PART I:Arrow Furniture is a family-owned and operated manufacturer of high-end furniture located in North Carolina. The furniture industry has suffered from foreign competition over recent years. Nationwide, there have been massive layoffs and several large companies have closed. Arrow’s workers are feeling these pressures and have begun displaying counterproductive behaviors. The HR manager recently told Mary Baker, the family member serving as CEO, that employees are threatening to unionize if they don’t get higher pay and more job security. Mary is upset by this comment because the family has supported employees with decent salaries and health benefits. Higher wages are the last thing the company needs if they are to remain competitive. The Baker family wants to turn things around. They know they will have to be more competitive price-wise. This might be achieved by finding cheaper suppliers, lowering employee labor costs, or increasing productivity. That said, the Baker’s strongly believe that it is important to “take care of their people,” many of whom are lifelong employees.A global car manufacturer is going to open a new facility in the community. It is likely the company will offer higher salaries and better benefits than offered by Arrow Furniture. The firm is known to offer such benefits in an attempt to reduce the need for a union. Jobs at this plant will be more technically advanced than those at Arrow and the company is offering job training to those who are interested. The Bakers are aware that the nature of work at Arrow results in moderate levels of hygiene factors and low motivators.Using the 3-Step Problem-Solving Approach and the Organizing Framework, what should the Bakers do to motivate their employees and get support for the company’s future plans?PART II:Review the following conversation:Marcy: Dana, can I talk to you for a couple of minutes? We’ve been roommates for two years and I think I have a time management problem. I just don’t get enough done in a day. What do you think?Dana: Tell me more. How did you decide that you have a problem?Marcy: I never get everything done on my to-do list. The more I get done, the more I end up adding to the list. Dana: What would solving the problem look like to you?Marcy: Well, I’d get everything done on my list.Dana: Is that realistic?Marcy: It’s not, but what else am I going to do?Dana: What else can you do that will help? Can you work with an advisor? Use a scheduling program?This is an example of coaching. Describe the process of coaching and explain why is it important for managers to be effective coaches.

The Extended Challenge Activity Report is an account of preparation for, engagement in, and reflection on your Extended Challenge. At the end of the training period, you will write a 2000-word report in which you write your reflection after engaging in all aspects of the Extended Challenge. The report contains at least three sections. First, your report must show evidence of your continuous engagement in all aspects of the Extended Challenge. Second, your self-reflection section must contain three key learning points of growth from the Extended Challenge. You need to base your reflection on the surveys results and/or other reflection tools provided during class. You also need to engage with theories in the literature to critically evaluate how the Extended Challenge is related to your development in wisdom and leadership. The criteria of the assessment are as follow:Evidence of Participation (20%) The comprehensiveness of the evidence (the training activities, training buddy interactions, group interactions, and wise rewards / penalties). Quality of evidence that shows continuous participation in the Extended Challenge.Clarity and relevance of the evidence (understandable, readable, relevant). Learning and Growth (50%) Clear identification of three key points of learning Effective use of survey results and other reflection tools as the basis of self-reflection Use theories covered in the course to do a critical evaluation of how the self-growth and learning points can help you develop in wisdom and leadership Effective use of relevant literature to support the reflection Design and Planning (20%) Quality of the document and academic writing. The assignment is also going to be assessed based on the quality of writing and referencing (10%). In this section, you need to provide relevant, high quality, convincing evidence of continuous engagement in all aspects of the challenge. The criteria of assessment are:In this section, you need to write a self-reflection on three key learning points of growth from the Extended Challenge based on the surveys and reflection tools, and critically evaluate it to your development in wisdom and leadership. The criteria of assessment are:In this section, you need to design your own detailed Extended Challenge based on relevant theories and points of learning in the course. The criteria of assessment are:Clarity and quality of analysis of how theories in the literature are used to design the extended challenge Creativity & independent thinking, commitment, and detail of the plan The criteria of the assessment are:Appropriate use of academic writing style; comprising of structure and organisation; clarity of writing; and/or spelling and grammarProper and consistent use of APA Referencing Style in-text citation and reference list.

Part 1 is to circle or highlight the 20 mistakes in the letter. Part 2 is to provide corrections for the mistakes you identified.