Leadership Case Assignment
Respond to the 7 questions using the CASE STUDY.
Mary Barra - New CEO of General Moto
1. In your opinion, what culture type is CEO Barra bringing to GM? Support your answer with evidence from the case.
2. In what ways has GM's governing board shown that it embraces and supports diversity?
3. What is the evidence in the case to support the assertion that CEO Barra exemplifies the principles of authentic leadership?
4. What are some the factors in Mary Barra's life that have influenced her values?
CUMULATIVE CASE QUESTIONS
5. Based on what you know so far of Mary Barra, describe the quality of the exchange relationship (Chapter 7) she would most likely have with her followers. Explain your answer
6. In chapter 8, we discussed how organizational climate can influence team creativity and the role of top leaders in creating such a climate. Is Mary Barra the kind of CEO that can make this happen at GM ? Support your answer.
7. Transformational versus transactional leadership describes two leadership styles commonly associated with senior leaders of corporations (Chapter 9). Which of these leadership types is more representative of Mary Barra? Support your answer.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also Include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.
Text Book: Leadership- THEORY, APPLICATION & SKILL DEVELOPMENT by Robert N. Lussier and Christopher F. Achua, SIXTH EDITION.