Week 6 Research paper
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Lesson 1:Leadership vs. Management and How Leadership Impacts Decisions in the Digital Space |
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Required Reading: Read Chapter 1 in the text Read Benbya, H., Ning Nan, Tanriverdi, H., & Youngjin Yoo. (2020). Complexity and Information Systems Research in the Emerging Digital World. MIS Quarterly, 44(1), 1–17. https://doi.org/10.25300/MISQ/2020/13304 http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&AuthType=shib&db=buh&AN=141995164&site=eds-live&custid=s8501869&groupid=main&profile=eds_new
Optional Resources: Read: Chapter 1 Journal articles · Journal Article 1.1: Trumpy, A.J. and Elliott, M. (2019) ‘You lead like a girl: Gender and children’s leadership development’, Sociological Perspectives, 62(3): 346–365. · Journal Article 1.2: Sudha, K.S., Shahnawaz, M. G. and Farhat, A. (2016) ‘Leadership styles, leader’s effectiveness and well-being: Exploring Collective Efficacy as a Mediator’, Vision, 20(2): 111–120. View: Chapter 1 Videos · Chapter 1: https://study.sagepub.com/bratton/student-resources/sage-video/chapter-1-the-nature-of-leadership |
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After completing the reading this week, please review table 1.2 in the text and review the distinction between leadership and management. Then think about this in regard to how senior leaders versus senior managers lead change in an organization (especially when it comes to technical change in an organization). This week please reflect on these concepts and answer the following questions: 1. When implementing change in an organization, there are always culture issues that are faced, such as not accepting change, determine how differently this would be handled thinking about the management versus leadership constructs? 2. When dealing with performing work, how is this implemented differently within the management versus leadership constructs? Please be sure to answer all of the questions above in the initial post. Please ensure the initial post and two response posts are substantive. Substantive posts will do at least TWO of the following: · Ask an interesting, thoughtful question pertaining to the topic · Expand on the topic, by adding additional thoughtful information · Answer a question posted by another student in detail · Share an applicable personal experience · Provide an outside source · Make an argument At least one scholarly (peer-reviewed) resource should be used in the initial discussion thread. Please ensure to use information from your readings and other sources from the UC Library. Use APA references and in-text citations. Please be sure to engage by Wednesday at 11:59pm ET and then engage on two more days throughout the week (for a total of three days of engagement, before Sunday at 11:59pm, ET). Note: This discussion is a REQUIRED ASSIGNMENT it is worth twenty-five (25) points. You are required to respond to the question in order to obtain credit for the assignment by the due date. If you do not respond to the question by the due date, you will receive a zero (0) for this assignment. There is a grading criterion associated with this assignment. Your work will be compared against your peers using SafeAssign for plagiarism. You will be able to review every other submission once you complete your entry, so please note that copying other people’s responses will not be tolerated. |
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Written Work |
This week’s journal article was focused on the Complexity of Information Systems Research in the Digital World. Complexity is increasing as new technologies are emerging every day. This complexity impacts human experiences. Organizations are turning to digitally enabled solutions to assist with the emergence of digitalization. Please review the article and define the various technologies that are emerging as noted in the article. Note how these emerging technologies are impacting organizations and what organizations can to do to reduce the burden of digitalization. Be sure to use the UC Library for scholarly research. Google Scholar is also a great source for research. Please be sure that journal articles are peer-reviewed and are published within the last five years. The paper should meet the following requirements: 