Good Sports problem solution for MBA 520
Run the “Managing Across the Organization”
simulation to familiarize yourself with the concepts the simulation
illustrates. Then write a 3,000-4,500-word paper in which you do the following:
Also from the reading of McShane & Von Glinow. (2005). Organizational
behavior (3rd ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill.
a. Briefly describe Good Sport. What organizational
structure is in place at the organization? What type of culture exists? In what
ways are the structure and the culture related? Are the two compatible? Explain
your answer.
b. Briefly describe the power structures and politics that
you see in Good Sport. To what extent are these results of the organizational
structure and culture? To what extent do they determine the culture? As you
navigated through the various power structures at Good Sport, what decisions do
you feel could have been made that stemmed beyond the options given to you
within the simulation?
c. In today’s environment, change is a constant issue for
organizations. Given the organizational structure, culture, power structures,
and politics that you have identified at Good Sport, what specific strategies
would you develop to manage resistance to change?
d. If Good Sport was going to implement a major change
initiative, what leadership style would be most effective in ensuring the
success of the change? Why would this style be more effective than other
styles? What strategies would you develop to manage the different groups? What
conflict management methods would you recommend to enhance performance?
This paper should be research based. You must cite
appropriate peer-reviewed references to justify your arguments.
