Assignment
CASE STUDY: The Inconspicuous Carlos Slim
Length: 2000-2500 words (the text and a minimum of five suitable, reliable, current and academically acceptable sources).
- File format - Word .doc or .docx
- Word Limit - 2000-2500 word short report
- Group to consist of 3-4 members (names, Student nos listed)
- Structure - title page, executive summary, table of contents, suitable headings and subheadings, conclusions, reference
- Reference Style (not bibliography) -Harvard Anglia style.
- Font -12 pt Times New Roman or 11 pt Calibri.
- Line Spacing - Single line spacing.
- Read the question/topic a few times.
- Read the textbook to determine which theories are relevant to the case study/ task.
QUESTION & THEORIES
- Reflect on various concepts and theories in light of the assignment question you are investigating Potential Lessons related to the case.
Four questions
1. How has the personal philanthropy of Carlos Slim been a support to his business interests? Is this ethical?
2. Identify the leadership styles most associated with Carlos Slim. What is the key to understanding his approach?
3. What motivates workers to follow the leadership of Carlos Slim?
4. What type of power does Carlos Slim have? Explain the sources of power and what is he hoping to achieve with his power?
1. How has the personal philanthropy of Carlos Slim been a support to his business interests? Is this ethical?
• You may explore the idea of philanthropy and Corporate Social Responsibility - are they the same?
• What do we mean by ‘ethical' - what definition would you use here?
• Support your choice with your reasons.
2. Identify the leadership styles most associated with Carlos Slim. What is the key to understanding is approach?
- You may find the theories (see the next slide) applicable in discussing this question.
- It is a suitable opportunity to research AJ (academic journals) related to the theories which you used.
3. motivates workers to follow the leadership of Carlos Slim?
- You should investigate the ideas in the following slide that lists the various approaches to the idea of motivation.
- What needs among the workers do you think he is addressing?
Content theories of motivation
1. Maslow,
2. ERG,
3. Herzberg,
4. McCleland (Acquired needs)
- Process theories of motivation
1. equity,
2. expectancy,
3. goal setting,
4. self efficacy
• Reinforcement theory of motivation
1. positive,
2. negative,
3. extinction,
4. punishment
4.What type of power does Carlos Slim have? Explain the sources of power and your main choice.
- Study the different sources of power- what is in evidence in your research?
- Is influence the same as power?
Power: The ability to get someone else to do something you want done or to make things happen the way you want.
You need to read the references used for the case.
Three references were found. (see the full reference in the end of case)
1. Harvard Business Review (Semler, 1988)
2. Siehl et al, 1999, ‘Managing without managers'
3. Maresco and York , 2005 ‘Creating organizational change through employee empowered leadership'.
Attachment:- Assignment.rar