Comparison Matrix Paper-2 Transformational Leadership The two studies examined in this paper review the relationships between work behavior and transformational leadership style. Article 1 (Abbas, Iqbal, Waheed & Riaz , 2012), examines the motivational work behavior between the employees in educational institutions. This goal of this study was to find how the relationships in leaders’ and followers’ behaviors are beneficial in the recruitment, selection and other hiring practices for future employees in higher educational institutions. The second Article 2, (Arif, Zubair & Manzoor 2012) examines the relationships between leader-follower communication and positive work behaviors among employees of agencies that promote advertisements and print media. That these authors were studied except to prove a strong relationship between communication and positive work behavior.
MT0822A Managing Organisational Performance Abstract The report I have compiled reports the importance of managing stake holders in The John Lewis Partnership Organisation, the primary stakeholders of JLP and the interests of each in the reduction of 25 call centres to two. This report will also cover the value of motivational models within the JLP and how employee needs are being met by in that organisation on Maslows hierarchy of needs model. Finally the report will cover the reasons for the change in the JLP and how this change can be managed in an organisation. Introduction The purpose of this report is to show the importance of managing stakeholders and their importance in an organisation, the value of motivational needs within an organisation and the reasons of organisational change. The report will also identify John Lewis's primary stakeholders, their level of interest and importance in the plans to replace 25 call centres with two.
Organizational Behavior Analysis Jennifer Ball BUS 610 – Organizational Behavior Prof. Murad Abel September 9, 2013 In order to effectively analyze the various behavioral components within my current organization, I will describe the demonstrated attitudes shown by individuals within this company. Additionally, I will analyze the organizational behavior of Welding Unlimited, as an organization, by describing the type of culture, modes of communication, nature of authority, motivational techniques, areas of emotional intelligence, and how the components of a virtual organization are included. Upon conclusion of this essay, I hope to have provided the reader with a brief understanding of the above-mentioned categories in regards to organizational behavior analysis and how it pertains to Welding Unlimited, Inc. Organizational behavior is the study and application of information regarding how an individual, or group of people, within an organization behave. Organizational behavior is a key characteristic used to maintain and enhance interaction levels amongst employees within a company (Schermerhorn, 2011).
Each student is given an individual theory and asked to explain the theory in detail and input his or her personal thought regarding the theory and how it applies to the case study of Alex and Stephanie. The theories discussed are the situation and path-goal leadership and expectancy and reinforcement motivation theories. While these are four of the many theories, these are the four which the writers felt applied to the case study. Keywords: leadership theory, motivation theory Leadership Scenario Leadership and motivation are integral parts of management. The successful observations of management to assess or modify his or her style of motivating and leading is the key to reaching the mission and vision statement of the organization.
ILM Level 4 Award in Leadership and Management Understanding the Management Role to Improve Managerial Performance Work Based Assignment Candidate Name: Stephen Hughes Date Submitted: 8th April 2013 Contents |Contents |Page | | | | |Introduction |3 | | | | |Understanding the specific responsibilities of middle managers in enabling an organisation to achieve its goals |3 | | | | | | | |Understand how communication and interpersonal skills affect managerial performance in the workplace |6 | | | | |Be able to assess personal development opportunities to improve own managerial performance |7 | | | | |References
TEAM BUILDING To build and develop cohesive team’s business organisations will at the outset try to recruit the right mix of team members, train them well and put in place coaching, mentoring and monitoring processes to help them perform better Recruitment The recruitment process will involve identifying the skills, qualities and competences that will be required in new potential team members (Job analysis) From the job analysis, a person specification will be drawn setting out all the qualifications and qualities needed Induction This will consist of a series of activities put in place in order to introduce new employees to the organisation, its existing members, working practices and in some cases their new roles The induction process will include showing the new employee/employees where all the facilities (toilets, first aid, canteen recreation, etc.) are located, outlining employer/employees working terms and conditions, health and safety requirements and a clear explanation outlining of the job/role requirements and how they will fit in with the existing team, an introduction to the various departments and other team members they will be working with Training Business organisations will put in place teamwork training activities which could involve carrying out real or simulated tasks that can relate to specific work situations or tasks that are specific to them Experiential Learning uses real life experience and reflection to enhance learning The Experiential Learning cycle consists of the following stages: Experience- Awareness- Reflection Theory- Action - Experience By applying these stages, teams and individuals can learn to enhance performance Coaching and mentoring This will involve an experienced individual giving advice and support to a new team member helping them become more effective leading to increased levels of performance and
Rewrite the answers, making them more appropriate by changing the language, style, tone, and attitude of the answer.” 2) Describe the significance of job interviews today. WE PROVIDE CASE STUDY ANSWERS, ASSIGNMENT SOLUTIONS, PROJECT REPORTS AND THESIS aravind.banakar@gmail.com ARAVIND - 09901366442 –
Introduction In this case analysis, Quick, Nelson and Khandelwal discuss the activities of the American Express Learning Network (AELN) in order to enhance the performance capabilities of employees at American Express (AmEx). The case explains how AELN goes about fostering learning and promoting superior performance among its employees, and examines AELN’s programs for customer service and leadership development training (Quick, Nelson & Khandelwal, 2013). Keywords: learning, goal-setting, training. 1. What applications of learning theory and goal-setting theory do you see in AELN’s customer service training program?
M2 Assess the importance of employability and personal skills in the recruitment and retention of staff in a selected organisation. This report will assess the importance of employability and personal skills in the recruitment and retention of staff in a selected organisation. For this report I will use an application I made to the Lewisham Council for a Finance apprenticeship. Recruitment The council are seeking to employ an apprentice. The council advertised a job advertisement and attached a job description and person specification.
Finally, potential sources conflict within the group or work team and communication barriers will also be discussed. Examine traditional, contemporary, and emerging leadership theories and interpersonal forms of power. Create a profile of the ideal leader for the company you researched in which you describe the most appropriate leadership characteristics in terms of leadership style and interpersonal forms of power; and how these characteristics impact organizational performance. There are many different types of leadership styles from traditional, contemporary and emerging theories. According to Nelson and Quick (2013), “Leadership in organizations is the process of guiding and directing the behavior of people in the work environment” (p. 193).