3-5 pages in length (not including title page or references) APA guidelines must be followed. The paper must include a cover page, an introduction, a body with fully developed content, and a conclusion. A minimum of five peer-reviewed journal articles. The writing should be clear and concise. Headings should be used to transition thoughts. Don’t forget that the grade also includes the quality of writing. Note: This written assignment is a REQUIRED ASSIGNMENT it is worth one-hundred (100) points. You are required to answer the questions as stated in the assignment question in order to obtain credit for the assignment by the due date. If you do not complete the assignment by the due date, you will receive a zero (0) for this assignment. There is a grading criterion associated with this assignment. Your work will be compared to other’s work, using SafeAssign for plagiarism, so please note that copying other people’s responses will not be tolerated. |
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Lesson 2:Organizational Performance, Innovation, and the TAM Methodology |
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Required Reading: Read Chapter 2 in the text Read AKCIL, U., ALTINAY, Z., DAGLI, G., & ALTINAY, F. (2019). The Role of Technology Leadership: Innovation for School Leadership in Digital Age. ELearning & Software for Education, 2, 323. Optional Resources: Read: Chapter 2 Journal articles · Journal Article 2.1: Learmonth, M. and Morrell, K. (2017) ‘Is critical leadership studies ‘critical’?’ Leadership, 13(3): 257–271. · Journal Article 2.2: Spector, B.A. (2016) ‘Carlyle, Freud, and the great man theory more fully considered’, Leadership, 12(2): 250–260. View: Chapter 2 Videos |
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After completing the reading this week, we reflect on a few key concepts this week: 1. Organizational performance is the fifth aspect of the model, reflect on the question, do certain leadership behaviors improve and sustain performance at the individual, group, and organizational level? Please explain your response. 2. There were two types of innovation addressed this week (product and process innovation), please note your own personal definition of these concepts and offer an example of both. Please be sure to answer all of the questions above in the initial post. Please ensure the initial post and two response posts are substantive. Substantive posts will do at least TWO of the following: · Ask an interesting, thoughtful question pertaining to the topic · Expand on the topic, by adding additional thoughtful information · Answer a question posted by another student in detail · Share an applicable personal experience · Provide an outside source · Make an argument At least one scholarly (peer-reviewed) resource should be used in the initial discussion thread. Please ensure to use information from your readings and other sources from the UC Library. Use APA references and in-text citations. Please be sure to engage by Wednesday at 11:59pm ET and then engage on two more days throughout the week (for a total of three days of engagement, before Sunday at 11:59pm, ET Note: This discussion is a REQUIRED ASSIGNMENT it is worth twenty-five (25) points. You are required to respond to the question in order to obtain credit for the assignment by the due date. If you do not respond to the question by the due date, you will receive a zero (0) for this assignment. There is a grading criterion associated with this assignment. Your work will be compared against your peers using SafeAssign for plagiarism. You will be able to review every other submission once you complete your entry, so please note that copying other people’s responses will not be tolerated. |
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Written Work |
This week’s journal article was focused on how information and communication innovation drives change in educational settings. The key focus of the article was how technology-based leadership has driven the digital age. Also, that the role of technology leadership incorporates with the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM). In this paper, address the following key concepts: 1. Define TAM and the components. 2. Note how TAM is impacting educational settings. 3. Give an overview of the case study presented and the findings.
