Case Study II

MBA 6001, Organizational Research and Theory 1

Course Learning Outcomes for Unit II Upon completion of this unit, students should be able to:

2. Compare and contrast the impact of models of leadership and their impact on decision making and change within the organizational structure. 2.1 Explain why managers might be able to slowly change decision making over time and what

kind of cognitive errors contribute. 2.2 Explain and comment on factors related to organizational culture and innovation that might

influence a company.

Reading Assignment In order to access the following resource(s), click the link(s) below: Bennis, W. (2000). Leaders of ideas. Executive Excellence, 17(2), 8-9. Retrieved from

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Blanchard, K. (2008). Situational leadership. Leadership Excellence, 25(5), 19. Retrieved from

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Unit Lesson Click here to access the unit lesson PowerPoint presentation. Click here to access the note slides and transcript for the unit lesson presentation.

Suggested Reading In order to access the following resource(s), click the link(s) below: Andrews, N. (2004). Global capabilities business. Business Strategy Review, 15(4), 4-10. Retrieved from

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Goleman, D., Boyatzis, R., & McKee, A. (2002). The emotional reality of teams. Journal of Organizational

Excellence, 21(2), 55-65. Retrieved from https://libraryresources.columbiasouthern.edu/login?url=http://search.proquest.com.libraryresources.c olumbiasouthern.edu/docview/215041637?accountid=33337

New York Times best-selling author, Dr. John C. Maxwell, teaches the high points of the five levels of leadership at the Chick-Fil-A Leadercast in this video.

UNIT II STUDY GUIDE

Leadership, Decision Making, and Organizational Strategies

MBA 6001, Organizational Research and Theory 2

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JohnMaxwellCo. (2013, September 10). John Maxwell the 5 levels of leadership [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPwXeg8ThWI

Business leaders hear plenty about how digital technology can transform a business, but so much of the discussion focuses on technology-based companies like Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Google that executives at traditional companies might be forgiven for thinking that only high-tech startups can achieve digital transformation. In this video, George Westerman of the MIT Center for Digital Business explains how business executives can drive digital transformation within established companies.

Learning Activities (Nongraded) Nongraded Learning Activities are provided to aid students in their course of study. You do not have to submit them. If you have questions, contact your instructor for further guidance and information. In order to access the following resource(s), click the link(s) below: Kotter, J. (2013, August 15). The key differences between leading and managing [Video file]. Retrieved from

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SEfgCqnMl5E&list=PLRA49gaKoVqOdc28ycg8rgTOC6tNoxKP0& index

Kumle, J., & Kelly, N. J. (2006). Leadership vs. management. SuperVision, 67(8), 11-13. Retrieved from

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MIT Sloan Management Review. (2014, April 28). Leading your company's digital transformation [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSin5i5XSM4.