Task 1 : Comparing and contrasting SEMCO to a ‘classical organization’ ‘The future has many names: For the weak‚ it means the unattainable. For the fearful‚ it means the unknown. For the courageous‚ it means opportunity.’ (Victor Hugo) Ricardo Semler the heritor of the company SEMCO‚ had already known the omissions in his father ’s legacy of traditional management‚ hence he implemented his innovative and unique way of management to SEMCO with a courageous decision and desired to create his own
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Leadership‚ a crucial element in business‚ can be defined as “a process of influencing the activities of an organized group toward goal achievement” (Yukl‚ 2013‚ p.76). There are four main types of leadership styles: the autocratic‚ democratic‚ paternalistic and laissez-faire leadership styles. Daft (2008‚ p.44) suggests that “the extent to which leaders should be boss-centered or subordinate-centered partly depends on organizational circumstances.” After taking into account the organizational circumstances
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England‚ Pearson education limited‚ ch-16‚ pp.590‚ 592. 6. Rapport‚ J. (1984).Studies in empowerment: introduction to the issue prevention in humanservice‚ 3‚ 1-7. 7. Robbins‚ et al. (2000) Management.‚ 2nd Edition‚ Prentice Hall‚ Australia. 8. Semler‚ R. (1993). Maverick: The Success Story Behind The World’s Most Unusual Workplace. New York: Warner Books. P. 299 9
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Conclusion 1. Classical school of management 3 1.1 The Classical Scientific School 4 1.2 Conclusion 6 1.3 The classical administrative school 6 1.4 Conclusion 8 2. “Motivation Theories and SEMCO” 8 2.1 “McGregor’s theory X and Theory Y” 8 2.2 Victor Vroom’s expectancy theory 11 2.3 Conclusion 12 3. Discuss the Concept of Empowerment and Its Relevance to SEMCO 13 3.1 The concept of empowerment 13 3.2 Empowerment ’s Relevance to SEMCO 15 3.3 Conclusion 17 4. Centaur
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ERSONALITY Important characteristics (discovered through research) honest and truthful good communicator takes responsibility for actions honorable and trustworthy has vision fair and even-handed respects people they lead Most important characteristic = integrity. Although this is contradicting to reality. Statistics- 73% USA CEO’s can’t be trusted Lots of negative publicity about business leaders Employees desire integrity in their leaders Competencies: (Can be learnt) emotional
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illuminating and highlighting their inter-dependence and linkage to one other‚ furthermore how there must be alignment presented in both to ensure organizational success (Bate‚ 1994; Lado and Wilson 1994 as cited in Klein 2011) and avoid strategic failure (Semler‚ 1997; Tosti and Jackson 1994 as cited in Gupta 2011) In extensive research it is apparent that culture alone can have a major impact on the success and performance within a business organisation (Kilman et al.‚ 1985) While research has shown sufficient
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between internal organizational characteristics and external factors. The four strategies are: Prospector – The prospector strategy is to innovate‚ take risks‚ and seek out new opportunities to grow. (Daft 66) SEMCO under the leadership of Ricardo Semler is an excellent example. Defender – The defender strategy seeks to hold onto current customers and neither seeks to innovate or grow. This strategy is most suitable when the organization is in a declining industry or stable environment. (Daft 67)
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Synopsis After an act of suicidal bravery‚ Lt. John Dunbar (Kevin Costner)‚ a Union solider fighting in the American Civil War‚ is given the chance to choose his next post. He wants to see the frontier and so is assigned to a fort built somewhere in the Midwest. When Dunbar arrives there‚ he finds the place deserted‚ but soon learns that a band of Sioux are encamped nearby. Having made contact with these people‚ he quickly becomes infatuated with their way of life and begins to adopt their culture
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Contents S. No. Particulars Page No. 1. Cover page 1 2. Contents 2 3. Introduction 3 4. Kolb’s learning cycle (Exercise 1) 3-6 5. Peer review of Exercise 1 6-7 6. Organisational Culture (Exercise 2) 7-9 7. Peer review of exercise 2 9 8. Avoiding Redundancies (Exercise 3) 10 9. Group review & Peer review of exercise 3 11 10. Conclusion 12 11. Referencing 12-13 1. Introduction The report consists of various topics explained for a better understanding
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Bill ‘Bojangles’ Robinson Biography Bill “Bojangles” Robinson was most the legendary of all Black American tap dancers that lived in the 20th century. Bill was also an actor who was best known for his film roles and Broadway performances. Bill dancing style that involved dancing upright‚ while extracting and swinging his light footwork‚ took tap from the previous flat-footed shuffling style and developed tap dancing art to a delicate perfection‚ pushing performers to their toes. Bill ‘Bojangles’
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