![Replacing Nicholas Dirks as the chancellor of University of California at
Berkeley, Carol T. Christ is taking on a strategy that her predecessors
did not utilize: sharing leadership. Notably, the prior chancellor and
provost would not consult other decision makers and stakeholders at the
university when they proposed to dissolve completely the College of
Chemistry. Christ, on the other hand, met with Frances McGinley, the
student vice president of academic affairs, reaching out to “get a beat on
what [student government] was doing and how [she] could help.” This
move was unusual because McGinley would often have to track down
the other administrators to even get a meeting (or would be merely
delegated work). Another such arrangement between Jill Martin and
David Barrs at a high school in Essex, England, designates special
interest areas where each takes the lead, and they both share an
educational philosophy, meet daily, have the authority to make decisions
on the spot, and challenge one another.
As Declan Fitzsimons suggests in a Harvard Business Review article,
the twenty-first century moves too quickly and is too dynamic to be
handled by one person. By sharing leadership among multiple
individuals, the organization can respond more adaptively to challenges,
share disparate but complementary perspectives, and ease the burden
experienced by the traditional charismatic leader figurehead. However,
sharing leadership leads to its own issues and obstacles, which are
apparent in the multiple relationships between team members,
subordinates, and other employees. Not only do individual identities
become involved, but so do collective identities shared as a group. It is
also important to recognize that shared leadership is not about delegation
but about putting in effort to coordinate and collaborate, along with
balancing individual and collective goals.
Recent reviews of the research on shared leadership suggest that,
overall, shared leadership is effective at improving team performance,](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/ldr531academicadviser-200921120752/85/Ldr-531-academic-adviser-tutorialrank-com-11-320.jpg)
![attitudes, and behaviors, especially when the leadership is
transformational or charismatic and when the team tasks are complex.
Questions
12-13. What kind of obstacles can you foresee in taking a shared
leadership approach? How might they (or can they) be solved?
12-14. How would you implement a shared leadership initiative in a
company where you were the CEO? What elements of job design and
redesign might you draw on to increase the effectiveness of the shared
leadership initiative?
12-15. Can you think of any instances in which nonshared, traditional
approaches to leadership would be preferable to a shared leadership
approach? What are they, and how are they preferable? What sort of
situational or individual factors lead to the traditional approach being
more effective in these instances? (Robbins, 20180110, p. 426)
Robbins, S. P., Judge, T. A. (20180110). Organizational Behavior, 18th
Edition [VitalSource Bookshelf version]. Retrieved from
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![15-13. How do you think United Airlines should have handled the recent
string of incidents? Do you think that United Airlines was within its
power to have removed these people from the flights? Why or why not?
15-14. What are the pros and cons of having a bureaucratic
organizational structure for an airline? Do you think the pros and cons
are justified for United Airlines and that they should keep the structure
they have? Why or why not?
15-15. What do you think United Airlines should do in the future? Do
you have any suggestions for enhancements or improvements to the
United Airlines organizational structure? Would you consider
restructuring? Why or why not? (Robbins, 20180110, pp. 536-537)
Robbins, S. P., Judge, T. A. (20180110). Organizational Behavior, 18th
Edition [VitalSource Bookshelf version]. Retrieved from
vbk://9780134729749
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- 1. LDR 531 Apply Week 1 Leadership Evaluation (New Syllabus) For more course tutorials visit www.tutorialrank.com LDR 531 Apply Week 1 Leadership Evaluation Conduct an online search for "leadership style self-assessment," and take one or more of the free quizzes or assessments that are available online to learn more about your personal leadership style. Write a 250word response that includes an overview of your leadership strengths and weaknesses as well as how you plan to expand your leadership skills through this course. ..................................................................................................................... ......................................... LDR 531 Apply Week 3 Leadership Models (New Syllabus)
- 2. For more course tutorials visit www.tutorialrank.com LDR 531Apply Week 3 Leadership Models To prepare for the Assessment Week 4, reflect on the leadership models presented in thisWeek’s reading. Create a chart comparing at least 3 leadership models presented in thisWeek’s reading. In a 250word response, reflect on how these models compare to your personal results in theWeek 1 leadership style evaluation. Submit your assignment.
