I chose this study because Alternative work arrangements are something that I am strong believer in. MY major is human resource management and alternative work arrangements are something that I will be working with. There are so many different arrangements that can be made. Even very simple arrangements when help an employee with a home-work conflict. Making these accommodations when possible does not just benefit the employees they benefit the organization as a whole. When organizations put in the time and effort to make these arrangements employees will feel valued and this will reflect directly in their work. The potential for these arrangements will also make the company and it positions more desirable to individuals who are searching to a …show more content…
Followership and leadership were covered in chapter twelve of the text. A great leader is only as strong as their followers. Leaders need to have willing followers without unreasonable expectations for their leader. The leader also needs to have the capacity to know they should step aside and let another lead. In order to be the best leader they much have the highest concern for people as well as the highest concern for results. When this is achieved they are viewed as a team manager.
Chapter fourteen on Jobs and Design of work was a chapter I enjoyed both in the text and the chase study that went along with it. With my plans to enter a career in Human Resource management on of the things I will be doing to working on job deigns and dircitptions. I want to be able to work with people and help mange home-work conflicts as well as job and work conflicts. When organizations work with people and help them understand what their job entails the result will be educated and strong employees that feel valued by the