Be sure to use the UC Library for scholarly research. Google Scholar is also a great source for research. Please be sure that journal articles are peer-reviewed and are published within the last five years. The paper should meet the following requirements: · 3-5 pages in length (not including title page or references) · APA guidelines must be followed. The paper must include a cover page, an introduction, a body with fully developed content, and a conclusion. · A minimum of five peer-reviewed journal articles. The writing should be clear and concise. Headings should be used to transition thoughts. Don’t forget that the grade also includes the quality of writing. Note: This written assignment is a REQUIRED ASSIGNMENT it is worth one-hundred (100) points. You are required to answer the questions as stated in the assignment question in order to obtain credit for the assignment by the due date. If you do not complete the assignment by the due date, you will receive a zero (0) for this assignment. There is a grading criterion associated with this assignment. Your work will be compared to other’s work, using SafeAssign for plagiarism, so please note that copying other people’s responses will not be tolerated. |
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Lesson 3: Power in Leadership, Organizational Leadership and Intentionality in Innovation Implementations |
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Required Reading: Read Chapter 3 & 4 in the text Read Se Yeon Choi, Goo Hyeok Chung, & Jin Nam Choi. (2019). Why are we having this innovation? Employee attributions of innovation and implementation behavior. Social Behavior & Personality: An International Journal, 47(7), 1–13. https://doi.org/10.2224/sbp.8124 http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&AuthType=shib&db=pbh&AN=137631636&site=eds-live&custid=s8501869&groupid=main&profile=eds_new Optional Resources:
Read: Chapter 3 & 4 Journal articles · Journal Article 3.1: Lucas, J.W. and Baxter, A.R. (2012) ‘Power, influence, and diversity in organizations’, The ANNALS of the American Academy of Political and Social Science, 639(1): 49–70. · Journal Article 3.2: Martinez, A.D., Kane, R.E., Ferris, G.R. and Brooks, C.D. (2012) ‘Power in leader–follower work relationships’, Journal of Leadership & Organizational Studies, 19(2): 142–151. · Journal Article 4.1: Petty, M.M., Beadles, N.A., Chapman, D.F., Lowery, C.M. and Connell, D.W. (1995) ‘Relationships between organizational culture and organizational performance,’ Psychological Reports, 76(2): 483–492. · Journal Article 4.2: Bonavia, T. (2006) ‘Preliminary organizational culture scale focused on artifacts’, Psychological Reports, 99(3): 671–674. · Journal Article 4.3: Walker, R.C. and Aritz, J. (2015) ‘Women doing leadership: leadership styles and organizational culture,’ International Journal of Business Communication, 52(4): 452–478. View: Chapter 3 & 4 Videos · Chapter 3: https://study.sagepub.com/bratton/student-resources/sage-video/chapter-3-power-and-leadership · Chapter 4: https://study.sagepub.com/bratton/student-resources/sage-video/chapter-4-culture-and-leadership |
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After completing the reading this week, we reflect on a few key concepts this week: 1. Discuss what power in the context of leadership is and how it relates to bullying within organizations. Also note how this impacts productivity. 2. Discuss what organizational culture is and how it impacts work productivity. Also, note how organizational culture impacts the success of innovation implementation. 3. How does culture impact leadership? Can culture be seen as a constraint on leadership? Please be sure to answer all the questions above in the initial post. Please ensure the initial post and two response posts are substantive. Substantive posts will do at least TWO of the following: · Ask an interesting, thoughtful question pertaining to the topic · Expand on the topic, by adding additional thoughtful information · Answer a question posted by another student in detail · Share an applicable personal experience · Provide an outside source · Make an argument At least one scholarly (peer-reviewed) resource should be used in the initial discussion thread. Please ensure to use information from your readings and other sources from the UC Library. Use APA references and in-text citations. Please be sure to engage by Wednesday at 11:59pm ET and then engage on two more days throughout the week (for a total of three days of engagement, before Sunday at 11:59pm, ET Note: This discussion is a REQUIRED ASSIGNMENT it is worth twenty-five (25) points. You are required to respond to the question in order to obtain credit for the assignment by the due date. If you do not respond to the question by the due date, you will receive a zero (0) for this assignment. There is a grading criterion associated with this assignment. Your work will be compared against your peers using SafeAssign for plagiarism. You will be able to review every other submission once you complete your entry, so please note that copying other people’s responses will not be tolerated. |
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Written Work |
This week’s journal article focuses on attribution theory and how it influences the implementation of innovation technologies. Two types of employee attributions are noted in the article (intentionality and deceptive intentionality), please review these concepts and answer the following questions: Provide a high-level overview/ summary of the case study Note how constructive intentionality impacts innovation implementations Find another article that adds to the overall findings of the case and note how attribution-based perspective enhances successful innovation implementations. Please be explicit and detailed in answering this question.
