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Just three discussion responses with your opinion or extra content. I will number them below.

1st one: 150 word response to:

For this week’s case Oracle America v. Google, Inc. 2011 U.S. Dist. Lexix 141399.  Oracle America was calming that Google used code by way of copyright infringement and were suing for damages. These damages were based on hypothetical amounts of money ranging up to 100 million dollars. On the reverse end of this Google counter claim stated that the plaintiff would have never sold them any incomplete or incompatible code, thus there is no copyright infringement. They also stated that the damages they are suing for are hypothetical and unrealistic and there is no way to state how much the code would have been worth as the plaintiff did not take into account for code that would could have been outdated by 2012.

                I would have to agree with Judge Hamilton in her decision to not agree with the hypothetical assessment of the damages filed for. I agree with the Judge for multiple reasons first being that Dr. Cocburn’s assessments did not seem just and was using projected numbers if the code would have been paid for but then he also said the instead of the 100 million it would have been more like 60 million on an agreed amount. Google also attempted to say that they would have not been sold a partial code, but this is not a justified counter. This leaves me to believe that Dr. Cocburn is just reaching for big numbers as he knows that Google is on the other end of the suit. Judge Hamilton did decide to give partial damages for the infringement. I would also have to agree with her decision on the copyright infringement as well. Google cannot use any part of the code without the consent of the original owner and even thou the code was incomplete they did you some of the lines of code that could have been some of the key elements. This is a direct violation of copyright laws and Google’s objections were tentatively overruled and this was the correct decision. In the end Google did violation copyright laws and did not get consent or pay for the code they used and that ultimately caused them to lose the case with good reason.

2nd One: 100 word response to:

Social capital can be explained as a coupling or conduit of beneficial information to facilitate opportunity within a team. This is achieved through various means: networking, business relationships, reciprocity, trusted communication, and inter-organizational meetings. In team environments, social capital is a valuable asset. Teams apprised of organizational goals may perceive, as obligation, company aspirations and objectives; further, informal assessment of internal influences and powers that be can provide a relative competitive edge over existing, overbounded clique networks. That’s a mouthful, but it makes sense. If a team is in tune with what is going on through social capital within the organization, the finer the concentration will be on key group objectives. Information is a powerful ally in team cohesion and motivation. For example, this morning, I posted some thoughts on our team paper direction after turning in our evaluation tool. I fully expect to have responses later today to my input. What I’m attempting to do is ignite or start a conversation that will surely evolve into some good, concrete ideas. This is social capital but in an entrepreneurial sense. I have, through experience, an idea of what our teacher is looking for in our assignment. I interject my evaluation of the criteria into the ether thus providing social capital. If my ideas are determined to be irrelevant or off track, my team members will surely let me know. The point is that either way, acceptance or disapproval, dialect, thought, communication, reciprocation, and creativity have been initiated through my perception of the assignment based on my informed, through trial and error, opinion. Fulfilling the requirements of this team paper will require further implementation of networks and internal communication and dynamics. Acquired information and propositions within our team is a capitalization of trust toward the final effective outcome. The utilization of social capital or individual knowledge is fundamental to a team’s success.

3rd One: 100 word response to:

Task Leadership- This type of leader focuses on accomplishing the objectives of the team. This type of leader defines roles and sets goals for themselves and their employees. The benefits are that employees understand exactly what is expected of them and business objectives are accomplished. Drawbacks to this style include lack of creativity, low morale, and high turnover due to strict rules and regulations. Employees may be afraid to take risks and pitch better ideas or ways of doing things. 

Person-focused Leadership- This type of leader focuses more on relationships with their team and grants members more freedom in their work. The benefits to this style is that members are encouraged to be creative, use own judgement in solving problems, and grant members of the team authority. Drawbacks are that management can get too lacks when it comes to disciplinary action, resulting in some team members becoming bitter.  

Transactional Leadership- Also known as managerial leaders, focus on supervision, organization, and group performance. This type of leader uses rewards and punishments to drive their team. The advantages of transactional leadership are that all details are managed and often build a strong reputation for the company while keeping employees productive on the front line. The disadvantages of this style is lack of creativity due to processes that are put in place must be followed.  

Transformational Leadership- This type of leader goes above and beyond to find strategies that would take their companies to the next level of performance and success. Transformational leadership focuses on team building, motivation, and collaboration with employees from all levels. The advantages of this style is that they shoot for ambitious goals and can contribute to rapid success through team building skills. The disadvantages of this style are slim but may not work best in say, a fast food restaurant where it is not necessary to think up better ways to serve hamburgers.  

Vertical Leadership (ranging from autocratic to democratic)- This style of leadership comes from a formal leader of a team. The top down management style is used with the CEO at the top making the decisions and delegating authority to lower level managers. The benefits are that they are better at designating tasks to employees or departments within a company. The responsibilities for employees are well defined and easier to manage. The disadvantages are that the companies depend on strong leaders at the top. If they are weak, each successive hierarchical structure will suffer from poor decisions made.