June 2019

Stages of Team Development Discuss the stages of team development. ·         As the leader of a virtual team, how would you facilitate the team’s development through each stage? Should be 150 to 200 Words

Strategic conversation is communication that takes place across boundaries and hierarchical levels about the group or organization’s vision, critical strategic themes, and values that can help achieve desired outcomes.   Write a 2 page paper on “Strategic Conversations” & Your Organization. Address the following elements in your paper. Explain why each Read more…

Consider your followership habits and style as well as what you expect from your leader. Discuss the following questions in your post: ·         As a leader, what would you want most from followers? ·         As a follower, what would you want most from your leader? ·         How do these differ? Read more…

Why is Managing Up Important in organizations? This week’s theory discussed four tactics that enables followers to overcome the authority-based relationship and develop an effective, respectful relationship with their leaders.   Write a 2 page paper. Address the following in your paper: ·         How can you be a resource for your leader Read more…

It takes courage to lead an organization with ethics.   For instance, Leaders at AIG argued that they were obligated to pay bonuses to executives even after the company was bailed out by the U.S.  Government.  They stated that they had a contractual obligation to pay these bonuses.  Many people Read more…

Dealing with Disrespectful People   This week the theory suggests that one way to work effectively with different personalities is to treat everyone with respect. ·         How might a leader deal with a subordinate who is perpetually rude, insensitive, and disrespectful to others? Should be 75 to 150 words, but Read more…

Five Leader Decision Styles   There are five levels of subordinate participation in decision making ranging from highly autocratic (leader decides alone) to highly democratic (leader delegates to group): Write a 2 page paper.    Address the following in your paper: ·         How does a leader decide which of the five decision Read more…

This week you learned about the differences between Management and Leadership. Managers and leaders are not inherently different types of people. Many managers possess abilities and qualities to be effective leaders. As well, leadership cannot replace management–it is in addition to management.   Write a 2 page paper where you compare Read more…

1. A manager’s role is that of “information processor,” whereas a leader’s role is: o   to communicate the big picture — the vision. o   to serve as a communication champion. o   to communicate written information, facts, and dat o   both to communicate the big picture — the vision and to Read more…

Prepare a simple pro forma (projected) income statement and balance sheet for the first two years of operation, using income projections and incorporating an advertising plan. Outline a plan for hiring and retaining competent, motivated employees for your business. Prepare an outline for a “pitch,” i.e., a short 20-30 minute Read more…