Management

In “What Was Volkswagen Thinking?,” Jerry Useem (2016) explains that organizations can be defined and shaped through communication. Useem discusses the technique of using a series of scripts and/or a company credo to help determine the behavior and decisions of employees. In the article, Useem presents both positive and negative examples of using a corporate script/credo. In your response, explain how using a script/credo can guide organizational behavior. Based on what you have learned from reading Useem’s article, do you believe that having a corporate script/credo is a good way to guide organizational behavior? Explain. Your response should be at least 500 words in length.

Synthesizing the various business strategy theories, principles and concepts you have learned thus far, evaluate the strategy of an award winning organization by choosing an “Award Application Summary” from the Baldrige Performance Excellence Program website. You will evaluate the “Award Application Summary” as a business case.  Course Outcomes MT460-1: Assess business strategy using a variety of seminal theories, principles, and concepts.  GEL-1.2: Demonstrate college-level communication through the composition of original materials in Standard English.  Choose an award winning company from the Baldrige Performance Excellence Program website to study. You will evaluate the “Award Application Summary” as a business case. Use the following criteria to evaluate your chosen award winning organization to determine how its business strategy positions the company to achieve competitive advantage over its competitors:  Provide background information about your chosen company to include the company name, industry sector in which the company operates, products, and target market. Critically evaluate the strategic decisions that led to the organization winning the Baldrige Performance Excellence award. What is your chosen company’s business model and why is it important? Explain the organization’s type of competitive advantage. Explain how your chosen company develops a sustainable competitive advantage? Critically evaluate the vision, mission, and values of your chosen company. Critically evaluate the award winning company’s strategic objectives. Explain how your chosen company’s strategy is proactive and/or reactive. Explain strategic management hierarchy and how it is used by your chosen company to achieve sustainable competitive advantage. What makes you chosen company’s strategy a winner? Explain the future strategic direction of the organization by analyzing key decisions in the business case. Use creative desktop publishing skills to create the title page and layout of your business report. Use a minimum of three peer-reviewed academic research resources (library resources, textbooks, books) to help substantiate your position. Apply proper APA style format. Be sure to use headings and subheadings to create a flow of ideas and topics within your writing. Write in third person to develop your business report.

Watch this documentary called “Poverty, Inc.  (Links to an external site.) ” (If you have an ad blocker in your web browser, you may need to disable it first). You can also access it for free through Amazon Prime Video, if you have the membership.  After watching the documentary, please answer the two following questions: 1. What is the difference between “give a person a fish” vs. “teach a person how to fish?” Based on the documentary, cite one specific example related to “give a person a fish” and cite one specific example related to “teach a person how to fish.” Then, tell me briefly how you understand the difference between the two notions. (15 points) 2. What do you think are the constraints to the growth of a local small business in the documentary? List three constraints and explain them in details by using examples from the film (from the perspective of The General Environment from Chapter 2: which consists of demographic, sociocultural, political/legal, technological, economic, and global). (15 points)

Discussion Topic: Lean Systems The advent of new technologies (the Internet, computerization, etc.) and the impact of globalization (products not only available from every country but being developed in multiple countries) has increased not just the demand for goods and services but also has increased customer requirements and expectations. As such, organizations must be constantly changing to be as economically competitive as possible. This means doing more with less as the organization becomes as “lean” as possible (no fat). The operations manager must be aware of how and why lean systems are necessary. To answer the Discussion topics, you will need to conduct additional research using the Library and/or the Internet. In order for an organization to do more with less, they must examine all facets of the production or service process. To that end, address the questions below: How does just-in-time (JIT) inventory control help organizations become leaner? Where does the information on waste (waste in raw materials, waste in process and flow, etc.) come from? Should line employees be involved in making recommendations to improve lean production and processes or should this decision-making be left only to management?

Define the fact pattern in the Netflix case study, which you read about in the following articles and presentation: Library Article: How Netflix Reinvented HR Article: The Woman Behind the Netflix Culture Doc Presentation: Netflix Culture: Freedom & Responsibility Ensure the negotiation fact pattern is as comprehensive as possible and has fully captured all known facts of the case study. In other words, it provides the basic information—who, what, when, where, and why (which we will call the 5W approach): Who: The individuals and organization involved in the issue What: The issue at hand. What variables have created the situation that needs resolution, and what facts regarding the individuals involved and the organization can be codified as factual statements. When: The timetable as to when the issue began and the approximate time frame in which it must be settled. If not definitively known, provide an estimate of the duration. Where: The geographic location, department, or division in which the problem exists. Why: The drivers that created the situation needing resolution. How: The ways in which the organizational culture may directly and/or indirectly impact the negotiation in an interpersonal or organization conflict situation.

