Answer the following in a word limit of 225 words:
Analyze an effective or ineffective leader within an organization by answering the following questions:
Would you classify the person as a leader or manager? Why?
Identify constructive or destructive communication behaviors this person exhibits.
Describe the style approach used by this person: autocratic, democratic, laissez-fair, or impoverished management? Explain your observation.
Classify the power base(s) used by this person: legitimate, reward, coercive, referent, expert, or connection. Give examples.
Does this leader uphold ethical principles? Explain.
What have you learned from observing this person?
How can you apply your observations to make you a better leader?
Reference:
Shockley-Zalabak, P. S. (2015). Fundamentals of organizational communication: Knowledge, sensitivity, skills, values (9th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.