Assignment: Case Analysis: Rick's New Job
Read the Rick's New Job case analysis at the end of Chapter 3 of the Blanchard and Thacker (2013) text. In an 800 to 1,000 word paper (excluding the title and reference pages), respond to the following case questions:
1) Explain why Rick was let go and how reinforcement theory applies to this situation.
2) Explain Rosie and Walter's reaction to Rick's computer in terms of resistance to change. Use the concepts in this chapter to explain how Rick might have approached the computer situation so as to gain acceptance.
3) Explain Rick's inability to "fit in" using social learning theory. Identify where breakdowns occurred.
4) If Val hired you to develop a management training program for the senior managers at PPP, explain how you would go about designing the program. Provide appropriate theoretical rationale to support your position.
For example, the following headings (or equivalent) can be used to identify each section of your paper:
1) Reinforcement Theory
2) Resistance to Change
3) Social Learning Theory
4) Designing a Management Training Program
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
i) The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
ii) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
iii) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.