Assignment:
PART I: SHORT RESPONSE
Directions: Respond to the following prompts using complete sentences. Each answer should be a minimum of two paragraphs in length.
Question 1. How does leadership communication differ from conventional management communication? How does an effective communication champion foster strategic conversations? What are some characteristics of leadership communication that is ineffective? Have you worked for an effective leader that poorly communicated? What was the result of his or her work?
Question 2. How does dialogue differ from discussion? Give an example of each from your experience. Be sure you clearly compare and contrast the two concepts.
Question 3. You are the manager of a large manufacturing facility. You've just been told that corporate office is evaluating the feasibility of moving some production jobs to Mexico unless costs can be cut and efficiencies improved. Identify the advantages and disadvantages of communicating this message through each of the five communication channels.
Question 4. What is the difference between a group and a team? Discuss the development of a team through the five stages.
Question 5. What do you consider the primary advantage of an organization using virtual and global teams? What are some disadvantages? How can a team leader help to make a virtual team more effective?
PART II: ESSAY
Directions: In the process of creating teams, leaders make tough choices. In this 45 minute presentation, Carli Fiorina, Former HP CEO, explains many she faced and how she handled them. She focuses on understanding people to be able to influence them. You took notes as part of your lecture assignment this week as you watched.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2XCOHOhzVR4
In a four page APA formatted paper, document at least four of the tough choices that Fiorina faced as she led HP. Explain what the choice was and what rationale or decision process she used to make the choice. What can you learn from her tough lessons learned? Please be sure to cite if you use outside sources.
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