Assignment 1: Is There Such A Thing as Evidence Based Management

Assignment 1: Is There Such A Thing as Evidence Based Management

Assignment 1: Is There Such A Thing as Evidence Based Management. Please ensure to include the questions with the answers and follow the rules for each question listed below.

1: Please read the entire article and then summarize the following sections/subtitles: (30 Points)

• Intro (p 256-257)
• The Great Hope and The Great Disappointment (p257-258)
• The Evidence-Based Zeitgeist (p 258-260)
• Opportunity to Better Implement Managerial Decisions & Better Managers Better Learning (p 260-261)

Please include the subtitles for each summary and ensure that the word count for each section is between 150-300 words.

2: Please discuss the author’s viewpoint regarding the problem with managers today. Do you agree with his rationale? Yes/No; Why?  (10 Points)

3:The author noted that some managers are against the evidence based management (EBM) concept. Please identify and explain six reasons discussed in the article. (15 points)

4:  Please rank the selected reasons for resistance from most modifiable to least modifiable. Also, provide a justification for each ranking. (15 Points)

5: Please identify and explain six possible solutions (use the solutions mentioned in the article) that can possibly mediate resistance to the evidence based management concept (EBM. (15 points)

6: Please rank the chosen solutions from most achievable to least achievable. Also,  provide a justification for each ranking. (15 Points)

Please place your initials and 800 number on the top right hand corner of every page. Do not place your full name on the assignment. Electronic copies of the exam are to be submitted under the Tests and Quizzes section on blackboard. Points will be subtracted if these rules are not followed. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me.

 

Respectfully,
Gregory