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MGT412 module 1 discussion latest 2016 june

Module 1 Discussion

How does human
capital provide a basis for competitive advantage? What are the five
characteristics of high-involvement management, and what evidence exists to
support the effectiveness of this approach?

Include references such as your textbook, journals, trade articles, etc., to
support your response. Properly cite any references using APA format. Post your
initial response to the discussion questionno later than Thursday 11:59 PM EST/EDT.

Respond to at least two of your classmatesno later than Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT.

Grading Criteria	Points
Described and discussed human capital and how it is the basis for a competitive advantage.	10
Identified the five characteristics of high-involvement management and presented evidence to support the effectiveness of this approach.	10
Included resources such as the textbook, journals, trade articles, etc., to support response. Included in-text citation and reference.	10
Responded substantially to two student discussion posts.	20
Total	50

Module 2 Discussion

Go to YouTube
and watch clips of the movie,Outsourced. Pay close attention to
clips that represent “cultural nuances and employee motivation.”
Provide at least three cultural nuances brought out in the film and
differentiate between the portrayal of a typical American worker and that of
the typical Indian worker in terms of values, ethics, and cultural
characteristics. One of Todd’s goals was to get his staff to work more
efficiently. What did Todd realize would motivate his staff to work more
efficiently?

Include references such as your textbook, journals, trade articles, etc., to
support your response. Properly cite any references using APA format. Post your
initial response to the discussion questionno later than Thursday 11:59 PM EST/EDT.

Respond to at least two of your classmatesno later than Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT.

Grading Criteria	Points
Provided at least three cultural nuances.	10
Differentiated between the portrayal of a typical American worker and that of the typical Indian worker.	10
Explained and provided an example of what Todd did to motivate his workers.	10
Responded substantially to two student discussion posts.	20
Total	50

Module 3 Discussion

What
factors influence the way we perceive people? How might these factors influence
the judgments an interviewer makes about a job applicant?

Include
references such as your textbook, journals, trade articles, etc., to support
your response. Properly cite any references using APA format.Post your initial
response to the discussion questionno later than Thursday 11:59 PM
EST/EDT.

Respond
to at least two of your classmatesno
later than Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT.

Grading Criteria	Points
Indicated factors that influence the way we perceive people and supports these factors with references to the textbook or other resources.	10
Provided a detailed argument to why these factors might influence the judgments an interviewer makes about a job applicant.	10
Explained and provided an example.	10
Responded substantially to two student discussion posts.	20
Total	50

Module 4 Discussion

What
do we mean by stress? What are the general causes of workplace stress according
to the demand-control model and the effort-reward imbalance model? Explain each
model and compare and contrast.

Include
references such as your textbook, journals, trade articles, etc., to support
your response. Properly cite any references using APA format.Post your initial
response to the discussion questionno later than Thursday 11:59 PM
EST/EDT.

Respond
to at least two of your classmatesno later than Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT.

Grading Criteria	Points
Discussed what stress is.	10
Described the general causes of workplace stress.	10
Explained, compared, and contrasted thedemand-control model and the effort-reward imbalance model.	10
Responded substantially to two student discussion posts.	20
Total	50

Module 5 Discussion

How
would you describe an effective communication process? Provide an example. What
are the six individual barriers to effective communication?

Include
references such as your textbook, journals, trade articles, etc., to support
your response. Properly cite any references using APA format.Post your initial
response to the discussion questionno later than Thursday 11:59 PM
EST/EDT.

Respond
to at least two of your classmatesno
later than Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT.

Grading Criteria	Points
Discussed the communication process.	10
Described and offered examples the communication process.	10
Explained, compared, and contrastedthe six individual barriers to effective communication.	10
Responded substantially to two student discussion posts.	20
Total	50

Module 6 Discussion

Should
associates be required to work in teams if they prefer not to do so; that is,
if they prefer to be evaluated based only on their individual efforts? What are
the implications of allowing people such choices?

Include
references such as your textbook, journals, trade articles, etc., to support
your response. Properly cite any references using APA format.Post your initial
response to the discussion questionno later than Thursday 11:59 PM
EST/EDT.

Respond
to at least two of your classmatesno
later than Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT.

Grading Criteria	Points
Discussed why associates should or should not be required to work in teams.	10
Described and offered examples of allowing such choices.	10
Explained, compared, and contrasted the implications.	10
Responded substantially to two student discussion posts.	20
Total	50

Module 7 Discussion

Under
what circumstances can conflict be functional? When is conflict dysfunctional?
Which of the basic types of conflict are likely to be dysfunctional, and why?

Include
references such as your textbook, journals, trade articles, etc., to support
your response. Properly cite any references using APA format.Post your initial
response to the discussion questionno later than Thursday 11:59 PM
EST/EDT.

Respond
to at least two of your classmatesno later than Sunday 11:59 PM
EST/EDT.

Grading Criteria	Points
Discussed why conflict can be functional.	10
Described and discussed when conflict is dysfunctional.	10
Explained and compared the basic types of conflict.	10
Responded substantially to two student discussion posts.	20
Total	50

Module 8 Discussion

Each team should choose one team member and post the team simulation report
to the discussion area in this module. Review and critique at least two final
team reports and provide constructive feedback about your findings.

Include references such as your textbook, journals, trade articles, etc., to
support your response. Properly cite any references using APA format.Post your
initial response to the discussion questionno
later than Thursday 11:59 PM EST/EDT.

Respond to at least two of your classmatesno
later than Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT.

Grading Criteria	Points
Discussed the outcomes of at least two simulation reports.	10
Described and critiqued two simulation reports.	10
Explained and compared the results of at least two simulation team reports.	10
Responded substantially to two student discussion posts.	20
Total	50