- 3. ............................................................................................. ................................................................. LDR 531 Apply Week 5 Business Interview (New Syllabus) For more course tutorials visit www.tutorialrank.com LDR 531Apply Week 5 Business Interview Review theWeek 6 Implementing Change Business Case assignment. Select a company you would like to interview about change management strategies, and request an informational interview with a representative.
- 4. Create 3 to 5 questions you can discuss with a representative regarding the company’s approach to change management in the past. • Your interview questions should illicit the change management strategies they have used to implement a variety of changes intended to improve effectiveness and efficiency of the organization that will ultimately improve the bottom line. Call the representative from your chosen company, and • Share that you are an MBA student working on a business case for change management. • Ask your 3 to 5 questions. • Take notes about the conversation with the company representative.
- 5. Summarize the interview in a paper of no more than 300 words. Please do not refer to specific company information in your documentation; use Company XYX and Mr./Ms. X in place of real names. Submit your assignment. ..................................................................................................................... ......................................... LDR 531 Assessment Week 2 Personal Leadership Evaluation (New Syllabus) For more course tutorials visit www.tutorialrank.com LDR 531 Assessment Week 2 Personal Leadership Evaluation Review the Learning Check and your personal leadership self- Assessment in preparation for this assessment.
- 6. Purpose of Assessment The contemporary workforce is rapidly changing from a myriad of demographics. The effective leader must be skilled in managing the diverse workforce. You will be measured on how you demonstrate the alignment of your personal values against the values of the company as well as your ability to speak clearly and with precision. You will use Microsoft® PowerPoint® audio in your presentation to convey the information for this assessment. Scenario You’ve been asked to lead a session on workplace diversity at a leadership conference. Identify a company or organization that has a diverse workplace. Explain the practices that are in place to support diversity as an example to start the discussion. Use this example to create an appropriate strategy for identifying and implementing leadership strategies for additional support.
- 7. Prepare an 8 to 12slide Microsoft PowerPoint presentation with audio narration that covers the following • Describe the challenges that come with leading a diverse workforce. • Identify the company you chose. • Assess the practices already in place for supporting diversity. • Determine the skills that leaders need to lead a diverse workforce (e.g.interpersonal skills). • Include your results from the Personal Leadership Evaluation you completed inWeek 1. Assess the applicable skills you possess and which ones you lack. • Utilizing the Personal Leadership Evaluation results, explain to your audience how to maximize strengths and improve weaknesses in ways to support diversity in the workplace.
- 8. • Assess 3 key takeaways that you want the attendees to remember about leadership in a diverse workplace. To build a case on their importance and value to the organization, discuss how implementing these points could impact the bottom line (profits, expenses, and productivity). • Speak with clarity and precision in the audio narration of your presentation. Cite peerreviewed, scholarly, or similar references to support your assignment. You may find valuable information from Harvard Business Review and Fast Company located in the University Library. Submit your assignment. ..................................................................................................................... ......................................... LDR 531 Assessment Week 4 Comparing Leadership Models (New Syllabus)
- 9. For more course tutorials visit www.tutorialrank.com Purpose of Assessment Apply theories about leadership, structure, and culture to real-world scenarios that have occurred in various organizations. You will be measured on how you narrate various leadership styles to foster innovation and lead change in a dynamic environment. Use the chart you created in Week 3 as a quick reference as you work. Review the following cases from Organizational Behavior: Ch. 12: Case Incident 1: Sharing is Performing Review questions: 12-13, 12-14, and 12-15. Ch. 15: Case Incident 2: Turbulence on United Airlines Review questions: 15-10, 15-11, and 15-12. Ch. 16: Case Incident 2: Active Cultures
- 10. Review questions: 16-16, 16-17, and 16-18. In 780- to 1050-words, do the following: For each of the above cases: Describe, through a story, the leader’s use of the leadership style in response to the situation. Use various action verbs in your story. Explain what makes the selected leadership style effective for the particular situation. Compare and contrast the leadership styles leaders chose for each case. Explain why the leadership styles should differ for each case. Use at least two references. The textbook is required as is the plagiarism checker. Please include APA Section Headers, a cover page and properly formatted reference page. Bottom of Form CH. 12 Case Incident 1: Sharing Is Performing
