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Assignment Question

An organization was established 3 years ago and has earned an outstanding reputation throughout Singapore. It is planning to send a team of 5 senior level executives to an overseas assignment in their newly established offshore subsidiary for a period of one year to handle different aspects (roles) of an important project that requires strong team spirit and creative mind.

You are the Human Resource Director of this organization and have been appointed by your CEO to prepare and equip the team members with the necessary knowledge and information of this country and the climate/culture of the overseas subsidiary. This is aimed to assist them to not only survive but also perform well in the overseas assignment as a team.

The CEO prefers to send a good mix of diverse team members for this posting, in attempt to achieve a better level of creativity and innovation. Taking these into consideration, you plan to research on the subsidiary country with regard to its history, climate, culture, language, custom, working style etc. so as to cater to the following diverse characteristics/background of the assignees and their preferences.

Different religion

Different gender

Different family background

Different languages

Different diets

Different sports and leisure activities etc.

When researching on the country that the team members are going to stay for the next one year, you must bear in mind that these team members have not worked overseas before. Your pre-overseas assignment briefings and trainings are all very crucial to their performance in future.

Assignment requirements  any country except China and Singapore  2000 words

1. Introduction of the chosen country and scenario and context of international human resource management.

2. Organisational design and structure of the overseas subsidiary in comparison with the headquarters in Singapore (Apply Hofstede national cultural dimensions to discuss the differences between home and host countries)

3. Analysis of the staffing process for the overseas assignment. Critically analyse the staffing strategy of the right candidates for the overseas assignment. E.g in recruitment, do you want to deploy people from within or recruit employees from outside? For selection, which 3 selection tools (including test) do you want to adopt? examples headhunting, internal referral, job fair, face to face interview etc.

4. Analysis on the training and development process of the international assignees. Training and developing the international assignees taking into consideration of the before-overseas posting of human resource development.

5. Analysis on the remuneration package of the international assignees. The remuneration package of the international assignees taking into consideration of the compensation approach (balance sheet approach) and of the before and after overseas posting of remuneration package adjustment.

6. Conclusion (submission and conclusions are well considered and taken into account of the personnel strategies of the company)

Please include a min of 5 appendix

1)Job description and job specifications

2)Comparisons of two countrys Hofstede cultural comparison

3)Cost of living comparisons between two countrys.

4) Background of employees (done in a chart)

5) The balance sheet approach

Please make sure that bibliography is included. There must be a minimum of 10 references. Please refrain from using Wikipedia, instead please use pro quest, and sources from news article.

In-text citations done according to APA format with little or no mistakes. Referencing follows the APA format but with little or no mistakes. Sufficient and authoritative resources referenced

 

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Module 4 – Home

Leadership and Decision-Making Styles

Modular Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this module, the student will be able to satisfy the following outcomes:

· Case

· Understand and apply the Vroom-Yetton model of leadership decision-making style.

· SLP

· Apply the Vroom-Yetton model of leadership decision-making style to a situation in your workplace.

· Discussion

· Assess the credibility of information sources on the Vroom-Yetton model.

Module Overview

In the previous module we about learned about group decision-making techniques as well as some of the advantages and disadvantages of group decision making. Organizational leaders are paid to make tough decisions, but as you learned in the last module it is not always best for leaders to make decisions by themselves, and there are advantages to consulting your employees. However, leaders unavoidably face situations where they have to make a decision on their own.

So when should leaders make decisions on their own and when should they use a group decision-making approach? The answer is not so clear-cut, but fortunately some prominent leadership researchers have developed a tool to help leaders decide what kind of decision-making style to use based on the situation they face.

Yale management professor Victor Vroom along with his colleague Philip Yetton classify decision-making styles into three categories. The first is autocratic, which means the leader makes the decision on her own without consulting her employees. The second is consultative, meaning the leader seeks the opinions of employees before making the decision but still makes the decision he thinks is best regardless of what advice is given. Finally, there is the group-based style. In this case, the leader not only consults employees on the decision but also accepts the decision of the group.

Vroom and Yetton go beyond simply classifying decision-making styles but also provide a tool for choosing your style. To decide on what kind of decision-making style to use, they recommend analyzing the decision based on the following questions (taken from Vroom [1976]):

1. Does the problem possess a quality requirement?

2. Do I have sufficient information to make a high-quality decision?

3. Is the problem structured?

4. Is acceptance of the decision by subordinates important for effective implementation?

5. If I make the decision myself, am I reasonably certain that it would be accepted by my subordinates?

6. Do subordinates share the organizational goals to be attained in solving this problem?

7. Is conflict among the subordinates likely in preferred solutions?

Based on these questions, one can follow a diagram that will lead to the recommended decision-making style. Don’t be intimidated by the diagram that is presented in required readings for this module. Most importantly, make sure to read all of the required readings and make sure you understand the types of decision-making styles and how to apply the seven questions to a specific decision.

