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journal entry

its a. journal entery needed.
 
Read the readings and write a journal entery in max a page.
 

Molinsky, chapters 7-8
Tsedal, “Global Teams That Work “

Please submit by noon on August 17th, a 1-page Max written reflection journal entry and/or summary mind-map drawing upon & connecting each of the 3 readings on the following topic questions:
Pick one of Rhinesmith’s Corporate Culture Survey Dimensions from pages 164-165 and connect it to one of Tsedal’s global team leadership dimensions:
o   Describe an example of when you’ve observed or experienced your own cultural mistakes on that dimension in a work, travel, academic or case study environment.
o   Take Molinsky’s framework for charting your learning progress & obtaining others’ tolerance of your own vulnerabilities in the dimension that you observed above.
o   Have fun with it! We’re all capable of cultural blunders at any moment, so a sense of humor helps!…(except in certain cultures, of course..’)
Please make sure you are applying the concepts in the assigned readings along

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conflict journal

journal

  • Cahn & Abigail 11 – Work with it #1 – p.  263

 
Journal Activity 19
 

  • Cahn  & Abigail 12 – Work with it #  1 – p. 291

 
Journal Activity 20
 

  • Cahn & Abigail 12 – Discuss it  #1  p. 291  – Journal Activity 21

 

  • Cahn & Abigail 12 – Think about it. P. 290, # 1-6 – One sentence each

 
Journal Activity 22
 

  • Cahn & Abigail 13 – Work with it #1 – p. 315

 
Journal Activity 23
 

  • Cahn & Abigail 13 – Apply it.  #4 – P. 315

 
Journal Activity 24
 

  • Borisoff & Victor  “D,” p. 146: Focus on gender-related issues in personal and professional interaction.  Write a short reaction to the statements or brief answers to each of the six statements.

 
 
 
 

Essay Instructions

Using the essay topics provided below, you will write two 5-page papers (1 topic per paper). that deal directly with the issue you have selected. You may develop the topic in any way you wish. You may use any materials presented as part of the course content to back up your opinions. The remaining essay topics should be used as a study guide for the final exam.
 
Please use MLA style for your Works Cited section and all formatting within your paper.
 
Essay 1 is due by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Sunday of Module/Week 4, and Essay 2 is due by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Sunday of Module/Week 7.
 

Topic Choices

1.      Elaborate on the four Gs of peacemaking as identified by Sande. Use the following references for support: I Cor. 10:32, Matt. 7:5, Gal. 6:1, Matt. 5:24, Eph. 4:1–4, Eph. 4:29–32, Phil. 4:5–10, Col. 4:5–6.
2.      Using all class texts and lecture notes, define conflict. Your answer should be exhaustive and identify characteristics from several definitions. In addition, discuss at least three metaphors of conflict that help to explain how people may view conflict. Why are so many words and metaphors negative when they define conflict?
3.      Sande claims that conflict situations may be an opportunity to “Glorify God.” Explain the validity of his argument and give 1 illustration of how you have applied this principle this semester. What were the positive outcomes?
4.      Sande suggests that it is the Christian’s responsibility to live in peace. Develop and evaluate his argument. Use Scripture and Christian ethics/morality to support this premise. What are some of the lifestyle methods Christians can use to carry out this command of Christ?
5.      Discuss the biblical concept of “forgiveness” in relationships. Support the concept from Scripture and any of the articles from your Helmick text. What are the foundational characteristics and behaviors necessary to practicing forgiveness in interpersonal relationships? Why is forgiveness so hard to practice? To what degree is forgiveness necessary for reconciliation?
6.      Discuss Cahn & Abigail’s categorization of “real” and “unreal” conflicts. Define and give examples of each type.
7.      Explain the basic characteristics of the following positive and negative models for conflict resolution: What are the strengths and weaknesses of each model:


Positive

Borishoff

Mediation

Arbitration

S-TLC

Weeks

Dana

 

Negative

Conquest

Bargaining

Band-aid

Role-player

Avoidance

 



 
 
8.      Discuss the Conflict Grid. What kind of person is a 9/1, 1/9, 5/5, 9/9, 1/1? When is it appropriate to use each of the styles? What style is most recommended for effective conflict resolution?
 
