Part I
Cirque du Soleil
1. Why is Cique du Soliel successful throughout the world? Why does the product transcend culture differences between countries? Answer:
The Cirque du Soliel become successful in all over the world is because of their Sensitivity, compromise and they have a planning, practice, and painstaking attention to detail among artists from diverse cultures who speak 25 different languages.
The products transcend culture differences between countries because the Cirque du Soliel commitment to excellence and innovation, limits of many modern media. To intense popularity has made Cirque both the global standard of live entertainment and the place for talented individuals from around the world to practice their talents.
2. How do the cultural influences discussed in figure 4-1 influences organizational behavior at Cirque du Soliel? Answer:
Cultural influences discussed in figure 4-1 it discussed how the Cirque du Soliel become famous in every corner of the world because of their dedication to perform well and they want to give the audiences an exotic experience when they perform.
3. Why it is important for Cirque du Soliel to be good corporate citizen? How does ethnocentrism relate to fulfilling this role? Answer:
To be a good corporate it is important for Cirque du Soliel because in every organization they must be committed and needs to be sensitive to each everyone’s culture to avoid criticisms. The reasons ethnocentrism relates on their goals is because of they cultural identity.
Part 2
Generation Next Changes the Face of the Workplace
1. Why is addressing this issue so important? Shouldn’t workers adjust to meet the needs of their employers? Answer:
The addressing issue is so important because the employers can get the needs of their workers and especially at this time that we have a modern technology we were experience in our lives and all in business. For me the workers adjust to meet the needs of their employers if they have a good relationship with each other so they can retain to their job.
2. What can employers who can’t afford such extensive programs as the Deloitte organization do to address the changing preference of their younger workers? What would you like to see your employer or prospective employer do to address your wants and needs to retain you? Answer:
They should give a chance for Generation Y, if their work is good and has a good relationship to you and to your family; we have a reason to retain them. For me as a worker, I want my prospective employers be equal to each other, I want a good stable salary and good commitment to every one and I think that’s the reason just to be retain because we need to work to earn money.
Part 3 Destination CEO: Clarence Otis: Darden Restaurants
1. What prepared Clarence Otis for his position as CEO of Darden? Answer:
What Clarence Otis prepared for his position as CEO of Darden, was when his first job was a server in a full service restaurant where he learned the pressure associated with high expectation of customer. He sees that he is more interested on the financial aspects of their businesses rather than its legal side and he strong to manage their own business.
2. According to Otis, what is the key area for success for employees at the Darden Company? Answer:
According to Otis the key to success for employees is to remain relevant and they must be inspired and understand the corporate philosophy and the goals of the company.
PART 4: One Smooth Stone
1. How much of a part can values truly play in the success of a company like One Smooth Stone? Answer:
Values are very important in One Smooth Stone because values contributed a lot make it successful.
2. What characteristics of One Smooth Stone make it necessary to have a flat and decentralized structure as opposed to a rigid, command and control hierarchical structure? Answer:
The only good thing characteristics of the One Smooth Tone are having a high quality values, highly skilled and empowered workers for the company. And the only want is having a best in all things, so that they make them have a flat and decentralized structure in a company.
PART 5: Leadership: Making Decisions during Hurricane Katrina
1. What model of decision making did the Sisters of Holy Angels have to rely on to guide them through thee hurricane tragedy? Answer:
The model decision making did the sister of Holy Angels, first of all was strong belief in God, their fate to God saves them all on that tragedy. The fact regardless of they were risking their own lives to save the victims they don’t mind it, what they were thinking was the safety of the victims and relying their own safety and their lives to God and they became strong to lead the victims.
2. What part do you think intuition and creativity played in each of the Sisters’ stories? Explain how. Answer:
· In Mary Kay Kinderberger story, she leads the military to be the first responders of the search and rescue effort in New Orleans and at the same time lead the prayers.
· When Beth Fitzpatrick situation, when she hoping to find the some houses for the 50 sisters who were not longer able to reside in New Orleans and she become successful to find the housing for the sister.
· Dorothy story, when she is brave to think how to evacuate the victims of the hurricane.
