Team Case Studies Samples For Students

Answer one

A good supervisor is the one who understands the problems of the subordinates and tries to solve them. However, one cannot interfere in the subordinate’s personal life, but can try to sort out matters at workplace. In this case, Jan’s personal matters are affecting her performance at work. Moreover, she is developing negative attitude at workplace that is also affecting work performance of fellow friends. Therefore, supervisor must take immediate corrective actions. Some actions are suggested as follow:
- Listen to the issues of Jan that she is facing belonging to her home and work. By listening Continue reading...

Evaluate the implementation of the Denver International Airport Baggage Handling System.

The initial system was technologically advanced and would see Denver Airport become a world leader in baggage handling; however, the system that was implemented was mostly manual and a shadow of the original. The initial design had the aim of integrating concourse A, B and C into a single system but what was implemented could only support outbound flights on the united concourse only. The system was aimed at automating baggage handling in the entire airport but what was implemented was a small portion and system used more was a manual tug and trolley system. The Baggage handling system Continue reading...

Information Gathering and Data Eliciting

Information Gathering and Data Eliciting

The interviewing team should take time to prepare the interview questions, determine the skills required for the project and forecast any concerns that may arise from other parties during the process. The team should also acquaint themselves with background information on the interviewees.

Step Two: Outlining objectives

The objectives of the interview should be well highlighted before the actual process; this is essential in ensuring that the right skills are selected for the project. In addition, the team should also identify the professional objectives of each interviewee and aim to highlight how the project will help achieve these Continue reading...

- Individuals are important at NASA because they are the driving force. They are an important recourse because they design, build, modify, test, maintain spacecrafts and fly the spacecrafts.
- Lessons learned program involves the use of information and knowledge gained from previous projects to prevent making the same mistakes again. Also involves considering great aspects that can be used for future projects. It promotes better project management because it helps mitigate risks and also increase efficiency.
- Individual accountability in managing risks is important at NASA because it allows individuals to do their best at the part or Continue reading...

Question 1

One of the causes of lack of effective management is that my age is an issue to some of the members of the management team. Additionally, they feel that I do not have the experience that is required for such a position. Additionally, they feel that they have already developed a comfortable working and communication relationship with their line managers, which makes them handle their duties well since they feel that their issues are directly heard at the headquarters. They seem to think that reporting through me may be inefficient and that their issues that they raise may be Continue reading...

Introduction

Global business environment is placing more and more pressure on the organizational ability to address diversity in the company. The reality shows that cultural, racial and social diversity along with geographical disperse of the companies creates new and, yet, not fully explored field in Human Resource Management (HRM), Leadership and Management studies. Modern considerations on the selection and recruitment processes that call for specific cross-cultural management capabilities outline the direction in which leadership and management practices have been and will continue to evolve in the near future (Sims, 2007). Team work and leadership practices in this field are one Continue reading...

Problem identified

Working in teams is an extremely important concept and requirement that can contribute to organizational development and in this case, there is lack of team work which can lead to problems in the organization (Avolio, et.al., 2009). Lack of team work can result in lack of leadership and direction for teams. The idea of team dialogue is to hunt for the best possible way and id that is the right things to do. Team dialogues tend to create a large knowledge pool due to which the dialogue and the individual participants benefit. Tiam has been presenting himself as an Continue reading...

Organizational Plan for J.C. Penny
Organizational Plan for J.C. Penny
The J.C. Penny marketing team comprises of various marketing professionals who are highly skilled and experienced in different fields. As an organization, J.C. Penny strives to provide the best services to its worldwide clients. The organizational plan for the corporation ensures the marketing team reaches a diverse clientele base thus improving the company’s efficiency.
The management team at J.C. Penny comprises of a chief executive officer. The CEO is the overall head of the management team. He manages the running of the company and ensures that all the Continue reading...

There are many causes which led to the challenges that were met at Aux Bons Soins. One of the challenges is lack of involvement with all the business functions of the company. This is seen in the way the first project manager does not include the other business areas to give views on the way the project should be implemented in order to include the views of all the members. This is something of concern for the whole project members. There is a need to include the project managers from the whole business because of the views of the Continue reading...

Management

Management

Introduction

Management is a key function of an organization that should be approached carefully. The case study presents the prevailing conditions within a company known as AbeBooks. There has been high employee turnover within the marketing team. Essentially, increased employee turnover implies that that is a prevailing problem that needs to be addressed in order to avoid adverse effectives of this problem. A thorough review of the case and identification of the root causes of the problem is necessary to ensure that a resolution is achieved as promptly as possible . This report addresses the prevailing issues within the company Continue reading...

