The document discusses an ethnographic research project comparing two student organizations - ALPFA and Adopt a Dream. [1] Interviews with members found that ALPFA was viewed as well-organized and professional, while Adopt a Dream was seen as less communicative and uneven. [2] Observation of meetings found ALPFA to be structured and Adopt a Dream to lack focus. [3] The research aims to determine if overconfidence or lack of confidence is more appropriate for organizations and work environments.
1. Xiuqi Zhu
Professor Klinkowstein
Selected Business Article
Playing the confidence game at work —
— the wrong way
http://www.bbc.com/capital/story/20130910-the-confidence-game-at-work
4. Xiuqi Zhu
To be confident is
very important when
you looking for a job.
But as a manager, the
confidence showing
on everyone is your
confidence!
Professor Klinkowstein
8. Xiuqi Zhu
Professor Klinkowstein
Ethnographic Research
Step One – Interview
“Warm Discussions”
“Feel Free to Give Opinions”
“Equal as G-Board”
“Good Listeners”
Adopt A Dream Members
16. Xiuqi Zhu
Professor Klinkowstein
Ethnographic Research
Step three – Practice
“ We are looking for confident leaders who is:
Strong in Ability
Follow Disciplines
Purpose-oriented
Brave to Give Opinions”
– Executive of Deloitte
28. Xiuqi Zhu
Professor Klinkowstein
Selected Article for Research:
Playing the confidence game at work —
— the wrong way
http://www.bbc.com/capital/story/20130910-the-confidence-game-at-work
31. Xiuqi Zhu
Professor Klinkowstein
Desire
A specific class or course that
-- help employees and employers
show appropriate confidence
-- build better working environment
32. Xiuqi Zhu
Professor Klinkowstein
Proposal
Set up selective course for “job search” or “build
confidence” in colleges or career centers.
Watching movies like “the pursuit of happiness” and etc.
Do model interviews with classmates.
The professors should work with both business school
and psychology offices.
33. Xiuqi Zhu
Professor Klinkowstein
Proposal
Recommend mandatory courses to corporations for
employers and employees.
Cooperate with Human Resources and Public
Relationship offices.
Set up monthly anonymous questionnaires for both
employers and employees.
Hold monthly events and annual conferences between
college students and employers.