Archived Abstracts
Grinding HPWS, AI, and Theory U for Mahrez Company
Location
Room 214, Schewel Hall
Access Type
Open Access
Entry Number
35
Start Date
4-8-2020 2:30 PM
End Date
4-8-2020 2:45 PM
Department
Leadership Studies
Abstract
The goal of any organization is to be successful and stand in the face of times. As there could necessarily not be a single theory, which can be implemented and claim to be successful. This paper/study explores the use of important theories such as Appreciative Inquiry and Theory U for Mahrez. The following paper is analyzing the situation of Mahrez company, which is Turkish based and was a family business founded in 1950. This study is also trying to see how the Human performance work system (HPWS) could be useful for sustaining Mahrez company success. The study finds out that AI's perception of reasoning was focusing on an organization’s positive features and its capabilities to help perceive assets. It also determines what works out best for the business and how to come up with solutions that are best linked to the specific need and environment of each organization. On the other hand, Theory U is an approach of concentrating on organization interior situation, which differs from the usual way of finding a problem solution by observing and analyzing past experiences. Theory U supporters state that a lot of leaders are visionless to the significance of this internal situation awareness that helps solve complex problems. Leaders need to “let go” of everything that is not essential. Then they need to determine what they really need (“let come”) their highest possible future self. Finally, through HPWS, the company needs to bring a change by motivating workers towards reaching the company’s goal.
Faculty Mentor(s)
Dr. Owen Cardwell
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Grinding HPWS, AI, and Theory U for Mahrez Company
Room 214, Schewel Hall
The goal of any organization is to be successful and stand in the face of times. As there could necessarily not be a single theory, which can be implemented and claim to be successful. This paper/study explores the use of important theories such as Appreciative Inquiry and Theory U for Mahrez. The following paper is analyzing the situation of Mahrez company, which is Turkish based and was a family business founded in 1950. This study is also trying to see how the Human performance work system (HPWS) could be useful for sustaining Mahrez company success. The study finds out that AI's perception of reasoning was focusing on an organization’s positive features and its capabilities to help perceive assets. It also determines what works out best for the business and how to come up with solutions that are best linked to the specific need and environment of each organization. On the other hand, Theory U is an approach of concentrating on organization interior situation, which differs from the usual way of finding a problem solution by observing and analyzing past experiences. Theory U supporters state that a lot of leaders are visionless to the significance of this internal situation awareness that helps solve complex problems. Leaders need to “let go” of everything that is not essential. Then they need to determine what they really need (“let come”) their highest possible future self. Finally, through HPWS, the company needs to bring a change by motivating workers towards reaching the company’s goal.