Case Study: The Space Electronics Corporation

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For this Case Study Assignment, review this week’s Learning Resources, including the case study “The Space Electronics Corporation” in Chapter 15 of the course text. Keep in mind the concepts of transformational change, strategic change management, and the organization’s technical, political, and cultural systems.

Included:

  • 1. Compare the problems in the case study at the macro and micro levels. Use the Learning Resources as a guide.
  • 2. Analyze the causes of the problems. Refer to the specific systems that are, or will be, affected by these problems.
  • 3. Determine alternatives for solving the problems you identify.
  • 4. Provide recommendations for solving the systems-related problems.
  • 5. Justify your solutions with specific references and examples found in the Learning Resources or in your own experiences.

Note: Include the completed “The Space Electronics Corporation Case Analysis Form” in your submission.

  • CASE: THE SPACE ELECTRONICS CORPORATION

    The Space Electronics Corporation is a subsidiary of a major firm with sales in excess of $300 million. Space Electronics holds substantial positions in commercial and military electronic systems markets, but profitability and market position have been declining. About a year ago, it became apparent that two R&D projects were coming up: a new electronic guidance system for the stealth bomber, and electronic control systems for a remote-controlled military airplane. These appeared to be the only two major projects coming up in the next few years. The executive committee had to decide whether or not to pursue these two projects. This would involve taking a radically new course of action, going after the prime contract for the electronic systems, whereas in the past, the company had operated as a subcontractor to other primes.

    The Executive Committee Meeting

    In mid-September, Reade Exton, the president, opened the meeting. “As you all know, our profitability and market position have been declining. We have landed only one new proposal during this period, and there is great pressure from headquarters to go after these major projects. We have all had an opportunity to review a copy of the proposals, and I’ll let Glenn start the discussion.”

    Glen Overton, vice president, engineering. “About a year ago, it became obvious that our engineering activity was go- ing to decline. The decision was made that a joint effort with marketing would be undertaken, and after a series of meetings, it was decided that our best course of action was to aggressively pursue these two large contracts.”

    Oliver Whittier, vice president, finance. “Frankly, Glenn, I have reservations about such a major departure from our past policies and by the magnitude of these projects. I’m worried about the increased overhead and the drain on our current prof- its. And I have a gut feeling that our probability of getting those contracts is less than you seem to think.”

    Ted Byron, vice president, marketing. “Although you may estimate that the probability of gaining these projects is low, the payoff is enough to turn our whole picture around. These contracts will put us on the map. My best ‘guesstimate’ is that our chances are closer to 75 percent than 60 percent. Don’t forget, I have a lot of personal contacts back in Washington, and while that is no guarantee, it sure doesn’t hurt.”

    Paul Brown, vice president, industrial relations. “I agree with Oliver. I have my doubts as to our chances of getting such a large-scale project, and I am worried about our people. If we should fail to get these contracts, people could get hurt. We may have to have layoffs and that is a bad business. I think we have a certain responsibility to the people here.”

    Mort Jenson, vice president, manufacturing. “Let’s face it, if we pull these two proposals out of the hat, they will love us at headquarters. We’ll be superstars! But on the other hand, we could take a real beating if these projects fizzle out. I think we have to consider the risk factor and what might happen to the company if we fail. And, like Paul says, a number of our line employees could take a beating if things don’t work out.”

    Glen Overton. “Listen, fellows, there are no lead-pipe cinches in this business. But don’t you think Ted and I have a better feel for our probabilities than people in personnel? If a downturn were to occur, our company will be hard-pressed anyway. Frankly, I’m not quite as optimistic as Ted here, but I still think our chances are in the 60 percent range. Even at that, it seems like a good risk because even if we only get one of the projects, our company will benefit greatly. Plus our R&D will stand to gain a heck of a lot by being involved in the state of the art. We’ll be able to attract new talent.”

    Mort Jenson. “One of our past problems was the isolation of R&D from the rest of the organization. I feel that we should seek to achieve more interdepartmental cooperation. So I think it is important to get all the differing viewpoints out on the table.”

