The document provides self-assessment questions and results about decision-making preferences and creativity for an organizational behavior assignment. It includes scores and descriptions of a preference for rational decision-making, satisficing decision-making, and intuitive decision-making. It also compares creative potential and practiced creativity scores. The assignment requires analyzing the results and reflecting on how to apply decision-making preferences and increase opportunities to apply creative potential.
Record your score andor areas where you want to improve. Then pre.docxdanas19
Record your score and/or areas where you want to improve. Then prepare a 2-page plan on how you will improve your decision-making skills. Include a minimum of three outside professional references that provide information and guidance in improving your decision-making processes and skills.
As always,
use correct APA formatting and style
. Include a title and reference pages. Outside sources mean academic and research other than the textbook, course materials, or other information provided as part of the course materials. The CSU-Global Library is a good place to find credible sources.
Please use test results below for assignment response. Pick the results from the test results that have the lowest scores for areas of improvement.
Score: 65
Score
Comment
18-42
Your decision-making hasn't fully matured. You aren't objective enough, and you rely too much on luck, instinct or timing to make reliable decisions. Start to improve your decision-making skills by focusing more on the process that leads to the decision, rather than on the decision itself. With a solid process, you can face any decision with confidence. We'll show you how. (Read
below
to start.)
43-66
Your decision-making process is OK. You have a good understanding of the basics, but now you need to improve your process and be more proactive. Concentrate on finding lots of options and discovering as many risks and consequences as you can. The better your analysis, the better your decision will be in the long term. Focus specifically on the areas where you lost points, and develop a system that will work for you across a wide variety of situations. (Read
below
to start.)
67-90
You have an excellent approach to decision-making! You know how to set up the process and generate lots of potential solutions. From there, you analyze the options carefully, and you make the best decisions possible based on what you know. As you gain more and more experience, use that information to evaluate your decisions, and continue to build on your decision-making success. Think about the areas where you lost points, and decide how you can include those areas in your process. (Read
below
to start.)
As you answered the questions, did you see some common themes? We based our quiz on six essential steps in the decision-making process:
1.
Establishing a positive decision-making environment.
2.
Generating potential solutions.
3.
Evaluating the solutions.
4.
Deciding.
5.
Checking the decision.
6.
Communicating and implementing.
If you're aware of these six basic elements and improve the way you structure them, this will help you develop a better overall decision-making system. Let's look at the six elements individually.
Establishing a Positive Decision-Making Environment
(Statements 3, 7, 13, 16)
Your score is 13 out of 20
If you've ever been in a meeting where people seem to be discussing different issues, then you've seen what happens when the decision-making environment hasn't.
Analytics is important to understand & appreciate the career pathing choices made by various employees. This will also aid in better sculpting and engagement choices organizations can make
Jim Proce - Critical & Strategic Thinking - a workshop for community success!Jim Proce
Jim Proce has presented and taught this topic in multiple venues and agencies and provides modifications of this content specific to the organization needs, from a 1 hour staff overview, to a day long training event to a community level strategic planning effort. Critical thinking and strategic thing are required skills for success in organizations and this presentation provides the disucssion to lead to those successes. FOr more information contact jimproce@gmail.com
Record your score andor areas where you want to improve. Then pre.docxdanas19
Record your score and/or areas where you want to improve. Then prepare a 2-page plan on how you will improve your decision-making skills. Include a minimum of three outside professional references that provide information and guidance in improving your decision-making processes and skills.
As always,
use correct APA formatting and style
. Include a title and reference pages. Outside sources mean academic and research other than the textbook, course materials, or other information provided as part of the course materials. The CSU-Global Library is a good place to find credible sources.
Please use test results below for assignment response. Pick the results from the test results that have the lowest scores for areas of improvement.
Score: 65
Score
Comment
18-42
Your decision-making hasn't fully matured. You aren't objective enough, and you rely too much on luck, instinct or timing to make reliable decisions. Start to improve your decision-making skills by focusing more on the process that leads to the decision, rather than on the decision itself. With a solid process, you can face any decision with confidence. We'll show you how. (Read
below
to start.)
