Discussion:
• Discuss the role of leadership and how it can impact organizational performance.
• Discuss Mulally's leadership style at Ford Motor Company and provide examples of how his actions fit this style.
• Discuss how goal setting helped Ford improve its performance.
• Assess Mulally on each element in communication openness including message transmission, trust, agendas and goals.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of Mulally's leadership style and recommend whether he should continue with this style, or use a different style.