Question 1

Explain why you believe the project managers elected to go to a system that was 100% Java.
The SEI project required the capability to programmatically extract digital keys and digital certificates form a Netscape communicator v4.5 database (Huy, Lewis, & Lui, 2011). However, following the limitations of the programmatic library called Netscape Database Keystore (NDBS 1.0), SEI project decided to seek for more advanced option (Huy, Lewis, & Lui, 2011). The limitations of the Netscape Database Keystore included the platform dependency since it was written in interfaces and Java with C code using the Java Native Interface (JNI) and its inability Continue reading...

Does MGI meet the definition of a team? (Consider whether the members of MGI would agree on the group’s mission statement). Explain your answer in detail.
According to week 4 class notes, a Team is a set of interpersonal interactions structured to achieve established goals and consists of two or more individuals who are aware of their positive interdependence as they strive to achieve mutual goals, Interact while they do so, are aware of who is and is not a team member ,have specific roles or functions to perform and have a limited life span of membership. MGI Continue reading...

“Over his initial years, Jarrod established good relationships with his fellow mechanics. With his promotion, these relationships appear to have suffered. Do you think that Jarrod could have used these relationships to benefit the development of the team? Explain the reasoning behind your answer.”
Yes, I agree that Jarrod should have taken the opportunity of the initial good relationship to cultivate a good working relationship in the team before introducing the changes. Effective working relationships in any enterprise improve the quality of teamwork. This quality in turn influences the performance of the team. Change in the world of business Continue reading...

Ethical dilemmas do not have a direct response as one progress with the career. The exception to this is when the ethical dilemma involves the breaking of the law or profession regulation. Ethical dilemmas are entail situations of moral conflict and transgression between parties. In these kinds of situations, one has to choose a creative alternative to end the constant strive (Linzer 37).
In this issue, the ethical dilemma entails an overly dependent boss who takes all the credit from the worker. All the work that the group does credit goes to the boss and the manager. Sometimes the Continue reading...

Elements of the crime

Orr was arrested over an arson charge at a place called Atascadero. In order for the prosecution to prove that he was the person responsible for the crime, the following elements were identified. In this case, the prosecution provided both the Actus Reus and the Mens Rea element in their bid to charge Mr. Orr for the offense. On the Actus Reus section, the following factors were associated with the arson that Mr. Orr was under accusation. The factors included the physical manifestations that placed him on a probability scale of being the mastermind in setting the place ablaze.

Actus Reus

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Information architecture is a core step when designing and developing a website. It enables the developer to figure out what is to be done and construct a blueprint of the actual website. Information architecture entails the definition of the goals of the site and shedding light on every important aspect. It also entails audience identification and classification. (Squishy 2010).
The present information architecture structure and visual design of the website has not been given consideration. This implies that the website has not focused on the requirement of different groups of audience. During the design and development process, the web Continue reading...

Should you (the office manager) try to reorganize the office into a team?

As the office manager, organizing the office into teams will benefit the business operation as whole. Instead of managing and supervising the staff individually, which takes more effort in ensuring that everyone adheres to their responsibilities, it would be easier to create teams. This is because a teamwork environment enables close working relationship among its members and sharing of responsibilities will make the work easier for everyone. Since the core operation of the business is to sell insurance. Setting goals are much easier to achieve since there are more than one individual working on achieving such goal. Ideas to Continue reading...

The process of team or group development is a long drawn process. It goes through different stages beginning with collecting of strangers to coming together as a group. Bruce Tuckerman, an acclaimed psychologist, came up with following steps “forming, storming, norming, and performing”. Elaborating on each of these stages,

Forming

At this stage most members are positive and polite, though some may be anxious. There may be a few who are even excited. This is due to the fact that they haven’t fully understood what the team will do. This stage can last so long as members get to Continue reading...

1). What is the objective of the Great Game of Life (GGOL) Program?
The Great Game of Life (GGOL) is an exceptional program that is primarily geared towards change. The main objective of the game is to “foster individual growth to help people make better choices in order to live a better life through choosing growth over fear” (Edmondson & Cascario, 2007, p. 6). Further, the main aim of the program is to educate targeted employees to attain their full potential starting on an individual level and then progressively reaching the full potential collectively at a team level. The game Continue reading...

Introduction

Friendly Bank has recently switched over to a new process and this requires excellent leadership efforts. Especially in a change management situation, it is essential that effective leadership is in place so that employees are motivated to perform. The decision to commence the online banking system of Parkers PLC and the incorporation of Friendly Bank is a change management initiative. Such situations warrant effective transformational leadership style which is based on the four fundamental principles of idealized influence, inspirational motivation, individualized consideration and intellectual stimulation (Gabel, 2013).
The main problem with Friendly Bank was the decision to rope in Continue reading...

