Case
The CEO of a marketing research company does not like young people. He feels that all people under 30 years of age are addicted to social media and want nothing more than to have fun and do not focus on their work responsibilities. He does not trust them, and he prefers not to have anyone under 30 working in his company.
The marketing research firm has had some good contracts doing market research for several new and existing companies. The market research this firm does is mainly for companies that sell consumer electronics such as Bluetooth devices, gaming products and other audio products. The objective of market research is to determine if there is a market for a product and if there is, the type of potential clients have to be identified.
The CEO is now interested in having the business grow, and perhaps even expand into foreign markets. He strongly feels that it is older, more experienced and mature employees that will help him most effectively expand his business. He feels he can better control this type of employee because his style is more dictatorial and structured.
Instructions
Synthesizing the concepts you have learned in this class (i.e. Leadership style, ethics, motivation, culture, communication, theories of leadership, leadership behavior, effective leadership, dynamic concepts of Leadership: Technology and Globalization, sustainability, social responsibility, managing and resolving organizational conflict, etc.), address and analyze the issues involved with this case.
Synthesizing means you use the various topics learned in class in addressing this case. In order to receive full credit, you must address all of the major issues/concepts covered in this course. This case lends itself to using the issues learned in class.
Further, the paper must be free of any grammar and spelling errors. Please proofread your work before submission; this is very important. This synthesis assignment will be one of your artifacts which the BASOL department will ask you to submit prior to completing the program and it needs to represent your best work.
Your paper should be at least 4 pages in length, double-spaced, 12 point, Times New Roman font.
Submission
Please email your paper to my Blackboard email using the subject “Synthesis Project”.