List and discuss the reasons for valuing diversification in organizations. Justify the legitimacy of each reason. This assignment should be 3-5 text pages and utilize a minimum of 2 academic sources.

Read The Case of Joe the Jerk (or, the Very Capable Jerk) document. Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper from Joan’s perspective outlining the best ways to address her dilemma with Joe. Include the following: Evaluate how Joan has utilized her role to ensure that lower-level management upholds their position in creating a positive environment. In what ways has Joan been effective, and in what ways could she improve? Describe how Joan might use motivation techniques to assist in creating the best environment for the organization. Include financial and nonfinancial techniques. Describe how Joan may work with individuals in various levels of the organizational structure to deal with her dilemma with Joe and maximize her power in the situation. Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

How have or will external factors result in the overhaul of a traditional industry of your choice (such as retail or any other) as we know it? Please explain and cite examples.

Product description: Biodegradable plates and utensils for inflight meals Product Segment: Aerospace/Aviation An introduction to the problem/market segment this product will be targeted to An introduction of the product and major functionalities Include the importance, cost savings and financial benefits of the product especially with the impacts of COVID-19

Case Norway Hotell Norway Hotell is a hotel chain that currently operates 38 hotels in cities and towns in Norway. Since its inception in 1972, it has had a formidable development. The goal has been to become a leader in the course and conference market, and the company has invested considerable resources in developing a hotel concept that is adapted to this market. However, the hotel chain has struggled in the last two years with a declining number of guest nights in an increasingly demanding market with increasing competition. All the hotels that are currently included in the chain are conveniently located in terms of both accessibility, local sights and activities. From market research, the company knows that offering an eventful framework around the events can be crucial to becoming a first choice among course organizers. All hotels have their own staff who are helpful in planning and tailoring both events, activities and excursions according to the customer’s wishes. In all hotels, emphasis is placed on modern comforts in all rooms and on good, flexible course and conference facilities. Many pleasant lounges and living rooms in connection with meeting and conference rooms give guests a good opportunity for relaxation and informal gatherings during breaks. All hotels have restaurants known for their good food. The business idea is that after a strenuous day, guests should be able to enjoy a varied restaurant offer that can satisfy even the most difficult requirements. In its marketing, the hotel chain places emphasis on presenting Norway Hotell as the natural partner for course and conference organizers. In addition to the hotels’ good facilities, all the skilled employees are highlighted who can guarantee security and peace of mind regarding the professional activities. In addition, it is promised that in addition to professional activities, the employees’ competence is the customer’s guarantee that the course will be remembered as successful for a long time. Inside the company, emphasis is placed on making the employees at all hotels understand that the best marketing is satisfied customers. Employees are therefore constantly reminded of this: “The individual course participant must be given special attention, so that he or she does not experience himself or herself as ‘just one in the crowd’. This should affect all the details (such as that the coffee is served hot at the agreed time) that should be arranged during the stay, from the guests are received at the hotel reception until they check out. This presupposes a strong customer orientation, cooperation, coordination and service attitude in all parts of the organization. ” The management of Norway Hotell is concerned that in the hotel industry one must apparently learn to live with part-time workers and a relatively high “turnover” among the staff. Both among hotel and restaurant staff, it is seen that it is not uncommon for employees to orient themselves towards other jobs and further education after a relatively short time. Many are dissatisfied with the salary, others quit because they find working conditions stressful, or because they do not think the job gives them anything special. Others quit for family reasons. This means that you are completely dependent on skilled managers who can motivate your employees, and that managers choose to stay in the company, which is a challenge to achieve. The management is concerned with its value set in the company, and it is stated that the company must be as much human-oriented as business-oriented towards all employees. Top management says that it sees as its most important task to contribute to developing a holistic corporate culture that is adapted to the company’s business challenges. TASK The task is to make an analysis and interpret Norway Hotell based on the information in the description above and prepare the following: 1- Name the artifacts you expect to find in your business. Make up your mind about what values ??you think it is natural for this company to have, and what the norms may consist of. 2- Based on Schein’s basic assumptions and the seven dimensions, discuss each of the seven dimensions as you expect them to be understood, thought and felt in Norway Hotell. 3 Finally, discuss what management should emphasize in order to develop the organizational culture. The answer must be theoretically based, (Jacobsen & Thorsvik)