    Reade Exton. “I think we have had a good discussion, but now what is our decision? As you know, there is a lot of pressure from headquarters to go after these projects, but it has to be a team decision. Frankly, we are between a rock and a hard place. There will have to be a significant expenditure just to pursue these major contracts, and our R&D activity will be al- most exclusively devoted to the proposals for about three months, and that will include 10-hour days and seven-day work weeks. There definitely is a degree of risk involved, although the exact odds are hard to predict. One thing is sure: if we don’t go after the projects, we won’t get them.” (Use the Case Analysis Form on the following page.)

Book Review The New Christian Counselor

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HSCO 506

Hawkins & Clinton Book Review Instructions

You must complete a book review of The New Christian Counselor: A Fresh Biblical and Transformational Approach by Hawkins & Clinton that will include 3 sections (summary, analysis, and application). Use the included template and utilize current APA citations as indicated on the template.

 

Summary (40 points)

In the summary section (at least 1 page) identify the 8–10 most important concepts of the book. That is, if you could boil down the most important points in the Hawkins & Clinton book, and explain them to a friend, what would they be? Do not just list chapter titles or book sections but summarize the main points in a way that indicates adequate understanding of the Hawkins & Clinton approach to integrative counseling. When you present your ideas, consider highlighting your main points—italics, sub-headings, etc. – to make it easier to pick out the concepts you have chosen.

 

Analysis (15 points)

In this section (approximately 1 page) consider the Module/Week 2 lecture discussion on the models of integration (you may also consult the “Comparing the 5 Views Christians Take to Psychology” PowerPoint or the “The Integration of Psychology and Christianity” document for this section) and explain how you would describe the integration approach of Hawkins & Clinton. What model of integration do you think their approach represents? Would Hawkins & Clinton identify psychological issues apart from spiritual issues, or are they all the same? How important is psychological theory and research in the Hawkins & Clinton approach?

 

Application (30 points)

In this section (at least 1 page), you must demonstrate how you would apply some of the principles discussed by Hawkins & Clinton to counseling in a human services setting.

Review this description of a typical day in the life of a human services counseling professional working in a community agency:

 

On a daily basis in your agency, you will work with clients with diagnoses of major mental illnesses, many of whom also engage in pervasive substance abuse. Your clients will have numerous dysfunctional relationships and, as a result, most will exhibit a lack of trust. Many have poor self-management skills, often neglecting to take medications, show up for work, etc. Some cannot even adequately complete activities of daily living (ADL’s). Legal problems are often part of your challenges as is homelessness. Your clients may be poor problem solvers and easily get into petty confrontations with others.

 

As you seek to integrate psychological theory and research with biblical theology/Christian spirituality in your practice as a human services counselor, what concepts from the Hawkins & Clinton book would you be able to apply? Keep in mind that some of you will work in secular agencies, while others will work in faith-based agencies. Although you can draw in concepts from the whole book, try to focus primarily on the first 3 chapters of the Hawkins & Clinton book. Mention and explain at least 5 concepts from the text that you would find helpful as you deal with your clients. Make sure your application has taken into account the typical human services counseling needs mentioned above. Present your 5 concepts in such a way that the main points are obvious to the reader—consider using italics, or sub-headings to highlight the main points.

 

Keep in mind that while the template with correct APA formatting is provided, you must present your ideas using professional (graduate level) writing. Writing quality will count for 15 points of your total. Note that page length is suggested; you will not be penalized for going over the suggested length unless the longer length reveals poor writing. Sections shorter than the suggested length may indicate inadequate content.

 

Hawkins & Clinton Book Review is due by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Sunday of Module/Week 3.

Presentation

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I have a presentation which I already done 80%. You need to include textbook information, 3 articles and a case study. summarize the topic from textbook, 3 articles, and how the articles relates to the textbook or what’s the take home message? Or how they reflect the topic from the textbook? then add a case study that related to the topic, it has to be different from the one that the teacher used (check out the slides from the teacher) maybe also look at the way he present the context from the textbook. The presentation should include overview, textbook topic, 3 article, case study, summary or take home messages, and reference page. Just feel free to make any changes, add more sections or delete some of it, even the order of it, just do whatever seems appropriate to you. I need you to write every single words that I’m going to present below every slides (which I already had some) make it as easy as possible, don’t use big words or complicated sentence structures. There are also presentations from previous students as examples.

