Organisational Behavior

Week 4 Tutorial Questions

McShane Chapter 7

1.

A management consultant is hired by a manufacturing firm to determine the best site for its next production facility. The consultant has had several meetings with the companys senior executives regarding the factors to consider when making the recommendation. Discuss the decision-making problems that might prevent the consultant from choosing the best site location.

2.

A developer received financial backing for a new business financial centre along a derelict section of the waterfront, a few kilometres from the central business district area of a large European city. The idea was to build several high rise structures, attract major tenants to those sites, and have the city extend transportation systems out to the new centre. Over the next decade, the developer believed that others would build in the area, thereby attracting the regional or national offices of many financial institutions. Interest from potential tenants was much lower than initially predicted, however, and the city did not build the transportation systems as quickly as expected. Still, the builder proceeded with the original plans. Only after financial support was curtailed did the developer reconsider the project. Using your knowledge of escalation of commitment, discuss three possible reasons why the developer was motivated to continue with the project.

3.

Two characteristics of creative people are that they have relevant experience and are persistent in their quest. Does this mean that people with the most experience and the highest need for achievement are the most creative? Explain your answer.

4.

What are the contingencies of employee involvement and how do they affect the level of employee involvement in decision making?

please answer this questions with proper explanation.