Step 1: Identify a company. It may be in any industry, private, public, or non-profit. Either speak with the manager or research the company online to learn about the company’s culture and to gauge employee engagement.
Step 2: Using your personal experiences, rank the Bad Boss Behaviors (see below) from 1-12 (1 = worst morale killer that makes you consider quitting your job; 12 = still affects morale but better than the rest). The ranked list needs to be the Appendix at the end of your Word document.
Step 3: Write your report as follows. Note: all five sections below must be main headings (e.g., Introduction, Internal Conflict, Management Theories, etc.).
- Describe the business and the business problem (e.g. an introduction)
- Perform an in-depth analysis of the internal conflict in the company you selected (i.e., what’s causing morale to decline)
- Discuss management theories that could be utilized to increase the organization’s efficiency and effectiveness, briefly addressing each aspect of management (e.g as sub-headings):
o Planning
o Organizing
o Leading
o Controlling - How does the culture of the organization contribute to employee engagement?
Sample Solution
Green Energy Solutions is a company that provides renewable energy solutions for homes and businesses. They specialize in the installation of photovoltaic systems, solar water heating systems, wind turbines, and other energy-efficient solutions. The business problem they face is increasing competition from other companies offering similar services. Additionally, customers are increasingly aware of the advantages of using renewable sources of energy, but may be hesitant to invest in such a system due to the high cost or complex installation process. Green Energy Solutions needs to find ways to differentiate themselves from their competitors and convince potential customers that investing in their solutions will lead to long-term savings and environmental benefits.