Ethics

How would you characterize the social networks in your field site?

How would you characterize the social networks in your field site? 1. How would you characterize the social networks in your field site? For example, are the ties strong or weak? Did you observe a lot of social capital or not much? Is there much homophily? How do you think the nature of the networks … Read more

Substantive Reactions to Various Topics-Discuss how they relate to your life. 

Substantive Reactions to Various Topics-Discuss how they relate to your life. Topics: Race/Ethnicity/Nationality/Citizenship/Globalization Read all of the following articles and write a substantive reaction paragraph to each. Discuss how they relate to your life. Avoid summary/synopsis. Interview with Beverly Daniel Tatum: Race – The Power of an Illusion http://www.pbs.org/race/000_About/002_04-backgroun… Review by Hamid Yeganeh: The McDonaldization of American … Read more

Reflect on Approaches to employee motivation

Reflect on Approaches to employee motivation Motivating Employees Interview your selected manager to determine his or her approach to motivating employees and ensuring high performance. Write a 500 word analysis of the manager’s approach to motivating employees and ensuring high performance, applying specific OB concepts from your readings to each of the following: How workforce … Read more

Discuss Fleet Safety Programs

Discuss Fleet Safety Programs 1. Define three types of stressors that can impact a fleet driver’s work environment. What are three possible solutions for correcting these stressors to improve safety and productivity? Your response should be at least 75 words in length. 2. Analyze the safety implications that a workspace environment within a fleet vehicle … Read more

Importance of a Clear Mission Statement

Importance of a Clear Mission Statement One thing to remember is that all strategy begins with a clear Mission Statement. The mission describes the core competency of the organization, or why it is in business. This statement is often on the company website, or even on a banner in the break room. Class- Does your … Read more

Unethical Conduct: Lessons from Previous Events

Unethical Conduct: Lessons from Previous Events One of the most challenging things to understand is why people commit what seem to be heinous and unethical acts. Kelman and Hamilton analyze the My Lai Massacre to understand its origins. What are the social causes of the massacre? Can you apply their argument to understand other major … Read more

Diversification Acquisitions

Diversification Acquisitions Diversification and acquisition create value by allowing companies to expand and grow their business to the extent that there are multiple businesses operating under one unit. When businesses diversify then they have multiple streams of revenue coming back into the same company all while acquiring a bigger footprint in their given market. Diversification … Read more