 

Background

Module 4 – Background

Leadership and Decision-Making Styles

Required Reading

The Vroom-Yetton model can be difficult to follow and understand at first, so be sure to go carefully through these three readings to develop a solid understanding of the model before you begin your assignments:

Stanford, N. (2007). Decision making. Guide to Organisation Design: Creating High-Performing and Adaptable Enterprises. Profile Books/The Economist, London, GBR, pp. 225-231. [eBook Business Collection]

Rigolosi, E. (2005). Chapter 6: Diagnosing the task. Management and Leadership in Nursing and Health Care : An Experiential Approach. New York, NY, USA: Springer Publishing Company, 2005. [eBook Academic Collection.]

Vroom, V. (1976). Can leaders learn to lead? Organizational Dynamics, 4(3), 17-28. [ProQuest]

Case Assignment Reading

Gelles, D., & Michael J De La, M. (2014, Jun 05). T-Mobile and Sprint zeroing in on merger. New York Times [ProQuest]

Yao, D. (2014). Moody’s: Sprint/T-Mobile merger faces negative free cash flow until at least 2018. SNL Kagan Media & Communications Report [ProQuest]

De La Merced, M. (2014, Aug 07). Sprint ends its attempt to purchase T-Mobile. International New York Times [ProQuest]

Optional Reading

For an example of how the Vroom-Yetton model has been applied to a military setting see this following paper:

Duncan, W. J., LaFrance, K. G., & Ginter, P. M. (2003). Leadership and decision making: A retrospective application and assessment. Journal of Leadership & Organizational Studies, 9(4), 1 [ProQuest]

Muczyk, J. P., & Steel, R. P. (1998). Leadership style and the turnaround executive. Business horizons, 41(2), 39-46. [Science Direct]

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ASSIGNMENT 1 (Case 4)

Module 4 – Case

Leadership and Decision-Making Styles

Case Assignment

Since 2013 there has been on-and-off talk of Sprint purchasing T-Mobile. (They are the third- and fourth-largest mobile phone carriers in the United States.) This move is led by Masayoshi Son, the chair of Japanese conglomerate SoftBank, which owns Sprint. Mr. Son is a bold entrepreneur who is known for his penchant for risk taking and desire to be a global leader in the telecommunications industry. If the merger ever goes through it would result in a merger of the third and fourth largest mobile phone carriers in the United States.

Most recently, it appears that the merger will not go through. But the fact that talk of this merger has been rumored for quite a long time suggests it must have been a very difficult decision for Masayoshi Son. Such a large-scale merger brings great benefits in allowing a combined Sprint/T-Mobile to compete with industry leaders AT&T and Verizon. But mergers are always very risky and require a huge amount of debt to finance, not to mention overcoming numerous regulatory hurdles.

For this assignment, thoroughly review the background materials on the Vroom-Yetton decision-making style model. This involves answering seven questions relating to a decision and using the results from the model to determine your decision-making style. Make sure you understand the model, including the seven questions and the path diagram that you follow in order to find the preferred leadership style. The Vroom-Yetton model allows you to choose between different levels of autocratic, consulting, or group decision-making styles.

After you have reviewed the required background materials including Stanford(2007), Vroom (1976), and Rigolosi (2005), do some research on Sprint’s decision whether or not to purchase T-Mobile and think about what kind of answers you would give to the seven questions involved in the Vroom-Yetton model. Here are some articles on the rumored Sprint/T-Mobile merger to get you started:

Gelles, D., & De La Merced, M. J. (2014, Jun 05). T-Mobile and Sprint zeroing in on merger. New York Times [ProQuest]

Yao, D. (2014). Moody’s: Sprint/T-Mobile merger faces negative free cash flow until at least 2018. SNL Kagan Media & Communications Report [ProQuest]

De La Merced, M. (2014, Aug 07). Sprint ends its attempt to purchase T-Mobile. International New York Times [ProQuest]

Once you have finished your research on the Vroom-Yetton model and on the merger, write a 4- to 5-page paper addressing the following issues:

1. Imagine you are Masayoshi Son and have to decide on which decision-making style to use. Go through the seven questions from the Vroom-Yetton model and give your answers based on what you think the main issues are in the decision of whether or not to purchase T-Mobile. Explain your reasoning behind each answer

2. Go through the diagram in the Vroom-Yetton model and, based on your answers to the seven questions from Question 1, see what kind of decision-making style is recommended for Masayoshi Son. Use the diagram (Figure 6.2) on page 118 of Rigolosi (2005). Are you surprised by this answer? Is it the kind of decision-making style you would personally recommend based on your own research?

