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Discussion 1

1. Review the Big Five Personality Traits. Then, write an essay of at least 250 words describing yourself in terms of the Big Five Personality Traits using social traits, personal conception traits, and emotional adjustment traits. Also, describe how your personality profile (in terms of these various dimensions) seems to influence your personal behavior.

2.Read the Xerox case on p. W-100 (Chapter 2 > OB Skills Workbook > Cases for Critical Thinking > Diversity Leads the Way) and respond to the following question:

What are the seven reasons why Xerox should be motivated to diversify its workforce? Illustrate how Xerox shows it values workplace diversity.

Discussion 2

Read the Trader Joe's case on p. W-97 (Chapter 1 > OB Skills Workbook > Cases for Critical Thinking > Trader Joe's) and respond to the following question:

In what ways does this description of Trader Joe's show attention to each responsibility in the management process: planning, organizing, leading, and controlling?

Discussion 3

1.Submit Organization Name and briefly explain the major roles that managers perform in the company.
Step 1:

Submit the name of an organization you will research. Include a brief explanation of the major roles that managers perform in the company. To submit your selection, click on the link "Step 1: Submit Organization Name". Follow the assignment's directions carefully before submitting your organization selection.

2.After reading Chapter 2 and watching the video lecture, discuss a time at work or home when you employed a scientific management style to accomplish a task or project. Explain with examples.

3.After watching the Camp Bow Wow video, explain two activities that leaders at Camp Bow Wow perform daily, and identify which of the managerial roles presented in the course so far are related to each.

Requirements: Your answer must be at least 250 words and based on your own unique composition. Your answer should adhere to APA standards.