Category: Management

Required Textbook:
Daft, R. L. (2022). Leadership Experience (8th ed). Mason, OH: Cengage. ISBN:
9780357716304

Week 3 Discussion Questions

• What channel of communication would you choose to effectively convey an impending company-wide layoff? News about the company picnic? New corporate quality goals that will require significant changes in how your subordinates perform their tasks? Explain your choices.
• If you wanted to communicate nonverbally with your team in order to create a sense of trust and teamwork, what would you do?

Be sure to answer ALL questions listed above.

Week 4 Discussion Questions

Be sure to answer ALL of the following questions:

• Think of a problem situation you would like to change at work, at school, or at home and describe how you would frame the topic and approach the change using appreciative inquiry.
• How could you increase the number of novel and useful solutions you can come up with to solve this problem?

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Leadership Development: Cases For Analysis

Week Three Case: Cadotte-Dashner Group

Chapter 10: p.392 – 395

Directions:

• Write a short summary of the case (not to exceed more than one page).
• Answer Questions 1, 2, and 3 on page 395.
• Use APA 7th edition references and in-text citations
• Answer each portion separately and title it with summary, 1, 2, and 3.
• Please read the case about three times before attempting to answer any question and you will find you get a better understanding of what is being asked of you.
• Please be sure to back up your answers with facts from the textbook, and put together complete and well-thought-out responses. I am looking for original input so, please integrate your thoughts and experiences in each case assignment.
• Also make sure that you support and reinforce your answers and replies with factual information from the textbook, research, work/life experiences, etc.

Also, answer the questions completely. Quality counts, so be brief, but thorough and to the point.

Good luck.

Case Assignment Grading Criteria:

Thoroughly answered all of the questions: 50 points possible

References to course material: 20 points possible

Spelling/Grammar at the college level: 10 points possible

Quality and Content of APA formatting: 20 points possible

Total: 100 points

please at least 4 references APA style for

Learning Outcomes:

CLO-Covered

(CLO3)

Define the impact of company’s culture, structure and design can have on its organizational behaviour.

Assignment 2

Reference Source:

Textbook: –

Colquitt, J. A., LePine, J. A., & Wesson, M. J. (2021). Organizational behaviour: Improving performance and commitment in the workplace (7th ed). Burr Ridge, IL: McGraw-Hill Irwin.

Critical Thinking: –

Discussion Chapters: – Please read Chapters 6, 8 & 9 Motivation, Learning and Decision Making, Personality and Cultural Values carefully and then give your answers based on your understanding.

Assignment Question(s):

1.How can organizations strike a balance between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation to ensure long-term employee engagement and high performance? (03 Marks) (Min words 200-250)

2. How does experiential learning shape managerial decision-making, and what impact does it have on effectiveness and adaptability? (03 Marks) (Min words 150-200)

3. How do personality traits and cultural values interact to influence workplace behavior, and what challenges do organizations face in managing a culturally diverse workforce?

(04 Marks) (Min words 200-250)

Important Note: –

1. Support your submission with course material concepts, principles, and theories from the textbook and at least two scholarly, peer-reviewed journal articles.

2. References required in the assignment. Use APA style for writing references.

Answers:

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You will complete an individual assignment about the impact of Artificial Intelligence on companies, focusing on employee performance and motivation.

1. Find a recent article or report
   • Search for a current source (from the last 34 years) that discusses how AI is being implemented in companies and how it affects employees work, performance, or motivation.
   • You may use academic articles, consulting reports, or highquality business press (for example: Harvard Business Review, McKinsey, Deloitte, etc.)
2. Identify and report the source
   • At the beginning of your assignment, clearly indicate: title of the article, author(s), year, publication, and a working link (URL) or full bibliographic reference.
3. Summarize the article (objective part)
   • In about 200250 words, summarize what the article says.
   • Use your own words. Do not copy and paste from the article.
4. Write your critical reflection (subjective part)
   • In 400500 words, reflect critically on the article and connect it to what we discuss in class about motivation, performance, and organizational behaviour.
   • At minimum, answer these questions:
     • What potential benefits of AI for employees do you see?
     • What risks or challenges do you identify?
     • If you were a manager, what concrete actions would you take to implement AI in a way that protects and enhances employee motivation and performance?
5. Structure and format
   • Length: around 700800 words in total (summary + reflection).
   • Structure:
     • Summary of the article.
     • Critical reflection and your own opinion.
     • Brief closing sentence with your main takeaway about AI and employees.
6. Evaluation criteria
   • Relevance and quality of the chosen article.
   • Accuracy and clarity of your summary.
   • Depth of your critical reflection (connection to theory, examples, balanced view of pros and cons).
   • Coherence, structure, and quality of written English.

