Learning Goal: I’m working on a management discussion question and need the explanation and answer to help me learn.
Review the 4 focus areas for the case study and decide which focus you want to research. See attached document for focus areas and project instructions.
Final Project
Leading in a Hostile Environment (p. 549)
Imagine yourself a member of a team of consultants each focusing in a specific area. You will select
one of the focus areas below and write a paper with the intent of providing Colleen an answer to her
problem. Remember that this is a case study and not a simple research paper. The conclusion of the
paper should be focused on providing Colleen advice on solving her issue.
Each paper must be:
Written in APA format. (Cover page, section headings, reference list etc.)
Focused on the single chosen focus area (see below)
Provides a conclusion to Colleen that she can use to solve her issue
5-6 pages long (not including cover and references)
At least 6 references (Peer-review only)
No abstract required
Focus Areas
Focus Area 1 Leadership
Targeted Topics:
Decision Making Styles
Time Driven Model of Leadership
Life Cycle Theory of Leadership
Transformational, Transactional, Laissez-Faire Leadership
Focus Area 2 Power and Influence
Targeted Topics:
Organizational and Personal Power
Influence Tactics
Organizational Politics
Negotiation
Focus Area 3 Culture (Chapters
Targeted Topics:
Components of Culture
Culture Types
Culture Strength
Changing Organizational Culture
Focus Area 4 Structure
Targeted Topics:
Elements of Structure
Organizational Design
Matrix Structure
Advantages/Disadvantages of Matrix Structure