43-66
Your decision-making process is OK. You have a good understanding of the basics, but now you need to improve your process and be more proactive. Concentrate on finding lots of options and discovering as many risks and consequences as you can. The better your analysis, the better your decision will be in the long term. Focus specifically on the areas where you lost points, and develop a system that will work for you across a wide variety of situations. (Read
below
to start.)
67-90
You have an excellent approach to decision-making! You know how to set up the process and generate lots of potential solutions. From there, you analyze the options carefully, and you make the best decisions possible based on what you know. As you gain more and more experience, use that information to evaluate your decisions, and continue to build on your decision-making success. Think about the areas where you lost points, and decide how you can include those areas in your process. (Read
below
to start.)
As you answered the questions, did you see some common themes? We based our quiz on six essential steps in the decision-making process:
1.
Establishing a positive decision-making environment.
2.
Generating potential solutions.
3.
Evaluating the solutions.
4.
Deciding.
5.
Checking the decision.
6.
Communicating and implementing.
If you're aware of these six basic elements and improve the way you structure them, this will help you develop a better overall decision-making system. Let's look at the six elements individually.
Establishing a Positive Decision-Making Environment
(Statements 3, 7, 13, 16)
Your score is 13 out of 20
If you've ever been in a meeting where people seem to be discussing different issues, then you've seen what happens when the decision-making environment hasn't.
Analytics is important to understand & appreciate the career pathing choices made by various employees. This will also aid in better sculpting and engagement choices organizations can make
Jim Proce - Critical & Strategic Thinking - a workshop for community success!Jim Proce
Jim Proce has presented and taught this topic in multiple venues and agencies and provides modifications of this content specific to the organization needs, from a 1 hour staff overview, to a day long training event to a community level strategic planning effort. Critical thinking and strategic thing are required skills for success in organizations and this presentation provides the disucssion to lead to those successes. FOr more information contact jimproce@gmail.com
Big data, evidence-based, predictive analytics, today these terms are all over the place. Is this just another fad or an irreversible trend? An increasing group of HR leaders relies on science, critical thinking and data analyses to make decisions.
Evidence-based HR, however, is still perceived by many as too time-consuming, narrow or impractical. Meanwhile, evidence-based practice is becoming mainstream in many other disciplines (like medicine). This is the momentum for pioneering HR leaders to seize the opportunity and make a difference with evidence. As part of an inclusive approach, valuing different perspectives.
We will enter into the dialogue about the why, the what, and most of all the how of evidence-based HR. How to get started and how to blend it with softer, less tangible HR practices? A pragmatic introduction, with realistic ambitions and openness towards other approaches.
LPA SCOREName Jiancheng Li Assessment Date Jul 25 2019.docxcroysierkathey
LPA SCORE
Name: Jiancheng Li Assessment Date: Jul 25 2019
The table below displays your level of proficiency on various competencies required for success in a wide variety of professional roles.
Competency
ANALYZING AND SOLVING PROBLEMS
WORKING WELL WITH OTHERS
ACHIEVING OBJECTIVES
LEARNING AND SELF-DEVELOPMENT
ADAPTING TO CHANGE
Scoring Interpretation Key**
8-10 You scored higher on this competency than most other individuals who have completed the assessment. You may still be interested in reviewing some of the suggestions below to strengthen this area even further.
4-7 Your score for this competency is similar to the average score of other individuals who have completed the assessment. You may benefit from taking some of the actions indicated below to help you further strengthen this area.
1-3 You scored lower on this competency than most other individuals who have completed the assessment. You will likely benefit from taking some of the actions indicated below to strengthen your skills in this area.
Listed below are development activities organized by competency. We recommend that you use the information in this report along with other
feedback you have received about your strengths and development needs to identify no more than 2 or 3 competency areas in which to
target your development efforts, and then review the tips provided to identify several within each of your targeted competencies that would be
relevant to your situation. For example, some tips may be more relevant to individuals with more work or internship experience, and other tips
may be more useful to individuals with less experience.
** Your scores are based on a comparison to students around the world who completed the assessment.
Student ID: Institution:00160534T Torrens University Australia (TUA)
Establish a few general rules to use when evaluating information and use these rules to decide how much importance to place on the information. You
might ask yourself questions such as: What is the source of the information? Is it credible? Is the source reliable? Has a trusted expert provided
his/her thoughts? Based on careful analysis of the information that is known, does the new information seem accurate?
