Assignment: Morieux and a Self-Reflection Essay

Watch the following TED Talks video: Yves Morieux: As work gets more complex, 6 rules to simplify

Directions:

Using the concepts from the readings and lecture pages, write a self-reflection essay that answers the following five questions:

1. Explain why you do or do not agree with Morieux's (2013) assumption that the traditional organizational methods to effect change are obsolete? Justify your response with research.

2. Describe the role that simplicity plays in your work life today, according to Morieux's (2013) claim. Explain and offer examples of how you might further simplify your work environment.

3. Describe two assumptions that explain why employees resist change. Select one of these and explain how you as a leader would simplify your work environment so that employees might better cooperate with each other.

4. Analyze the method of simplification to reduce complex layers of operational control.

Requirements:

• In this self-reflective assignment, you need to back up your ideas and claims with scholarly sources. Please cite at least two scholarly sources that are not required readings in the course.

• Keep in mind that critical reasoning and thinking skills are not the same as an opinion. While it is acceptable to write in first-person, be sure to support your ideas with valid, reputable, and scholarly articles. The CSU-Global Library is a good place to find your resources.

• Feel free to use 1-4, above, as sections of your essay.

• Your paper should be 4-5 pages in length, well written, and formatted according to the CSU-Global Guide to Writing and APA.

Link to video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MD4Ymjyc2I