Operation Mgt M4 Assignment

1. Research question (as with previous assignments, discuss on-line, and then submit your conclusions in writing). 

Describe "planned spontaneous recognition" as covered in the video and research your response to the situation below:

If you are the supervisor of the team members, what are the pros/cons of using the "employee-of-the-month" recognition to improve your team/workgroups motivation and performance.

2. Problem question

If you are not yet in a supervisory role, be prepared, since chances are that you will be some day.

Research Blanchard's "Situational Leadership" principles in detail, show the 2X2 matrix (describe what is meant by D1/S1, D2/S2, D3/S2, D4/S4) and indicate when and how you use them in leading your subordinates.