board of the Utah Opera Organization, might use one theory of motivation to oppose or support the merger. Response: One theory of motivation Bill Bailey will use to support the merger by using Alderfer’s ERG Theory shown below. The definition of this theory is the following: Alderfer's ERG Theory: Three basic needs - existence, relatedness, and growth - influence behavior. (Alderfer, 1960) Bill Bailey will have to focus on motivating the executive committees of the Utah Opera organization
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A1. Before the merger, Utah Symphony had financial and leadership strengths and weaknesses. Financial strengths Symphony was the $8.8 million average endowments. A national trend led to the increases in ticket prices to yield higher revenues. The season prior to the merger, the symphony brought in considerable amount of revenue from events. The symphony brings in enough revenue to provide for full time positions for musicians through yearly contracts and salaries. The symphony is owned by the Salt
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Utah Symphony and Utah Opera Utah Symphony and Utah Opera: A Merger Proposal Michael Zimmermann Western Governors University Organizational Management Utah Symphony and Utah Opera: A Merger Proposal 1. Theory of motivation to oppose or support the merger Motivation is a psychological response that leads one to act and includes the direction for the goal. The theory that would best allow Mr. Bailey to oppose this merger is the process theory. The process theory identifies specific
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Utah Symphony And Opera Merger Task 1 Utah Symphony And Opera Merger Task 1 Utah Opera and Symphony Merger Utah Opera and Utah Symphony merger is an organizational plan to combine the two art-based organizations with an aim of increasing their effectiveness and efficiency. It involves fundamental changes that are beneficial to the operations of both companies. This documental analysis will assist Ann Ewers, General Director of the Utah Opera; make an informed decision concerning the merger
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In analyzing the Utah Symphony and Utah Opera merger case study, it was obvious that many factors, finances, personalities, and even the community would be involved. The wide reaching affects of a merger between these two types of organizations was eye opening. At the time of the proposed merger, the Utah Opera had a stronger financial footing and was not in danger of closing. The Utah Symphony however, was sliding down a dangerous financial slope. The organizations were structured differently
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August 2, 2015 A1: One Theory of Motivation for Bill Bailey William “Bill” Bailey is chairman of the board for the opera. Bailey is in a position of power to influence others (mainly the Board of Directors) to either support or oppose the merger. While there are multiple theories that could be used, I believe that the best is Vroom’s Expectancy theory. This theory “holds that people are motivated to behave in ways that produce desired combinations of expected outcomes.” (Kinicki & Robert
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August 2, 2015 A1: One Theory of Motivation for Bill Bailey William “Bill” Bailey is chairman of the board for the opera. Bailey is in a position of power to influence others (mainly the Board of Directors) to either support or oppose the merger. While there are multiple theories that could be used, I believe that the best is Vroom’s Expectancy theory. This theory “holds that people are motivated to behave in ways that produce desired combinations of expected outcomes.” (Kinicki & Robert
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Response I was asked to analyze the Utah Symphony and Utah Opera merger proposal as Anne Ewers goes forward to manage the merger. I had to plan a proposal for Anne Ewers as she develops new strategies for measuring the success of this ongoing merger process. This art industry depends highly on donations from businesses and foundations. From many struggles, the art industries have developed low revenue, however; the Utah Opera and Utah Symphony need to integrate this merger for reduction of expenses for
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ensure the success of the merger between the Utah symphony and the Utah opera are as following. First and foremost certain issues need to be addressed. The Utah symphony and the Utah opera organization were dealing with several financial and leadership issues. Ewers would have to create some effective strategies for managing the key financial and leadership strengths and weakness of the combined organization in order for the merger to be a complete success. (A1) Utah’s Symphony financial strength:
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leadership strengths and weaknesses of the Utah Symphony before the merger. Utah Symphony had a great deal of financial talent, but has been unable to find a strong source for future success. The potential merger builds on these strengths and weaknesses by creating a better future for both companies. Strength points: Symphony became one of the first orchestras from the western united stated to tour internationally. Unlike artists who worked for the opera, musicians employed by the USO received
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