Be sure to use the UC Library for scholarly research. Google Scholar is also a great source for research. Please be sure that journal articles are peer-reviewed and are published within the last five years. The paper should meet the following requirements: 3-5 pages in length (not including title page or references) APA guidelines must be followed. The paper must include a cover page, an introduction, a body with fully developed content, and a conclusion. A minimum of five peer-reviewed journal articles. The writing should be clear and concise. Headings should be used to transition thoughts. Don’t forget that the grade also includes the quality of writing. Note: This written assignment is a REQUIRED ASSIGNMENT it is one-hundred (100) points. You are required to answer the questions as stated in the assignment question in order to obtain credit for the assignment by the due date. If you do not complete the assignment by the due date, you will receive a zero (0) for this assignment. There is a grading criterion associated with this assignment. Your work will be compared to other’s work, using SafeAssign for plagiarism, so please note that copying other people’s responses will not be tolerated. |
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Lesson 4: Ethics in Leadership and Knowledge Sharing |
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Required Reading Read Chapter 5 in the text Read LE BA PHONG, LEI HUI, & THAN THANH SON. (2018). How Leadership and Trust in Leaders Foster Employees’ Behavior toward Knowledge Sharing. Social Behavior & Personality: An International Journal, 46(5), 705–720. https://doi.org/10.2224/sbp.6711 Read CHANHOO SONG, KWANGSEO RYAN PARK, & SEUNG-WAN KANG. (2015). Servant Leadership and Team Performance: The Mediating Role of Knowledge-Sharing Climate. Social Behavior & Personality: An International Journal, 43(10), 1749–1760. https://doi.org/10.2224/sbp.2015.43.10.1749
Optional Resources: Read: Chapter 5 Journal articles · Journal Article 5.2: Haney, A.B., Pope, J. and Arden, Z. (2018) ‘Making it personal: developing sustainability leaders in business,’ Organization & Environment. DOI: 10.1177/1086026618806201 View: Chapter 5 Videos · Chapter 5: https://study.sagepub.com/bratton/student-resources/sage-video/chapter-5-ethics-and-leadership |
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After completing the reading this week, we reflect on a few key concepts this week: 1. Discuss what ethical leadership is and how it impacts the organizational culture. 2. What are the various dimensions of ethical leadership? 3. Note some failures in ethical leadership, please find an example, explain the failure and note possible solutions to fix the issue with leadership. Please be sure to answer all the questions above in the initial post. Please ensure the initial post and two response posts are substantive. Substantive posts will do at least TWO of the following: · Ask an interesting, thoughtful question pertaining to the topic · Expand on the topic, by adding additional thoughtful information · Answer a question posted by another student in detail · Share an applicable personal experience · Provide an outside source · Make an argument At least one scholarly (peer-reviewed) resource should be used in the initial discussion thread. Please ensure to use information from your readings and other sources from the UC Library. Use APA references and in-text citations. Please be sure to engage by Wednesday at 11:59pm ET and then engage on two more days throughout the week (for a total of three days of engagement, before Sunday at 11:59pm, ET Note: This discussion is a REQUIRED ASSIGNMENT it is worth twenty-five (25) points. You are required to respond to the question in order to obtain credit for the assignment by the due date. If you do not respond to the question by the due date, you will receive a zero (0) for this assignment. There is a grading criterion associated with this assignment. Your work will be compared against your peers using SafeAssign for plagiarism. You will be able to review every other submission once you complete your entry, so please note that copying other people’s responses will not be tolerated. |
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Written Work |
This week’s journal articles focus on transformational leadership and knowledge and knowledge sharing within an organization, please review these concepts and answer the following questions: How do trustworthy and ethical leaders enhance knowledge sharing in organizations? How does this impact the rate of information technology implementations? How does this impact data management within organizations? How does servant leadership assist with transferring knowledge in an organization? When thinking about data analytics, how does transformational leadership assist with building good data structures?
