Saudi Electronic University Crumbling Subway System Questions

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• Please read the case “New York’s Subway System Is Crumbling” on Page number 277, Chapter 7 – “Individual & Group Decision Making”available in your textbook/e-textbook “Management: A Practical Approach” 9^th edition by Kinicki, A., & Williams, B., and answer the following questions:

Assignment Workload:

• This Assignment comprise of a short Case.
• Assignment is to be submitted by each student individually.

Assignment Purposes/Learning Outcomes:

After completion of Assignment-2 students will able to understand the

LO 1. Identify and explain the concept of management, functions, roles and skills of a manager (Lo1.1)

LO 6. Apply knowledge and function effectively on teamwork activities, management skills to create a development plan (Lo3.4)

Assignment-2

Assignment Question(s):(Marks 5)

• What is the underlying problem in this case from NYCTA President Andy Byford’s perspective?(2marks)
• What barriers to decision making were prevalent before Byford’s arrival? Explain.(1.5 marks)
• Which Nonrational decision making model does Byford employ? How?(1.5 marks)