Identify and collect the information you will need to address a specific problem. Make a list of the information you need and evaluate it according to
how it will help resolve the problem. Identify how and where you will get the information.
Look for additional sources of data when you are trying to understand an issue or make a decision. Try to find at least one or two new sources of
information. Examples of new sources are records of a past event, policies and procedures manuals, individuals who have experience in the area, or
research reports on the topic.
When you are dealing with a critical issue, ask your manager or a knowledgeable colleague to review your sources of information. Ask the person to
help you make sure you have all of the d ...
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Point-earning instructions please follow correctly. · All point eaAlleneMcclendon878
Point-earning instructions please follow correctly.
· All point earning discussion questions are worth 20 points in total - 14 for the Initial Post and 6 for the Reply Post
· Initial Post - 10 points for answering the question in its
entirety including all aspects of the question and defining all terms
· Initial Post - 2 points for using the text plus at least two additional scholarly sources (not a dictionary or encyclopedia)
· Initial Post - 2 points for appropriate length of the post
· Initial Post - Points will be deducted for "technical skills" such as APA errors, spelling, etc. - not writing at a junior-collegiate level
· Extra Credit – Extra points will be awarded for the use of additional sources (enhanced research consisting of
at least the text and three additional scholarly sources) and then
using those sources to compare (find similarities) and contrast (find direct disagreements)
· Reply Post - 4 points for comparing and contrasting the Initial Post with other sources
· Reply Post - 2 points for using at least the text and one additional scholarly source
· Each discussion should not be more than a page to a page and half
· Use APA Reference List, Times New Roman, 12 for each discussions
· Reply Post - Points will be deducted for "technical skills" such as APA errors, spelling, etc. - not writing at a junior-collegiate level
Week 8, Chapter 7 DQ
Must post first.
Upper management needs to make a tough decision on whether to close 3 of the 200 stores that are unprofitable. Closing the stores will mean laying off 45 employees right before the holiday season. Leaving the communities also means that local people will have no place to purchase reasonably priced shoes and sneakers. The financial bottom line would be improved by closing the stores. Use the decision tree in the text to recommend what management should do. Be sure to consider each of the steps.
Compare and contrast the benefits of using a decision tree between Kinicki and Soignet and that of other scholarly sources. As always, write in the third person.
You must start a thread before you can read and reply to other threads
Week 9, Chapters 8 & 9 DQ
Must post first.
After John's father died, John inherited his successful tire business, Thrifty Tire. John wants to make sure the company's culture, which his father had built for over 40 years, does not get lost but instead remains embedded in the organization. First, summarize 4 of the 12 ways that a particular culture can become embedded in an organization. Then explain how John might use each technique to keep Thrifty Tire's corporate culture strong, with an emphasis on employee development, a family-like atmosphere, and a dedication to offering the best service and the lowest prices.
Be sure to compare and contrast at least one of the ways to embed culture between Kinicki and Soignet (2022) with that of other scholarly sources. As always, write i ...
Written Case Analysis ModelStep 1. Problem Identification. The f.docxericbrooks84875
Written Case Analysis Model
Step 1. Problem Identification. The first step in your written analysis is to explicitly identify the major problem(s) in the case in one or two clear and precise sentences. For example, "The major problem in this case is a 15 percent increase in employee turnover compared to last year's rate." Herbert Simon, who received a Nobel Prize for his work on management decision making, has defined a problem as "a deviation from a standard." In other words, one way to identify a problem is to compare some desired state or objective with the actual situation. A problem or series of problems may prevent the organization from reaching its objectives or goals. A key point here is that in order to define a problem, there must be some type of standard for comparison. Possible standards include the organization's stated objectives or goals, objectives or goals of competing organizations, or standards based on normative prescriptions from human resource management theory.
It is important to remember that problems reside in the present. The problem is here and now!
Step 2. Identify the Causes of the Problem. Before proposing alternative solutions, the decision maker must have a clear understanding of the underlying causes of the problem. HRM problems are usually embedded in a larger context. This means the decision maker must examine internal and external environmental factors over time to isolate causal factors. Causes of problems tend to be historical in nature. To formulate a solid understanding of the specific causes, you should search for root causes and use relevant course concepts and theories to better define them. The "question syndrome" approach may be beneficial here: Why did the problem occur? When did it begin? Where does it occur? Where doesn't it occur? What effective HRM practices should the organization be using? What has the organization failed to do? What are the antecedents of the problem? Posing these questions will help you to probe beyond the symptoms to the root causes of the problem.