Be sure to use the UC Library for scholarly research. Google Scholar is also a great source for research. Please be sure that journal articles are peer-reviewed and are published within the last five years. The paper should meet the following requirements: 3-5 pages in length (not including title page or references) APA guidelines must be followed. The paper must include a cover page, an introduction, a body with fully developed content, and a conclusion. A minimum of five peer-reviewed journal articles. The writing should be clear and concise. Headings should be used to transition thoughts. Don’t forget that the grade also includes the quality of writing. Note: This written assignment is a REQUIRED ASSIGNMENT it is worth one-hundred (100) points. You are required to answer the questions as stated in the assignment question in order to obtain credit for the assignment by the due date. If you do not complete the assignment by the due date, you will receive a zero (0) for this assignment. There is a grading criterion associated with this assignment. Your work will be compared to other’s work, using SafeAssign for plagiarism, so please note that copying other people’s responses will not be tolerated. |
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Lesson 5: Leadership Styles and Tools to Manage Geographically Dispersed Teams |
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Required Reading: Read Chapter’s 6, 7, and 8 in the text Read (2016). Empowering Leadership and Effective Collaboration in Geographically Dispersed Teams. Personnel Psychology, 69(1), 159–198. https://doi.org/10.1111/peps.12108
Optional Resources: Read: Chapter 6, 7, & 8 Journal articles Journal Article 6.1: Russell, R.G. and Mizrahi, R. (1995) ‘Development of a situational model for transformational leadership,’ Journal of Leadership Studies, 2(3): 154–163. Journal Article 6.2: Tyssen, A.K., Wald, A. and Spieth, P. (2013) ‘Leadership in temporary organizations: a review of leadership theories and a research agenda’, ProjectManagement Journal, 44(6): 52–67. Journal Article 6.3: Greenwood, R.G. (1996) ‘Leadership theory: a historical look at its evolution’, Journal of Leadership Studies, 3(1): 3–16. Journal Article 7.2: Groves, K.S. (2005). ‘Linking leader skills, follower attitudes, and contextual variables via an integrated model of charismatic Leadership’, Journal of Management, 31(2): 255–277. Journal Article 7.3: Heracleous, L. and Klaering, L. A. (2014) ‘Charismatic leadership and rhetorical competence: an analysis of Steve Jobs’s rhetoric’, Group & Organization Management, 39(2): 131–161. Journal Article 8.1: Madlock, P.E. (2008). ‘The link between leadership style, communicator competence, and employee satisfaction’, The Journal of Business Communication (1973), 45(1): 61–78. View: Chapter 6 & 7 & 8 Videos |
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After completing the reading this week, we reflect on a few key concepts this week: 1. Discuss and identify leader traits and attributes that are most beneficial in implementing the best decisions in an organization. 2. Explain the differences in charismatic and transformational leadership and how both leadership styles impact organizational effectiveness. Please note how these leadership styles affect implementing new innovative technologies. 3. Review table 8.1 in the reading this week, note the work characteristics and the traditional versus high-performance focus, note which focus is best for strategic decisions and which is best for operational decisions. Please explain. Please be sure to answer all the questions above in the initial post. Please ensure the initial post and two response posts are substantive. Substantive posts will do at least TWO of the following: · Ask an interesting, thoughtful question pertaining to the topic · Expand on the topic, by adding additional thoughtful information · Answer a question posted by another student in detail · Share an applicable personal experience · Provide an outside source · Make an argument At least one scholarly (peer-reviewed) resource should be used in the initial discussion thread. Please ensure to use information from your readings and other sources from the UC Library. Use APA references and in-text citations. Please be sure to engage by Wednesday at 11:59pm ET and then engage on two more days throughout the week (for a total of three days of engagement, before Sunday at 11:59pm, ET
Note: This discussion is a REQUIRED ASSIGNMENT it is worth twenty-five (25) points. You are required to respond to the question in order to obtain credit for the assignment by the due date. If you do not respond to the question by the due date, you will receive a zero (0) for this assignment. There is a grading criterion associated with this assignment. Your work will be compared against your peers using SafeAssign for plagiarism. You will be able to review every other submission once you complete your entry, so please note that copying other people’s responses will not be tolerated. |
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Written Work |
This week’s journal articles focus on empowering leadership and effective collaboration in geographically dispersed teams, please answer the following questions: How do geographically dispersed teams collaborate effectively? Please find at least three tools on the market that teams can use to collaborate on a geographically dispersed team. Please note the pros and cons of each tool. Based on the research above, note which tool you would select if you were managing the geographically dispersed team and why.
