ASSIGNMENT Course Code : MS - 21 Course Title : Social Processes and Behavioral Issues Assignment Code : MS-21/TMA/SEM - I/2012 Coverage : All Blocks Note : Answer all the questions and submit this assignment on or before April 30‚ 2012‚ to the coordinator of your study center. 1. Discuss the paradigm shift of work culture and the related issues in the present day context. Briefly describe the factors of organizational relevance. UNIT 2 SOLUTION: This essay is going
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Power and Politics Paper Power and Politics are necessary influences in most organizations today. Power is not a necessary evil and is most often contained within the position of authority. Politics is a little harder to describe. People often see it when an individual is attempting to influence a decision or position within an organization without a formal role or authority. In this paper I will analyze an organizational management and leadership practices that impact organizations. I will also
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in the service of worthwhile purposes. Strong personal ethics‚ a positive belief in others‚ and a compelling vision are other characteristics of successful corporate leadership (Badaracco‚ Ellsworth‚ 1992). The choice of leaders is modeled within society‚ where leaders influence both the mode of interaction between groups (either peaceful compromise or costly conflict) and the outcome of these interactions (Hamlin‚ Jennings‚ 2007). Furthermore‚ the effects of culture on the performance of
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1-13-12 Gender‚ Politics and Power GENDER For feminism-separate gender from sex. Refers to the socio-cultural definition. Societies assign men and women social roles. Used as an analytical tool to understand social realities. Every culture has its ways of valuing girls and boys and assigning them different roles‚ responses and attributes. Has an identity. "Each person is a distinctive body". Iris Marion Young‚ political philosopher‚ found gender a useful social structure in policy analysis.
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POWER‚ POLITICS AND CONFLICT IN ORGANIZATIONS- A CASE OF SAFARICOM (K) LTD Abstract In organizations there are various powers‚ conflicts and political intrigues at play. Some of these powers may not appear not amount to something much to the untrained eye but those privy to these power struggles know that they go a long way in shaping the destiny and the future of an organizations. When there is a change of leadership in an organization e.g. in cases where the C.E.O is retiring or moving
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The Meaning of Power The instrumental character of power is that of a "means to an end." It includes the tools‚ resources‚ and abilities used to pursue goals. The meaning of power and its role in politics is understood first with a background of its dual nature. De jure refers to the theory of power. The concept of "absolute power‚" considers tangible factors. When comparing nations’ power‚ money and gross national product are units of measure; the United States is more powerful than Mexico
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the organization are; power‚ politics‚ code of conduct‚ business intentions‚ objectivity‚ personal agendas‚ and organizational goals. Power and politics can have both a positive and negative affect on an organization. Businesses must make objective decisions and insure their intentions remain in line with the organization’s goals. Organizations must not allow personal agendas to interfere with their business decisions and must make sound ethical decisions. Organizational politics can have a detrimental
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1. What forms of interpersonal power are evident in the case? Provide evidence to support your answer. One form of interpersonal power is coercive. This is shown by the attitude of the original executives at Disney. The reason for this observation is how the executives required Lasseter to receive ’great art education’ in order to be hired at Disney. It was also mandatory for him to be taught animation prior to his hiring. Next interpersonal power is reward. Lasseters persistence to learn animation
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prepared for it. The balance of power theory states that nations will continually strive to accumulate power for themselves‚ resulting in a balance of power among nations. This results in an environment where war becomes less likely due to all parties not being tempted to initiate war for lack of confidence in a positive outcome. A core aspect of this theory is the expectation for weaker states to ally with one another in order to collectively meet or exceed the powers of more powerful nations‚ thus
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The Enron Controversy: Techno-Economic Analysis and Policy Implications Girish Sant and Shantanu Dixit PRAYAS Subodh Wagle CEEP‚ University of Delaware‚ USA The Enron Controversy‚ Prayas‚ Sept. 1995 4 Ÿ The Enron Controversy Contents Summary 1. Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) Between Dabhol Power Company and Maharashtra State Electricity Board: Structure and Implications 2. The Enron Deal: Why the First Stage Should Be Cancelled 3. The Enron Controversy: Alternative Options For
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