HRM742 Introduction to business management and Organization

Question 1- Wilson Bros is known for its incredibly rapid decision making process. It is one of their major competitive advantages to be able to go from product conception to product launch in a matter of 6 weeks compared to a year to two years for a competitor.  Yet, are the decisions always the best ones?  With the assistance of available research from the course and external sources, comment on the following statement: It is clear that decisions must be made on the basis of rational thought. Otherwise we will not get the best decision possible.  Explain your answer.

Question 2- A certain level of conflict at Wilson Bros was fine, but managers often told me that they often stopped short in fear of losing their jobs.' With the assistance of available research from the course and from external sources, comment on the following statement: Conflict is a normal part of life in an organization. We should tackle it head on no matter who we are in conflict with. There are advantages to be gained by engaging in conflict.  Explain your answer.

Question 3- We are changing at an incredibly rapid pace. It is impossible to keep up.  It would be really nice if the guys with the ideas realized that we are the ones that actually have to implement this stuff.' Manager, Wilson Bros. With the assistance of available research from the course and from external sources, comment on the following statement: Being a leader during change is very difficult. People don't want change. It seems like it would just be better to tell people 'things are going to change - just suck it up'. That would work as well as any strategy. Explain your answer.