09/04/2013
Bus 22-3181
1) a
2) a
3) b
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5) d
6) b
7) c
8) c
9) d
10) a
11) Will Peter’s performance increase? I you were Peter, would you increase your performance?
-Peter’s performance will not increase, because other than still having to deal with his personal problems, he now has to deal with his supervisor on his neck trying to fire him. If I were Peter I would take my time at home and figure out how to deal with my personal problems, and figure out how to keep any issues I have away from work, increasing my job performance.
12) Yes I had a supervisor with Susan’s attitude. If I was in Susan’s position, I would take time to talk to Peter and figure out what it is that’s bothering him. I would try to advise him the best way I can and I would also advise him to keep his issues separate from work to avoid any inconveniences in the future.
13) If I was in Tim’s position I would train Susan on how to communicate better with employees so that she can avoid the hassle of firing employees all the time.
Mark Cuban’s Case Study Mark Cuban born July 31, 1958, is an Entrepreneur who began his career with nothing and built himself up to a billionaire. He began his entrepreneur career as a 12 year old when he sold garbage bags to buy himself expensive shoes. With enough good investments in his life he managed to make himself a lot of money. He bought the Dallas Mavericks and brought up their winning percentage from 40% to 69%. During his ownership of the Mavericks there were multiple controversies that surrounded Mark Cuban. He would disassociate with the other executives by coming to the game wearing jeans and a t-shirt. He would seat in the crowd like the regular public instead of sitting at the executive seats. He would also yell at the players of the opposite team, and act very passionate about his team winning. Mark Cuban was fined for yelling at team members of opposite team in multiple times. His temper was talked