Assignment:
Case Study: "D. L. Woodside, Sunshine Snacks" Read the case study and answer the following three questions.
Based on "The Take Over" Incident 52 in Bernard A. Deitzer and Karl A Shilliff, Contemporary Management Incidents
1. What traits does Woodside possess that might be helpful to him as he assumes his new position? What traits might be detrimental?
2. Would you consider Woodside a people-oriented or a task-oriented leader? Discuss which type of leader, people-oriented or task oriented, you think would be best for the new research director at Sunshine?
3. How might an understanding of individualized leadership theory be useful to Woodside in this situation? Discuss your answer.
Your response should be at least 200 words in length. All sources used must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.
Case Study: "Finance Department Read the case study and answer the following three questions.
Based on David Hornestay, "Double Vision" Government Executive, April 2000
1. Why had Osborne's department been so successful even though he has provided little leadership over the past two years?
2. How would you describe Osborne's current leadership style? Based on the path-goal theory, which style do you think he might most effectively use to turn things around with Larry Gibson?
3. If you were in Osborne's position, describe how you would evaluate the situation and handle the problem.
Your response should be at least 200 words in length. All sources used must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.