The process of identifying the causes of a problem is very much like hypothesis testing. You should set forth possible causes and then test them against the facts in the case. In writing this section, it is important to present a plausible discussion of the causes so as to convince the reader that your analysis is correct.
Step 3. Select Criteria. Your decision criteria serve to allow you the opportunity to evaluate each of your alternatives using the same measures. Many of the criteria that you will utilize in making HR decisions are qualitative in nature. There is a short list presented in your packet. In reality, all of these come into play. But importance to any problem will be different, which will require you to prioritize these for each different case. We will prioritize this list and use the most important three for each set of alternatives.
Step 4. Alternative
Solution
s. This step involves developing alternative.
Big data, evidence-based, predictive analytics, today these terms are all over the place. Is this just another fad or an irreversible trend? An increasing group of HR leaders relies on science, critical thinking and data analyses to make decisions.
Evidence-based HR, however, is still perceived by many as too time-consuming, narrow or impractical. Meanwhile, evidence-based practice is becoming mainstream in many other disciplines (like medicine). This is the momentum for pioneering HR leaders to seize the opportunity and make a difference with evidence. As part of an inclusive approach, valuing different perspectives.
We will enter into the dialogue about the why, the what, and most of all the how of evidence-based HR. How to get started and how to blend it with softer, less tangible HR practices? A pragmatic introduction, with realistic ambitions and openness towards other approaches.
LPA SCOREName Jiancheng Li Assessment Date Jul 25 2019.docxcroysierkathey
LPA SCORE
Name: Jiancheng Li Assessment Date: Jul 25 2019
The table below displays your level of proficiency on various competencies required for success in a wide variety of professional roles.
Competency
ANALYZING AND SOLVING PROBLEMS
WORKING WELL WITH OTHERS
ACHIEVING OBJECTIVES
LEARNING AND SELF-DEVELOPMENT
ADAPTING TO CHANGE
Scoring Interpretation Key**
8-10 You scored higher on this competency than most other individuals who have completed the assessment. You may still be interested in reviewing some of the suggestions below to strengthen this area even further.
4-7 Your score for this competency is similar to the average score of other individuals who have completed the assessment. You may benefit from taking some of the actions indicated below to help you further strengthen this area.
1-3 You scored lower on this competency than most other individuals who have completed the assessment. You will likely benefit from taking some of the actions indicated below to strengthen your skills in this area.
Listed below are development activities organized by competency. We recommend that you use the information in this report along with other
feedback you have received about your strengths and development needs to identify no more than 2 or 3 competency areas in which to
target your development efforts, and then review the tips provided to identify several within each of your targeted competencies that would be
relevant to your situation. For example, some tips may be more relevant to individuals with more work or internship experience, and other tips
may be more useful to individuals with less experience.
** Your scores are based on a comparison to students around the world who completed the assessment.
Student ID: Institution:00160534T Torrens University Australia (TUA)
Establish a few general rules to use when evaluating information and use these rules to decide how much importance to place on the information. You
might ask yourself questions such as: What is the source of the information? Is it credible? Is the source reliable? Has a trusted expert provided
his/her thoughts? Based on careful analysis of the information that is known, does the new information seem accurate?
Identify and collect the information you will need to address a specific problem. Make a list of the information you need and evaluate it according to
how it will help resolve the problem. Identify how and where you will get the information.
Look for additional sources of data when you are trying to understand an issue or make a decision. Try to find at least one or two new sources of
information. Examples of new sources are records of a past event, policies and procedures manuals, individuals who have experience in the area, or
research reports on the topic.
When you are dealing with a critical issue, ask your manager or a knowledgeable colleague to review your sources of information. Ask the person to
help you make sure you have all of the d ...
Last segment of our book on Negotiation and Decision-making. Manhattan Elite Prep offers GMAT, SAT, GRE, LSAT, TOEFL, MCAT preparation class, course, tutoring & tips. Also offers MBA, Graduate School, law school & college admissions consulting, language, computer and career training. Call 888-215-6269 or visit http://www.manhattaneliteprep.com/
Point-earning instructions please follow correctly. · All point eaAlleneMcclendon878
Point-earning instructions please follow correctly.
