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Please watch this video attached and complete the assignment
Management at One Smooth Stone
Compose a two-part analysis (750-1,000 words total for parts 1 and 2 combined).
Please note that the two-part analysis deadline is at the end of Topic 2 (Week 4),
when you have completed Parts 1 and 2.
Part 1
Address the following in Topic 1 (weeks 1-2):
1. View “One Smooth Stone.”
http://lc.gcumedia.com/zwebassets/courseMaterialPages/mgt240_organizationalbehavior-video-v1.1.php
2. Students can gain additional insight on the company by viewing the company’s promo
video and website at the following links:
a. One Smooth Stone: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itVZIRZROSY
b. One Smooth Stone: Giving Back: http://www.onesmoothstone.com/
3. Address the following questions:
a. How do Mark Ledogar and Gary Vik exemplify the definition of management?
b. Which of Mintzberg’s managerial roles do Ledogar and Vik display in the video?
c. Which of Katz’s management skills are evident in this video?
d. In what way is One Smooth Stone an open system? Explain your answer.
Part 2
Based on the videos and your responses to the questions in Part 1, describe in an essay
how One Smooth Stone demonstrates/applies any three management theories
discussed in the text.
In your response, for each of the three management theories selected, be sure to
address each of the following management approaches: classical, behavioral, and
modern management. (Modern management approaches include the quantitative,
systems, contingency, quality-management, or learning organization viewpoints).
Reflecting on your organization and address the following:
1. How does management in your organization compare to management at One
Smooth Stone?
2. What two management theories are currently being applied in your
organization? Do you believe they are the most effective choices? Why or why
not?
Cite two academic references in your analysis. Academic references include the
textbook, the additional readings in the course, or any article from the GCU Library.
You may use information found online but online encyclopedias (e.g., Wikipedia) and
blogs do not count as academic references.
Do not exceed the word limit. For full credit, make sure that your Turnitin Similarity
Index does not exceed 15%.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the GCU Style Guide,
located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the
assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions
in the Student Success Center.
Purchase answer to see full
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Compose a two-part analysis (750-1,000 words total for parts 1 and 2 combined).
Please note that the two-part analysis deadline is at the end of Topic 2 (Week 4),
when you have completed Parts 1 and 2.
Part 1
Address the following in Topic 1 (weeks 1-2):
1. View “One Smooth Stone.”
http://lc.gcumedia.com/zwebassets/courseMaterialPages/mgt240_organizationalbehavior-video-v1.1.php
2. Students can gain additional insight on the company by viewing the company’s promo
video and website at the following links:
a. One Smooth Stone: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itVZIRZROSY
b. One Smooth Stone: Giving Back: http://www.onesmoothstone.com/
3. Address the following questions:
a. How do Mark Ledogar and Gary Vik exemplify the definition of management?
b. Which of Mintzberg’s managerial roles do Ledogar and Vik display in the video?
c. Which of Katz’s management skills are evident in this video?
d. In what way is One Smooth Stone an open system? Explain your answer.
Part 2
Based on the videos and your responses to the questions in Part 1, describe in an essay
how One Smooth Stone demonstrates/applies any three management theories
discussed in the text.
In your response, for each of the three management theories selected, be sure to
address each of the following management approaches: classical, behavioral, and
modern management. (Modern management approaches include the quantitative,
systems, contingency, quality-management, or learning organization viewpoints).
Reflecting on your organization and address the following:
1. How does management in your organization compare to management at One
Smooth Stone?
2. What two management theories are currently being applied in your
organization? Do you believe they are the most effective choices? Why or why
not?
Cite two academic references in your analysis. Academic references include the
textbook, the additional readings in the course, or any article from the GCU Library.
You may use information found online but online encyclopedias (e.g., Wikipedia) and
blogs do not count as academic references.
Do not exceed the word limit. For full credit, make sure that your Turnitin Similarity
Index does not exceed 15%.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the GCU Style Guide,
located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the
assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions
in the Student Success Center.
Purchase answer to see full
attachment
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