Read Case Study Conifer Corp. (Chapter 8, pp. 315-316) in your textbook and answer the following questions:
- What symptom(s) in this case suggest(s) that something has gone wrong?
- What are the main causes of the symptom(s)?
- What actions should executives take to correct the problem(s)? (Remember, this is a union environment, so changing the wage scale, incentives or benefits for the workers are not options).
Make sure you have a minimum of six (6) peer-reviewed sources.
Zaghini, F., Fida, R., Caruso, R., Kangasniemi, M., & Sili, A. (2016). What is behind in the nursing profession? A systematic review. Journal of Clinical Research & Bioethics, 7(4). This article summarises an extensive review and discussion of facilitating an intuiting understanding of counterproductive work behavior and its effects. This study defines counterproductive work, mechanisms, types of stressors, and psychological perspectives. I will use this article to support views on preventing the factors leading to low productivity. Management styles and success: Why coaching is important. (2014). Development and Learning in Organizations, 28(2), 23-25. https://doi.org/10.1108/DLO-02-2014-0006 Leadership is unquestionably one of the most critical components in the success of any organization. Management practice comes in several different forms. It is knowing how to combine this range of available approaches that perhaps holds the key. This paper discusses different management styles and how they foster productivity from the employees. I will use this article to suggest key points to improve productivity at Conifer corp. Stefano, D. (2022). The evolution of workplace control leadership, obedience, and organizational performance. Journal of Evolutionary Economics, 32(2), 399-421. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00191-020-00720-5 Managers or supervisors have different functions. They coordinate and to the desired outcome and monitor the employee’s work to create a better space for workers to cooperate. Sometimes as motivators and sometimes as punishers showing authority and control. I will use this article to discuss the reach of leadership to promote structure and order in the workplace. Brief, A. P., & Weiss, H. M. (2002). Organizational behavior: Affect in the workplace. Annual Review of Psychology, 53, 279-307. https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev.psych.53.100901.135156 The organizations in which people work affect their thoughts, feelings, and actions in the workplace and away from it. Likewise, people’s thoughts, feelings, and actions affect the organizations in which they work. This paper talks about the historic significance of workplace management with conceptual orientations, judgments, creative problem solving, and negotiation Liu, D., Liao, H., & Loi, R. (2012). The dark side of leadership: A three-level investigation of the cascading effect of abusive supervision on employee creativity. Academy of management journal, 55(5), 1187-1212. This article studies the influence of leadership and governance, compensation, work discipline, and evaluation of workforce performance. Leadership style needs to be considered to create and where employees always feel comfortable and happy at work. I will use this article to support how to manage work productivity. Host, J. R. (1968). Economics of packaged lumber. Packaging is a crucial step in the product life cycle of lumber that enhances the marketability factor. this the customer requirements for effective management of the inventory on board. I will use this as a recommended action in my assignment.
