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1. Larry Bossidy (former CEO of Allied Signal) looks for the following qualities when evaluating job candidates:
- The ability to execute
- A career runaway
- A team orientation
- Multiple experiences
Can these qualities be developed or are they typically inherent in an individual (i.e., a nature/nurture argument)? If so, how can they be developed and nurtured?
2. EXHIBIT 4.3 provides an excerpt from General Electric's 360-degree evaluation system. Such an evaluation approach is becoming more critical given the importance of collaboration and interdependence in today's knowledge intensive organizations. What are some of the pitfalls of 360-degree evaluation systems? What steps should be taken to improve the chance of their success when implemented?
3. Choose a firm with which you are familiar in your local business community. Is the firm successful in following one (or more) generic strategies? Why or why not? What do you think are some of the challenges it faces in implementing these strategies in an effective manner?
Dess, G., McNamara, G., Eisner, A., & Lee, S. (2020). Strategic Management Text And Cases (10th ed.). McGraw-Hill Education.