A Case Analysis of Uber
Uber is a ride-sharing service started in 2009. If you are not familiar with Uber, you can learn more about the services it provides at Uber.com.
Construct an eight-page analysis of Uber using the following criteria.
· Analyze the market before Uber’s entry. Describe the inefficiency Uber exploited.
· Explain Uber’s surge pricing in the context of shifts in supply and demand.
· Evaluate Uber’s surge pricing in the context of price discrimination.
· Apply the concepts of economies of scale and economies of scope to Uber’s business model.
· Apply the concepts of game theory to Uber’s market.
· Assess Uber’s potential for international expansion and potential trade policy issues.
· Explain the incentive pay model Uber uses and how it affects the principal-agent problem.
· Discuss any asymmetric information issues with Uber’s business model.
Your essay must be at least eight pages in length (not counting the title and references pages) and include at least five peer-reviewed resources. Adhere to APA Style when writing your analysis, including citations and references for sources used. Be sure to include an introduction. Please note that no abstract is needed
 
Text book for assignment is Froeb, L. M., McCann, B. T., Shor, M., & Ward, M. R. (2018). Managerial economics (5th ed.). Cengage Learning. https://online.vitalsource.com/#/books/9781337468015

A Case Analysis of Uber
 
Uber is a ride

sharing service started in
2009. If you are not familiar with Uber, you can learn more
about the services it provides at Uber.com.
 
Construct an eight

page analysis of Uber using the following criteria.
 
·
 
Analyze the mar
ket before Uber’s entry. Describe the inefficiency Uber exploited.
 
·
 
Explain Uber’s surge pricing in the context of shifts in supply and demand.
 
·
 
Evaluate Uber’s surge pricing in the context of price discrimination.
 
·
 
Apply the concepts of economies of scale an
d economies of scope to Uber’s business model.
 
·
 
Apply the concepts
of game theory to Uber’s market.
 
·
 
Assess Uber’s potential for international expansion and potential trade policy issues.
 
·
 
Explain the incentive pay model Uber uses and how it affects the princ
ipal

agent problem.
 
·
 
Discuss any asymmetric information issues with
 
Uber’s business model.
 
Your essay must be
 
at least
 
eight pages in length (not counting the title and references pages) and
include at least five peer

reviewed resources. Adhere to APA Style
 
when writing your analysis, including
citations and references fo
r sources used. Be sure to include an introduction. Please note that no
abstract is needed
 
 
Text book
for assignment is
Froeb, L. M., McCann, B. T., Shor, M., & Ward, M. R. (2018).
 
Managerial
economics
 
(5th ed.). Cengage Lear
ning. https://online.vitalsource.com/#/books/9781337468015
 
A Case Analysis of Uber
Uber is a ride-sharing service started in 2009. If you are not familiar with Uber, you can learn more
about the services it provides at Uber.com.
Construct an eight-page analysis of Uber using the following criteria.
 Analyze the market before Uber’s entry. Describe the inefficiency Uber exploited.
 Explain Uber’s surge pricing in the context of shifts in supply and demand.
 Evaluate Uber’s surge pricing in the context of price discrimination.
 Apply the concepts of economies of scale and economies of scope to Uber’s business model.
 Apply the concepts of game theory to Uber’s market.
 Assess Uber’s potential for international expansion and potential trade policy issues.
 Explain the incentive pay model Uber uses and how it affects the principal-agent problem.
 Discuss any asymmetric information issues with Uber’s business model.
Your essay must be at least eight pages in length (not counting the title and references pages) and
include at least five peer-reviewed resources. Adhere to APA Style when writing your analysis, including
citations and references for sources used. Be sure to include an introduction. Please note that no
abstract is needed
 