3. Conclude your paper with a discussion of your own opinion as to the usefulness of the Vroom-Yetton model for choosing your decision-making style. Would you recommend that corporate executives receive training in this model? Is there any ways in which you think the model could be improved? Explain your reasoning.

Assignment Expectations

· Follow the assignment instructions closely and follow all steps listed in the instructions.

· Stay focused on the precise assignment questions; don’t go off on tangents or devote a lot of space to summarizing general background materials.

· Make sure to cite readings from the background materials page. Rely primarily on the required background readings as your sources of information.

· Include both a bibliography and in-text citations. See the Student Guide to Writing a High-Quality Academic Paper , including pages 13 and 14 on in-text citations.

 

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ASSIGNMENT 2 – Module 4 – SLP

Leadership and Decision-Making Styles

For this assignment think about a specific decision that was made by your supervisor in the organization you currently work for or have worked for in the past. Review the background materials carefully on the Vroom-Yetton model and think about how this model applies to this decision that you experienced. Then write a 2- to 3-page paper applying the Vroom-Yetton model to this decision:

1. Describe the decision that management had to make, and also whether their decision-making style was autocratic, consultative, or group-based. Explain your reasoning.

2. Go through Vroom-Yetton’s seven questions and apply these questions to their diagram to see what decision-making style their model suggests. Briefly explain the reasoning behind your answers to the seven questions.

3. Conclude your paper with a discussion of whether or not you would recommend this model to your supervisor and whether or not you were surprised by the recommendation given by this model regarding decision-making style.

SLP Assignment Expectations

· Follow the assignment instructions closely and follow all steps listed in the instructions.

· Stay focused on the precise assignment questions; don’t go off on tangents or devote a lot of space to summarizing general background materials.

· Make sure to cite readings from the background materials page. Rely primarily on the required background readings as your sources of information.

· Include both a bibliography and in-text citations. See the Student Guide to Writing a High-Quality Academic Paper , including pages 13 and 14 on in-text citations.

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Module 4 – Outcomes

Leadership and Decision-Making Styles

· Module

· Understand and apply the Vroom-Yetton model of leadership decision-making style.

· Case

· Understand and apply the Vroom-Yetton model of leadership decision-making style.

· SLP

· Apply the Vroom-Yetton model of leadership decision-making style to a situation in your workplace.

· Discussion

· Assess the credibility of information sources on the Vroom-Yetton model.

 

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Assignment 1

Due by 11:59 pm (EST) Saturday, February 6, 2021 (02/06/21)

Please read ALL directions below before starting your assignment. You may find it helpful to print a copy and cross off or highlight as you complete each expectation. Good luck!

HRMN300 Assignment 1 – Spring 2021

INSTRUCTIONS:

• Please submit your assignment as an      attachment in your assignments folder.
• Your assignment cannot be accepted via      messages or email.
• You must submit to the assignment link by      the due date stated in the syllabus for credit. A missing assignment will      be assigned a 0.
• Respond to all four questions below on a      new, blank word processing document (such as MS Word). 
• Develop each answer to the fullest extent      possible, discussing the nuances of each topic and presenting your      arguments logically.
• In addition, include citations from the class content      resources in weeks 1- 4 to support your arguments.
  • Each answer should be robust and developed       in-depth.
  • You are expected to demonstrate critical       thinking skills, as well as an understanding of the issues identified. Some       questions may also require personal reflection and practical application.       Your responses will be evaluated for content as well as grammar and       punctuation.
  • All writing must be your original work. PLEASE do not copy or quote anything. Sources are just that, a reference. Once you locate       the information, read and interpret the data. What does it mean to you?       Type your own thoughts and own words. Then, include in-text citations       to support your ideas. This is       not a research paper. 

FORMAT:

o Include a Cover Page with Name, Date, and Title of Assignment.