· All point earning discussion questions are worth 20 points in total - 14 for the Initial Post and 6 for the Reply Post
· Initial Post - 10 points for answering the question in its
entirety including all aspects of the question and defining all terms
· Initial Post - 2 points for using the text plus at least two additional scholarly sources (not a dictionary or encyclopedia)
· Initial Post - 2 points for appropriate length of the post
· Initial Post - Points will be deducted for "technical skills" such as APA errors, spelling, etc. - not writing at a junior-collegiate level
· Extra Credit – Extra points will be awarded for the use of additional sources (enhanced research consisting of
at least the text and three additional scholarly sources) and then
using those sources to compare (find similarities) and contrast (find direct disagreements)
· Reply Post - 4 points for comparing and contrasting the Initial Post with other sources
· Reply Post - 2 points for using at least the text and one additional scholarly source
· Each discussion should not be more than a page to a page and half
· Use APA Reference List, Times New Roman, 12 for each discussions
· Reply Post - Points will be deducted for "technical skills" such as APA errors, spelling, etc. - not writing at a junior-collegiate level
Week 8, Chapter 7 DQ
Must post first.
Upper management needs to make a tough decision on whether to close 3 of the 200 stores that are unprofitable. Closing the stores will mean laying off 45 employees right before the holiday season. Leaving the communities also means that local people will have no place to purchase reasonably priced shoes and sneakers. The financial bottom line would be improved by closing the stores. Use the decision tree in the text to recommend what management should do. Be sure to consider each of the steps.
Compare and contrast the benefits of using a decision tree between Kinicki and Soignet and that of other scholarly sources. As always, write in the third person.
You must start a thread before you can read and reply to other threads
Week 9, Chapters 8 & 9 DQ
Must post first.
After John's father died, John inherited his successful tire business, Thrifty Tire. John wants to make sure the company's culture, which his father had built for over 40 years, does not get lost but instead remains embedded in the organization. First, summarize 4 of the 12 ways that a particular culture can become embedded in an organization. Then explain how John might use each technique to keep Thrifty Tire's corporate culture strong, with an emphasis on employee development, a family-like atmosphere, and a dedication to offering the best service and the lowest prices.
Be sure to compare and contrast at least one of the ways to embed culture between Kinicki and Soignet (2022) with that of other scholarly sources. As always, write i ...
Written Case Analysis ModelStep 1. Problem Identification. The f.docxericbrooks84875
Written Case Analysis Model
Step 1. Problem Identification. The first step in your written analysis is to explicitly identify the major problem(s) in the case in one or two clear and precise sentences. For example, "The major problem in this case is a 15 percent increase in employee turnover compared to last year's rate." Herbert Simon, who received a Nobel Prize for his work on management decision making, has defined a problem as "a deviation from a standard." In other words, one way to identify a problem is to compare some desired state or objective with the actual situation. A problem or series of problems may prevent the organization from reaching its objectives or goals. A key point here is that in order to define a problem, there must be some type of standard for comparison. Possible standards include the organization's stated objectives or goals, objectives or goals of competing organizations, or standards based on normative prescriptions from human resource management theory.
It is important to remember that problems reside in the present. The problem is here and now!
Step 2. Identify the Causes of the Problem. Before proposing alternative solutions, the decision maker must have a clear understanding of the underlying causes of the problem. HRM problems are usually embedded in a larger context. This means the decision maker must examine internal and external environmental factors over time to isolate causal factors. Causes of problems tend to be historical in nature. To formulate a solid understanding of the specific causes, you should search for root causes and use relevant course concepts and theories to better define them. The "question syndrome" approach may be beneficial here: Why did the problem occur? When did it begin? Where does it occur? Where doesn't it occur? What effective HRM practices should the organization be using? What has the organization failed to do? What are the antecedents of the problem? Posing these questions will help you to probe beyond the symptoms to the root causes of the problem.
The process of identifying the causes of a problem is very much like hypothesis testing. You should set forth possible causes and then test them against the facts in the case. In writing this section, it is important to present a plausible discussion of the causes so as to convince the reader that your analysis is correct.
