Organization Table Chart Analysis
The 3rd assignment as posted in the Assignment links, asks that you write a paper, based on the case of McConnell Spice and the role for Charles Jackson, who faces relationship issues and an ethical problem.
Some of you may find it better to use a table (chart) analysis as a way to showcase your analysis. This post gives you that option.
The factors needing analysis are in the table (chart) below. Specific factors which help you examine reporting relationships, likely motivations and dynamics of ethics/trust are given.
After completing the table, you are asked to write a 1-3 page discussion. The Guide for that discussion is the last section of this post.
Overview:
The purpose of this assignment is to assess your understanding of managing difficult situations, which often include aspects of ethical behavior–what’s the right thing? The case study of McConnell Spice will examine motivations, relationships, and trust dynamics as well as use of power or influence to plan for resolving the conflict.
Keep in mind these tasks:
- The table below should be completed and include a 1-3 page discussion section in a word document. Post to the course assignment link #3.
- There are notes at the close of the table which guide you to analyzing important factors. Read carefully.
- The last section of this document is a Guide to the discussion. The goal for the discussion is think critically about factors that appear in the table. Pay close attention to the discussion topics listed as a guide for writing that section.
Power note: An overview of the different categories of power (influence) is found attached file “Resources”. Scroll down the document file to locate. Select the category or type of power that seems the best fit.
Relationship exchange note: (use of Leader-Member Exchange model) also found in the “Resources” attachment– Identify as “Stranger”, “Acquaintance” or “Partnership” and the trust dynamics for the phase of relationship selected.
Transparent, Credible and Authentic factors are described in the “Resources” document attached.
Motivation analysis uses the “Commentary” from Content Session 8 and the notes found in “Resources” about Mazlow’s Hierarchy. “
GUIDE to Discussion Section: (About 1-3 pages)
- Describe the ethical conflict faced by Charles Jackson.
Identify three (3) issues that appear to contribute or cause the ethical problem Jackson
faces. Write one (1) or more paragraphs about these issues.
- Describe choices for actions that might appeal to Jackson. Aim to identify two (2) or more. Include at least one (1) advantage and one (1) disadvantage for each action. Write two (2) more paragraphs about Jackson’s choices. Back- up your thinking by using resources and add in-text cites. Include a reference list at the close of the discussion. Note: This action is your plan.
- Is there hope for building trust between Ann McConnell and Charles Jackson? What would need to happen? Explain your position in one (1) or more paragraphs. Back-up your thinking. Add in-text cites to your discussion and write a complete citation for the reference list.
- Place yourself in Jackson’s position. What would you do–honestly? Would that decision be ethical? Why? Write at least one (1) paragraph.
Refining/Editing Your Document
- Read the grading rubric for the assignment–found in the assignment link (scroll down to the end of the web page or computer screen to locate).
- Check to make sure all elements of the assignment have been covered.
- Read what’s written for clarity and conciseness.
- Contractions are not used in business writing. Do not use in this assignment.
- Paraphrase ideas found in articles and other research. Effective paraphrasing means the use of words from the author’s brain. Aim to avoid using more than seven (7) consecutive words from a source document. Add an in-text cite to signal or provide appropriate attribution.
NOTE: Students are expected to understand the Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism Policy and know proper citation of sources as specified in the APA Publication Manual, 7th Ed.