Submission Date by students: 18.04.2026

Place of Submission: Students Grade Centre

Weight:10 Marks

Course Learning Outcome: 3

Recognize how global competitive environments are changing supply chain management and logistics practice.

Assignment Workload:

This assignment is an individual assignment.

Critical Thinking

In today’s highly competitive, highly unpredictable, and dynamic environment, many organizations are searching for solutions. Businesses begin to realize that doing the right thing is more thrilling than doing everything as supply chain management becomes more complicated and the gap between what they want to do and what they can achieve internally widens. As a result, businesses become more specialized and sharper by outsourcing and offshoring jobs that are not relevant to their core business. Companies usually decide to hire agents or outside logistics firms to do this task entirely or in part.

Answer the following questions by mentioning any Saudi company is considering shifting part of its manufacturing operations to an offshore supplier to reduce costs. However, recent global disruptions (such as pandemics, geopolitical tensions, and transportation delays) have highlighted vulnerabilities in globally dispersed supply chains.

Question:

• What services do third-party logistics providers offer to ensure the seamless operation of a multinational corporation’s supply chain? (3 Mark)
• What are the primary drivers of international business expansion? (3 Mark)
• Why do businesses try to outsource their operations to developing countries? Provide specific examples. (Mention the country and decisive factors) (3 Mark)
• References (Use APA style of referencing (1 Mark)

The Answer must follow the Keyword/ outline points below:

• Each answer should be 250 to 300 words.
• Outsourcing, offshoring, Third Party Logistics
• Their Main functions
• Motivational Factors /Drivers
• Reasons with suitable Examples
• Reference

Note: You can support your answer by reading your book.

You can use secondary source available on internet.

Assignment Workload:

• This Assignment comprise of a Case Study and Discussion Questions.
• Assignment is to be submitted by each student individually.

Assignment Purposes/Learning Outcomes:

After completion of Assignment-2 students will able to understand the

• Estimate the project budget and cost control. (L.O-2.2)
  • Compare functional, matrix, and projectized structures in terms of flexibility, authority distribution, and resource utilization. Under what conditions would each structure be most appropriate? Justify your answer. (2 Marks)
  • A company is planning to launch a high-risk, innovative product in a highly competitive market. What project management structure would maximize speed, innovation, and cross-functional coordination? Justify your recommendation using theoretical arguments.(2 Marks)

Assignment-1

Assignment Case Study Question:( Marks 6)

Please read the Case-3.2 Horizon Consulting.from Chapter 3 Organization: Structure and Culture given in your textbook Project Management: The Managerial Process 8th edition by Larson and Gray page no: 101-103 also refer to specific concepts you have learned from the chapter to support your answers.Answer the following questions for Part-1, Part-2.

Part-1: Case study questions

1.How successful was the post-meeting? Explain in 100 words (1 Mark).

2.What factors contributed to the success or failure of this meeting? Explain in 100 words (1 Mark).

3.What kind of project management structure does Horizon use? Is it the right structure? Explain in 300 words (4 Marks)

Discussion Question:(4 Marks)

Answers:

This assignment is due Wednesday March 25th 2026 at 7 PM EST.

Instructions

Course Objectives:

• Prepare a scholarly reflection paper describing the artifacts in the e-portfolio and how they demonstrate skills, knowledge, real-world application, and mastery of the program objectives.
• Explain professional growth attained during the master’s program or explain your professional skills to a potential employer.

