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To effectively answer the questions based on the “Donna Dubinsky & Apple Computer” case, follow this structured guideline:

Segment 1: July 1981 to Fall 1984 (Donna’s first three years at Apple)

1. Identify Donna’s Strengths and Weaknesses:
   • Strengths: Reflect on what made Donna successful in her early years at Apple. Focus on her skills, leadership qualities, problem-solving abilities, and how she contributed to Apple’s operations and culture during the early years.
   • Weaknesses: Analyze any challenges or limitations Donna faced. This might include areas where she struggled to adapt, interpersonal issues, or any obstacles she encountered in her management or decision-making.

   Response Tip: Summarize her performance in a clear and concise paragraph, offering specific examples from the case to support your claims.

Segment 2: September 1984 and Beyond (Reaction to JIT Idea and Task Force Meetings)

2. Reaction to the JIT Idea:
   • Reaction: Describe how Donna Dubinsky responded to the Just-In-Time (JIT) idea when it was introduced in September 1984.
   • Reason for Reaction: Analyze why she reacted the way she did. Consider her background, role at the company, and the context of the situation. Was her reaction influenced by her prior experiences, knowledge, or personal leadership style?

   Response Tip: Focus on the emotional, cognitive, and professional factors that influenced her response to the idea.

3. What Donna Could Have Done Differently:
   • Alternatives: Suggest how Donna could have responded more effectively to the JIT idea. Was there a different approach she could have taken that would have benefited her, the team, or the company? Provide a thoughtful critique.
4. What Debi Coleman Could Have Done Differently:
   • Alternative Actions: Consider Debi Coleman’s role in the task force meetings and how she could have supported the JIT idea differently. What actions could she have taken to enhance team dynamics or decision-making processes?
5. Donna’s Approach to Task Force Meetings:
   • Meeting Approach: Describe Donna’s behavior and style in the task force meetings. Was she collaborative, assertive, or perhaps resistant to change? How did her approach impact the discussions and the outcome?

Application of “How Management Teams Can Have a Good Fight” to the Case

6. Key Points from “How Management Teams Can Have a Good Fight”:
   • Article Insights: Identify and explain at least three key points from the article that could have been beneficial to the individuals involved in the case. These might include ideas about conflict resolution, decision-making processes, or team collaboration.
7. Application of Insights:
   • Practical Application: Discuss how these concepts could have been applied in the case to improve the situation. For instance, how could better conflict management strategies have led to a more successful integration of JIT or improved team dynamics?

General Writing Tips:

• APA Format: Ensure your answers are formatted according to APA guidelines.
• Clarity: Be clear and concise in your responses, focusing on the key points.
• References: Provide citations for any external resources or articles you reference in your response.

By following this guideline, you should be able to provide a comprehensive and well-structured response to the case study questions. Let me know if you need further clarification!