Managing People

Individual assignment – Choice of two, COMBINED 2000 words One “AL (Authentic Leadership) posits that a truly authentic leader must have a developed and internalized moral perspective, self-awareness, transparency in their dealings with others, and a balanced processing approach, where the leader is able to solicit feedback from subordinates and considers that feedback, even if it contradicts the leader’s own views and preferences” (Dickson and Biermeier-Hanson, 2014: 3). Critically evaluate the publicly reported efforts of one world or business leader with respect to their capacity to illustrate (or not, as the case may be) authentic leadership traits during the COVID-19 pandemic response. Drawing on the extant literature, discuss how their approach has assisted or hindered their leadership obligations. Two Drawing on the case of IKEA, and other business examples as appropriate, discuss and critically evaluate the challenges and benefits of an embedded integrated organisational culture within a company as it expands internationally. Discuss paying particular attention to the interplay of organisational and country culture. Three Laszlo Bock (Former SVP of People Operations at Google) suggested “it’s not the company-provided lunch that keeps people here. Googlers tell us that there are three reasons they stay: The mission, the quality of the people, and the chance to build the skill set of a better leader or entrepreneur” (Davenport et al. 2010: 57). Discuss and critically evaluate theories of motivation and job design as a method of retaining talented employees. In your answer, consider the role of organisational leadership as an influence on motivation. Four Drawing on literature about Nokia, and academic studies of organisational change and learning critically appraise Nokia’s approach to business. Drawing on current theory and examples, provide a considered recommendation to assist other organisations avoid similar challenges. Five “We use influence tactics to persuade others to do what we want them to, sometimes against their interests or preferences” (Buchanan and Huczynski, 2017: 748). Drawing on contemporary theory, critically evaluate the tactics Steve Jobs employed. Discuss his leadership approach comparing his with that of another leader that you may know of from current affairs (e.g. world leader, business leader, community leader).