Be sure to use the UC Library for scholarly research. Google Scholar is also a great source for research. Please be sure that journal articles are peer-reviewed and are published within the last five years. The paper should meet the following requirements: 3-5 pages in length (not including title page or references) APA guidelines must be followed. The paper must include a cover page, an introduction, a body with fully developed content, and a conclusion. A minimum of five peer-reviewed journal articles. The writing should be clear and concise. Headings should be used to transition thoughts. Don’t forget that the grade also includes the quality of writing. Note: This written assignment is a REQUIRED ASSIGNMENT it is worth one-hundred (100) points. You are required to answer the questions as stated in the assignment question in order to obtain credit for the assignment by the due date. If you do not complete the assignment by the due date, you will receive a zero (0) for this assignment. There is a grading criterion associated with this assignment. Your work will be compared to other’s work, using SafeAssign for plagiarism, so please note that copying other people’s responses will not be tolerated. |
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Lesson 6: Human Resource Management and Digital Retail Case Study |
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Required Reading: Read Chapter’s 9 & 10 in the text Read URBONAVIČIŪTĖ, K., & MAKNICKIENĖ, N. (2019). Investigation of Digital Retail Companies Financial Performance Using Multiple Criteria Decision Analysis. Science: Future of Lithuania, 11, 1–9. https://doi.org/10.3846/mla.2019.9737
Optional Resources: Read: Chapter 9 & 10 Journal articles · Journal Article 9.1: Crossman, B. and Crossman, J. (2011) ‘Conceptualising followership – a review of the literature’, Leadership, 7(4): 481–497. · Journal Article 9.2: Agho, A.O. (2009) ‘Perspectives of senior-level executives on effective followership and leadership’, Journal of Leadership & Organizational Studies, 16(2): 159–166. · Journal Article 9.3: Larsson, M. and Nielsen, M.F. (2017) ‘The risky path to a followership identity: from abstract concept to situated reality’, International Journal of Business Communication. DOI: 10.1177/23294888417735648, pp. 1–28. · Journal Article 10.1: Cook, A. and Glass, C. (2015) ‘Do minority leaders affect corporate practice? Analyzing the effect of leadership composition on governance and product development’, Strategic Organization, 13(2): 117–140 · Journal Article 10.2: Dreher, G.F. (2003) ‘Breaking the glass ceiling: the effects of sex ratios and work-life programs on female leadership at the top’, Human Relations, 56(5): 541–562. View: Chapter 9 & 10 Videos · Chapter 9: https://study.sagepub.com/bratton/student-resources/sage-video/chapter-9-hrm-and-leadership · Chapter 10: https://study.sagepub.com/bratton/student-resources/sage-video/chapter-10-talent-management-and-leadership |
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After completing the reading this week, we reflect on a few key concepts this week: 1. Discuss the key components of human resource management. Pick at least four concepts from chapter nine and describe how these concepts interrelate to individual performance on a team. 2. Review table 9.2 and select one of the dimensions listed, note why it was chosen and how you relate to this behavior. If you have a personal experience, please share. 3. How do leaders select the best talent? What are some tools they can use to select the best-talent? Please be sure to answer all the questions above in the initial post. Please ensure the initial post and two response posts are substantive. Substantive posts will do at least TWO of the following: · Ask an interesting, thoughtful question pertaining to the topic · Expand on the topic, by adding additional thoughtful information · Answer a question posted by another student in detail · Share an applicable personal experience · Provide an outside source · Make an argument At least one scholarly (peer-reviewed) resource should be used in the initial discussion thread. Please ensure to use information from your readings and other sources from the UC Library. Use APA references and in-text citations. Please be sure to engage by Wednesday at 11:59pm ET and then engage on two more days throughout the week (for a total of three days of engagement, before Sunday at 11:59pm, ET Note: This discussion is a REQUIRED ASSIGNMENT it is worth twenty-five (25) points. You are required to respond to the question in order to obtain credit for the assignment by the due date. If you do not respond to the question by the due date, you will receive a zero (0) for this assignment. There is a grading criterion associated with this assignment. Your work will be compared against your peers using SafeAssign for plagiarism. You will be able to review every other submission once you complete your entry, so please note that copying other people’s responses will not be tolerated. |