  • Performance Assessment, Psyc601 Presentation Evaluation Form Presenter’s Name:_________________________________________________

    DID THE PRESENTER

    • verbally present an overview of his/her presentation? • provide a clear written outline (1-2 page handout or PPT slides) of the presentation? • cover only material relevant to the topic or did he/she appear to be going off on irrelevant tangents? • organize the material/articles logically, providing sufficient, but not too much, detail? • appear to understand the articles (including analyses performed), at least at a level sufficient to

    explain it to others? • tie the articles to the class readings (where appropriate)? • incorporate a specific case example of the topic discussed? • present a summary of the major points talked about? • make use of presentation aids (e.g., PowerPoint slides, additional handouts) as appropriate? • answer questions adequately?

    IN GENERAL, DID THE PRESENTER

    • present in a clear and understandable manner? • come across as organized, prepared, and practiced?

    OVERALL GRADE

    Grade: A+ A A- B+ B B- C+ C/C- D+ D D- F Points: 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 <15

    Constructive feedback to presenter: _______________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________

    Note: Several elements of quality presentations are provided below to help you in preparing for your presentation. I will be using this exact form when I rate your presentation to the class, as will your student colleagues, so use this as a guide. Remember that you only have 20-30 minutes, so be prepared. Practice!

     

    • IN GENERAL, DID THE PRESENTER

Colonialism And Neutral Parties ESSAY ASAP/ Essay 4

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PSYC 420

Essay Topics

 

Essay 1 – Module/Week 2:

Topic: Epistemology Define epistemology and describe the 3 models of how certain we are that our perceptions mirror reality. Which position do you hold, and why? What are the different methods of knowing (see Entwistle chapter 5)? What are the limitations of these (or any) methods of knowing? What methods of knowing are appropriate for Christians, and why?

 

Essay 2 – Module/Week 3:

Topic: Philosophical Anthropology Define philosophical anthropology and compare the psychological and theological understandings of philosophical anthropology. Identify several distinct contributions offered by psychology that are absent (not offered in detail) from Christian theology. Identify several distinct contributions offered by Christian theology that are absent (or not offered in detail) from psychology. Are psychological and theological perspectives on philosophical anthropology ultimately opposed to and irreconcilable with each other, or can they be reconciled? Defend your answer.

 

Essay 3 – Module/Week 4:

Topic: Enemies and Spies

 

Choose 1 of the 2 prompts below on which to comment.

 

1. Entwistle asserts: “those with whom we disagree often have things to teach us… [we must] ask ourselves what is to be learned and appreciated” from those with whom we disagree. Identify at least 3 things that you appreciate/can learn from those who hold the secular combatants’ or Christian combatants’ versions of the Enemies model.

2. After reading chapter 9 and watching the Antagonism video, what concerns, if any, do you have about the influence of secular assumptions on the field of psychology? What concerns, if any, do you have about the claims and counsel of the nouthetic counseling movement?

 

Essay 4 – Module/ Week 5:

Topic: Colonialism and Neutral Partiesm

 

Choose 1 of the 2 prompts below on which to comment.

 

1. The Colonialist model ostensibly recognizes the value of psychology, but it does not typically result in deep engagement with the findings or methods of psychology. How might this be applied to a topic such as eating disorders or depression? What would be some of the advantages and disadvantages of this approach?

 

2. Entwistle distinguishes between scriptural authority and theological interpretation. Do you agree? Why might this distinction be important? Support your view with an example.

 

Essay 5 Module/Week 6:

 

Topic: Allies and Transformational Psychology

 

Choose 1 of the 2 prompts below on which to comment.

 

1. Entwistle noted that “theological reflection typically focuses more on God’s workings in the world,” while “psychological reflection typically focuses more on the workings of God’s world.” What implications does this have for the relationship between psychology and Christianity?

2. Kepler saw astronomers as “priests of Almighty God” who have “the honour of standing guard…at the door of the shrine at whose high altar Copernicus performs divine service.” How might this sentiment apply to all of us who study the book of God’s Works? How can we heed Kepler’s warning to “not consider the glory of our intellects, but the glory of God” in our academic and disciplinary pursuits?

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