Case Analysis on Bob Knowlton There are various factors that are contributing to the interpersonal dynamics between Knowlton and Fester in their team. Bob Knowlton is a photon unit project head in charge of team. However‚ one day Bob felt that his leadership was at stake because a new brilliant scientist‚ Fester‚ was hired into the Simmons Laboratories and placed in Bob Knowlton’s work group. Fester demonstrated that his skills as a photon manager were‚ perhaps better than Bob’s. Jerrold
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I. Summary of the Case The case study centred around a successful newly appointed project head‚ Bob Knowlton. Bob recently received the position from his friend and former project head‚ Dr Jerrold. All was going well until a new member‚ Simon Fester joined the team. Simon soon proved to be more capable and more idealistic than Bob and his team in every aspect. In the short term‚ his knowledge and idealistic nature proved to be an asset to the team. As the case goes on‚ we can say that Simon
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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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Page 1 Bob Knowlton at Simmons Laboratories Introduction Simmons Laboratories are in a difficult situation following Bob Knowlton’s sudden‚ unanticipated resignation. This paper outlines what Bob Knowlton could have done differently and identifies specific ideas about teams‚ organizational culture artefacts and underlying assumptions and organizational and personal values that could have resulted in a positive outcome. Question 1 Appreciation for honest dialogue amongst his team would have aided
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Case Study – Bob Knowlton Description Bob Knowlton was recently assigned to be a project head of the new photon unit at Simmons Laboratories. He received the assignment from Dr. Jerrold‚ the head of the laboratory. Unbeknownst to Knowlton‚ Jerrold had decided to bring in another person to the project‚ Simon Fester. Although Fester is obviously a brilliant individual‚ he lacks any sort of teamwork skills and derisively says the decisions made by groups exhibit a “high level of mediocrity”. This
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attributions did Bob Knowlton make? What team norms seemed to be operating in Knowlton’s team? What leadership style did Knowlton need from Dr. Jerrold after Fester arrived? Explain. What leadership style did Knowlton seem to get from Dr. Jerrod before and after Fester arrived What leadership style did Fester use with his subordinates? What leadership style did Knowlton use with Fester? Was it effective? Explain. What would you have done with Fester if you were Knowlton? What would you have
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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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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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1. DESCRIPTION This case is about a work team that worked together effectively‚ bonded well and felt comfortable around each other. 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
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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
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