ther in London, and more in the following years. The company is “thinking globally but acting locally” (Dessler, 1998, Chapter 2 Video). Its brand of clubs will globally provide new and experimental music with a local element. While growth continues abroad, control remains domestically. Michael Dorf’s efforts are those of a multinational company, “defined as an internationally integrated business that is controlled by a parent corporation, owned and managed essentially by the nationals of its home country” (Dressler, 1998, p.44).Based on your reading thus far, how would you characterize Michael’s management style? How is it effective or ineffective? Explain.Michael Dorf’s management style is a way a life for him. He has the real desire to work with people and help them succeed as well as helping the organization succeed. He performs the four major functions of management: plan, organize, lead, and control. He is a top line manager playing the roles of a figurehead, leader, liaison, spokesperson, and negotiator.What role does Michael’s ethics play in the development of KnitMedia? In what ways is this manifested?Michael’s ethics reflect the stakeholder theory; “a social responsibility to serve all the ‘corporate stakeholders’ affected by its business decisions. A corporate stakeholder is any group which is vital to the survival and success of the corporation” (Dressler, 1998, p.91), such as employees, customers, suppliers, and community. For example, he pays his musicians fairly, hires the homeless, and does not compromise the integrity of the way he conducts business.In conclusion, KnitMedia is a company that is meant to swim, due to a variety of circumstances and attitudes. More than just the mainstream music’s packaging of tours and CDs as with Warner or Sony, KnitMedia is utilizing the Internet, clubs, tours, and a reputation for integrity....