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Written Work |
At UC, it is a priority that students are provided with strong educational programs and courses that allow them to be servant-leaders in their disciplines and communities, linking research with practice and knowledge with ethical decision-making. This assignment is a written assignment where students will demonstrate how this course research has connected and put into practice within their own career. Assignment: Provide a reflection of at least 500 words (or 2 pages double spaced) of how the knowledge, skills, or theories of this course have been applied, or could be applied, in a practical manner to your current work environment. If you are not currently working, share times when you have or could observe these theories and knowledge could be applied to an employment opportunity in your field of study. Requirements: Provide a 500 word (or 2 pages double spaced) minimum reflection. Use of proper APA formatting and citations. If supporting evidence from outside resources is used those must be properly cited. Share a personal connection that identifies specific knowledge and theories from this course. Demonstrate a connection to your current work environment. If you are not employed, demonstrate a connection to your desired work environment. You should not, provide an overview of the assignments assigned in the course. The assignment asks that you reflect how the knowledge and skills obtained through meeting course objectives were applied or could be applied in the workplace. Don’t forget that the grade also includes the quality of writing. |
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Lesson 7: Performance Management and the Perceptions of Artificial Intelligence |
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Required Reading: Read Chapter’s 11 & 12 in the text Read HAO MENG, ZHI-CHAO CHENG, & TIAN-CHAO GUO. (2016). Positive Team Atmosphere Mediates the Impact of Authentic Leadership on Subordinate Creativity. Social Behavior & Personality: An International Journal, 44(3), 355–368. Read Brock, J. K.-U., & von Wangenheim, F. (2019). Demystifying AI: What Digital Transformation Leaders Can Teach You about Realistic Artificial Intelligence. California Management Review, 61(4), 110–134. https://doi.org/10.1177/1536504219865226 http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&AuthType=shib&db=buh&AN=138097013&site=eds-live&custid=s8501869&groupid=main&profile=eds_new
Optional Resources: Read: Chapter 11 & 12 Journal articles · Journal Article 11.1: Budhwar, P.S. (2000) ‘A reappraisal of HRM models in Britain’, Journal of General Management, 26(2): 72–91 · Journal Article 11.2: Vermeeren, B., Kuipers, B. and Steijn, B. (2014) ‘Does leadership style make a difference? Linking HRM, job satisfaction, and organizational performance’, Review of Public Personnel Administration, 34(2): 174–195. · Journal Article 12.1: Swailes, S. (2016) ‘The cultural evolution of talent management: a memetic analysis’, Human Resource Development Review, 15(3): 340–358. · Journal Article 12.2: Kim, S. and McLean, G. N. (2012) ‘Global talent management: necessity, challenges, and the roles of HRD’, Advances in Developing Human Resources, 14(4): 566–585. View: Chapter 11 &12 Videos · Chapter 11: https://study.sagepub.com/bratton/student-resources/sage-video/chapter-11-performance-management-and-leadership · Chapter 12: https://study.sagepub.com/bratton/student-resources/sage-video/chapter-12-leadership-development |
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After completing the reading this week, we reflect on a few key concepts this week: 1. Discuss what performance management is and how it influences effective teams. 2. Review table 11.1, define leadership behaviors (in your own words) and note which behaviors are beneficial at specific organizational activities (example: project planning, leading coworkers, etc…). Please note at least five organizational activities and be specific when responding. 