A middle manager in Malaysia is about to be stationed for two years to Canada. Canada has relatively low power distance whereas employees in Malaysia have quite high power distance. Advise the Malaysian manager about what to expect from Canadian employees based on the differences in power distance. Your answer should also define power distance.

Advanced Photonics Ltd (APL) is a large developer of laser technologies. Competitive pressures as well as the speed of new developments in the industry have made some employees tense and somewhat dissatisfied with their work at APL. To improve employee attitudes, the vice-president has established a 'fun week' where employee teams find and implement various ways to have fun on this job. APL has also brought in a comedy team for the week to entertain employees and coach them on having more fun. Use your knowledge of workplace emotions and attitudes to explain the implications of a fun week on employee attitudes.

Jack Smith and Sam Clemens are neighbours who work as purchasing managers in different companies in the petrochemical industry. During one neighbourly discussion, Jack learned that Sam's salary was nearly 15 percent higher than his even though their job duties were similar. Other than this difference, both received similar benefits and seemed to enjoy their jobs and colleagues. Jack was upset about Sam's higher salary, although he hid his emotions from Sam. (After all, it wasn't Sam's fault that they received different salary levels.) Jack was frustrated not only because Sam received a significantly higher salary, but also because Jack was certain that he worked longer hours and was more productive than Sam. Use the equity theory model to explain Jack's frustration.

Senior management at Game Graphics has numerous administrative and client problems. In the past, the company assigned one person (typically a senior executive or department manager) to solve each problem alone. Although no one was prevented from discussing these issues with colleagues, the macho style of most managers was that they could overcome the challenging assignment without anyone's help. The results were usually adequate, but rarely exceptional. A few were disastrous. Senior management is now considering involving employees in these decisions, but it isn't sure how employee involvement makes a difference. Explain to Game Graphic's managers how employee involvement potentially results in more effective decisions.

You are a new senior manager at LOOPS Inc. Over your first month in the organization, you notice that many employees are performing self-serving behaviors and are less concerned with organizational goals. You speak to the director of HR about creating an initiative to reduce this organizational politics. What would you say?

Two business units operate out of different buildings in a large city. They offer distinct products to customers and have their own budgets. However, they must share training facilities located at headquarters, also located in the city. This often creates conflict because both business units tend to want the training facilities at the same time. Describe the source(s) of conflict that are apparent in this situation and describe two potential solutions that would minimize this conflict.

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