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Case: Spotify
though it didn’t start that way, few people doubt the ability of Daniel Ek (CEO of Spotify)
o be able to follow through any more. One early investor said, “When I first met him, he
could mpletely articulate how this could affect the music industry and what the world would
look
e. I was shaking my head about his crazy ambition, but what he said at a meeting in 2007
turned out to become true.”* Ek is known for his willingness to sit through extraordinarily
ong negotiations with musicians and executives in order to prove his point, but he rarely
mpromises if he believes he is right. Unlike most CEOs, Ek is seen by most as “egoless” and
ocuses a good amount of time on his family. Although he is used to those who question his
ractices, Ek receives different kinds of criticism now that he runs a public company.
One of these criticisms is the high rate of turnover among key executives in Spotify. Ek
labels self as “missionary” in that he likes to set 5-year missions for himself. He says, “That’s
how think about life. Five years is long enough for me to achieve something meaningful but
short nough so I can change my mind every few years. I’m on my second five-year
commitment on potify. In two years, I will have to make my next one. I will need to ask
myself if I still enjoy hat I’m doing. I’m kind of unusual that way, but it gives me clarity and
purpose.”** He expects thers to do the same. Every year he sits down with his executives and
asks them one question, Is this what you want to do for the next two years?” In a process that
he calls “excruciating,” he orces his employees into thinking about whether or not what they
are doing is their true passion d whether they are willing to commit to another “mission.”
Source: Dow Jones & Company, Inc.
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‫المملكة العربية السعودية‬
‫وزارة التعليم‬
‫الجامعة السعودية اإللكترونية‬
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ministry of Education
Saudi Electronic University
College of Administrative and Financial Sciences
Assignment 3
Organizational Behaviour (MGT 301)
Due Date: 30/04/2022 @ 23:59
Course Name: Organizational Behaviour
Student’s Name:
Course Code: MGT301
Student’s ID Number:
Semester: Second
CRN:
Academic Year:2021-22-2nd
For Instructor’s Use only
Instructor’s Name:
Students’ Grade: 00/ 10
Level of Marks: High/Middle/Low
General Instructions – PLEASE READ THEM CAREFULLY
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The Assignment must be submitted on Blackboard (WORD format only) via allocated
folder.
Assignments submitted through email will not be accepted.
Students are advised to make their work clear and well presented, marks may be reduced
for poor presentation. This includes filling your information on the cover page.
Students must mention question number clearly in their answer.
Late submission will NOT be accepted.
Avoid plagiarism, the work should be in your own words, copying from students or other
resources without proper referencing will result in ZERO marks. No exceptions.
All answered must be typed using Times New Roman (size 12, double-spaced) font.
No pictures containing text will be accepted and will be considered plagiarism).
Submissions without this cover page will NOT be accepted.
Learning Outcomes:
1 Examine the differences and similarities between leadership, power, and management..
(CLO5).
Reference Source:
Textbook:Colquitt, J. A., LePine, J. A., & Wesson, M. J. (2021). Organizational behavior:
Improving performance and commitment in the workplace (7th ed). Burr Ridge, IL:
McGraw-Hill Irwin. Case
Study: –
Case: SPOTIFY
Please read the case “SPOTIFY” from Chapter 14 “ Leadership: Styles and Behaviors
” Page: – 469 given in your textbook – Organizational behaviour: Improving performance
and commitment in the workplace (7th ed). by Colquitt, J. A., LePine, J. A., & Wesson,
M. J. (2021) and Answer the following Questions:
Assignment Question(s):
Part:-1
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Is it reasonable for a CEO like Ek to expect his employees to have the same passion
and commitment to their work as he does? (02 Marks ) (Min words 150-200)
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Does Ek fit your perception of what a “transformational leader” is supposed to be?
(02 Marks ) (Min words 150-200)
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of having a leader with such a strong
vision for the company? (02 Marks ) (Min words 150-200)
Important Note: – Support your submission with course material concepts, principles, and
theories from the textbook and at least two scholarly, peer-reviewed journal articles.
Part:-2
Discussion questions: Please read Chapter 14 “ Leadership: Styles and Behaviors
carefully and then give your answers on the basis of your understanding.
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Before reading this chapter, which statement did you feel was more accurate:
“Leaders are born” or “Leaders are made”? How do you feel now, and why do you feel
that way? (2 Marks) (Min words 200-300)
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Consider the four dimensions of transformational leadership: idealized influence,
inspirational motivation, intellectual stimulation, and individualized consideration.
Which of those dimensions would you respond to most favorably? Why? (2 Marks)
(Min words 200-300)
Important Note: – Support your submission with course material concepts, principles, and
theories from the textbook and at least two scholarly, peer-reviewed journal articles.
Due date for the submission of Assignment:- 3
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Assignment should be posted in the Black Board by end of Week-09.
The due date for the submission of Assignment- end of Week-13.
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