• Do not include the original question, only      the question number.
• Each response should be written in complete sentences, double-spaced      and spell-checked. Use 12-point Times New Roman font with 1-inch margins      on all sides. Include page numbers according to APA formatting guidelines.
• In addition, you will want to include      citations in APA format at the end of each answer. Include a minimum of 3      references for each answer.

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Question 1:

A) Discuss the evolution of the HR role from administrative to strategic.

· What internal and external factors were involved in this transition?

· Rank and discuss the top three skills needed by HR professionals to be effective as strategic business partners. Provide your rationale with supporting evidence.

B) Reflect on the HR function in your current organization or an organization you have worked for in the past.

· Evaluate the HR role in the organization and discuss the alignment between HR priorities and the organizational strategy (do not name the organization).

· Did you see evidence of a strategic focus? Support your position with specific examples.

Question 2:

A) Discuss the interrelationships between recruiting, selection and retention.

· Why is it important to consider employee retention in the selection process?

· How would you evaluate your organization’s recruiting and selection programs?

· What specific metrics would you use to measure the success of these programs?

B) Assume the role of a human resource manager tasked with developing a new employee retention strategy. How would you appeal to generational differences in the workplace? Propose two ideas and discuss why you believe they would be effective.

Question 3:

A) Discuss how an organization’s culture can impact policies and practices related to diversity and multiculturalism.

· How can HR influence organizational culture to support diversity and multiculturalism?

· Discuss at least three policies or practices that HR can propose.

· How can HR work with leaders to implement these policies or practices?

B) Evaluate and discuss the diversity practices and policies of your own organization or one you have worked for in the past. How does the organizational culture influence diversity and multiculturalism? Provide specific examples, but do not name the organization.

Question 4:

A) Why is retention such a major focus for human resource managers? How does focusing on retention add strategic value to the organization?

B) How would you go about developing an employee retention program for your organization?

· Be specific in terms of what steps you would you take.

· What might be your biggest challenge and why?

· What type of metrics would you need to obtain? Discuss at least two. Why did you select these metrics?

 

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Observe: Write a paragraph describing your experience completing the Smarter Measure self-assessment. How did it feel to respond to questions about your situation, habits, and behaviors?

Before I started the self-assessment, I thought I knew everything about myself. The assessment made me aware of my own biases. The assessment made me realize that I need to take time out of the week to study and be successful while obtaining a degree. I was surprised at myself and realizing that I can be bias within myself when it comes to handling education and life. Knowing all of this I must find balance between the two to be successful.

Process: Write a paragraph describing what parts of your self-assessment results surprised you. Whether or not you had any surprising results, also describe the results that did not surprise you. What did the self-assessment reflect about you that was interesting or familiar?

I was not surprised that my Technical Knowledge is pretty good. I have always been computer savvy and I know enough to be successful in online courses. My Typing Skills was at 98% with my typing at 73WPM. I am okay with Time Management which surprises me because I always feel like there is not enough time in the day. The assessment also told me that I have a strong Reason for Continuing my Education, I have a great place to study but I should work more on distractions when it comes to studying. I have an Aural Learning Style. I just didn’t know it was called that. I will ask for help from my professor or colleague if I don’t understand.

Analyze: Write a paragraph describing why or how the results of your self-assessment could be important as you work through your courses at Walden. How might it be useful to reflect on your strengths and weaknesses as you begin your studies?

I’m glad this assessment included strengths and not just weaknesses because I feel like there are lots of things, I can work on to better myself to be successful. My typing skills and tech savvy ways is my strengths and give me confidence that I can be successful. Although I must work on time management, it is my weakness. I know once I get that I will be okay and able to focus and balance life. I think getting better with retaining information after I read it would also make me successful. All in all the self-assessment has been a eye opener for me and has shown my biases within myself and how to adjust to being successful while doing online learning.

 

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CONSULTING PROPOSAL #1 1

Consulting Proposal #1

Student Name

Liberty University

BMAL 504 – Leading Organizational Change

Definition of Project:

Diagnosis of Current Situation:

Recommendations:

Implementation Plan:

Summary:

Note the following as you prepare your consulting proposal:

· Your proposal should include each of the above sections (do not combine sections).

· A reference page is also required.

· You may include additional sections in the proposal if they add value and are relevant to the assignment.

· Format, citations, and references should conform to the latest edition of APA.

· Make sure you support your recommendations with citations from peer-reviewed journal articles.

· Include a timeline with steps or phases when preparing your implementation section. Remember that the implementation is not a restatement of the recommendations, but details on how you would implement them in the organization.

 

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