single person is a leader, a manager, or both. I have seen plenty of styles of leadership styles but one of the leaders from my past that I admire most was a SFC...
13271Respond of elaborate on the discussion post response below: I worked 10 years for a company and the leader that I attracted my attention is coach Maria. She has high concern for both production and people. The leader cares intensely about task accomplishment and cares...
13268Based on your reading from Chapter 5 and your additional reading on organizational structures in the reading area. Describe an organization that you are familiar with regarding whether they have a flat structure or not. Why? Discuss their pattern of leadership from pp. 81–82 in the text....