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Put yourself in Martins place in this case, and discuss the various characteristics of a well- crafted change vision.

Hello,
I have three small cases about change management, each case has two questions. I want you to answer these questions. Please based on the book that I uploaded (I need the main idea from that book please). Use simple words and make the answers simple as you can.——————————-

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Case 5.1 What Do You Mean by Change Vision? Larry Salandro knew his company needed to make major changes. He had been CEO for just six weeks and already it was clear that Valve- Tech, Inc. ( VTI) was headed downhill fast. VTI is an old and proud company. For many years it was the market leader in the production of pipe valves for the oil industry. However, in recent years the companys grip on its market has begun to slip. Foreign competition, particularly from Indonesia and India, is steadily eating away at VTIs market base. Salandro knows his company needs to improve productivity and quality. Salandros roommate in his old college days is now a quality consultant who has agreed to help out. The consultant has just told Salandro that he needs to develop a compelling change vision for his company. What do you mean by change vision? asked the CEO. —————–

Questions
1: Put yourself in the consultants place in this case. How would you answer Salandros question about the change vision?
2: Consider Salandros task. Discuss various options for a compelling change vision and select the best option or combination of options.
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Case 5.3 What Does a Well- Crafted Change Vision Look Like? VTI CEO Larry Salandro and his friend John Martin, a quality consultant, are continuing their discussion of the need for a well- crafted change vision for the company. Alright Larry, I understand why the change vision is so important. In fact, I understand it so well that I think Ive become a little intimidated by the thought of developing one. It sounds as if I dont get it right, my company is going down the drain, said Salandro. Then youd better get it right, said Martin without even a hint of a smile. Im not sure how to even get started, admitted Salandro. What does a good change vision look like? ————–

Questions
1: How would you feel if you were sitting in Salandros seat? There is a lot of pressure in this situation. ——–
2: Put yourself in Martins place in this case, and discuss the various characteristics of a well- crafted change vision.
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Case 5.4
Lets Rough Out a Draft for a Change Vision VTI CEO Larry Salandro is a little intimidated by the challenge of developing an effective change vision for his company. His friend John Martin, a quality consultant, is helping him through the process. Larry, why dont we rough out a draft of a change vision for VTI, said Martin. Once youve seen it done, it wont seem like such a daunting task. Good idea, said Salandro. I just happen to have a legal pad with me.
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Questions
1: If you were John Martin in this case, how would you get started developing the change vision for VTI? ————
2: Develop a draft change vision for VTI. Ask others to do the same. Discuss the various versions developed and select one or a combination of several as your draft. Discuss why it is the best of the various options.
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*if you use any other sources please add it as “works cited”
Thank you

What are the advantages and disadvantages of autocratic leadership?

1. Describe a situation from your experience where you disagreed with a leadership style used by your superior. What did you do to remedy the situation without being disloyal? Would you do the same thing again?
2. What are the advantages and disadvantages of participative leadership? Support your answer with the textbook and your experience.
3. What are the advantages and disadvantages of autocratic leadership? Cite an example from your own experience that describes autocratic leadership.

All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.

DuBrin, A. J. (2013). Leadership: Research findings, practice, and skills (7th ed.). Mason, OH: South-Western.

Discuss the narrative of Equiano and the ways his story contradicted Enlightenment values.

Review the Introduction Material by Margaret C. Jacob in Section 4 (pages 298-331) in the textbook(the west and the world since 1500, wright state university edition) and read the narrative of Olaudah Equiano (chapter 2) (uploaded)

Write a 600 word essay:

Provide an overview of the Enlightenment.

From the Introduction by Margaret C. Jacob, determine the factors that influenced the development and success of the Enlightenment in England. (Refer specifically to your textbook.)

Discuss the narrative of Equiano (just the chapter) and the ways his story contradicted Enlightenment values (refer specifically to the source material).

Give your opinion of why England, despite the early, positive reception of the Enlightenment there, took so long to end its involvement in the slave trade.

Citation for the Introduction: (West and the World, page number)

Citation for The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaidah Equiano (Equiano)

If you use any other sources other than the two above and lecture, cite your sources using MLA standards.

Discuss how you would evaluate training outcomes.

**This assignment is a continuation of HR Application 3 featured in Module 5**

Training for the new employees at Kareco has just ended. Discuss how you would evaluate training outcomes based on the 4 levels of outcomes discussed in this module and in your textbook.

To refresh your memory, here are the topics that were covered in training:

•History of the organization

•Orientation to company policies

•Kareco product line

•Manufacturing plant safety protocols

•Electric wheelchair parts

•Wheelchair housing & primary wheel-base assembly

•Electric wheelchair functions & controls (for quality testing)

•Design and troubleshooting of the wheelchair power-pack

Be sure to address the following:

•What levels of outcome will you evaluate for which topics?

•What specific criteria will you use to measure training outcomes?

•(If you plan to use questionnaires or surveys at any level, please include sample items.)

Kirkpatrick’s 4 level’s of training
Reaction – what did trainees think of the training?

Learning – what did trainees learn from training?

Behavior – how will trainees change their behavior based on training?

Results – how will trainees contribute to the organizational bottom line?

*I will also submit the first paper since this is a continuation assignment just for you to read as well as the old paper instructions. But don’t add to it. It’s just so you can have some background*.

Explain why the four steps involved in the controlling function are important.

Readings
To successfully complete this week’s assignments, read the following chapters in The Five Functions of Effective Management:

Chapter 7: The Controlling Function
Chapter 8: The Five Management Functions as a Coordinated System

Discussions
To participate in the following discussions, go to this week’s Discussion link in the left navigation.

Discussion #1 Steps of Control – (150 words or more)

Explain why the four steps involved in the controlling function are important. Why is a good understanding of the various ratios used by accountants and managers important to the controlling function? Give specific examples. Respond substantively to two other learners.

Discussion #2 – Changes in Management – (150 words or more)

Of the five management functions, which do you expect will experience the most dramatic changes in the next decade? Defend your answer. Which will have the least amount of change? Explain your answer. Respond substantively to two other learners.

What does Tyler suggest that the Revolution accomplished and, just as important, what did it fail to accomplish?

In The Contrast (1787), Royall Tyler championed American authenticity over European pretense. But he also dramatized the social tensions and cultural dilemmas that threatened to tear the young republic apart in the years immediately following the Revolution. Through a series of juxtaposed characters, the play explores the proper relationships between parents and children, masters and servants, husbands and wives, and patriots and scoundrels. Taken together, Tyler’s “contrasting” characters pose broad questions about authority, deference, and equality in a republican society. What opportunities and dilemmas did the Revolution create? What does Tyler suggest that the Revolution accomplished and, just as important, what did it fail to accomplish?