Bmgt 300: Organization Theory Question Paper
Bmgt 300: Organization Theory
Course: Bachelor Of Business Administration
Institution: Egerton University question papers
Exam Year:2018
BMGT 300: ORGANIZATION THEORY
Read the case below:
James Park has been hired as the new CEO by the board of directors of GoSports Inc., a large national sporting goods retailer, which has been battling economic and internal issues over the previous years. Despite Park’s experience at the helm of large companies in need of profound strategic and structural change, in his new position at GoSports he has been “butting heads” with a powerful collective of executives unhappy with the hire and threatened by the new CEO’s accolades. To complicate matters, rumour has it that the decision to hire Park was far from unanimous, with various factions vying for control in the company, waiting for a chance to fill the power vacuum a quick departure by Park would leave behind. After two weeks with the company, Park is called before the board of directors to report on the progress made and how he plans to return GoSports to its former glory.
Answer the following question:
As a consultant in organization settings, discuss various bases of vertical power that Mr Park can use to save the situation. (10 marks)
As matters become complicated, describe different strategies and process Mr Park can use in resolving conflict in his organization. (10 marks)
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