D. U. Singer Hospital Products Corp

Question one: Construct the nine elements of the plan identified above

Question two: Analyze the plan for potential problems
The above plan represents the stages that D.U. Singer Hospital would follow to develop a new product. The plan seems sufficient to come up with the perfect product as per the objectives of the organization, but it contains some problems that might hinder timely development of the product. Firstly, the plan only has the objective of developing a product, but lack rationale for coming up with the idea. The rationale would have been provided before the work breakdown structure in order to provide the main Continue reading...

Question 1

Aggressive and counterproductive behaviors refer an employee behaving towards other employees in a manner that may cause harm to the employees and generally the organization. Aggressive and counterproductive behavior of an employee toward other employees may be caused by several factors. Considering the Cedar district hospital case, the aggressive and counterproductive behavior of Smith towards her subordinates and other managers could have been caused by the following factors (Fox and Paul 2005).
The first reason for Smith’s aggression and counterproductive behavior towards her subordinates and other managers, fall in the theory of individual difference also referred to personal Continue reading...

Management Leadership

1. What is framing? Name 2 leaders who have utilized it effectively in casting a vision.
Many a time leaders forget to communicate to the team members the goal of an initiative in a clear and compelling way. Framing is the competency of the leader to make others understand the outcome of a situation or project so that the entire team can take effective action. For example, Jack Welch was able to communicate the business goals of its leadership as well as other stakeholders properly and it resulted in a huge success of GE during his tenure as the Continue reading...

Recommendation and implementation. 5

Monitoring and control 6
Conclusion 6
Works cited.. 7
Executive summary
There were various issues that existed in the Denver International Airport (DIA) that called for the changes in the baggage handling system. The integrated baggage handling system was proposed in order to manage luggage delivery and save on time. The overall reason for the incorporation of the baggage handling system was to save the time that would be wasted in the manual baggage handling and sorting. The risks in the project include the large-scale of the project, the complexity of the system, technological challenges, technical and project uncertainties. Continue reading...

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The payroll architecture should consist of the following components:
- Secure data center
- Secure server with limited access
- Payroll software
- Tax allocation software tables
- Web-based system to support data entry by departments across the country
- Human resource department to process the payroll.
Payroll systems deal with data that is sensitive in nature such as personal employee data. Therefore, there must be restricted access to enhance the security and integrity of the data. A secure subnet within the organization facilitates limited access to secure and confidential information to certain groups such as Human Continue reading...

Intech Mini Case

Effective leadership involves the process of developing motivated and satisfied followers (Hughes H. R., 2012). Motivation provides direction, power and determination to behavior. It makes a person put more effort when undertaking any activity and to persist with the effort for a certain period. Performance involves how individual behaviors affect the missions and goals. Satisfaction deals with how one feels about the work activity, promotion and pay (Hughes H. R., 2012). Best leaders are those who motivate workers to perform at a higher level but at the same time, they maintain a higher level of job satisfaction. Motivational theories Continue reading...

Watson Community Hospital (WCH) has developed one of the most elaborate plans to guide the electronic hearth record transition process. The plan has clear guidelines on how the project objectives and system requirements shall be formulated, refined and used in the selection of the technology vendor. The clarity of the process is important, but the strongest point in this plan is its participatory nature. The plan recognizes the importance of WCH staff and management contributions. Consequently, it has created a space for them to offer advises that could be used in the implementation of the project. Key departments have Continue reading...

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The common knowledge tells us that the good business leaders are great communicators who are assertive and outgoing. However, is this always true and applicable? What would happen when two strong willed, extraverted individuals come together in a work situation with opposite points of view? Some theorists have begun to question the common knowledge and extensive work has been done by Prof. Adam Grant of Wharton. They have inferred that introverts are better in certain situations.
In an extroverted leadership the leader commands the Continue reading...

Q1.
The team is facing challenges that are obstructing their cooperation in their team work that will delay their work. The team will not be ready to submit their work on time if they continue working this way. The team is facing multicultural, and communication problems which are obstructing the progress of this group work. The group lacks a leader to guide them to overcome this challenges that are elevating these problems.
The group is likely to disburse without any progress because most of the group members have not done their respective homework. Only Will and Roger have managed Continue reading...

Business

Comparative Case study of the Allentown Materials Corporation: The Electronics Division and Classic Airlines
The Allentown materials corporation was established in the year 1800s and considered as one of the leading specialty glass manufacturing company. The company’s ability to manufacture and invent new glass items became the base of their reputations and reason for their steady growth. The Electronics division of the company has based on the structure similar to the other divisions of the company. The company made two separate departments for sales and marketing to make sure that they are following their individual goals but failed Continue reading...