Text book for assignment is Froeb, L. M., McCann, B. T., Shor, M., & Ward, M. R. (2018). Managerial
economics (5th ed.). Cengage Learning. https://online.vitalsource.com/#/books/9781337468015
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ASSESSMENT BRIEF – Assessment 2
Subject Code and Title PROJ6004: Contracts and Procurement
Assessment Assessment 2: Contracts and Procurement Review of the case study and associated Learning Resources, including detailed analysis of findings.
Individual/Group Individual Report
Length 2400 words
Learning Outcomes 1. Critically evaluate the risks associated
with contract and procurement
management approaches and make
recommendations to global project
sponsors with regard to ‘best practice’ in
this area.
2. Apply judgement and initiative in the
development of ‘best practice’ contract and
procurement process for global project
management, identifying the external factors
that need to be considered and mitigated for
in every instance.
3. Analyse the responsibilities of the
procurement manager and project manager
necessary to ensure stakeholder satisfaction
and successful project outcomes. Submission By 11:55pm end of Module 4
Weighting 40% There are 3 parts to Assessment 2
Total Marks 40 marks
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Context: General
Procurement and contracts are integral to successful project management. Planning for
purchases and acquisitions, requests for proposal, vendor selection, contract
administration, and contract closure are integral parts of the process. Learning from case
studies and benchmarking against better practices, standards and excellence is vital to
understand complexity of issues and successful strategies for procurement and contract
management. It will also ensure improved responsiveness to key issues, promote supplier-
client relationships through proactive management of risks and ultimately deliver higher
level of focus on performance-based outcomes.
Specific (Assessment 2 Context)
Assessment 2 is about uncovering complexities in the procurement context generally,
identifying key issues, looking at leadership, governance and key themes that will allow
improved focus, and learning.
Assessment 2 is based on understanding the case study and other module Learning
Resources.
 Students are encouraged to look at the Essential and Highly Recommended Learning
Resources and other public documents associated with the case study.
 However, a careful thorough review of the report is required to understand the
contracts and procurement issues that have arisen during the project execution,
ongoing risks mitigations and lessons learnt that can be applied to other large
infrastructure projects.
 Assessment 2 aims to encourage a deeper understanding of the challenges faced in large
complex projects – particularly with procurement methods that involve private-sector
finance to deliver complex projects – which is a significant method of procurement
because it can mobilise global financial and procurement capability to innovatively build
public infrastructure and facilities to meet the needs of the growing population.
 Students are also encouraged to understand and explore the related organisational
issues, stakeholders and the funding and finance aspects associated with the project.
 
 
 
 
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Instructions:
Assessment 2 Individual Report (overall 2,400 Words) is designed around analyzing the
procurement in the case study project. This assessment comprises of three parts:
 Part A: Introduce and summarise the procurement context and scope (life cycle journey
of the case study project). Identify the project procurement components and tender
evaluation that may have been used in the case study (according to your knowledge
from the theory you have studied).
 Part B: Describe the complexities (and key issues/risks), discuss the project environment
and organisation aspects, leadership and governance and how these have influenced
outcomes.
 Part C: Identify or suggest key mitigations and possible learnings. Explain how those
learnings may require changes to roles and responsibilities of key project resources,
changes to procurement briefs or specifications, scope and the procurement process
itself. Identify dependencies and common themes.
 
Learning Activities and Output:
The learning process will involve the deconstruction of the case study material to answer
questions, examine lessons learnt and highlight issues for further discussion. You will be
encouraged to reflect on your case study findings in order to identify contracts and
procurement management best practices which can be applied in the future to significant
projects that you may lead as project manager or oversee in a senior role.
 
 
 
 
 
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Learning Resources:
 Resource on APA style:
The URL/page for the TUA referencing guides is
http://onlinelibrary.tua.edu.au/skills/referencing
 Resource on report writing:
Victoria University of Wellington (2013). How to write a business report. School of
Marketing and Internal Business and Student Learning Support Service, Wellington,
New Zealand.
http://www.victoria.ac.nz/vbs/teaching/publications/VBS-report-writing-guide-
2013-July.pdf
 
 Resource on writing case study reports
Monash University (2015). Case study report (sample). Learning Support, Language
and Learning Online, Melbourne, Australia.
http://www.monash.edu.au/lls/llonline/writing/general/report/1.xml
 
 Refer to the subject planner and Modules readings for other learning
resources specific to Assessment 2.
 
Assessment Criteria:
Assessment 2 (Parts A, B, C) Individual Report (40%)
 
 Content, audience and purpose (30%)
 Knowledge and understanding (30%)
 Correct citation of key resources and evidence (20%)
 Effective communication (20%)
The Reflection Journal will also be assessed and has a weight of 10% out of 40%. In addition,
students may wish to consider that the audience for the Reflection Journal is the Learning
Facilitator and or the student’s employer or sponsor. Therefore, effective communication of
ideas is vital recognising the audience too. See learning rubrics in the following pages for
details.
 
