What is the current level of turbulence in this case for Dr. Smith? Mrs. Wilson? Mrs. Martin? Provide evidence to support your response.
Currently, I would assess Dr. Smith’s level of turbulence to be moderate, however, due to the vulnerability of this situation his actions could negatively influence this level. Shaprio and Gross (2013), indicated that moderate turbulence is not normally a part of how an organization operates, and is prompted by important issues that need to be solve. In this scenario, Dr. Smith is finding it challenging to complete paperwork required under the NCLB legislation with the help of Mrs. Martin. In addition, he must now respond to making a personnel change, which could dramatically influence how the school is operated. …show more content…
Smith could create a greater level of turbulence for the school by complying to HR’s plan. Interstingly, HR’s plan reuires an increase in turbulence level in order to achieve future improvements within the organization (the availability of a 12 month contract). For instance, within the case study it indicates that Mrs. Martin would disrupt the operations of the office as an office aide, which would also influence the teachers and relationships with parents. It seems that HR has failed to recognize that the challenges prompted by Mrs. Martin’s performance, which are currently contained to NCLB paperwork, could become widespread. In addition to the challenges the school community will face, I feel that Dr. Smith will face professional scrutany if it made public knowledge that Mrs. Martin’s switch was merely a set-up for her dismissal. Certainly, Dr. Smith may face professional repercussion by not complying with this plan, however, I feel it is within his scope of duties to find an alternative …show more content…
Smith use of solve his dilemma? Why would that lens provide the most assistance in his decision-making process? Would more than one lens assist him in making the most effective decision in this case? If so, which other lens? If not, why not?
I would encourage Dr. Smith to employ the ethics of care to solve this dilemma. Shapiro and Gross (2013), stated that this lense requires “leaders to consider multiple voices in the decisionmaking process” (p.28). I feel it would be insufficient for Dr. Smith to only consider decisions that would improve his situation, such as employing HR plan. To insure that the level of turbulence does not escalate he should also consider the perspectives held by school community, his staff, the superintendent, Mrs. Wilson, and Mrs. Martin. It may also be valuable for Dr. Smith to utilize the ethic of profession, which “serve as guideposts and aspirations for a field” (Shapiro & Gross, 2013, p. 32). If Dr. Smith takes the time to consider his standards for professional conduct, I suspect he will quickly realize that setting up Mrs. Martin to fail is a demonstration of poor
Currently, I would assess Dr. Smith’s level of turbulence to be moderate, however, due to the vulnerability of this situation his actions could negatively influence this level. Shaprio and Gross (2013), indicated that moderate turbulence is not normally a part of how an organization operates, and is prompted by important issues that need to be solve. In this scenario, Dr. Smith is finding it challenging to complete paperwork required under the NCLB legislation with the help of Mrs. Martin. In addition, he must now respond to making a personnel change, which could dramatically influence how the school is operated. …show more content…
Smith could create a greater level of turbulence for the school by complying to HR’s plan. Interstingly, HR’s plan reuires an increase in turbulence level in order to achieve future improvements within the organization (the availability of a 12 month contract). For instance, within the case study it indicates that Mrs. Martin would disrupt the operations of the office as an office aide, which would also influence the teachers and relationships with parents. It seems that HR has failed to recognize that the challenges prompted by Mrs. Martin’s performance, which are currently contained to NCLB paperwork, could become widespread. In addition to the challenges the school community will face, I feel that Dr. Smith will face professional scrutany if it made public knowledge that Mrs. Martin’s switch was merely a set-up for her dismissal. Certainly, Dr. Smith may face professional repercussion by not complying with this plan, however, I feel it is within his scope of duties to find an alternative …show more content…
Smith use of solve his dilemma? Why would that lens provide the most assistance in his decision-making process? Would more than one lens assist him in making the most effective decision in this case? If so, which other lens? If not, why not?
I would encourage Dr. Smith to employ the ethics of care to solve this dilemma. Shapiro and Gross (2013), stated that this lense requires “leaders to consider multiple voices in the decisionmaking process” (p.28). I feel it would be insufficient for Dr. Smith to only consider decisions that would improve his situation, such as employing HR plan. To insure that the level of turbulence does not escalate he should also consider the perspectives held by school community, his staff, the superintendent, Mrs. Wilson, and Mrs. Martin. It may also be valuable for Dr. Smith to utilize the ethic of profession, which “serve as guideposts and aspirations for a field” (Shapiro & Gross, 2013, p. 32). If Dr. Smith takes the time to consider his standards for professional conduct, I suspect he will quickly realize that setting up Mrs. Martin to fail is a demonstration of poor