Influence and Power

Question 1

Resource: The Art and Science of Leadership, Ch. 5

Create either a 2-4 minute podcast, a 15- to 20-slide Microsoft^® PowerPoint^® presentation, a 1-2 minute video, or other presentation on the interaction and influence among leadership tactics according to the following criteria:

• Explain power and compare how it relates to leadership
• Analyze the five sources of power
• Summarize the relationship between influence and power
• Determine how relationships between leaders and staff affect influence and power

Cite a minimum of two references other than the text.

Format your assignment consistent with APA guidelines

Question 2

Project: Group Case Study

Read the Operations Strategy at BYD of China, Electrifying the World’s Automotive Market case study in your course text (p. 410). After reviewing the information in this case study and the Learning Resources for this week, complete the following:

Submit and post to the Discussion Board a 250- to 350-word response to the following questions:

• What were BYD’s operations objectives and how did these change?
• What key operations decisions helped BYD develop a competitive advantage over other manufacturers?
• Briefly describe BYD supply chain. What innovative ideas did BYD integrate into its supply chain model to reduce costs and improve efficiency?