Fayetteville State Women in Leadership Roles Organizational Behavior Questions
PART 1 ANSWER IN 400 WORDS….USE SOURCES BELOW TO CITE
One of the major issues in leadership is dealing with gender/sex differences. There are hundreds of articles from respectable sources that discusses the difference between women and men in management/leadership. Many of the articles are combating the negative stereotypes of women in leadership roles and their ability to be successful.
The questions I will ask you are “hot button” questions that could raise some particular feelings one direction or the other. I ask that you answer these questions thoughtfully, respectfully, and with an open mind. This is a learning space and I hope that open dialogue is important in the learning process. One person’s view may come from their personal experiences or initial beliefs, but could be swayed to a different viewpoint with quality, well sourced responses.
1. We know women can lead and have been successful business and world leaders for years, but are men better in “certain” leadership situations than women?
2. Should there be a conscious effort to increase the number of women in leadership roles in organizations?
Additional reading and video:
Readings:
What Black Women Know About Getting to the Top.pdf
Do Women Make Bolder Leaders than Men.pdf
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/cutting-ed… (Links to an external site.)
Video:
PART 2…400 WORDS ….USE SOURCES BELOW TO CITE
Please read CHAPTER 16 and the supporting documents before attempting this discussion question.
BOOK: ESSENTIALS OF ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR, 14TH EDITION, ROBBINS & JUDGE
When creating or modifying an organization’s culture which ONE should be the most important element to focus on?
- Developing a distinct and formal organizational structure?
- Creating an environment of flexibility and free-flowing structure?
- Creating a flat organization where there is little to no administrative hierarchy?
- Focus on predominately social and friendly atmosphere?
- Focus mainly on profitability, career advancement, and market leadership?
Use these possible organizational culture focus points to present your viewpoint on the matter.
Please see Chapter 16 OF THE BOOK and the following website and articles for more depth in your responses.
What Is Organizational Culture_ And Why Should We Care_.pdf
