Discussions: Organizational Behavior Class
Module 2: Discussion Question
"Perception is reality" is a phrase heard a lot today. Explain in your own words what this means, why perception is critically important in all aspects of life, and at least example from your professional or personal life.
Module 3: Discussion Question
Compare and contrast the contemporary motivation concepts outlined in Chapter 7. Include which theory your ideals most align, which you find the most off-putting, and why.
Module 4: Discussion Question
You are a housepainter who just joined a crew of four other people who have been working together successfully for 3 years. Explain how you and your new crew would move through the five stages of group development.
Module 5: Discussion Question
Explain in your own words the difference between leadership and management. Do all leaders have to be managers, and do all managers have to be leaders? Explain your viewpoint in detail.
Module 6: Discussion Question
Use the 5 stages of the conflict process outlined on page 450 of the textbook to explain how the manager of a factory should deal with 40 employees ready to strike over a two-year wage freeze and 15% rise in health insurance premiums. Assume that the employees don't want to strike but feel it's a last resort since upper management will not sit down with them to discuss their concerns, and that you are perceived as being the bottleneck in communication.
Module 7: Discussion Question
Compare the functional and dysfunctional effects of organizational culture on people and the organization.
Module 8: Discussion Question
Compare and contrast the four main types of training. Include an example of what kind of company would benefit most from each kind.
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.