The purpose of this assignment is to help you become aware that effective leadership is culturally dependent

Assignment Overview – Assume that you are being sent to China to run a division of your company’s overseas operations. Let’s assume that you were born and raised in the States and you have been managing for five years in your current position at a manufacturing facility in the Midwest. Now that you are going overseas you want to understand what the Chinese workers look for in a leader and what it will take to be a successful leader in China. In order to do so you decide to research the following.

1. Name three critical business norms that you need to be aware of when managing in China. Critical refers to any cultural practice or business norm that is critical for you to understand if you are going to be a successful manager in China. (Please don’t mention handing out business cards as one of them.) How do these norms or practices impact the way you will manage in China.

2. Name 3 expectations Chinese workers have for their managers that differ from the expectations that American workers have. How would those differences impact your behavior in China. What adjustments would you have to make? You will have to conduct research to determine what Chinese workers expect from their managers.

3. Geert Hofstede conducted a seminal study on cultural differences and leadership. He identified a number of dimensions on which cultures differ. We want to explore how the differences between the US and China on the following three dimensions, Power Distance, Individualism, and Long Term Orientation, would require you to adjust your managerial behavior from the way you would manage in the US to the way you would manage in China. See the link below as a place to start. You may need to review other articles pertaining to Hofstede’s research to understand these ideas fully.

http://customerthink.com/hofstedes_five_cultural_dimensions/

Eight page limit not including cover and reference page. Eight pages is the limit not the requirement.

At least 5 references must be used in this paper and cited in the body of your paper.

Utilizing the unit lessons, textbook, CSU Online Library, and other outside sources, write a two-page (not including title and reference pages) Research Paper identifying the key components of information systems management discussed throughout this course.

Provide a description of an organization you are familiar with (possibly a company you have worked for in the past or are currently working for) and describe briefly what services they contribute. Then, select three out of the six questions below, and provide detailed answers, supporting those answers by referencing any sources used. Be sure to use examples from your research to strengthen your argument as needed.

 What personal knowledge management tools does this organization utilize?  What steps has this organization taken in securing their information and knowledge?  What has this organization done to gain and sustain an advantage over their competitors?  Describe in detail how this organization manages the components of its IT infrastructure.  In what ways does the organization demonstrate successful collaboration?  Identify at least two types of hardware and two types of software used by this organization.

APA rules for formatting, quoting, paraphrasing, citing, and listing of sources are to be followed.

OR write a four to six (4-6) page paper in which you:

1. Diagnose the reasons for resistance to change.
2. Interpret the potential causes of resistance in the organization. Identify and describe three (3) potential causes of resistance to your change plan. Identify and describe three (3) potential sources of resistance to your change plan.
3. Create a plan for minimizing possible resistance to your change management plan.
4. Elaborate on the relationship between resistance to change and communication.
5. Evaluate three (3) communication strategies.
6. Recommend one (1) communication strategy that would be applicable to your organization. Diagnose why this communication strategy is best for your organization.
7. Create a solid communication plan for your change initiative.
8. Use at least four (4) quality academic resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and other similar Websites do not qualify as academic resources.

Note: If you choose to submit a video presentation, please also submit a one (1) page summary of your presentation.

Write a four to six (4-6) page paper in which you:
1.Evaluate the fundamental driving forces that shape the organizational environment of the selected company. Be sure to address the following: competing in a global marketplace, workforce diversity, ethics and morality, and technological innovation.
2.Examine the selected company’s specific practices or policies. Speculate on the major influences that these practices or policies have on individual and organizational outcomes.
3.Determine which practices related to work attitudes in U.S. organizations are most strongly affected by diversity and suggest a strategy to address the effects.
4.Use at least three (3) quality references. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not quality as academic resources.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
•Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
•Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
•Evaluate human behavior in organizations and the forces shaping the behavior.
•Analyze individual differences within organizations and their impact on organizational behavior.
•Use technology to research issues affecting organizational behavior in order to deliver assignments which are clear, concise and have proper writing mechanics.
•Write clearly and concisely about operations management using proper writing mechanics.

Stage 1 Assignment Instructions

Using the case study, the overview above, Course Content readings, and external resources, develop your Introduction and Section I: Organizational Analysis and Requirements.Recommended lengths for each section are provided and you should be sure to include all pertinent information.

Introduction– briefly describe (at a high level) the organization in the Case Study; provide a context for the rest of the document.(one to two paragraphs)

I.Organizational Analysis and Requirements

A.Introduction – Introduction to this section describing what is included. (3-4 sentences)

B.Strategic Use of Technology – Using the Strategic Goals section of the Case Study, list three strategic goals that have been identified by the Midtown Family Clinic, and that can be supported with an EHR system.For each, explain how an EHR system can be used to support the goal.(Introductory sentence and list of three strategic goals with one to two strong sentences that explain how an EHR system would support the strategic goal and justify your position with specifics from the Case Study.)

1.Strategic Goal 1 and explanation:

2.Strategic Goal 2 and explanation:

3.Strategic Goal 3 and explanation:

C.Components of an Information System – An information system is comprised of people, technology, processes (or organizational components), and data.Explain each of the following in relationship to an EHR system to support the Midtown Family Clinic:

1.People – List the people who would use the new EHR system by name and role, and identify two things that person needs (functions) the system to do to help them with their job.(Provide an introductory sentence for Section C, and a sentence on people followed by a list of the people who will use the system and their roles.)

A. Person 1 and role, and two functions

B. Person 2 and role, and two functions

C. Person 3 and role, and two functions

2.Organizational Processes – list three processes that are used at the Clinic that would be supported by an EHR system and explain how the processes would be improved using an EHR system.(Provide an introductory sentence and list/explanation of three processes.)

A. Process 1 and how it would be improved

B. Process 1 and how it would be improved

C. Process 1 and how it would be improved

3.Data – The new EHR system will need to collect, store and process data. An example of needed data is “Name of Patient.” The case study provides insight into the kinds of data that will be needed.First, insert an introductory opening sentence for this section.Then identify ten (10) critical data items for this EHR system solution.(Provide an introductory sentence and copy the table and insert information within.)

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D.Functional Requirements – The next step is to identify the essential requirements for the EHR system.Review the processes and data items you listed above and create a list of ten (10) requirements. Each requirement is one sentence in length and addresses one thing the system must do.The requirements are documented in a table, as shown below.For a full requirement specification, there will be many requirements statements; you only need to provide ten. The requirements should be derived from the Case Study; an analyst should not “invent” requirements.(Provide an introductory sentence and copy the table and insert information within.)

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E. Summary – briefly summarize the content of this section and tie the information together for the reader.(3-4 sentences)