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Lesson 13- discussion-Organizational Theory and Management

Lesson 13- discussion-Organizational Theory and Management

Q Read the New Vice President case on p. W-117 (Chapter 13 > OB Skills Workbook > Cases for Critical Thinking > New Vice President) and respond to the following questions: 1. What is the major problem facing Treeholm? 2. What would you do if you were in her position? 3. Would a man have the same experience as Treeholm? 4. Are any of your predictions about her management style holding up?

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1. The major problem facing Treeholm was that even though she had expertise and likability, she was not able to understand her role properly. It was observed that she did not have any political savvy which was considered as vital for her new job and also involved building personal power. She had authority because of her position but she did not seem to have much power. In her previous job, she did not have to make any decisions and was not prepared for what was expected from her in the new job as VP.