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I need a 300-word reply to each of the following two forums:
Forum #1:
In many organizations, being "people-centered" is considered soft, irrelevant, and unrelated to profitability. Using support from historical perspectives of organizational behavior along with your assigned article readings regarding conscious capitalism, explain how you would rebut these arguments. Use the conscious capitalism concept as a framework and consider at least two companies that have successfully adopted this business philosophy to gain success and combat traditional corporate approaches. How do these companies embody the tenet of "higher purpose" and create deeper meaning by focusing their goals beyond profits and inspiring their stakeholders?
Forum #2
Review the "Skills Exhibited by an Effective Manager" (Table 1-2 in Organizational Behavior). Identify your particular areas of strength and discuss opportunities for your own development as a manager.
Table 1-2 Skills Exhibited by an Effective Manager
1. Clarifies goals and objectives for everyone involved.
2. Encourages participation, upward communication, and suggestions.
3. Plans and organizes for an orderly work flow.
4. Has technical and administrative expertise to answer organization-related questions.
5. Facilitates work through team building, training, coaching, and support.
6. Provides feedback honestly and constructively.
7. Keeps things moving by relying on schedules, deadlines, and helpful reminders.
8. Controls details without being overbearing.
9. Applies reasonable pressure for goal accomplishment.
10. Empowers and delegates key duties to others while maintaining goal clarity and commitment.
11. Recognizes good performance with rewards and positive reinforcement.
SOURCES: Adapted from material in F Shipper, "A Study of the Psychometric Properties of the Managerial Skill Scales of the Survey of Management Practices,"Educational and Psychological Measurement, June 1995, pp 468-79; and C L Wilson, How and Why Effective Managers Balance Their Skills: Technical.
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