As a nurse manager I will sensitize Laura on the potency of team work in the nursing profession. Laura must completely understand that when nurses function as a team then nursing duty becomes simple, effective and efficient. Consequently, the patient receives quality health care services due to the mentioned team work. I will bring together all the staff and make them understand that hospital can only attain the set goals and objectives through valuing each other services and embracing team work.
Profession nurse has myriad responsibility in delegation of the duties to both UAP and LPN. The RN must Continue reading...

Individual Case Study Analysis

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Introduction

Coming from a traditional Japanese background, he views the JETs as subordinates and acts in a patriarchal manner towards them. He has tried to involve them in various office activities and conferences, as well as get them to learn about Japanese culture. From his background and the various points given in the case, it is clear that he has the typical Japanese ethos of working hard and in a disciplined manner.
Here, two key decisions of Mr. Higashi will be reviewed. The first decision to be reviewed is his treatment of the JETs as subordinates. Continue reading...

The article by Christopher Meyer “How the Right Measures Help Teams Excel” stresses upon the importance of designing new performance-measurement systems that will address the companies’ needs and ensure the effective means of delivering high quality products to their customers. The shift toward team-based approach challenges traditional hierarchical measurement systems in a way that such measurement systems do not let team members speak a common language and provide expertise to teams (Meyer 95). The traditional measurement systems rely on pulling valuable information to managers who will make beneficial to the company decisions, whereas all functions are seen in terms Continue reading...

The difference of understanding: The U.S team feels that there instructions are not properly followed. If the Indian team is described of a deadline, such is never fulfilled. On the contrary, Indian team argues that the instructions are not properly conveyed. So that they could understand and deliver.
The Turnover: The U.S time finds exhausting, the turnover at Indian chapter. It creates disturbances and confusion. The Indian team is finding it difficult to adjust with the U.S work values hence move as soon as the opportunity is available.
National culture and organization culture play a dominant role in this Continue reading...

Questions One

A team that focuses in diabetes management are essential in any hospital where diabetic patients receive treatment. The team is made up of professionals and persons with varying duties. However, their outstanding duties include; formulating blood sugar control protocols used in daily diabetes care, serving as diabetes resource persons, educators for newly diagnosed patients and those who require immediate attention. By ensuring proper care, patient’s infection rate and length of hospital stay go down significantly (Browning, 2010).
Inclusion Staff Nurse’s in the team helps with consulting patients’ case and in turn taking charge of the patient’s Continue reading...

- Force Field Analysis in this case can be used tolist, discuss, and evaluate the various forces standing for and against the proposed change. When we are planning a change, as in the case, Force Field Analysis helps to have a detailed look at the big picture. It is done byanalysis of all forces that can influence the change with the weight of all available pros and cons (Extension.iastate.edu).
2. There can be three styles of OD consulting that can be used by individuals to necessitate and initialize the desired change (Role and Style of the OD Practitioner-Chapter 4.)
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- How well is the team performing? Explain why?
A team can be characterized as "a recognizable group of two or more than two individuals who are "appointed particular parts or capacities to perform progressively, reliably, and adaptively to a typical and esteemed objective/object/mission, who have each been doled out particular parts or capacities to perform, and who have a constrained life compass of enrolment". The team was not performing well and this caused the company to experience a major conflict.
In the case of MediSys, the current Intenscare team is presently a group, not a team (Robbins and Continue reading...

Following the American Psychological Association’s Guidelines

Few things can be as frightening to a civil and innocent society as a corrupt police task force. There are many examples from around the world, and throughout history, of police forces and military forces behaving with an “us against them” mentality. While sometimes it is the law enforcement against the criminals, this way of thinking often gets misconstrued; the officers begin to think it is “us,” the officers, against “them,” everybody else. Much like in the case study concerning Officer Barton, he found that officers were secretive, and had an official subculture that had its own taboos. It Continue reading...

Following the American Psychological Assosciation’s Guidelines

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Job Evaluation at Whole Foods Case Study 2
Brief Introduction
The case study has listed job profiles from Job A to Job I after analysis and listed the qualifications needed for the same. This case study is meant to evaluate the job structures for each profile as well as assign titles and job letter for each. The process followed, the techniques employed and the factors considered for creating the job structures are discussed. The feedback for the job descriptions provided is also provided in this case study evaluation.

Evaluation of Jobs and Job Structure

Job A: Team Member, Deli
Level 1: Junior:
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There is nothing greater that you can tell someone than, “I believe in you; you are good, I’m there for you.”(Coach K)
“Among all the things I believe, one tops the list-the importance of preparation. We talk about winner kids in coaching, the ones who will not allow themselves or the team to lose. Coaches’ call that a will to win. But I don’t. I think everyone one has the will to win, what’s far most important is the will for preparation.” (Coach Knight)
Coach Knight and Coach K are undoubtedly the invincible rulers of Continue reading...