- 11. Replacing Nicholas Dirks as the chancellor of University of California at Berkeley, Carol T. Christ is taking on a strategy that her predecessors did not utilize: sharing leadership. Notably, the prior chancellor and provost would not consult other decision makers and stakeholders at the university when they proposed to dissolve completely the College of Chemistry. Christ, on the other hand, met with Frances McGinley, the student vice president of academic affairs, reaching out to “get a beat on what [student government] was doing and how [she] could help.” This move was unusual because McGinley would often have to track down the other administrators to even get a meeting (or would be merely delegated work). Another such arrangement between Jill Martin and David Barrs at a high school in Essex, England, designates special interest areas where each takes the lead, and they both share an educational philosophy, meet daily, have the authority to make decisions on the spot, and challenge one another. As Declan Fitzsimons suggests in a Harvard Business Review article, the twenty-first century moves too quickly and is too dynamic to be handled by one person. By sharing leadership among multiple individuals, the organization can respond more adaptively to challenges, share disparate but complementary perspectives, and ease the burden experienced by the traditional charismatic leader figurehead. However, sharing leadership leads to its own issues and obstacles, which are apparent in the multiple relationships between team members, subordinates, and other employees. Not only do individual identities become involved, but so do collective identities shared as a group. It is also important to recognize that shared leadership is not about delegation but about putting in effort to coordinate and collaborate, along with balancing individual and collective goals. Recent reviews of the research on shared leadership suggest that, overall, shared leadership is effective at improving team performance,
- 12. attitudes, and behaviors, especially when the leadership is transformational or charismatic and when the team tasks are complex. Questions 12-13. What kind of obstacles can you foresee in taking a shared leadership approach? How might they (or can they) be solved? 12-14. How would you implement a shared leadership initiative in a company where you were the CEO? What elements of job design and redesign might you draw on to increase the effectiveness of the shared leadership initiative? 12-15. Can you think of any instances in which nonshared, traditional approaches to leadership would be preferable to a shared leadership approach? What are they, and how are they preferable? What sort of situational or individual factors lead to the traditional approach being more effective in these instances? (Robbins, 20180110, p. 426) Robbins, S. P., Judge, T. A. (20180110). Organizational Behavior, 18th Edition [VitalSource Bookshelf version]. Retrieved from vbk://9780134729749
- 13. CH. 15 Case Incident 2: Turbulence on United Airlines The beginning of 2017 was not good for United Airlines. Several incidents involving United Airlines personnel enforcing a variety of rules, regulations, and protocols in employees’ interactions with customers caused international outcry. The first incident involved two teenagers who were wearing leggings for their flight from Minneapolis to Denver. They were stopped by the gate agent and not allowed to board for violating the United Airlines travel perk program. These travel perk passes hinge on a requirement for users of the passes to dress themselves so that the airline is presented in a favorable light. United defended its decision via Twitter: “Leggings are not inappropriate attire except in the case of someone traveling as a pass rider.” Comedian Seth Rogan tweeted, “We here at @United are just trying to police the attire of the daughters of our employees! That’s all! Cool, right?” A second, more severe incident occurred when David Dao, a doctor who needed to see his patients the following morning, was aboard a Louisville-bound flight from Chicago in April. Four United employees needed to get to Louisville at the last minute, and it was announced that four people needed to give up their seats or else the flight would be cancelled. Attendants called the police after no one complied. The police approached Dao and forcibly removed him from the plane. Dao suffered a broken nose and concussion after his head smashed into an armrest. United policy allowed for the involuntary removal of passengers from
- 14. flights, although this time United was not as defensive. Dao later filed a lawsuit against United for its actions. A third incident, in Houston, involved a soon-to-be-married couple, Michael and Amber, headed to Costa Rica for their wedding. When they entered the plane, they noticed a man sleeping in the row where their seats were assigned. Instead of disturbing him, they found some seats three rows up and sat there instead. They were soon asked by an attendant to return to their seats and they complied. A U.S. marshall approached them soon after and ejected them from the plane. According to United statements, the couple “repeatedly” tried to sit in upgraded seats and would not follow the instructions of the attendants and crew members, and, as such, they were within their power to eject the passengers. These incidents suggest that, starting with the structure as created by the CEO, United employees do not have much latitude or flexibility when dealing with day-to-day policy breaches. Taking cost-minimization and efficiency-boosting strategies to the extreme may also have had an effect given that the focus drifted from the customer and toward rule following. Many attribute this inflexibility to the strict, rule-following bureaucracy created by United managers. In this bureaucracy, their 85,000 employees may be reluctant to deviate from the rules— intracompany historical precedent suggests that many employees face termination if they break the rules. Questions
