Organization Chart: Mirjam Nilsson, President; August 706085

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Organization chart Mirjam Nilsson President Augusta Bergqvist VP Business Development Omar Mattsson Manufacturing Director Flora Berggren VP Worldwide Sales Elaine Hartwick Acting Director John Martensson Research Director Stan Raffety Human Resources Manager Patrick Heaton Research Lab Manager Mei Zheng Research Lab Manager Joanne Lawrence Research Lab Manager April Hansson Marketing Manager You! Business Development Manager Juanita Gonzalez Business Development Manager Angelica Astrom Supply Chain Strategies Nidal Eidwat Middle Eastern Operations Ian Smith North American Operations Chris Botting Sales Executive Ian Hansson VP Human Resources Leslie Krupp Sales Rep MBA 699 Life Sciences Organization MBA 699Life Sciences Organization MBA 699 Employee Personas The first step in putting together the kind of team that can direct a change effort is to find the right members. Characteristics of effective guiding coalition members are: • A combination of management and leadership skills to develop both plans and vision • Position power • Expertise (discipline, work experience, decision-making ability) • Credibility (good reputation with the firm, in the industry, or both) The VP of the life sciences organization you are working for has identified the following employees who might be suitable for inclusion in the guiding coalition: Name Job Role Characterization Past Experience With M&A Span of Control Time at the Organizati on (Years) Job Satisfactio n (1=low, 4=high) Years Since Last Promoti on Juanita Business Developmen t Manager (your counterpart) Extremely intelligent, motivated, and productive, she has been struggling lately with managing her time and commitments since returning from maternity leave. Juanita has never been involved in a merger or an acquisition, but she worked at a firm during its complete reorganization . Individual contributor (niece of one of the firm’s owners) 2 2 n/a Stan Human Resources Manager Often characterized as “a complacent member of human resources,†Stan is usually the point of contact who is assigned to company-wide committees. Formerly involved in a workforce deployment change initiative, he has familiarity with what works (and doesn’t work) in a guiding coalition. Individual contributor 8 1 7 Name Job Role Characterization Past Experience With M&A Span of Control Time at the Organizati on (Years) Job Satisfactio n (1=low, 4=high) Years Since Last Promoti on Omar Manufacturi ng Director Highly successful director, responsible for opening up the company’s supply chain in the Middle East. Although he sometimes “rubs people the wrong way,†he has proven effective. Omar came to the firm through an acquisition and has been pleased with how the integration has gone so far. Manages 12 manufacturin g plants comprising 580 hourly workers 3 4 n/a John Research Director John is responsible for the scientific research behind the company’s flagship oncology drug, and “doesn’t stop until the job is done.†A member of the firm’s founding team, he has seen more mergers fail than succeed. Oversees the company’s research labs in three countries, including more than 100 scientists Leslie Sales Rep During her tenure with the firm, Leslie has consistently met her sales targets, exceeding her quotas every quarter. Leslie has been through more change in her career than most sales reps. Individual contributor 14 2 8 Elaine Acting Director Although she has a reputation for being difficult to work with, Elaine is known for appreciating complementary strengths in others and is often called “a true visionary.†Elaine is a strong leader when it comes to adapting to changing situations. Manages 18 senior managers (direct reports) 10 3 2 Chris Sales Executive Known for “micromanaging,†Chris has a realistic sense of his weaknesses and limitations. Chris led the integration of two prior acquisitions while at another company. Oversees more than 150 sales reps around the world 10 2 4 White Trash Primer 10 After you have read "White Trash Primer" (WTP in the Module), please answer the "Making Arguments" question found at the end of the essay (last page of the pdf) with a thoughtful, well-developed 2-3 paragraph response. About 1 page to answers 3 question Read White Trash Primer by Lacy M.Johnson (2009) Question: OR ANALYSIS 1. What significance does the title have? What does Johnson mean by "white trash"? What is a "primer"? 2. How would you characterize the style of the prose with which Johnson writes "White Trash Primer"? 3. What point of view is this essay written in? What effect does it have on you as you read? MAKING ARGUMENTS Reflect on how you relate to the use of the word you in "White Trash Primer." How does it make you feel? Do you feel included by it or excluded by it? Why? Argue for or against Johnson's use of the second-person ("you") point of view. Cite specific moments when you feel that it is effective or ineffective, and explain why. If you are arguing against it, try to include an argument for an alternative that attempts to explain why it would have been better.