 

 
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Learning Rubrics –Assessment 2 (Part A, B, C)
Assessment Attributes
Fail (0-49)
Pass (50-64)
Credit (65-74)
Distinction (75-84)
High Distinction (85-100)
Content, Audience and Purpose
 
(30%)
Does not meet minimum standard
 
Demonstrates no awareness of context and/or purpose of the assignment.
Meets minimum standard
 
Demonstrates limited awareness of context and/or purpose of the assignment
Moves beyond minimum standard
 
Demonstrates consistent awareness of context and/or purpose of the assignment.
Exceeds minimum standard
 
Demonstrates an advanced and integrated understanding of context and/or purpose of the assignment.
Exceeds minimum standard and exhibits high levels of independence
 
Consistently demonstrates a systematic and critical understanding of context and purpose of the assignment.
Knowledge and understanding
 
(30%)
Limited understanding of required concepts and knowledge
 
Key components of the assignment are not addressed.
Knowledge or understanding of the field or discipline.
 
Resembles a recall or summary of key ideas.
 
Often conflates/confuses assertion of personal opinion with information substantiated by evidence from the
Thorough knowledge or understanding of the field or discipline/s. Supports personal opinion and information substantiated by evidence from the research/course materials.
 
Demonstrates a capacity to explain and apply relevant concepts.
Highly developed understanding of the field or discipline/s.
 
Discriminates between assertion of personal opinion and information substantiated by robust evidence from the research/course materials and extended reading.
A sophisticated understanding of the field or discipline/s.
 
Systematically and critically discriminates between assertion of personal opinion and information substantiated by robust evidence from the research/course materials and extended reading.
 
 
 
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research/course materials.
Well demonstrated capacity to explain and apply relevant concepts.
 
Mastery of concepts and application to new situations/further learning.
Correct citation of key resources and evidence
 
(20%)
Demonstrates inconsistent use of good quality, credible and relevant resources to support and develop ideas.
There are mistakes in using the APA style.
Demonstrates use of credible and relevant resources to support and develop ideas, but these are not always explicit or well developed.
There are no mistakes in using the APA style.
Demonstrates use of high quality, credible and relevant resources to support and develop ideas.
There are no mistakes in using the APA style.
Demonstrates use of good quality, credible and relevant resources to support and develop arguments and statements. Shows evidence of wide scope within the organisation for sourcing evidence
There are no mistakes in using the APA style.
Demonstrates use of high-quality, credible and relevant resources to support and develop arguments and position statements. Shows evidence of wide scope within and without the organisation for sourcing evidence
There are no mistakes in using the APA style.
Effective communication
 
(20%)
Difficult to understand for audience, no logical/clear structure, poor flow of ideas, argument lacks supporting evidence.
 
No effort is made to keep audience engaged, audience
Information, arguments and evidence are presented in a way that is not always clear and logical.
 
Attempts are made to keep the audience engaged, but not
Information, arguments and evidence are well presented, mostly clear flow of ideas and arguments.
 
The audience is mostly engaged, line of
Information, arguments and evidence are very well presented, the presentation is logical, clear and well supported by evidence.
Expertly presented; the presentation is logical, persuasive, and well supported by evidence, demonstrating a clear flow of ideas and arguments.
 
 
 
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cannot follow the line of reasoning.
 
Little use of presentation aids, or the presentation aids and material used are irrelevant.
always successful. Line of reasoning is often difficult to follow.
 
Presentation aids are used more for effect than relevance.
reasoning is easy to follow.
 
Effective use of presentation aids.
Engages the audience, demonstrates cultural sensitivity.
 
Carefully and well prepared presentations aids are used.
Engages and sustains audience’s interest in the topic, demonstrates high levels of cultural sensitivity
 
Effective use of diverse presentation aids, including graphics and multi-media.
 Students will complete an assessment of a client from internship following these steps. If a student does not have a client they should ask a friend (Not a co-worker, family member, or significant other) to answer the questions below.
1.         A theoretical orientation of the student’s choice, which will influence the assessment of a particular case (individual or family).
2.         As part of the assessment, the paper should include an ecomap and genogram.
3.         This case description will include explanations of the impact of ethnicity, race, gender, aging and social class. (Short/mini psychosocial).
4.         A description of the role of social work values and ethics in relationship to this particular case.
5.         An explanation of the ecological perspective (person in environment) and how it defines this case.
6.         An application of the problem-solving process using an empowerment and strengths perspective to this case.
7.         A discussion of theory and its impact on the case.
8.         A discussion of issues regarding populations at risk and human rights.
9.         References from the literature to support the theory base for both assessment and intervention.
10.       References from the literature to support the issues of values and ethics in social work practice.
11.       References from the literature to support the incorporation of issues related to  human rights and social justice.
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You work for a private corporation. The corporation is in need of capital. One member of the board has suggests, “Let’s go public!” You are a financial analyst for the company. You are not too sure that simply “going public” will solve the company’s need for capital. The CEO, you have been interning for, asks you to evaluate the situation and present whether or not an IPO is the best choice. The CEO would also like options to raising capital another way.
In order to accomplish everything that the CEO wants, she has agreed to let you do substantial research into companies that have failed and succeeded, and use those companies as a guide. She needs options. She needs reasons why each option may succeed or fail. She must present to the Board of Directors and needs real answers from you.
Do your research and design a report and presentation to present to the CEO and other executives.
Research Companies that have gone public. Begin with Google.

