CHRISTMAS FOR SALE - HRM

 

Part 1: Cirque du Soleil 

      1. Why is Cirque du Soleil successful throughout the world? Why does the product transcend culture differences between countries?

          Because of their exotic experience,the Cirque de Soleil assures that every show reflects many different cultural influences.The product is already a blend of global influences.

 2.  How do the cultural influences discussed in Figure 4–1 influence organizational behavior at Cirque du Soleil?

 

          Because of cultural influences,The Cirque du Soleil have a solidized ,exotic shows captures the attention of the audience.

3. Why is it important for Cirque du Soleil to be a good corporate citizen? How does ethnocentrism relate to fulfilling this role?

 

          To be a good model to others,To be a good individual.

Part 2: Generation Next Changes the Face of the Workplace

     1.    Why is addressing this issue so important?  Shouldn’t workers adjust to meet  
           the needs of their employers?

           Because the youth are the hope of Fatherland,They should meet the needs
.

       2.  What can employers who can’t afford such extensive programs as the Deloitte 
           organization do to address the changing preferences of their younger workers?  
           What would you like to see your employer or prospective employer do to 
            address your wants and needs to retain you? 

           Because they have no choice,due to basic supply and demand.That they feel that they
           deserve the job that are creative and more interesting. 

Part 3: Destination CEO: Clarence Otis: Darden Restaurants 

  

1.    What prepared Clarence Otis for his position as CEO of Darden?

     A Business Manager

2.    According to Otis, what is the key area for success for employees at the Darden Company?

     To remain "Relevant" is the key area for success.   

 

Part 4: One Smooth Stone

1.     How much of a part can values truly play in the success of a company like One Smooth Stone?

      The company embraces the values of being smart,fast and kind and believes that if they deliver their service to their clients,the clients will keep coming back.

 

2.     What characteristics of One Smooth Stone make it necessary to have a flat and decentralized structure as opposed to a rigid, command and control hierarchical structure?  

         

            Highly skilled and empowered workers to work in teams on customized client 

            project.

Part 5: Leadership: Making Decisions during Hurricane Katrina

1.    What model of decision making did the Sisters of Holy Angels have to rely on to guide them through the hurricane tragedy? 

     A Good Leader, Even on a panic situation,They don't loose hope to overcome the situation. 

 

2.    What part do you think intuition and creativity played in each of the Sisters’ stories?  Explain how.

       The part of Decision making , How to overcome those panic situation, even though it will 
        loose their life.