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Annotated Bibliography
: Ali, A., & Ivanov, S. (2015). Change management issues in a large multinational corporation: A study of people and systems. International Journal of Organizational Innovation, 8(1), 24-30. Retrieved from Rasmussen Library database. (Accession No. 109381372)
This reference is the root of my entire course project because it is the case study I chosen for the project. I chose this case study because it is relevant for me to find a case study with issue in leading change. I need a case study that I could analyze and use Contingency Models for leading change.
Da Cruz, M. R. P., Nunes, A. J. S., & Pinheiro, P. G. (2011). Fiedler's Contingency Theory: Practical application of the least preferred coworker (LPC) scale. IUP Journal of Organizational Behavior, 10(4), 7-26. Retrieved from http://eds.b.ebscohost.com.ezproxy.rasmussen.edu/ehost/detail/detail?vid=8&sid=5db05a97-4280-4f5b-948c-502c2e292f30%40sessionmgr198&hid=122&bdata=JnNpdGU9ZWhvc3QtbGl2ZQ%3d%3d#AN=71490543&db=bth
This reference is a study that is based on the use of the contingency perspective, it focuses on the Fielder's Contingency Model. This overview is a peer review that will help with my analysis for my course project.
Fioravante, P. L. (2013). An effective leadership revelation - blending dark side and positivist traits. The Journal of Applied Business and Economics, 15(1), 107-125. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com.ezproxy.rasmussen.edu/business/docview/1503081885/8A1591833EC46D1PQ/3?accountid=40836
This article analysis different trait of leadership style including Fielder's Contingency model. The explanation of the traits of Fielder's Contingency Model will help me to use this model to solve the issues in my case study for my course project.
Hill, W. (1969). The validation and extension of Fiedler's Theory of Leadership effectiveness. Academy of Management Journal, 12(1), 33-47. Retrieved from http://eds.b.ebscohost.com.ezproxy.rasmussen.edu/ehost/detail/detail?vid=9&sid=5db05a97-4280-4f5b-948c-502c2e292f30%40sessionmgr198&hid=122&bdata=JnNpdGU9ZWhvc3QtbGl2ZQ%3d%3d#AN=4284624&db=bth
The information in this article is a test the effectiveness of past contingency models in interacting and couching groups. This reference helps me to understand the past use of contingency models.
Jabs, L. B. (2013). Workplace communication for the 21st century: Tools and strategies that impact the bottom line: V.1: Internal workplace communication; V.2: External workplace communication. Choice, 50(11). Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com.ezproxy.rasmussen.edu/business/docview/1400465824/307D30F5D3FC4E9BPQ/1?accountid=40836
This article gives tips and strategies on better communication in the workplace. This will assist in the analysis of my case study since some of the problems that they are having deal with communications in the workplace.
Latham, A. (Ed.). (2015). The Advantages of Fiedler's Contingency Model. Retrieved from Chron website: http://smallbusiness.chron.com/advantages-fiedlers-contingency-model-18368.html
This reference explains some of the characteristics of Fiedler's Contingency Model which is one of the models I chose to use for my course project.
Leadership-Central.com (Ed.). (2010). Vroom-Yetton-Jago Decision-making Model of Leadership. Retrieved from Leadership-Central.com website: http://www.leadership-central.com/Vroom-Yetton-Jago-decision-making-model-of-leadership.html#axzz3oIwkpfQe
This reference explains some of the characteristics of the Vroom-Yetton-Jago Decision-making Model of Leadership which is one of the models I chose for my course project.
Leadership-Central.com (Trans.). (2015). Leadership theories. Retrieved from Leadership-Central.com website: http://www.leadership-central.com/leadership-theories.html#axzz3owoBb5PE
This webpage explain different types of leadership styles. It gives a good reference for the two contingency models I used for my course project. This reference gives the pros and cons for Fielder's Contingency Model and Vroom-Yetton-Jago Decision-making Model. Also this reference gives an overview of Fielder's Contingency Model and Vroom-Yetton-Jago Decision-making Model.
Meyerson, H. (2015). Top 7 keys to successful workplace communication. Retrieved from Top 7 Business website: http://top7business.com/?Top-7-Keys-to-Successful-Workplace-Communication&id=1016
This reference gives tips on successful communication in the workplace. It will help my analysis of my case study since some of their issues involve communications in the workplace.
Mind Tool Editorial Team (Ed.). (2015). Understanding workplace values. Retrieved from Mind Tools website: https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/understanding-workplace-values.htm
In the case study that I chose the issues include low employee morale, overall communication between cross functional teams and change resistance among employees. Therefore I chose a reference that talk about the importance of the workplace value which includes identifying the important of the workplace value and understanding people's workplace value.
Research Paper Outline
Introduction
The course project purpose is to allow me the necessary skills to use Contingency Model for leading change. The course project will enhance my knowledge of the use of Contingency Model. I will be use Fielder’s Contingency Model and Vroom-Yetton-Jago Decision-making Model for leading change. I will use these Models to solve the leading change issues in my case study after I have completely analyzed the issues in my chosen case study.
Overview
This case study is reflecting on the many issues that a large telecommunication company in North America is having leadership change. In the this study it is analyzing the following areas that the company is have issues with; overall communication between cross functional teams, improving business processes, low employee morale, change resistance among employees and lack of strategic direction. In this case study there are two theories used, The General Theory of Managerial Hierarchy, formerly known as Stratified Systems Theory and Deeming’s fourteen principle of management that are used to give recommendations to progress the effectiveness of the organization and try to resolve change management problems. The three key point that I take away from this case study; one, there are many issues that can arrive in a large company dealing with change leadership. Secondly, if the employees are happy then it will cure some of the overall issues in leadership change and finally communication must play an important role in any form of change. I believe that Fiedler's Contingency Model for leadership and Vroom -Yetton-Jago Contingency for Decision-making Model of leadership can be used to impinge on organizational change.
Thesis
Supporting Topic/ Ideas
1. How to create a better workplace culture to help enhance employee satisfaction?
a. What role does a leader play in helping to create a better workplace culture?
b. How workplace cultures overcome multiple changes in leadership?
c. What can be done to help employee deal with the change of leaders?
2. What is the root of the issues the company is having with organizational changes?
a. Is it natural for businesses to go through multiple changes? Why?
b. Who do the organizational changes affect? What?
3. How can the Fiedler’s Contingency Model and Vroom-Yetton-Jago Contingency for Decision-making Model help solve the issue with organizational change?
a. Which one of these contingency models is more effective to use with these case study?
b. Compare the use of both contingency models.
Recommendations
My recommendation including better communication among employee and management; this can be achieved by allow employee to be creativity, to give feedback and suggestion on how to improve internal and external communication.
My second recommendation for this company in this case study would be to work with an outside source change management team to help the present leaders and employees deal with all the organizational change.
Conclusion
In conclusion a lot of big companies deal with lot of obstacles when deal with organization changes. However, they must find ways to get their employees to overcome the obstacles because without the employee on board the company loses financial, decrease productivity, high turnover and low employee morale.
