Grand Canyon MGT 240 All Modules 1-7 DQ (2014)

MGT-240 | Understanding ManagementModule 1 DQ 1Discuss the differences between the traditional management pyramid and the upside down pyramid. What managerial skills and competencies do you expect to be emphasized in the upside down pyramid? Explain your answer.Module 1 DQ 2Based on what you have learned about the four functions of management and how they are interrelated, share a real world example of where you have seen these functions in action either successfully or unsuccessfully.Module 1 DQ 3How well do you think your organization performs its key goals of providing the goods or services that your customers want or need the most?.8181819915771px;”=””>MGT-240 | The Historical Foundations of ManagementModule 2 DQ 1Using examples, show how the “deficit” and “progression” principles operate in Maslow’s hierarchy of needs theory within an organizational setting.Module 2 DQ 2Why is the external environment important in the open systems view of organizations?Module 2 DQ 3Select any three management theories (from different approaches). What is the significance of those theories to modern day management practice?.8181819915771px;”=””>MGT-240 | PlanningModule 3 DQ 1Using examples from your experience, discuss the importance of planning to the practice of management.Module 3 DQ 2What is the importance of an organization’s mission, values, and objectives to planning as a function of management?Module 3 DQ 3Explain the concept of management by objectives and explain how it is used in organizations..8181819915771px;”=””>MGT-240 | Organizing People and ResourcesModule 4 DQ 1What role does organizing play as a function of management? Explain how the flat organizational structure differs from other types of formal organizational structures.Module 4 DQ 2How is the choice of an organization’s structure related to the environment in which it operates?Module 4 DQ 3Think of your organization and its resources. Do the managers utilize organizational resources effectively? Which resources contribute most to the organization’s performance?.8181819915771px;”=””>MGT-240 | Leading and ControllingModule 5 DQ 1How does situational leadership differ from another leadership theory of your choice?Module 5 DQ 2Using an organization with which you are familiar, identify ways through which feedforward and feedback controls can be used to assure a high quality final outcome.Module 5 DQ 3Describe the key sources of power and explain how each power base can be turned into influence..8181819915771px;”=””>MGT-240 | Motivating and CommunicatingModule 6 DQ 1What is the importance of communication to the four functions of management? What are the different barriers to communication and how can they be overcome? (Hint: Use both your textbook and the GCU lecture).Module 6 DQ 2Compare and contrast one content and one process theory of motivation. In your opinion, why would two people with similar abilities have very different levels of performance? If you were the manager, what would you do and why?Module 6 DQ 3Identify and explain the alternative work arrangements that are available for improving work-life balance..8181819915771px;”=””>MGT-240 | 21st Century ChallengesModule 7 DQ 1Based upon the assigned readings (Drucker’s “The Coming of the New Organization” and Zahra’s “The Changing Rules of Global Competitiveness in the 21st Century”), identify at least four changes (two from each article) that you think have been the most significant cause of change to the way that your organization operates. In what ways do you think managers’ jobs have changed in your organization?Module 7 DQ 2For your organization, or one with which you are familiar, identify the factors that operate in its general and specific environments. Why is it important for managers to understand the factors that affect their organization?Module 7 DQ 3Using an organization with which you are familiar, identify its core culture and the elements of its observable culture. What do you think needs to be changed to align your culture to the elements in the environment?