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Case Analysis Read the CASE ANALYSIS : Manufacturing in the United States (page 320).

Write a 5 page paper (1500 or more words) in APA format in response to  the questions :

a.        Provide an overview of this case analysis ; summarize the key points .

b.       Using Figure 13.2 (page 321), how does this data support the  case analysis .

c.        Estimate how these numbers will look over the next 10 years (2009 – 2018) based upon what you have read in this unit.

Below is a recommended outline.

2. Cover page (See APA Sample paper)

3. Introduction

a. A thesis statement

b. Purpose of paper

c. Overview of paper

4. Body (Cite sources using in – text citations.)

a. Provide an overview of this case analysis ; summarize the key points.

b. Using Figure 13.2 (page 321), how does this data support the case analysis .

c. Estimate how these numbers will look over the next 10 years (2009 – 2018) based upon what                you have read in this unit.

5. Conclusion – Summary of main points

a. Lessons Learned and Recommendations

6. References –

List the references you cited in the text of your paper according to APA format.

(Note: Do not include references that are not cited in the text of your paper)

Please find attached Page 320

CASE STUDY

Manufacturing in the United States

In what year did the United States produce its highest output of manufactured

goods? When asked to a large group, the guesses range from the 1960s to the

1990s. The correct answer is usually “last year.” Figure 13.2 illustrates this by

plotting on the right scale the real value added in manufacturing, 1960–2008.

Given that a recession began in 2008,there was a slight downturn since manufac-

turing is sensitive to the business cycle.As the graph shows, however, there is a

long-run upward trend in manufacturing output that is interrupted briefly by the

occasional recession.

The left scale shows manufacturing employment.Employment peaked in 1979 at

19,426,000, and began a long-run decline after that. In 1980 the United States

entered a mild recession,and then a more severe one in 1981–1982.Manufacturing

employment recovered some of its losses in 1984,but continued its trend downward.

Within the story of the growth of manufacturing output, there are a couple

of other stories not directly shown in the graph. First, there is the story of

manufacturing relocation within the United States. Traditional industrial

states in the north central part of the United States, such as Ohio and

Michigan, have seen many jobs leave for other parts of the country. Some

jobs have gone overseas, but quite a few have also gone to southern states

such as South Carolina,Tennessee, and Texas.When coupled with the overall

decline in the total number of jobs, the plight of older manufacturing states

has been grim. This has also contributed to the mistaken perception that the

United States no longer has a vibrant manufacturing sector, but the story of

Figure 13.2 is that the United States continues to produce a large and grow-

ing quantity of manufactured goods.

The second story is the rapid increase in productivity in the manufacturing

sector. Fewer workers but more output means each worker is producing more,

and output per hour worked in manufacturing has increased at a very rapid rate.

This has occurred in part through the application of new technologies and new

processes, and while productivity growth speeds up and slows down, it is usually

much more rapid in manufacturing than in services or agriculture.Hence,even if

we consume the same quantity of manufactured goods, we would expect a

smaller share of the labor force to produce them for us.

Assessment Task One: Leadership: From theory to practice and self reflection

Type: Individual

Length: 2,700-3,000 words. don’t exceed 3000 words.

This assessment is designed to lead you from reflection on an analysis of another leader to encourage you to improve your own leadership skills and qualities.

At the first stage, you will nominate a person whom you consider to be a successful and effective leader. This person could be someone you work with or for. Then, through your observation, you will identify the person’s leadership traits, behaviours, skills and/or styles. The learning outcome of this stage is that you are challenged to apply and link the theories in this course with your observation.

In the second stage, you are asked to ‘interview’ the person who had served as your role model. At this stage, you are expected to learn not only from your role model’s experience but also about the complexities of leadership.

In the final stage, ‘self reflection and improvement’, you are asked to reflect on yourselves, based on what you found in the first and second stages, and consider how your own leadership skills and qualities could be improved.

By going through these three stages, you should be able to critically evaluate leadership theories and practices and understand how to improve your own leadership skills and qualities.

First Task: Observation

Identify a person who you consider to be a successful or effective leader. This could be someone you work with or for (for example: business, professional, sport, volunteer work, religious organisations etc) or anyone who through some association you judge to be a good leader.

Describe in detail what you observe this person doing in their leadership role; what you perceive this person’s leadership styles, behaviours, traits, skills and his/her use of power and influence tactics that make him/her an effective leader. You must be able to apply theories/concepts/models in the course to support your observation.

Second Task: Interview ( Please come out with 10 interview question for the leader)

As simple observation will not capture the complex leadership developed by effective leaders, interview the leader. Ask your chosen leader to describe his/her leadership style, behaviours, traits, skills and his/her use of power and influence tactics and see if you can confirm with your observation of what you perceived earlier.

Using the ideas and knowledge you have gained from the course to guide you but keeping it open ended, ask them what they think are the characteristics of a good and effective leader.  Encourage them to be specific – a good way to do this is to ask, after their initial responses, that they give examples or stories that illustrate when they felt they displayed good and effective leadership.  Then try and get them to focus on the skills, traits, styles, behaviours that enabled them to be an effective leader. Also what they think it takes to lead successfully based on their experience and what not to do. Again, you must demonstrate your ability to link the theories, models, and concepts to support your interview.

Third Task: Self-Reflection & Improvement

Reflect on what you have learned from the first two stages, discuss:

• What do you learn about the complexities of leadership (comparing between what theory says and what you found i.e. do your findings support the theories in the course?)

• Given what you have found, how might your own leadership practice be improved as a result of undertaking this assessment?

• How has this piece of research helped you gain a better understanding of what it takes to lead well?

Format:

This assignment should have the following format:

1. Introduction (~100 words)

2. Body with headings and sub-headings (i.e. Observation, Interview, Reflection ~ 2,300-2,800 words)

3. Conclusion (~100 words) 

Reference:

It is expected that you will use at least 8 academic references, preferably specific topic books or journal/research articles. Websites, such as wikipedia, will not be accepted, other than for providing general details of the leaders and these will not be counted in the minimum references required. Please familiarise yourself with the RMIT Plagiarism policy.

Other requirements:

• Students are required to get feedback from their lecturer in Week 04. To do this, students should prepare a one-page plan. The one-page plan may include; details of the chosen leader (role, position; organisation); draft of interview questions; timeline of activities; key references.

• Interview questions must be included in the Appendix section (after ‘Reference List’).

Follow this reference guide 

https://www.dlsweb.rmit.edu.au/bus/public/referencing/index.html

Use harvard references and cite the reference when using it.

Important: Please see attached file for better understanding. Please use the theories that find in the attached files.

Clear and comprehensive written style (spelling, grammar, syntax etc.)

Assignment 1: Discussion—Application of Frames and Reframing to Your Professional Life

Having worked on all the modules in this course, you are now ready to apply the frames approach to your professional life. Based on your assigned readings and the additional research you conducted throughout this course, use this final assignment to reflect on what you have learned.

Complete the following:

• Discuss how the ability to view the same events and processes through alternative frames can benefit you in a managerial/leadership capacity as you attempt to understand what is going on in your current organization.
• Be sure to cite your sources.

Write your initial response in a minimum of 300 words. Apply APA standards to citation of sources.