Analysis of The New Psychology of Strategic Leadership by Gavetti. The article has been added to the additional materials. Use the items below as headings in your paper: 1. What are the main themes of the article/case? 2. What challenge, problem, or opportunities is the article/case attempting to respond to? 3. What are the solutions, resources, or answers provided? 4. How will you, as a professional, integrate this learning into your own role as a leader and manager?
Describe and discuss the apparent differences between government and business budget making. Are there any similarities in their profit motives?
“The United States of America is a classless and egalitarian society.” Do you agree or disagree with that statement? Why do many Americans deny that class distinctions exist in their country? Why do many consider class to be a touchy subject? Why do classes exist anyway? What are the effects of class stratification on Americans? How might this affect neighborhood crime?
What role did both formal and informal racial discrimination practices play in shaping the structure and development of cities (you can use Yonkers as an example)? Do you think that segregation occurs today because of government policies or solely because of private choices? What kinds of policies encourage segregation or diversity? Is the city of Phoenix diverse? Why or why not? Are races and ethnicities separated into different neighborhoods within the city? If so, why might this be? Are there any areas that are more diverse than others? If so, what might account for the diversity in those areas?
What is the relationship between planning and performance? Describe the different stages on strategic planning? What is the most important of the stages? Why? What is the difference between a planning framework and planning process? Discussion Board – Questions from page #48 of Sustainable Business In Iowa How did this chapter make you feel? Do you agree or disagree with the ideas proposed? How comfortable are you with the five-stage model proposed for corporate sustainability? Can you find additional research about development models for corporate sustainability programs? Do they support or contradict the four models here? Can you argue against this five-stage development model? What statistics, stories, or other data can you share to support your argument? What current events in the news might support or contradict the idea of a five-stage model for corporate sustainability? Can you think of a question not yet asked that you feel, if answered, could provide better insight into how businesses responsibly tackle environmental and social issues over time?
