Case - Direction for Some, Support for Others

Read the case and answer the questions below:

QUESTION 1 - Path Goal Theory

Applying path-goal theory, answer the following questions:

1. What two leader behaviours is David adopting?

2. Why do the above leader behaviours make Daniel an effective leader?

QUESTION 2 - Transformational Leadership

One of your team members is disruptive during meetings and often leaves early from work.

What strategies would you use to change his behaviour if you were a:

1. Laissez-faire leader

2. Transformational leader

Identify and explain two strategies for each leadership style.

QUESTION 3 - Difference and Leadership

Susan R. works at the Bank of London (BoL). She is ambitious and recently finished BoL's Management Development Programme, a selective program for talented employees. She has been offered a leadership position at BoL, but she is hesitant to accept it. The leadership position offers her important career opportunities, but Susan knows she will be one of a very few female leaders. She also knows she will be expected to work long hours. Susan is married and planning to have children within the next three years.
You are a member of BoL's Task Force on the Advancement of Women, and you know well what barriers Susan is likely to face if she accepts the position.

1. Identify two important barriers that women like Susan are likely to face if promoted to leadership positions at BoL.

2. What could BoL do to eliminate these barriers and make sure women like Susan succeed in their leadership roles?

QUESTION 4 - Team Leadership

Your team is going through a number of problems: One of your team members constantly has his ideas minimised by other group members, which makes him feel disheartened. Also, your boss is under the impression that some team members are unaware of key business decisions, which affects the quality of their work. As a result, the team is not getting recognition and support from the top management team.

Following Hill's model for team leadership, explain the leadership actions you need to take to address these three issues.

QUESTION 5 - Leadership in the 21st century

Based on the session "Leadership in the 21st century",

1. Explain the impact of the trend "Awareness of Employee Wellbeing" on leadership.

2. Discuss two strategic leadership capabilities you would need to demonstrate as an organisational leader in order to take advantage of this trend. Use one example from a real organisation to support your answer.

All answers should be between 200 and 250 words long.

Attachment:- Case.rar