Step 3. Select Criteria. Your decision criteria serve to allow you the opportunity to evaluate each of your alternatives using the same measures. Many of the criteria that you will utilize in making HR decisions are qualitative in nature. There is a short list presented in your packet. In reality, all of these come into play. But importance to any problem will be different, which will require you to prioritize these for each different case. We will prioritize this list and use the most important three for each set of alternatives.
Step 4. Alternative
Solution
s. This step involves developing alternative.
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advantage of a shared memory system with multiple CPUs, each with multiple cores, to
accelerate pagerank computation. If the NUMA architecture of the system is properly taken
into account with good vertex partitioning, the speedup can be significant. To take steps in
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2. Comparing various launch configs for CUDA based vector multiply.
Sum with different storage types (reduce)
1. Performance of vector element sum using float vs bfloat16 as the storage type.
Sum with different modes (reduce)
1. Performance of sequential execution based vs OpenMP based vector element sum.
2. Performance of memcpy vs in-place based CUDA based vector element sum.
3. Comparing various launch configs for CUDA based vector element sum (memcpy).
4. Comparing various launch configs for CUDA based vector element sum (in-place).
Sum with in-place strategies of CUDA mode (reduce)
1. Comparing various launch configs for CUDA based vector element sum (in-place).
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Organizational Behavior: Self Assessment : Self-Assessment 8.1: What Is My Decision-
Making Preference?
Statements
Results
Chapter 8: Decision Making, Creativity, and Innovation
Scores can range from 3 to 15.
If your score is 12–15, you are in the high range.
If your score is 3–11, you are in the low range.
What was your strongest decision-making preference?
What are some of the strengths and weaknesses to this approach?
Under what circumstances might if be beneficial for you to attempt to incorporate more of
your weakest decision-making preference?
Preference for Rational Decision Making score 14
High Score 12 - 15
Preference for Intuitive Decision Making
A high score in the intuitive decision-making method indicates that you are comfortable
relying on sources of information that are not rational, logical, or factual. People who rely on
intuition when deciding are in tune with their inner self and can tell when a decision does or
does not “feel right”. The intuitive “right” feeling may result from information existing at an
unconscious level that may lead to effective decisions. The intuitive feeling may result from
a past experience or lesson learned that, although going against the available information in
the present situation, cause the decision-maker to decide on a less favorable course of
action. Regardless of the source, intuitive decisions may go against logic and the available
information that may not make sense, but the decision maker is comfortable making that
2. decision based on their intuition.
Preference for Satisficing Decision Making score 13
High Score 12 - 15
Preference for Intuitive Decision Making
A high score in the intuitive decision-making method indicates that you are comfortable
relying on sources of information that are not rational, logical, or factual. People who rely on
intuition when deciding are in tune with their inner self and can tell when a decision does or
does not “feel right”. The intuitive “right” feeling may result from information existing at an
unconscious level that may lead to effective decisions. The intuitive feeling may result from
a past experience or lesson learned that, although going against the available information in
the present situation, cause the decision-maker to decide on a less favorable course of
action. Regardless of the source, intuitive decisions may go against logic and the available
information that may not make sense, but the decision maker is comfortable making that
decision based on their intuition.
Preference for Intuitive Decision Making score 14
High Score 12 - 15
Preference for Intuitive Decision Making
A high score in the intuitive decision-making method indicates that you are comfortable
relying on sources of information that are not rational, logical, or factual. People who rely on
intuition when deciding are in tune with their inner self and can tell when a decision does or
does not “feel right”. The intuitive “right” feeling may result from information existing at an
unconscious level that may lead to effective decisions. The intuitive feeling may result from
a past experience or lesson learned that, although going against the available information in
the present situation, cause the decision-maker to decide on a less favorable course of
action. Regardless of the source, intuitive decisions may go against logic and the available
information that may not make sense, but the decision maker is comfortable making that
decision based on their intuition.
Organizational Behavior: Self Assessment : Self-Assessment 8.2: Creative Potential versus
Practiced Creativity
Statements
Results
Chapter 8: Decision Making, Creativity, and Innovation
Scores can range from 6 to 30.
If your score is 24–30, you are in the high range.
If your score is 6–23, you are in the low range.
