Case analysis: rick’s new job

 
Read the Rick’s New Job case analysis at the end of Chapter 3 of the  Blanchard and Thacker (2013) text. In an 800 to 1,000 word paper  (excluding the title and reference pages), respond to the following case  questions: 

• Explain why Rick was let go and how reinforcement theory applies to this situation.
• Explain Rosie and Walter’s reaction to Rick’s computer in terms of  resistance to change. Use the concepts in this chapter to explain how  Rick might have approached the computer situation so as to gain  acceptance.
• Explain Rick’s inability to “fit in” using social learning theory. Identify where breakdowns occurred.
• If Val hired you to develop a management training program for the  senior managers at PPP, explain how you would go about designing the  program. Provide appropriate theoretical rationale to support your  position.

Your paper must be formatted according to APA style as outlined in  the Ashford Writing Center. Your paper must also include citations and  references for the Blanchard and Thacker (2013) text and at least two  scholarly sources from the Ashford University Library. An Abstract is  not required. Use APA formatted headings, rather than numbers, to  delineate your response to each case question. For example, the  following headings (or equivalent) can be used to identify each section  of your paper:

• Reinforcement Theory
• Resistance to Change
• Social Learning Theory
• Designing a Management Training Program

The paper

• Must be 800 to 1,000 words, double-spaced (excluding title and  references pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in  the Ashford Writing Center. (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. 
• Must include a separate title page with the following:
  • Title of paper
  • Student’s name
  • Course name and number
  • Instructor’s name
  • Date submitted
• Must use at least two scholarly sources in addition to the course text.
• Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
• Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing
• Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.