Prompt

Write a reflection paper that:

• Reflects on your professional growth during the master’s program–
  • What were your strengths at the beginning of the program and how did you leverage them to succeed? (List at least 3)
  • What were your weaknesses when you started the program (List at least 3)
    • How did you address them?
    • Are they still weaknesses?
    • What additional professional development can you do to continue growing in these areas?
• Describes each of your artifacts presented in your profile, the associated skills demonstrated, and how those skills would be beneficial to the employer.

Instructions:

Write a 1000 – 1500 word APA formatted paper.

The document should include:

• Title Page
• Introduction
• Self-Assessment
• Personal Development Plan
• Reflection on the Course (what should we stop doing, what should we continue doing, and what should we start doing?
• Conclusion
• References – 5 or more references using APA format

Task Overview:

The purpose of this unit is to enable candidates to plan and lead a complex team activity which demonstrates their leadership skills

Assignment Structure:

An ILM Assessment Task provides an opportunity to relate your learning directly to your current organisation.It is recommended that you discuss the assignment with your line manager to explore and agree how the task could be used to support the needs of your employer (as well as evidencing your learning as part of completing your ILM qualification).

If you are not currently working within an organisation, then you may complete this task in relation to an organisation with which you are familiar. This could include experience working in a voluntary capacity

The nominal word count for this assignment is 2000 words: The suggested range is between 1500 and 2500 words; however individuals have different writing styles, and there is no penalty if the word-count range is exceeded.

Assessment Criteria:

Beth able to plan a complex team activity Provide the purpose, aims and measurable objectives for a complex team activity and to identify the tasks and resources required, taking any operational constraints into consideration. You are then required to produce a correct and appropriate implementation plan for the activity, assessing operational or safety issues that apply.	Define the purpose, aims and objectives of the activity (8 marks) Identify the tasks and resources required for the activity, including any operational constraints that apply (12 marks) Produce a plan for the implementation of the activity (16 marks) Assess the risks and any operational or safety issues that apply to the activity (12 marks)
Be able to communicate information on the activity to your team Present information on the activity to your team: this will include inviting questions, responding appropriately to questions, and communicating roles and responsibilities to team members.	Present information on the activity to your team, inviting questions and seeking to clarify any uncertainties (16 marks) Communicate allocations of roles and responsibilities to team members (8 marks)
Be able to review own ability to lead a team through a complex activity Review your ability to lead a team through a complex activity by using a combination of feedback from team members and leadership theory or practice identifying the strengths and weaknesses of your performance. You are then required to produce a self-development plan based on feedback and a self-assessment to improve own planning and leadership skills.	Collect feedback on your ability to lead the team through a complex activity (8 marks) Review own performance, identifying leadership strengths and weaknesses (8 marks) Produce a development plan to improve own planning and leadership skills, using feedback and self-assessment (12 marks)

Start at number 4 please

THE TOPIC WILL BE CAMPUS LIVING.

PLEASE NO USE OF AI

ATTATCH A TURN IT IN REPORT UPON COMPETION

First assignment for class MGMT828, I will attach some assignments to give you idea of the consultant and organization assignments that have been completing so to help with this assignment. Please look over all attachments for previous assignments and also feedback from the professor. Please also used textbook sources and external sources.,Here is the link for textbook username : santayna.folkes Ilovemygod77

Primary Task Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 400-600 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.

Resistance is a natural and necessary part of the learning process, but it can also be very frustrating for the consultant. In your Discussion Board (DB) posting, address the following:
Share examples of resistance that you have encountered, or anticipate encountering, from subtle to overt.
Why do you think you got or are going to get this resistance?
How did you overcome this resistance, or how do you plan to overcome it?

Second assignment for separate class for LDR874

Primary Task Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 400-600 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas. (Textbook sources and external sources meaning other sources)

Virtual teams are rapidly becoming the norm in all organizations. Discuss the following:

• How would you develop a new virtual team and train its leadership?