2 discussion questions

DISCUSSION 1

 
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This assignment has 4 parts:

Organizations today understand the need to change is ever present.  If a company does not change, it will become stagnant and lose competitive advantage within the respective industry.  

1. What do you believe the different viewpoints of change are within an organization?
2. Who are the change agents within an organization?
3. What are the pros and cons of change management?
4. How do you believe change will affect different levels of employees within the organization?

DISCUSSION 2

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This DB has three parts. 

1. What do you believe are the top five characteristics of a good leader?  What are the top five for a good manager? Discuss the similarities and differences between a manager and a leader. 
2. In what ways would transactional and laissez-faire leadership styles be ineffective in encouraging organizational commitment?
3. How might leadership style need to change with an organization's environment?