9.      Discuss the 4 communication behavior styles for handling conflict: Aggressive, Passive-aggressive, Non-assertive, and Assertive. What are the advantages and disadvantages? When would you want to use each? When would you not want to use each? What are the criteria for selecting the type of communication behavior style to use?
 
10.  Discuss the characteristics of the following conflict strategies. What are the pros and cons of each? When should you use or not use them?
 
a. Avoidance
 
b. Accommodation
 
c. Competition
 
d. Compromise
 
e. Collaboration.
 
11.  Discuss the roles you believe religion plays in conflict management and resolution on the international scene. Support your response from essays from Helmick & Petersen.
 
12.  Discuss the 6 steps to confronting others presented in Cahn & Abigail 6.
 
13.  Discuss the following communication strategies as they related to handling conflict in a positive way:
 
a.    “I” statements – Sande, Cahn & Abigail, Borisoff & Victor
 
b.   speaking the truth in love.
 
c.    Minimax principle
 
d.   concession
 
e.    threats
 
f.     thromise
 
g.   compensation
 
h.   logrolling
 
i.     bridging
 
j.     BATNA
 
k.   Consider commonalities
 
l.     tag lines
 
m.forgiveness
 
n.   empathy
 
o.   selfishness/selflessness
 
p.   aspiration points
 
q.   win/win vs. win/lose
 
r.     power
 
s.    equality
 
t.     language use
 
u.   trust vs. distrust
 
v.   stress
 
w.anger
 
x.   reconciliation
 
y.   climates
 
z.    defensive communication
 
aa.   supportive communication
 
bb.  disconfirming response
 
cc.   provisionalism
 
 
 
14.  Discuss the pros and cons of negotiation as a method of conflict resolution.
 
15.  Explain conflict from the Social/Psychological perspective. What are its causes and effects? Evaluate the theory strengths and weaknesses as you see them:
 
a.       Social/Psychological perspective.
 
b.      Attribution Theory Perspective
 
c.       Uncertainty Conflict perspective
 
d.      Social Exchange Theory perspective
 
e.       Systems Theory perspective
 
16.  Discuss the Process View of Conflict and identify the five stages or phases of constructive, successful conflict. Be able to apply the five stages to a specific conflict situation you have recently experienced. Explain the steps in avoidance, chilling effect, and competition conflict cycles.
 
17.  Explain Botcharova’s seven steps toward forgiveness and how the steps work toward solving the continuation of the revenge cycle when implemented. From what you know of Christian teaching on forgiveness, is there anything that should be added to the model?
 
18.  What is forgiveness and why is it important? What impact will the action of forgiveness or non-forgiveness have in your personal future life and ministry? What are some things you can do to promote forgiveness in conflict situations? Be sure to reflect on several essays from Helmick.
 
19.  Discuss what you perceive to be the relationship between unforgiveness, forgiveness, reconciliation, and justice. Use various essays from Helmick & Petersen and Chapter 13 of Cahn & Abigail to support your ideas. What are the essentials and what are the non-essentials?
 
20.  On the basis of your personal InteractionPaper 1 Rubric of weak areas of conflict management, what are some of the areas you will target and the methods you will use to establish goals for personal improvement? Please use skills discussed from Borisoff and Victor to identify areas for improvement and methods for developing goals.
 
DISCUSSION BOARD 4
 
From your reading in the Helmick text, choose either Article 17 or 18 for your article review.

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Training Effectiveness

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information system

Select a topic from the following list on which you would like to conduct an in-depth investigation: • Information systems infrastructure: evolution and trends • Strategic importance of cloud computing in business organizations • Big data and its business impacts • Managerial issues of a networked organization • Emerging enterprise network applications • Mobile computing and its business implications Note: The above topics are also the basis of the discussion questions. You may use up to three resources found by yourself or your peers as resources for the paper. Research paper basics: • 8-10 pages in length • APA formatted • Minimum six (6) sources – at least two (2) from peer reviewed journals • Include an abstract, introduction, and conclusion • See rubric for more detailed grading criteria Some good questions to ask yourself before turning in your research paper: • Is the paper of optimal length? • Is the paper well organized? • Is the paper clear and concise? • Is the title appropriate? • Does the abstract summarize well? • Are individual ideas assimilated well? • Are wording, punctuation, etc. correct? • Is the paper well motivated? • Is interesting problem/issue addressed? • Is knowledge of the area demonstrated? • Have all key reference been cited? • Are conclusions valid and appropriate? • Are your references formatted according to the APA format?

