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Section A: National Products Question 1 The drive for connection is Charley Adams' dominant motive for acting the way he does. He places high importance on being accepted by other people and takes great pleasure in collaborating with people who are kind and extroverted. He has a high degree of agreeableness and is always looking for chances to spend some quality time in a social setting with his team and other coworkers. He looks to have a high level of personal integrity and also has strong family values. Bill Stuart is driven mostly by the fact that he is an achievement-oriented leader. This is his dominant motive. He prefers to be alone and does not thrive in situations that require him to interact with others. On the other hand, he enjoys taking on tough tasks and reserves the most complex ones for himself, which demonstrates that he is more prepared to accept responsibility for finding solutions to issues that are relevant to the work at hand. As I said earlier, He has a deep concern for the goals of the tasks he is assigned, which is one reason why he has an accomplishment orientation. In addition to this, he consistently puts himself in difficult circumstances to learn and advance in areas in which he is deficient. The pursuit of personal power seems to be the dominant motive behind Ray Johnson's actions. His primary goal is to keep surrounding himself with an increasing number of "things," in addition to advancing his career in the business sector. His lavish lifestyle is another evidence that he is a narcissistic leader with a high desire for admiration and poor integrity. Ray Johnson is profoundly narcissistic and has a strong need to have control over the events that take place around him. Power and accomplishment are what drives him to succeed in life. Question 2 Charley Adams may not succeed in his high-level management role. His department's performance may remain stagnant because he does not want to push his subordinates to perform at their best. He has at least eight years of management experience, is extremely ethical, and is dedicated to the organisation. However, Mr. Adams' lack of assertiveness and desire for affiliation may not make him the greatest choice if National Products is to prosper and expand.

Bill Stuart's drive for success sometimes gets in the way of his managerial abilities. His drive for individual achievement may take precedence over his responsibilities to the company's goals and his team. Due to his dislike of social functions, Bill Stuart may not be the best general manager candidate because he cannot motivate a team, navigate workplace politics, and speak fluently and socially. The fact that Bill Stuart prefers to work alone on challenging projects and saves the most difficult jobs for himself is indicative of his introversion and high learning goal orientation. It seems like he is more interested in expanding his design expertise than in how well his team performs or how well he does relative to others. Ray Johnson is obsessed with fame and wants to win at any cost. It may be challenging to establish coherent professional connections inside the organisation due to his demand for control and his inclination to be overly defensive. Therefore, if he were promoted to general manager, he would not rely on the judgement of his subordinates. If a non-routine choice is going to be taken, Ray Johnson thinks he should be informed beforehand. His narcissism shines through in the choices he makes, the things he buys, and the way he treats anyone who questions his authority at work or in his personal life. Question 3 Neither of the department supervisors in question was shown to have any knowledge or experience outside of their field in the case. There are several positive qualities of the narcissistic personality type that might make Ray Johnson a successful general manager, such as his drive, self-confidence, and willingness to take risks. However, his ability to build and maintain positive collegial relationships with the executive leadership and management within National Products and with external organisations that have built working relationships with National Products may determine his success as general manager. The new manager may find it necessary to actively pursue, construct, and sustain new partnerships. This seems to be Ray Johnson's Achilles' heel. Bill Stuart would take on all of the company's success on his own, while Charley Adams' desire for belonging would take priority. As a result, it's safe to say that none of the three managers is a good fit for a job as general manager due to their lack of desirable traits. Susan should employ someone who has extensive relevant experience, is outgoing, diligent, emotionally mature, and stable, and has a high degree of team orientation and initiative. Therefore, Susan should not

suggest any of these individuals for recruitment. She has to advertise the position publicly and start conducting interviews. Section B: It's not Fair Question 1 Mary entered her performance review fearful of the outcome, but she left on cloud nine after receiving praise for her work and a 10 per cent rise that took effect right away. Mary thought she was the best employee in the company until she met Sue, a new hire who had recently graduated from the same university as Mary. After meeting with Sue, Mary discovered that her starting salary was $44,000, ten per cent less than Sue's. Mary was justified in her pessimism after seeing that her efforts at the firm were not being rewarded. All of her hopes and expectations for the future of the business were washed away. Question 2 Mary is motivated by the Acquired Needs Theory, which states that the desire for achievement is a necessary condition for success in a given occupation. This theory explains why Mary has been so successful in her current position; she has been able to handle and complete all of the complex tasks that have been placed before her, and she has voiced her concerns and opinions when she has encountered problems.

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