Contingency and Situational Leadership
"Keeping the Cloud Computing Mastermind Happy"
Imagine that you are on the Google board of directors. Evaluate the above case study and report back to your fellow board members.
Activities:
I. Read the Chapter 5 Leadership Case Problem (See Attachment): "Keeping the Cloud Computing Mastermind Happy."
II. Research the Google 20 percent time program, both on the company Web site and in an independent article.
1. Determine the leadership styles and qualities used by both Google management and by Bisciglia in this case and which one is more effective. Justify your answers.
2. Analyze how situational leadership is relevant to this case.
3. Examine the Google 20 percent time program and its impact on employee and organizational performance.
4. Determine if Google as a company has a preferred leadership style and its impact on organizational performance.