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Homework: Mattels Structure Organized Around Brands- Organizational Behavior

Learning Outcomes

I. Define the impact of company's culture, structure and design can have on its organizational behaviour.
II. Assess challenges of effective organizational communication and share information within the team in professional manner.
III. Examine the differences and similarities between leadership, power, and management.

Textbook: Colquitt, J. A., LePine, J. A., & Wesson, M. J. (2021). Organizational behaviour: Improving performance and commitment in the workplace (7th ed). Burr Ridge, IL: McGraw-Hill Irwin.

Case Study: MATTEL

Read the case "Mattel" from Chapter 15"Organizational Structure"Page: - 505 given in your textbook - Organizational behaviour: Improving performance and commitment in the workplace (7th ed). by Colquitt, J. A., LePine, J. A., & Wesson, M. J. (2021) and answer the following Questions:

Task

I. If you were a Mattel employee, would you be encouraged by what CEO Ynon Kriez said about how he is following up on restructuring? Is there a way he could have said it better? (Min words 150-250)

II. Given that Mattel's structure is still organized around brands (toys), how do you expect a new film division to fit in from a structural standpoint? (Min words 150-200)

III. How might Mattel change its structure to be more efficient or successful? (Min words 150-200)

Read Chapter13&14"Leadership: Power and Negotiation & Leadership: Styles and Behaviour" carefully and then give your answers based on your understanding.

IV. Think about the last serious conflict you had with a coworker or group member. How was that conflict resolved? Which approach did you take to resolve it? (Min words 150-200)

V. Before reading this chapter, which statement did you feel was more accurate: "Leaders areborn" or "Leaders are made"? How do you feel now, and why do you feel that way? (Min words 150-200)