Case Study

A 60 year old woman with a 10 year history of Type II diabetes presents with multiple complications including retinopathy, peripheral neuropathy and declining renal function.

She has not had the urge to eat as of recently she feels “full” after a few bites. The incidence of nausea and feeling bloated occurs at least twice a day and even after a glass of water she feels bloated. She also complains of fatigue and not been able to keep up with daily chores.

A radiographic gastric emptying study shows a prolonged gastric emptying time.

Assignment Questions

  1. What is the typical diagnosis for a patient who presents with this clinical picture?
  2. What is the likely pathophysiologic process responsible for the presenting symptom? Support your response with a credible source.
  3. What is the class of the drug used to treat the pathophysiolog?. Discuss the pharmacologic management plan for this patient.
  4. Outline the mechanism of action and any possible contraindications of the pharmacologic management plan that you identified for the patient.

Instructions

  • Prepare and submit a 3-4 page paper [total] in length (not including APA format).
  • Answer all the questions above.
  • Support your position with examples.
  • Please review the rubric to ensure that your assignment meets criteria.
  • Submit the following documents to the Submit Assignments/Assessments area:

Discussed the significance of social structures on health and illness. In the newest version of the DSM, the following disorders (but not limited to) have been either included for the first time or modified: Bereavement Exclusion (removal from Depression), Internet Gaming Disorder, Hoarding Disorder, and Gender Dysphoria. Selectoneof the disorders. In one to two double-spaced pages, briefly discuss the selected diagnosis (You can start here: http://www.dsm5.org/Pages/Default.aspx The box on the bottom right has diagnoses that have changed) and talk about the implications of the medicalization of the diagnosis. Remember we’re focusing on medicalization; not necessarily on how the disorder affects people per se, but on how changing what is considered a medical problem or not affects people.Talk about the implications of the medicalization of the diagnosis. For example, which social group(s) might be more or less likely to be diagnosed with this based on these new criteria? What are the social consequences and the social benefits of having the condition medicalized in this way? What would a cure look like in terms of how you would expect the person to behave or feel once s/he is cured?

Unit 3 Peer Response (Due Sunday)
Unidentified Condition Recap and Response: Cortisol, Bone Loss  

In phase two of the Unit 3 discussion, watch or read the presentation posts created by your classmates and consider the information presented.
Assuming the role of a healthcare professional in training, respond via a video or written presentation to (a minimum) of one classmate. Written presentation responses should be a minimum of 2-3 paragraphs in length per each of the questions listed below.
In the  written presentation response post, include the following:

Summarize the rationalizations given by your classmate. Has your classmate changed their diagnosis opinion?
Outline the aspects in which you agreed and disagreed with their week 3 conclusions and why.
Provide an additional opportunity and positive impact upon their presentation by expanding upon one aspect of your classmate’s conclusions from week 3 with further research.
Within your video or written presentation, please be certain to validate your opinions and ideas while disclosing the sources utilized within your video presentation or written presentation (APA format).

Throughout this course, you may have gravitated to certain stages of development and certain research topics. Perhaps you found cognitive development during early childhood particularly appealing. Perhaps you are interested in the process of identity development during adolescence and the influence of culture. Maybe you want to learn more about how older adults cope with Alzheimer’s disease. There are endless questions and endless opportunities to affect change, improve human development, and positively impact the overall quality of life.
Take your curiosities and interests a step further and generate some ideas for positive social change in those areas. Do not limit yourself to what your current resources or capacities are; if you had ample resources at your disposal, what would you want to do to affect positive social change?
Post about a description of a research topic that involves lifespan development and explain how it could contribute to positive social change. Then, explain the actions you could take to bring about social change for that research topic possibility. Be specific.
 
