Internet Exercises


1			http://www.motorolacareers.com/moto.cfm?cntry=Canada Motorola was founded by Paul Galvin in 1928. This organization has grown to be a global leader in wireless, broadband and automotive communications technologies and embedded electronic products. Today, Motorola utilizes the power of wireless communication as well as the Internet to deliver communication solutions for the individual, work team, vehicle and home. Explore this site thoroughly. Prepare a two-page report that addresses the following issues. Identify nine influence tactics. Explain how each of these tactics could manifest within this organization. Identify the three possible outcomes resulting from the use of influence tactics. Which outcome is most preferred? Develop scenarios to demonstrate how each of these outcomes may present themselves at this company.




2			http://www.westinghouse.com/ In 1886, George Westinghouse founded the Westinghouse Electric Company. This organization serves its utility and industrial customers by providing fuel, technology, plant design, and equipment to them. Westinghouse is a leader in the commercial nuclear electric power industry. Study the many offerings of this Internet site. How might the managers at Westinghouse utilize the five bases of power? Identify one advantage and one disadvantage for each type of power. How could this organization empower its employees? Prepare a two-page report that responds to the above questions. Be prepared to discuss your responses with the class.




3			http://www.campbellsoupcompany.com/index.asp This company's slogan of "Mm, Mm good" is widely known and recognized. The many years of providing quality products to its customers enabled this organization to become a formidable leader within the industry. After visiting this Website, prepare one-paragraph responses to the each of the following questions. What type of organizational politics do you envision taking place within this organization? Identify how impression management could be utilized at Campbell's. What suggestions can you offer this organization to alleviate or prevent "bad" impressions? How is impression management important to this organization? Explain.

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