Examining a Business Failure Paper Rhonda Ellis-Thomas LDR/531 May 30, 2012 Dr. Felicia A. Bridgewater Examining a Business Failure Paper 2002 has witnessed its share of scandals. Enron, WorldCom, Tyco, and Global Crossing are just a few names to mention. WorldCom, the nation’s No. 2 long-distance phone company, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in July 2002, approximately one month after it publicized that it had indecorously
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Wilson LDR/531 November 23, 2015 Professional Development Plan Learning teams have to create an effective working relationship and environment in order to accomplish delivering completed assignments on time and delivering optimal results. The objective of this paper is to create a professional development plan by first identifying the characteristics of the team; as a group and individually based on the results of the individual assessments; while indicating the style of leadership I’d employ
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Leadership Style John Vicciardo LDR/531-Organizational Leadership August 18, 2014 Dr. Patricia Anderson Abstract This paper will analyze the leadership style of John F. Kennedy and compare it to historical and contemporary leadership theories. It will review JFK’s leadership characteristics, compare them to my specific leadership style and discuss areas of future personal focus. The discussion includes specific examples that feature Kennedy’s ability to take risks, create and articulate
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Leadership: An Integrative Approach Yaschira E. Rodriguez-Cuevas LDR/531 March 10th, 2012 Professor Miguel Rodriguez Carrasquillo Leadership: An Integrative Approach Leadership, as stated by Yukl (2010), is a multifaceted concept that has kept a passionate interest among its followers and people since it takes into account the characteristics of the leaders, followers and the surrounding environment
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Determining Your Perfect Position LDR/531 December 24, 2012 Stefanie Hopson Determining Your Perfect Position The development of an organization within the construction industry is a continual process influenced by the economy, client demands, technological and social change, and globalization (Yukl, 2010). I am a 7 year veteran employee of the United States Infrastructure Corporation. Although I have the most tenure, at 26 years old
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Enron’s Failure Daphine Carter Leadership -LDR/531 July 18, 2012 Lorinzo Foxworth, DM Enron’s Failure Abstract Enron was the world’s top electrical, communications, pulp and paper, and natural gas company. Unfortunately, due to poor leadership and unethical decisions Enron failed to remain a stable and productive company. Enron due to a misrepresentation of funds found itself on the brink of bankruptcy
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Examining a Business Failure LDR/531 Organizational Leadership September 17, 2012 Examining a Business Failure Motivation is the process that considers an individual’s intensity, direction, and persistence of effort toward achieving a goal. While general motivation is related to the effort toward any goal (Robbins & Judge, 2007). This paper will describe how specific organizational-behavior theories could have predicted or explained Tyco’s
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Professional Development Plan LDR/531 April 7, 2014 Team Manager and Leader I was recently given the opportunity to work with a new team of people and was asked to develop a plan that will address the characteristics of my group and myself as a leader. The plan can be used to determine the needs of my team and is a tool for members to assess their skills, strengths, areas in need of improvement, and the resources needed to help reach career goals. My facilitator has taken the liberty of
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Running head: Plan for Positive Influence Plan for Positive Influence LDR 531 - Organizational Leadership Dr. William C. Shearer August 23, 2010 In light of the recent endeavor Learning Team D has been tasked with, a plan must be developed to better ensure member retention while providing the necessary support to motivate members and nurture their continued growth and development. This paper will detail a Plan for Positive Influence that will increase team motivation, satisfaction
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Conflict Management Lisa Walters, Rachel Motley, Robert Martinez and Cody Frazier LDR/531 October 13, 2014 Luis Ramos Conflict Management Managers are tasked with various responsibilities; they are leaders, motivators, engage in managing conflict and effectively communicate with their team. In order for organizational goals to be met, managers must effectively navigate these various tasks so that employees can be successful with meeting departmental goals. Communication is one of the most
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