Review the Walden University Social Change website and explore the possibilities for positive social change.
Think about a research topic that involves lifespan development and how it could contribute to positive social change.
Support your Discussion with specific resources used in its preparation. You are asked to provide a reference for all resources, including those in the Learning Resources for this course.
https://www-tandfonline-com.ezp.waldenulibrary.org/doi/full/10.1080/15427609.2015.1068049
https://www-sciencedirect-com.ezp.waldenulibrary.org/science/article/pii/S0273229714000252https://www.waldenu.edu/why-walden/social-changeP
https://www.waldenu.edu/why-walden/social-change
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For this activity, read the scenario and then use the provided Week 6 Time Value of Money Excel Template [XLSX] and Week 6 Time Value of Money Template [DOC] templates to complete your activity before uploading them to the submission area.
Note: There are locked cells in the Excel template. The cells have been locked to prevent the formulas from being disturbed. The cells that you will need to use to complete this assignment are not locked. You may create your own templates, however, it is recommended that you use the templates provided.
Note: Watch the Excel tutorial videos linked in this week to learn how to use Excel before attempting the assignment. You can use the template provided or you may create your own template based on the one provided.

Scenario

Larry and Beth are both married, working adults. They both plan for retirement and consider the $6,000 annual contribution a must.
First, consider Beth’s savings. She began working at age 20 and began making an annual contribution to her IRA of $6,000 each year until age 32 (12 contributions). She then left full-time work to have children and be a stay-at-home mom. She left her IRA invested and plans to begin drawing from her IRA when she is 65.
Larry started contributing to his IRA at age 32. In the first 12 years of his working career, he used his discretionary income to buy a home, upgrade the family cars, take vacations, and pursue his golfing hobby. At age 32, he made his first $6,000 contribution to an IRA and contributed $6,000 every year up until age 65 (33 contributions). He plans to retire at age 65 and make withdrawals from his IRA.
Both IRA accounts grow at an 8 percent annual rate. Do not consider taxes or inflation.

Instructions

  • Create a chart summarizing the details of the investment for both Larry and Beth.
  • Write a one-paragraph summary in which you explain the results in terms of the time value of money for both Larry and Beth. (Hint: discuss why one person was able to save a great deal more than the other.)
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Please reply to the following question in APA style 7th edition with 150-250 words with reference
1.
Timothy Bundy
2 posts
Re: Module 6 DQ 1
When our lord and savior had walked this earth, he was here to preach the gospel and serve his people. It said in John 13:5 Jesus poured water in the basin and began to was his disciple’s feet, while all alone he knew he will be betrayed. Robert Greenleaf (1970) who defined the characteristics of servant leadership is a leader that has the focal point on other people’s highest-priority needs being served, rather than on the leader’s own interests (pg46). As a servant leader you will need to be able to motivate others and that come with having a desire to want to be a leader and a motivator. My opinion I don’t believe that servant leadership is the only theory that’s compatible with Christian worldviews. All theories of leaderships should be compatible too Christian worldviews. We are here to preach the word of GOD across the nations, we suppose to help others, motivate and encourage them, give back to the needy, feed the poor, shelter and help the homeless and most importantly save souls. I don’t believe servant leadership is the only form of leadership that tie down to that. As leaders dealing with Christian worldviews serving Christ Jesus, all forms of leadership ties down with his morals and ways. In order to be a great leader, you must be a servant to one first, do onto others as you want done onto you. John 13:14-17 now that I your lord and teacher washed your feet; you should wash one another feet. I have set an example that you should do as I have done for you. Very true I tell you no servant is greater than their master, nor is a messenger greater than the one who sent him, and now that you know these things you will be bless if you do them.
Reference
Greenleafl R. K. (1970). the servant as leader. Robert, K. Indianapolis, IN, USA: Greenleaf Publishing Center
Krumrei, E. J. (2018). humility in servant leadership among Christian student leaders: a Longitudinal Pilot Study. Journal of Psychology & Theology46(4), 253–267. https://doi-org.lopes.idm.oclc.org/10.1177/00916471188
 
