Short Case Scenario 16-1

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Short Case Scenario 16-1
Jessica is looking forward to a family reunion at the beach. She is the first in her family to have graduated from college. She started her studies at the local community college and transferred to a prestigious private college several hours from her family's home. Jessica's major in college was business administration with a concentration in finance.
As she approaches the beach house where her family will be staying, Jessica is glad that her days of being quizzed and tested are over. She is looking forward to an opportunity to relax and to put her brain on "pause." However, Jessica's family has other plans for her. Almost before she emerges from her car, the questions begin.
Jessica's great-aunt Irene is hoping for a little investment advice. Irene explains, "One of my CDs has recently matured and I'm hoping to roll it into an investment where I might make a little more interest. Your cousin Eddie has suggested that I invest in bonds, but I'm not sure what to think. You know, dear, Eddie's never been very bright and I'd be foolish to take his advice without a little more information.
-Aunt Irene decides to explore online investing with Jessica's help.Aunt Irene insists that she wants her stock certificates,however.Will she get them?

Comprehend the influence of both person and situation on behavior as suggested by Kurt Lewin.

Recognize the emphasis on social cognition in modern social psychology and how it differs from older theoretical perspectives.

Understand the external and internal forces that drive organizational change.

Grasp the concepts and stages of Lewin's change model and its application in managing change.

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Definitions:

Status

The relative social, professional, or other standing of someone or something, often compared to others within a given context.

Conformity

The behavior of aligning one's beliefs, attitudes, and actions with those of a group or society's standards and norms.

Groups

Groups consist of two or more people who interact and identify with one another, sharing a common purpose or goal.

Status Acceptance

refers to the act of acknowledging and embracing one's position or rank within a social hierarchy or group.