Case Analysis of Bob Knowlton By: Supriya Giri March 30‚ 2015 The case ‘Bob Knowlton’ revolves around a newly appointed project head for the photon unit‚ Bob Knowlton. Knowlton is very happy with the way things are going in his unit and his team up until a new comer Simon Fester enters the story who seems to be confident‚ brilliant and aggressive with his work approach. Knowlton reports to Dr. Jerrold who is the Director of research. The first thing that went wrong in this scenario was the way
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Case Analysis “Bob Knowlton” The problem Bob Knowlton quit his job suddenly and found a better position with more salary. But‚ Jerrold and Fester felt shocked on Knowlton’s decision. No one knew that why Knowlton wanted to leave. Relevant information Bob Knowlton knew that his ability was not as good as Fester‚ so Bob gave Fester some chances to express his opinions on the photon projects. As a team leader‚ it is a good way toward his member of the group. Yet‚ actually Knowlton got annoyed by
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Case Study Question 1: One might say that there was a “personality” clash between Knowlton and Fester. What personality model could you use to describe the clash? Finding of Fact 1: Personality factors were displayed in the case study of which two of the five factors were expressed by Mr. Knowlton and Mr. Fester. Personality factor of agreeableness was expressed by Mr. Knowlton because he portrayed himself to be a friendly and cordial team player in front of his boss Mr. Jerrold and new co-worker
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Knowlton notified Jerrod by mail that he was leaving the laboratory because he had found a better position. Recommendation/Justification Attribution process in chapter 4 is referred to as the ways in which people come to understand the causes of their own or others’ behavior. Knowlton felt that Fester was brought in to take his position as project head. With all the questions and research analysis that Fester completed on his own‚ Knowlton felt betrayed since his friend and mentor Jerrod never
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The Bob Knowlton Case Study Summary Bob Knowlton is the head of the Photon Lab when a new member‚ Simon Fester‚ was introduced to his lab. He begins to feel inferior to his new member and feels that he cannot voice his concerns to his superior‚ Dr. Jerold. After a period of events and insecurities‚ he finds a better position with more salary and takes the job immediately. Dr‚ Jerrold and Fester were shocked by Knowlton’s decision. The lab took a large hit as Fester went on to work on another
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After reviewing the Bob Knowlton case study‚ many concepts that are affecting the communication skills are apparent. Different factors [age‚ beliefs‚ culture‚ gender] were taken in to consideration while reviewing the case. Bobs self concept tells the unique story of the case study. Bob begins his story with a positive self concept and ends with a negative one. Towards the beginning of the case Bob gains self confidence in his work knowing he is a productive worker. During the time Fester arrives
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All until another person (Fester) came into the company who had more knowledge that the leader of the group (Knowlton)‚ causing a form of intimidation causing Knowlton to resign‚ and the group to be without a leader. 2. DIAGNOSIS. The main problem in this case was the lack of confidence Knowlton developed due to a new member to the company who had more knowledge to bring to the table. Knowlton was impressed by Fester’s approach to the group- analyzed reports‚ defined the flaws in the group‚ and new
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Professor Glick Write-Up: Knowlton Roberts II Dr. Knowlton Roberts II is the main character for this case. We mainly see his viewpoint and thoughts. It seems he takes pride in his position as project head to oversee compound development. However‚ as soon as Rankle shows up he feels threatened. Rankle questions the team’s methodology and reports that the lab has worked on. However‚ we also learn that Rankle is brilliant and Dr. Jeffery Kim‚ Roberts’ boss‚ takes notice right away. Roberts
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Small Group Communication CSU East Bay Instructor: D. Kandy Simmons Email: Doreen.simmons@csueastbay.edu COMM 3510 Small Group Communication Office Hours: Tu: 3:30-4 Th 11:30-12 Summer 2013 – TuTh 12-3:30 Room 2038 Office: MI 2008 Phone: 925-726-9178 cell; 510-885-4126 Office Course Description This course covers the principles and methods of goal-oriented small group creative problem-solving situations. Subject areas include small group communication theory‚
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Simmons Case Analysis Simmons should roll out the GGOL program in order to repair incongruence between the firm’s current culture and its strategy‚ as well as a misalignment between its present culture and CEO Charlie Eitel’s desired culture. The $7.2 million price tag is a substantial investment in light of the company’s +5 times EBITDA leverage ratio and will face resistance from Fenway Partners‚ the private equity shop that bought Simmons in 1998. We have identified Eitel’s sources of power
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