Was your score higher for creative potential than for practiced creativity? If so, this gap
could indicate that you are not able to fully tap into your creative potential at work or at
school.
What are some ways in which you might be able to increase the opportunities to apply your
creative potential at work or at school?
Source: Adapted from DiLiello, T. C., Houghton, J. D. “Creative Potential and Practiced
Creativity: Identifying Untapped Creativity in Organizations.” Creativity and Innovation
Management 17 (2008): 37−46.
3. Creative Potential score 27
High Score 24 - 30
Practiced Creativity
Your high score in practiced creativity indicates that you have an ability to seize
opportunities and apply your creative skills to advance your organization. People who
actively apply creativity to solve problems and take advantage of opportunities prove their
value to their organization while providing an example of initiative and innovation for other
members. Practiced creativity results from a desire to find new and better ways to perform
functions within an organization. You can further your practiced creativity by looking for
ways to improve any aspect of an organization and to constantly question the status quo.
Practiced creativity can also help create a sense of ownership within those demonstrating
creativity as it helps to better engage them and connect them to the challenge that they are
applying practiced creativity.
Practiced Creativity score 28
High Score 24 - 30
Practiced Creativity
Your high score in practiced creativity indicates that you have an ability to seize
opportunities and apply your creative skills to advance your organization. People who
actively apply creativity to solve problems and take advantage of opportunities prove their
value to their organization while providing an example of initiative and innovation for other
members. Practiced creativity results from a desire to find new and better ways to perform
functions within an organization. You can further your practiced creativity by looking for
ways to improve any aspect of an organization and to constantly question the status quo.
Practiced creativity can also help create a sense of ownership within those demonstrating
creativity as it helps to better engage them and connect them to the challenge that they are
applying practiced creativity.
Module 7, Chapter 8 Self-Assessment 8.1 and 8.2: Decision Making and Creativity
Self-Assessment Module 7
Due Tuesday at 10pm Pacific time USA
5 points
Purpose:
The purpose of this assignment is to assess your to assess your decision-making
preferences and creativity: potential vs practiced.
Skills: As a result of completing this assignment, you will practice self-assessment and
journaling.
Knowledge: Students will gain an overview of assessments used by managers to learn more
about themselves and the organization.
Task:
In order to complete this assignment, you will execute the following.
Complete 8.1 Self -Assessment on page 239 and 8.2 Self -Assessment on page 240 of the
required textbook. You will find the self-assessment at the end of the Outro: In Review
section of the E-text.
Submit the score from adding the numbers you selected in the assessment for 8.1. (A
4. screenshot works)
Submit the score from adding the numbers you selected in the assessment for 8.2. (A
screenshot works).
Discuss the following
8.1: What was your strongest decision-making preference? What are some of the strengths
and weaknesses to this approach? Under what circumstances might it be beneficial for you
to attempt to incorporate more of your weakest decision-making preference? Write at least
200 words or more.
8.2: Was your score higher for creative potential than for practiced creativity? What are
some ways in which you might be able to increase the opportunities to apply your creative
potential at work or at school? Write at least 200 words or more.
Rubric
Chapter 8 Case Study: McDonald's Decision Making and Innovation
Case Study Module 7
Due Friday at 10:00 P.M Pacific time USA
50 points
Purpose:
The purpose of this case assignment is to learn about challenges in decision making in
McDonald’s
Task:
In order to complete this case assignment, you will execute the following.
Read the McDonald’s case study found in Chapter 8 at the end of the chapter (Pages 237-
238). I will give you this that will be called Chapter 8 for HMD 305 docs. It will be located at
the bottom.
Answer the following case questions.
Why is McDonald’s uniquely challenged when it comes to decision making? At least 1 in-text
citation and reference on the bottom.
What department at corporate McDonald’s is in charge of making strategic decisions and
how many areas of focus does it have? At least 1 in-text citation and reference on the
bottom.
What are Ray Kroc’s four original goals and why are they still useful today? At least 1 in-text
citation and reference on the bottom.
Provide at least three additional references to support your analysis of the case
questions. This does not include the textbook! Be sure to cite your source within your
posting (in-text citation) and create a reference list at the end in APA. It must be from 2018
or higher for 3 article.
Minimum of 600-700 words for this case study analysis.