- 15. 15-13. How do you think United Airlines should have handled the recent string of incidents? Do you think that United Airlines was within its power to have removed these people from the flights? Why or why not? 15-14. What are the pros and cons of having a bureaucratic organizational structure for an airline? Do you think the pros and cons are justified for United Airlines and that they should keep the structure they have? Why or why not? 15-15. What do you think United Airlines should do in the future? Do you have any suggestions for enhancements or improvements to the United Airlines organizational structure? Would you consider restructuring? Why or why not? (Robbins, 20180110, pp. 536-537) Robbins, S. P., Judge, T. A. (20180110). Organizational Behavior, 18th Edition [VitalSource Bookshelf version]. Retrieved from vbk://9780134729749 Always check citation for accuracy before use.
- 16. ............................................................................................. ................................................................. LDR 531 Assessment Week 6 Implementing Change Business Case (New Syllabus) For more course tutorials visit www.tutorialrank.com LDR 531Assessment Week 6 Implementing Change Business Case Purpose of Assessment Demonstrate how a leader can implement change within an organization to enhance effectiveness and efficiency. You will consider the information you learned in your conversation with the company you contacted inWeek 5. You will be measured on how you apply key managerial skills to foster innovation and lead change in a dynamic business as well as your ability to listen actively and respond using appropriate tone and word choice.
- 17. Scenario Your boss has asked you to implement arotating work schedule that requires employees to work different schedules eachWeek. She would like to know how other companies in the area have handled their schedule changes in the past to determine if their change model is applicable to this situation. Review the discussion with the organization you contacted inWeek 5, and consider whether you would use any of the strategies to implement arotating work schedule. Prepare a 12 to 15slide presentation (e.g. Microsoft PowerPoint, Prezi®, etc.) to build a business case for your boss and your organization’s leadership team. Your presentation should include speaker notes, and ensure you do the following • Analyze the change requested by your boss
- 18. • Analyze the impact of this change to the bottom line (profit, productivity, and expenses). • Analyze the desired result or goal. • Analyze who will be affected by the change. • Analyze the change management approach(es) used by the company you interviewed inWeek 5. • Identify the company you chose to interview for your research. • Discuss the approach(es) the company used to make a change in the past. Include elements of your interview, such as your questions and the company representative’s responses. • Evaluate whether you would use any of the change management strategies from yourWeek 5 interview. • Analyze the role of the leader to accomplish the change. • Assess what metrics will be applied to determine success or failure.
- 19. • Determine the timeline for the change. Cite references to support your assignment. It is recommended that you use the textbook, the University Library, and the internet. Submit your assignment. ..................................................................................................................... ......................................... LDR 531 Entire Course (New, April 2020) For more course tutorials visit www.tutorialrank.com
- 20. LDR 531 Apply Week 1 Leadership Evaluation (New Syllabus) LDR 531 Week 1 Discussion Skills for Recruitment (New Syllabus) LDR 531 Assessment Week 2 Personal Leadership Evaluation (New Syllabus) LDR 531 Week 2 Discussion Motivation Theories (New Syllabus) LDR 531 Apply Week 3 Leadership Models (New Syllabus)
- 21. LDR 531 Week 3 Discussion Cross Cultural Communication (New Syllabus) LDR 531 Assessment Week 4 Comparing Leadership Models (New Syllabus) LDR 531 Week 4 Discussion Leadership Theory Application (New Syllabus) LDR 531 Apply Week 5 Business Interview (New Syllabus)
- 22. LDR 531 Week 5 Discussion Skills for Change (New Syllabus) LDR 531 Assessment Week 6 Implementing Change Business Case (New Syllabus) LDR 531 Week 6 Discussion Organizational Change (New Syllabus) ..................................................................................................................... ......................................... LDR 531 Week 1 Discussion Skills for Recruitment (New Syllabus) For more course tutorials visit www.tutorialrank.com LDR 531Week 1 Discussion Skills for Recruitment
- 23. Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member. Due Thursday Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words: After completing thisWeek’s reading, discuss ways management can attract, select, and recruit diverse employees in an organization. Create a scenario in which you use specific strategies to attract, select, and recruit diverse employees for your organization. Identify a strategy you could use. In your response to your peers, offer a different approach to the scenario provided. How does your suggest approach offer additional strategies?
