Organizational behaviour

 Read the case study "The J.M. Smucker Company" in Chapter 1 of our text. In a 3-4 page analysis, respond to all of the questions provided at the end of the case. Support your ideas with sources in addition to the text. Cite all sources, including ... 

Questions:

 1. What do you think are the most important things a manager does? Is how a manager does these things also important? Why or why not?

2. Some people have suggested that understanding human behavior at work is the single most important requirement for managerial success. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Why?

3. The chapter identifies four basic managerial functions. Based on your own experiences and observations, provide an example of each function.

4.Why will learning about OB help you to get a better job and a better career and be a better manager?

5.Some people believe that individuals working in an organization have basic human rights to satisfaction with their work and to the opportunity to grow and develop. How would you defend this position? How would you argue against it?

6.Think of something that you believe leads to employee productivity based on intuition that may not prove to be true if tested systematically. Now apply the scientific method and describe how you might test your theory.

7.Do you think that your score accurately reflects your global mindset? Why or why not? What, if anything, is missing from the assessment?

8.How do you think that having a higher global mindset will help you to be a better manager and leader? How can this characteristic help you succeed in your career?

9.What might you do in the next year to increase your global mindset? Identify and discuss three specific behaviors, activities, or other things that increase your global mindset.