Criteria for Success:
A successful case assignment will have the following characteristics:
Sources will be cited the end of your case analysis using APA format and in-txt citation.
Articles, podcasts, or videos may not be older than 5 years.
Proper grammar, spelling, and professional language are used.
Rubric
5. Case Study Rubric Module 7
Module 7
Journal Assignment
Due Friday at 10pm Pacific time USA
50 points
Task 1 Network Video Segment (See module content for assigned video content to watch.)
Please watch the following scene: Start (1:52:39) – Stop (1:57:24) 5 minutes
The segment begins with the network executives coming into Frank Hackett’s
office. Hackett sits at his desk. The scene ends after Diana Christensen says, “I don’t see we
have any option, Frank. Let’s kill the son of a bitch.” The film intercuts several shots of the
audience going into the studio.
username:
Password: studypool6602
Network
What to watch for and ask yourself:
What decision alternatives do these network executives have? At least 215 words or more
unless you give me a reason. At least 1 in-text citation and also the video in-text citation and
reference on the bottom.
Which decision model guided them to a final decision? At least 215 words or more unless
you give me a reason. At least 1 in-text citation and also the video in-text citation and
reference on the bottom.
Was their decision ethical, unethical, legal, or illegal? At least 215 words or more unless you
give me a reason. At least 1 in-text citation and also the video in-text citation and reference
on the bottom.
What is your analysis? At least 215 words or more unless you give me a reason.
What are your personal reactions? At least 215 words or more unless you give me a reason.
Task 2 Apollo Video Segment (See module content for assigned video content to watch.)
Please watch the following scenes:
Scene 1: Start (1:20:03) – Stop (1:22:23) 1 minute
The scene starts with a wide shot of the Earth-Moon Transit control board in Mission
Control. Three men enter and go to flight director Gene Kranz. One says, “Gene, we have a
situation brewing with the carbon dioxide. It ends after the engineers start organizing the
material. The movie cuts to a television set showing old tape the astronauts.
Scene 2: Start (1:15:07) – Stop (1:17:07) 2 minute
This sequence starts as Flight Director Gene Kranz reaches for chalk and writes on the
board. He says, “So you are telling me you can only give our boys forty-five hours.” It ends
as he leaves the room saying, “Failure is not an option.”
Scene 3: Start (1:27:24) – Stop (1:32:57) 5 minutes
The scene starts with the engineer carrying the filter down the hall to mission control. It
ends after a controller says, “That is good to hear Aquarius. And you Sir are a steely-eyed
missile man.” The movie cuts to an astronaut in a simulator.
6. username: studypool123456789@gmail.com
Password: studypool6602
Apollo
What to watch for and ask yourself:
Do these scenes show problem solving or decision making?
What is the separation between the two? At least 215 words or more unless you give me a
reason. At least 1 in-text citation and also the video in-text citation and reference on the
bottom.
What is the problem in these scenes? At least 215 words or more unless you give me a
reason. At least 1 in-text citation and also the video in-text citation and reference on the
bottom.
What are the engineers’ options for solving the problem? At least 215 words or more unless
you give me a reason. At least 1 in-text citation and also the video in-text citation and
reference on the bottom.
Are these largely individual or group decision processes? At least 215 words or more unless
you give me a reason. At least 1 in-text citation and also the video in-text citation and
reference on the bottom.
What is your analysis? At least 215 words or more unless you give me a reason.
What are your personal reactions? At least 215 words or more unless you give me a reason.
Task 3 Final journal entry section
Thinking about this chapter(Chapter 8 for HMD 305 docs) and the learning , what is the
most important learning you take with you from the perspective of you as a person?
Explain. Minimum word count 400 words. 2 in-text citation and reference on the bottom
outside sources.
Thinking about this chapter (Chapter 8 for HMD 305 docs) and the learning, what is the
most important learning you will take with you into a management role? Explain. Minimum
word count of 400 words. 2 in-text citation and reference on the bottom outside sources.
Criteria for Success:
A successful assignment will have the following characteristics:
Name your file: last name_Mod7journal.doc or lastname_Mod7journal.docx (For example
my file would be named sammons_Mod7journal.docx)
Proper grammar, spelling, and professional language are used.
Rubric
Module 7 Journal Rubric