CHRISTMAS FOR SALE – HRM

Part 1: Cirque du Soleil

1.    Why is Cirque du Soleil successful throughout the world? Why does the product transcend culture differences between countries?

Because of the hard work of each and every performer in Cirque de soleil, the courage the y have to fulfill their dreams and the unity and talent they are sharing, the circus of the sun succeed through the world. Laliberte and company quickly found out that their entertainment form without words transcended all barriers of culture because of their popularity. They became famous and perform five permanent shows and they also tours to other country. The company assures that every show reflects many different cultural influences so that they have an exotic show to compare in other.

 2.  How do the cultural influences discussed in Figure 4–1 influence organizational behavior at Cirque du Soleil?

Cirque de soleil organizational behavior was influenced by other culture. The result is a play or shoe of acrobatic arts and traditional live circus with an almost indescribable freshness and beauty.

3. Why is it important for Cirque du Soleil to be a good corporate citizen? How does ethnocentrism relate to fulfilling this role?

It is important for cirque de soleil to be good corporate citizen because most of the time, performers works in the most grueling and intimate situations, with their lives depending on one another. They need to cooperate nad have unity for the sake of their show and for the sake of the life of each other. But because the performers here are different, they experienced a lot of problems but still they are strong enough to solve it.

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?

Addressing this issue is so important because it uncovers some start differences that will have drastic affect on the workplace in the upcoming years. Maybe workers should adjust to meet the needs of their employers but employers would do the same thing for the workers to meet his/ her needs.

2.  What can employers who can’t afford such extensive programs as the Deloitte organization do to address the changing preferences 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?

Employers who can’t afford such extensive programs as the deloitte organization do can still change the preferences of their young workers by doing their duties in the right way where they can both meet their needs allowing each other to learn about their strength and weaknesses. Workers maybe would like to see in his/her employers are just a simple way of appreciating what you do and will give your needs.

Part 3: Destination CEO: Clarence Otis: Darden Restaurants

1.    What prepared Clarence Otis for his position as CEO of Darden?

Clarence Otis prepared for his position as CEO of darden by improving his carreer as he found that he liked the financial aspects of the business better than the legal side.

2.    According to Otis, what is the key area for success for employees at the Darden Company?

According to Otis, the key for success for employers at the darden company is to remain relevant. People must be inspired and understand the corporate philosophy and its goals.

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?

One smooth stone succeed in a very dynamic industry as they embraces the values of being smart, fast and kind and believes that if they deliver their services to their clients will keep coming back and encourage other to trust their services.

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?  

One smooth stone hires highly skilled and empowered workers and because of these, they make it necessary to have a flat and decentralized structure as opposed to a rigid command and control hierarchical structure. They also fulfill the frequently changing and adapting needs of their clients because of these.

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 the bhurricane tragedy? 

The sisters of holy angels have the courage to speak, have bagged a lot of prayers, think twice or even thrice before doing something and they believed that there’s GOD. During th hurricane Katrina, these are the attitudes that the sisters be guide in their decision making.

2.    What part do you think intuition and creativity played in each of the Sisters’ stories?  Explain how.

In sister Thibodeaux, the part that she think intuition and became creative is when she have the courage to speak up to the driver, threatening to contact their attorney’s if the driver would not take them to safety. In sister Kinberger when she return to the congregational center building and lead a prayers to the solders who will help and respond and rescue, In sister Fitzpatrick, when she explains how the hurricane was a “great equalizer’. That everyone was experiencing the same suffering in sister Trosclair, when she says it is the heart of leadership, takes time and they did not have time.