Part 1
DQ 1
Chapter 8 states: Reactive Structure is inadequate to lead effectively today because volatility and complexity put a premium on the ability to adapt and recreate the organization in new and innovative ways. Reactive Structure is designed to return to normal for six reasons. Assessing your own work environment, pick any 2 of the 6 reasons identified and discuss the impact of each of these reasons to your organization. (I work for the Largest Cruise line and I am a Commodity manager)
DQ 2
1. Consider the strategies for skillful communication discussed in Chapter 9. If you are the leader in your specific organization, what are the key communication strategies that you would expect and train other managers and leaders?
2. Using your specific organization’s mission and vision statement, what strategies would you use to communicate this statement to your employees? How would you know that your employees are engaged with the mission and vision of the organization?
Both Chapter 8 and 9 PDF’s are attached.
Reference
Anderson, R. J., & Adams, W. A. (2016). Mastering leadership: An integrated framework for breakthrough performance and extraordinary business results. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons, Inc..
Part 2
Purpose of Assignment
The purpose of this assignment is to provide students an opportunity to apply communication theories and research to actual business situations. The discussion with other learning team members is designed to identify and consider different perspectives.
Assignment Steps
Read Case 2: Global Shared Services, McDonald’s Corporation, located (See attached)
Write TWO (minimum 350 words each) discussions about the communications and group behavioral issues that might arise in an organization that hires employees for their first job.
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