Evaluating Human Behavior Within Organizations
For this Critical Thinking Assignment, you will use the following case study.
Willigan, G. (2009). Nokia: Values that make a company global. Society for Human Resource Management. Retrieved from
https://www.shrm.org/academicinitiatives/universities/teachingresources/documents/nokia_values_case_with%20teaching%20notes.pdf
Before beginning work on this assignment, read the module lecture and the case study listed above. Also view the Nokia website at
https://www.nokia.com/global/about-nokia/about-us/about-us/.
Begin your well-written paper with a short overview of the case study. After providing an overview of the case study, break down the actions taken by Nokia leadership to re-examine the company's values and explain why this approach was so successful.
Use a minimum of three leadership theories to support your discussion and focus on how the strategies (including leadership, communication, and decision-making) employed by Nokia leadership demonstrated an understanding of human behavior.
You should also include a discussion of how these strategies functioned across global and cultural divides. Be sure that your paper contains a conclusion that draws your discussion together.
Your paper should meet the following requirements:
Be 900 to 1,200 words in length
Writing and APA Requirements
Include at least three peer-reviewed sources to support your discussion.