Organizational Behavior and Leadership Written Analysis of the case: Erik Peterson Case Background Cellular Communication Services Inc (CelluComm)‚a growing cellular telephone service provider‚ founded by Ric Jenkins‚ started as a small California based system and quickly grew to be ranked among the top 20 in the Cellular industry. Much of its success was attributed to the ability and aggressiveness of its founder. CelluComm was an early winner of some larger metropolitan area licenses
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Facing a problematic environment at GMCT‚ Erik Peterson proved to be an ineffective leader in his role as general manager. To resolve this situation‚ Peterson should have encouraged open lines of communication with CelluComm and established clear goals and roles within GMCT. Peterson faced problems with: 1) the inconsistency of CelluComm’s organizational structure‚ 2) the political and cultural environment in GMCT‚ and 3) external forces that were complicating system design and construction. In
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Erik Peterson: Part A and B Overview I‚ Erik Peterson‚ a recent MBA graduate in a new position as general manager of a mobile cellular company called Green Mountain Cellular (GMCT)‚ face serious start-up problems that delayed the first deadline on February 1st to begin our service. However I have submitted the revised turn-on of April 1st to headquarters. I‚ now with only 3 weeks left to the new deadline‚ have to prepare an effective plan and solve major issues in order to meet the second turn-on
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LEAD: Eric Peterson 1. What are the underlying causes of Erik Peterson’s problems? Leadership: - Hardy – Peterson tension: both lack of experience in the technical field; no clearly defined reporting relationship - Peterson’s lack of expertise: lose confidence‚ can’t win arguments with Green and Cantor - Curt – others tension - Corporate – GMC tension: conflict of interests‚ lack of communication (change of standard and equipments without notifying Peterson)‚ unaligned vision (target on
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into details. Kind of micro-managing He at least had identified the problems and causes Weekly construction Meetings to involve everyone‚ yet some people weren’t active enough Established an inventory control system Actions to be taken by Peterson to improve the situation and to prepare for his upcoming meeting? He should build a detailed organogram of the company and define the roles and responsibilities of each employee He shouldn’t get involved in each and every issues for which his staff
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Erik Peterson Facts * Service was to begin to subscribers February 1‚ then April 1 * New to cellular industry * No VP of Ops so Peterson reports to Jenkins in his eyes (president and founder) but verbiage said “Jenks would pay close attention). Peterson actually reported to Jeff Hardy (D of Budgets and Plans). Peterson should have clarified reporting structure initially. Peterson didn’t respect Hardy due to never ran operating systems and young experience. * GMCT was in pre-operating
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its operating area. These problems began when local residents opposed the construction of GMCT’s “ugly” towers and Petersen feared the coveted local fire department communication tower would be denied for GMCT use. Embracing his role as a manager‚ Peterson acted pragmatically and promised free cellular service to the police‚ fire and emergency departments in the area in exchange for securing the fire department´s tower. Unfortunately‚ he was unable to convince Hardy to sign the agreement and failed
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Issues and Problems 4. What should Peterson’s goals be for the meeting with Knight? 5. What can Peterson do to prepare for the meeting? 6. What are the most critical organizational issues for Peterson to deal with? Classify them into urgent and long term action items? 7. What went wrong during management’s visit‚ and what could Peterson have done differently? 8. What lessons does Erik Peterson’s story yield to you? As a management career aspirant‚ what steps you would take saving yourself
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SIMON GUTIERREZ COLDERIA Home Address: 771 P. Burgos St. Liliw‚ Laguna Contact Number: 0917-692-6103 E-mail: simoncolderia@yahoo.com Objective: To obtain a challenging position that allows me to contribute and utilize my office support‚ customer service and work in equal opportunity to help maximize my potentials and enhance professional capabilities for a more productive service and my special related skills in a new exigent world. PERSONAL INFORMATION Date of Birth:
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Laci Peterson‚ a 27-year-old wife who was eight months pregnant‚ disappeared on December 24‚ 2002. When the body of the California woman and her unborn child were found four months later‚ her husband‚ Scott‚ was charged with two counts of murder. Detective Craig Grogan gave a sworn statement that he had probable cause to believe Mr. Peterson committed two counts of the crime of 187 Penal Code‚ homicide‚ on or about December 23 or 24 of 2002‚ in the county of Stanislaus. April 17‚ 2003 the Judge of
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