Describe the advantages and disadvantages of Whole Foods’ hiring process with respect to managing team composition

Describe the advantages and disadvantages of Whole Foods’ hiring process with respect to managing team composition

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Ministry of Education Saudi Electronic Universityالمملكة العربية السعودية وزارة التعليم الجامعة السعودية الإلكترونية  

                          College of Administrative and Financial Sciences

Assignment 2

Organizational Behaviour (MGT 301)

Due Date:  03/06/2023 @ 23:59

Course Name: Organizational BehaviourStudent’s Name:
Course Code: MGT301Student’s ID Number:
Semester: 3rd  SemesterCRN:
Academic Year:2022-23
 

For Instructor’s Use only

Instructor’s Name: Dr. Layla Nasser
Students’ Grade: 00 /15Level of Marks: High/Middle/Low

General Instructions – PLEASE READ THEM CAREFULLY

  • The Assignment must be submitted on Blackboard (WORD format only) via allocated folder.
  • Assignments submitted through email will not be accepted.
  • Students are advised to make their work clear and well presented; marks may be reduced for poor presentation. This includes filling your information on the cover page.
  • Students must mention question number clearly in their answer.
  • Late submission will NOT be accepted.
  • Avoid plagiarism, the work should be in your own words, copying from students or other resources without proper referencing will result in ZERO marks. No exceptions.
  • All answered must be typed using Times New Roman (size 12, double-spaced) font. No pictures containing text will be accepted and will be considered plagiarism).
  • Submissions without this cover page will NOT be accepted.

Learning Outcomes:

CLO-Covered

1Assess challenges of effective organizational communication and share information within the team in professional manner. (CLO4)
2Examine the differences and similarities between leadership, power, and management.(CLO5)

Assignment 2

Reference Source:

Textbook:-

Colquitt, J. A., LePine, J. A., & Wesson, M. J. (2021). Organizational behaviour: Improving performance and commitment in the workplace (7th ed). Burr Ridge, IL: McGraw-Hill Irwin.

Case Study: –

Case: Whole Foods

Please read the case “Whole Foods” from Chapter 11 “Team Characteristics And DiversityPage: – 361 given in your textbook – Organizational behaviour: Improving performance and commitment in the workplace (7th ed).  by Colquitt, J. A., LePine, J. A., & Wesson, M. J. (2021) and Answer the following Questions:

Assignment Question(s):

1.   What label would best describe the type of team that Whole Foods uses in its stores? Explain. (03 Marks) (Min words 100-200)

2.   Describe the advantages and disadvantages of Whole Foods’ hiring process with respect to managing team composition. (03 Marks) (Min words 150-250)

3.   What steps could Whole Foods take to mitigate potential disadvantages of their hiring process? (03 Marks) (Min words 200)

Part:-2

Discussion questions: Please read Chapter 13 & 14 Leadership; Power and Negotiation & Leadership; Styles and Behaviours carefully and then give your answers on the basis of your understanding.

4.  Think about the last serious conflict you had with a co-worker or group member. How was that conflict resolved? Which approach did you take to resolve it? (03 Marks ) (Min words 150-200)

5.  Consider the four dimensions of transformational leadership: idealized influence, inspirational motivation, intellectual stimulation, and individualized consideration. Which of those dimensions would you respond to most favourably? Why?(03 Marks ) (Min words 200-300)

Important Notes: –

1. Support your submission with course material concepts, principles, and theories from  the textbook and at least two scholarly, peer-reviewed journal articles.

2. References required in the assignment. Use APA style for writing references.

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