3. Note at least two organizational capabilities and compare and contrast each. Please be sure to answer all the questions above in the initial post. Please ensure the initial post and two response posts are substantive. Substantive posts will do at least TWO of the following: · Ask an interesting, thoughtful question pertaining to the topic · Expand on the topic, by adding additional thoughtful information · Answer a question posted by another student in detail · Share an applicable personal experience · Provide an outside source · Make an argument At least one scholarly (peer-reviewed) resource should be used in the initial discussion thread. Please ensure to use information from your readings and other sources from the UC Library. Use APA references and in-text citations. Please be sure to engage by Wednesday at 11:59pm ET and then engage on two more days throughout the week (for a total of three days of engagement, before Sunday at 11:59pm, ET
Note: This discussion is a REQUIRED ASSIGNMENT it is worth twenty-five (25) points. You are required to respond to the question in order to obtain credit for the assignment by the due date. If you do not respond to the question by the due date, you will receive a zero (0) for this assignment. There is a grading criterion associated with this assignment. Your work will be compared against your peers using SafeAssign for plagiarism. You will be able to review every other submission once you complete your entry, so please note that copying other people’s responses will not be tolerated. |
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This week’s journal article focus on the how positive team culture can correct the impact of lagging leadership creativity. Additionally, we discussed how digital transformation leaders in regard to artificial intelligence (AI). After reviewing the reading, please answer the following questions: 1. What is your definition of AI? Please explain. 2. What is your opinion of AI, is the technology currently available? Why or why not? 3. Please note at least four AI technologies, explain if they are truly AI or something else. Thoroughly explain your answer. 4. How is AI perceived as different in various industries and locations? Please explain.
Be sure to use the UC Library for scholarly research. Google Scholar is also a great source for research. Please be sure that journal articles are peer-reviewed and are published within the last five years. The paper should meet the following requirements: · 3-5 pages in length (not including title page or references) · APA guidelines must be followed. The paper must include a cover page, an introduction, a body with fully developed content, and a conclusion. · A minimum of five peer-reviewed journal articles. The writing should be clear and concise. Headings should be used to transition thoughts. Don’t forget that the grade also includes the quality of writing. Note: This written assignment is a REQUIRED ASSIGNMENT it is worth one-hundred (100) points. You are required to answer the questions as stated in the assignment question in order to obtain credit for the assignment by the due date. If you do not complete the assignment by the due date, you will receive a zero (0) for this assignment. There is a grading criterion associated with this assignment. Your work will be compared to other’s work, using SafeAssign for plagiarism, so please note that copying other people’s responses will not be tolerated. |
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Lesson 8: Reflection Weeks |
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Discussion |
This is a shortened week and therefore we are going to complete a reflection activity. This discussion topic is to be reflective of the course material. Therefore, use your own words to respond to the following questions: 1. What other topics would you have liked to have covered in this course? 2. What reading did you find most interesting and why? 3. How has this course changed your perspective or outlook moving forward? 4. Any other topic of interest that you would like to add. 5. Please be sure to answer all the questions above in the initial post. 6. Please be sure to engage by Wednesday at 5pm ET Note: This discussion is a REQUIRED ASSIGNMENT it is worth twenty-five (25) points. You are required to respond to the question in order to obtain credit for the assignment by the due date. If you do not respond to the question by the due date, you will receive a zero (0) for this assignment. There is a grading criterion associated with this assignment. Your work will be compared against your peers using SafeAssign for plagiarism. You will be able to review every other submission once you complete your entry, so please note that copying other people’s responses will not be tolerated. |
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