Timothy Bundy
2. Barber
1 posts
Re: Module 6 DQ 1
Servant leadership is not the only leadership theory that seems compatible with Christian worldview.
Ethical leaders are honest, fair minded, and behave in ways that match their stated values (Yasir & Mohamad, 2016). They believe in serving the organization and employees/followers and are willing to take a risk to support followers and organization (Yasir & Mohamad, 2016). Ethical leaders have integrity (Yasir & Mohamad, 2016). They act as coaches and mentors to develop followers; leading by example using integrity and ethics (Yasir & Mohamad, 2016).
Transformational leaders consider ethics and morality as they work to inspire followers and develop organizational vision (Yasir & Mohamad, 2016). They are role models and develop a pattern of interaction with followers that is uplifting and encourages a higher level of motivation and morality among followers (Yasir & Mohamad, 2016).
Authentic leaders behave according to deeply held values and convictions (Yasir & Mohamad, 2016). They know who they are and are transparent; their interaction with others is ethical and seeks to build an organizational culture where followers are encouraged to develop higher levels of self-awareness and growth (Yasir & Mohamad, 2016). These leaders possess “an internalized moral perspective” that is critical for developing such a culture of inclusivity and positive regard (Yasir & Mohamad, 2016).
Servant leadership, along with ethical, transformational, and authentic leadership models all possess tenets that support the Christian worldview: honesty, integrity, inclusivity, working with followers to identify and meet organizational and personal mission. Ethics and morals may be individually defined, but the Christian worldview has some commonly held expectations, as well. Caring for the needs of others, being honest and fair, lifting others up, celebrating and including diversity, are all examples of this worldview found in not only servant leadership, but also authentic, transformational, and ethical leadership models.
Reference
Yasir, M. & Mohamad, N. A. (2016). Ethics and morality: Comparing ethical leadership with servant, authentic and transformational leadership styles. International Review of Management and Marketing6(4), 310–316
 
3. Re: Module 6 DQ 2
Barber
Leadership from the bottom up, or servant leadership, is not only possible, there are indications that servant leadership improves employee outcomes that are beneficial for the organization. Yang et al. (2017) observed an increase in follower engagement within an environment utilizing servant leadership. Servant leaders empower their followers to take an active role in “job crafting,” allowing the followers to feel a higher level of investment and sense of purpose, which increases job performance. In this manner, servant leaders encourage followers to adopt a leadership role as they take responsibility for their job and work boundaries (Yang et al., 2017). Servant leaders are careful to attend to followers needs, clearly demonstrating care and concern for followers and making every effort to provide learning opportunities through by supporting and mentoring followers (Yang et al., 2017).
Empowering followers encourages them to take initiative in their work, giving them a sense of autonomy and purpose. When a leader sees part of their role is to take care of followers, to ensure they are healthy, that they have the resources they need, and that is available to help when followers need it are leading by serving. A personal identity or worldview that encompasses inclusivity, celebrates others’ strengths, and believes in the abilities of others to accomplish goals, along with recognizing that there are more ways than one to solve a problem, can enhance a servant leader’s impact with followers.
Reference
RUI YANG, YING MING, JIANHONG MA, & RONGMIAN HUO. (2017). How Do Servant Leaders Promote Engagement? A Bottom-Up Perspective of Job Crafting. Social Behavior & Personality: An International Journal45(11), 1815–1827
4. Porsha Smith
Re: Module 6 DQ 2
Northouse (2015) offered that being a servant while being a leader does not make sense, and it is counter to common sense. Of all of the leadership theories that covered so far, servant leadership makes the most sense. This model places the follower at the forefront and emphasizes attentiveness, empathy, and nurture. Virtually, this leadership model ensures that the followers’ needs get met, which allows them to focus on the task at hand. Serving leaders also tirelessly account for the profoundly entrenched belief that the essential foundations of the community are “perceived interdependence” and “generosity”(Bowman, 2005). A person can successfully operate and be perceived as both a servant and a leader simultaneously, as I believe this is the model by which most professors and teachers work. An instructor is in a leadership position but completes tasks, builds curriculum, grades, and provides feedback to their followers, which is, in a sense, a service.
There might be aspects of one’s worldview or identity that could influence the potential for successfully operationalizing this paradox, such as pseudo-transformational leadership, in which a person believes they are a better leader than they are. Another issue of identity or worldview that may stop one from being a servant leader could deal with an individual believing that followers should serve the leader and not the other way around. According to Bowman (2005), an individual has to want to serve more than lead.
References
Bowman, R. F. (2005). Teacher as servant leader. The Clearing House: A Journal of Educational Strategies, Issues and Ideas78(6), 257–260. https://doi.org/10.3200/tchs.78.6.257-260
Northouse, P. G. (2015). Leadership: Theory and practice (7th ed.). Sage Publications, Inc.,.