MGMT 591: LEADERSHIP AND ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR PROJECT OUTLINE Organization Overview The organization of interest that I will base my course project on is, Sunset Jamaica Grande Resort and Spa. This is currently a three star rated all-inclusive hotel, which is located on the island of Jamaica. This property consists of two towers, the north and south towers, which total to 730 rooms, which is situated along the beach front. There are a variety of amenities such as: a spa, slot machines
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to achieve this purpose efficiently and effectively that creates the need for leadership. Organizational leaders plan, organize, provide direction, and exercise control over organizational resources and material in order to achieve the organization's objectives. As a result, thinking like an entrepreneur no longer just refers to people assuming risks in order to implement a new business plan. Entrepreneurial leadership creates visionary scenarios that are used to assemble and mobilize a supporting
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Managing Organizations & Leading People BIP2 Task 1 Virginia Robertson Western Governor’s University Managing Organizations & Leading People BIP2 Task 1 This paper will evaluate the fundamental strengths and weaknesses pertaining to the leadership styles exhibited within Altamaha Federal Credit Union. Altamaha Federal Credit Union has been operating since 1955. Our motto is, “People helping people…It’s what we are all about”. The Credit Union serves the financial needs of two communities
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the organization for the company that I would be employed with. i. Authentic Leadership- “Be yourself.” Self aware is important with any career of choice. Do not be afraid to say what you think. ii. Intellectual Stimulation- challenge organizational norms and status quo, encourage employees to think creatively and work harder. iii. Inspirational motivation- comes up with a vision that is inspiring to others. Authentic Leadership is that you have to be who you are and be able to say what is on
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over a three year period observing the organizational objectives and leadership practices of Ajax Corporation. I will describe the organization outlining its goals and objectives. I will describe three leadership practices of the primary leader of the organization along with how the current leadership has affected the organizational structure. Upon completion of describing the organizational objectives and leadership practices I will conduct a SWOT analysis showing the strengths and weaknesses
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Quick, 2013). His company commits to making ecologically friendly products that are good for the environment (Nelson & Quick, 2013). He demonstrates frugality, which he inspires with his employees as well (Nelson & Quick, 2013). Leadership Grid Kampard’s leadership style would best be described as a team manager (Nelson & Quick, 2013). He wants his organization to be successful, but has demonstrated that it is his employees who make IKEA work efficiently (Salisbury, 2011). He not only
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Assignment 4 Lakeisha Churchill-Noel Strayer University Leadership and Organizational Behavior BUS 520 Professor Marietta Lewis December 2, 2012 Introductions In this assignment we will describe Branson’s leadership style in terms of the leadership models addressed in Chapters 10 and 11 and evaluate the likely effectiveness of that style in the U.S. today. Recommend a different leadership style (or combination of styles) that would make Branson an even more effective leader. Determine
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explores entering the fundamental state of leadership. The author, Robert Quinn, discusses how individuals can strive to always lead at their best. It doesn’t come from traditional training methods which believe leadership comes from studying behavior of others. Quinn concluded that when leaders are at their best they don’t copy anyone. They draw on their own values and frame a reaction appropriate to their personality. This is at the core of fundamental leadership. Quinn believes that everyone can function
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The Transformational Leadership Report "The goal of transformational leadership is to “transform” people and organizations in a literal sense – to change them in mind and heart; enlarge vision, insight, and understanding; clarify purposes; make behavior congruent with beliefs, principles, or values; and bring about changes that are permanent, self-perpetuating, and momentum building." - Steven Covey, Author of 7 Habits of Highly Successful People - www.transformationalleadership.net Developing
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position and did not give the project or the project manager the importance they deserved. Other team members viewed this as just another idea and did not view Alejandro as an effective and authentic leader. 4. What does an “authentic leader” do? An authentic leader, build teams and create communities. Authentic leaders create workplaces that foster human
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