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Helping an International Friend Develop as a Team Leader

Assignment 3: Helping an International Friend Develop as a Team Leader
 
Your company has just hired your foreign friend to work in a middle-management position. Since you have lived in the United States for many years, your friend believes that you understand job coaching for a traditional American company. She wants to work with you and has many questions—some of which concern the manner in which cultural nuances related to religious customs, verbal and nonverbal communication, etc. may affect leadership roles.
Write a five to seven (5-7) page paper in which you:

  1. Recommend whether or not your friend should insert herself as a coach from the beginning. Provide a rationale for your response.
  2. Determine two (2) conflicts that could possibly arise as a result of asking people to work on days of religious significance. Propose concrete solutions for these two (2) possible conflicts.
  3. Determine whether or not cultural quirks could restrain the foreign manager from expressing his or her ideas readily. Provide a rationale for your response.
  4. Determine two (2) actions that you can take in order to prepare yourself and your friend to become multicultural leaders. Provide two (2) examples to support your response.
  5. Predict two (2) major conflicts that may arise out of nonverbal communication misunderstandings (e.g., words misinterpreted, hand gestures, looks, shoulder shrugs, names of objects, etc.). Suggest two (2) actions that your friend could take in order to diffuse these types of misunderstandings and thus make the workplace more harmonious. Justify your response.
  6. Use at least five (5) quality academic resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia does not qualify as an academic resource.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

  • Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
  • Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

  • Examine how leadership influences organizational performance.
  • Determine key leadership qualities that contribute to leadership effectiveness.
  • Determine basic approaches to resolving conflict and negotiating.
  • Write clearly and concisely about leadership strategies using proper writing mechanics.
  • Use technology and information resources to research issues in leadership strategies.
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Library Research Assignment

Respond to the following scenario with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. Be substantive and clear, and use research to reinforce your ideas.
It has been a year since the new CEO has been on the job, and the organization has seen sustainable growth. The former CEO came out of retirement to be elected the Chairwoman of the Board of Directors. At a recent meeting of the Board of Directors, the Chairwoman of the Board discussed the possible investment opportunities in the energy industry. She has asked you to prepare a case study on an energy company to establish if it is a good choice to include in the company’s investment portfolio.
Using CTU Library resources, choose a company in the energy industry and prepare a case study that addresses the following points:

  • Introduction: Including a description of the company, its industry, and its business context.
  • Organizational analysis: Including the company’s leadership, market, operations, finances, performance, and regulatory environment.
  • Critical incidents: Including any stories of the organization’s challenges or achievements. How did it overcome the challenges? How did it accomplish its achievements?
  • Investment potential: Including any of its current issues that need to be addressed or its potential goals for growth.
  • Recommendation: Including how the investment might help the organization to address its current issues or realize its potential for growth.

Provide a reference list at the end of your case study of at least 10 CTU Library articles and include in-text citations for the articles in APA format.

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business essay

 
Within the Discussion Board area, write 400–600 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.
 
In this course, you will be creating a Supply Chain Management Improvement Proposal. Your proposal will include the following sections:
 
Click here to open and download a detailed description of the procurement improvement project plan for this course.
 
Each week, you will create one or more sections of your proposal. The final proposal will be 12–15 pages long, not including the Title page and Reference section. Because this proposal is written for academic purposes, you are required to follow APA guidelines in creating your proposal; do not use the traditional business writing approach. Use bullets only to support your narrative, not as a source of narrative.
 
Assignment Description
 
Identify an organization that operates domestically as well as globally that could benefit from an improvement in its supply chain process. This organization will be the subject of your project for this course. Discuss the following:
 

  • Explain why you have chosen this company.
  • What makes you think it needs improvement in its supply chain process?

 
Responses to Other Students: Respond to at least 2 of your fellow classmates with at least a 100-word reply about their Primary Task Response regarding items you found to be compelling and enlightening. To help you with your discussion, please consider the following questions:
 

  • What did you learn from your classmate’s posting?
  • What additional questions do you have after reading the posting?
  • What clarification do you need regarding the posting?
  • What differences or similarities do you see between your posting and other classmates’ postings?