- 24. Due Monday Reply to at least 2 of your classmates with a minimum of 175 words. Be constructive and professional in your responses. ..................................................................................................................... ......................................... LDR 531 Week 2 Discussion Motivation Theories (New Syllabus) For more course tutorials visit www.tutorialrank.com LDR 531Week 2 Discussion Motivation Theories Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member.
- 25. Due Thursday Discuss one motivation theory that you think is applicable to the job you have now, or a previous job, and discuss how the theory was applied. Share a situation describing when that motivation theory was applied. In your response to your peers, determine if the chosen motivation theory was successfully applied in the scenario provided. Why or why not? Offer a solution to the situation using a different motivation theory. Due Monday Reply to at least 2 of your classmates with a minimum of 175 words. Be constructive and professional in your responses. ..................................................................................................................... .........................................
- 26. LDR 531 Week 3 Discussion Cross Cultural Communication (New Syllabus) For more course tutorials visit www.tutorialrank.com LDR 531Week 3 Discussion CrossCultural Communication Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member. Due Thursday Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:
- 27. Discuss how managers can overcome potential problems of crosscultural communication. Share examples from your past or present workplace, or create a scenario to illustrate your perspective. Consider using strategies from thisWeek’s video “Stories Every Leader Should Tell.” In response to your peers, provide an alternative solution for overcoming the problem presented in your classmate’s example. Does your solution have other drawbacks? How is empathy used in your solution? How is storytelling used? ..................................................................................................................... ......................................... LDR 531 Week 4 Discussion Leadership Theory Application (New Syllabus) For more course tutorials visit www.tutorialrank.com LDR 531Week 4 Discussion Leadership Theory Application
- 28. Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member. Due Thursday Share a story or create a scenario where the incorrect leadership theory was used. Discuss how the situation could have turned out differently if another style was considered. In response to your peers, discuss how you would handle the situation outlined by your classmate based on your leadership style assessment fromWeek 1. How does this differ from your classmate’s approach? Due Monday
- 29. Reply to at least 2 of your classmates with a minimum of 175 words. Be constructive and professional in your responses. ..................................................................................................................... ......................................... LDR 531 Week 5 Discussion Skills for Change (New Syllabus) For more course tutorials visit www.tutorialrank.com LDR 531Week 5 Discussion Skills for Change Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member. Due Thursday Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:
- 30. Consider thisWeek’s reading selections, and discuss how you can use the leadership skills you identified in your selfassessment to foster innovation and lead change in a dynamic environment. How do your weaknesses provide obstacles to your ability to manage change? In your response to your peers, compare your own strengths and weakness in leading change. How could you work together to make the changes you seek? Due Monday Reply to at least 2 of your classmates with a minimum of 175 words. Be constructive and professional in your responses.
- 31. ............................................................................................. ................................................................. LDR 531 Week 6 Discussion Organizational Change (New Syllabus) For more course tutorials visit www.tutorialrank.com LDR 531Week 6 Discussion Organizational Change Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member. Due Thursday Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:
- 32. Discuss what would be your strategy if you were called upon to be a change agent for your organization. How would you begin, gather information, and create buyin for your ideas? How would you justify the business’ need for change? In your response to your peers, offer an alternative approach based on your own leadership self-assessment. What would you do differently? Due Monday Reply to at least 2 of your classmates with a minimum of 175 words. Be constructive and professional in your responses.