Essay Problem
Concepts in this unit cover personal factors, environmental characteristics (technological change, globalization, emerging employment relationships), individual challenges, and group or team satisfaction.
Assume you are the CEO of a bicycle manufacturing company that has been acquired in a hostile takeover by a competing firm. You have been retained as the CEO of the acquired company to ensure the transition goes smoothly. Your challenges are to reduce the cost of manufacturing, cut staff, and integrate the parent-company's employees into your division. From an organizational behavior perspective, outline and explain your decision-making actions regarding the areas listed below:
a) employee relationships and integration,
b) technological changes,
c) globalization, and
d) retention of employee talent.
The response should include a reference list. Using double-space, Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.