Case Study Bob Knowlton
Outline
Overview
Leadership & Leadership Style
Attribution Theory of Leadership
Bass (1) theory of Leadership
Important keys of leadership
Questions
What attributions did Bob Knowlton make?
What team norms seemed to be operating in Knowlton’s team?
What leadership style did Knowlton need from Dr. Jerrold after Fester arrived? Explain.
What leadership style did Knowlton seem to get from Dr. Jerrod before and after Fester arrived
What leadership style did Fester use with his subordinates?
What leadership style did Knowlton use with Fester? Was it effective? Explain.
What would you have done with Fester if you were Knowlton?
What would you have done to influence Dr. Jerrold if you were Knowlton?
Conclusion
Bob Knowlton
Overview
The Case (Bob Knowlton) depicts how inappropriate leadership styles can greatly influence employee’s performance and commitment to their organization. It also shows the impact that ineffective leadership can have on communication, teamwork, and the organization as a whole. The main characters are Bob Knowlton, whom was the
Laboratory Leader, Dr Jerrold whom was the Director and Fester the new hire. Bob was promoted to be the leader of the Laboratory by Dr. Jerrold, (whom was the head of the lab), as he saw that Bob had the necessary skill set to oversee certain projects. Fester (whom Dr. Jerrold thought very highly of) was hired after, by Dr. Jerrold, without any formal introduction to the group, which in turn offset a series of animosity, and insecurity issues… An organization has the greatest chance of being successful when all employees, crucify self, focus on the company’s vision, and work towards achieving it. Since leadership involves the exercise of influence by one person over others, the quality of leadership exhibited by supervisors is therefore a critical determinant of organizational success.
Leadership & Leadership Style
Overview
Leadership & Leadership Style
Attribution Theory of Leadership
Bass (1) theory of Leadership
Important keys of leadership
Questions
What attributions did Bob Knowlton make?
What team norms seemed to be operating in Knowlton’s team?
What leadership style did Knowlton need from Dr. Jerrold after Fester arrived? Explain.
What leadership style did Knowlton seem to get from Dr. Jerrod before and after Fester arrived
What leadership style did Fester use with his subordinates?
What leadership style did Knowlton use with Fester? Was it effective? Explain.
What would you have done with Fester if you were Knowlton?
What would you have done to influence Dr. Jerrold if you were Knowlton?
Conclusion
Bob Knowlton
Overview
The Case (Bob Knowlton) depicts how inappropriate leadership styles can greatly influence employee’s performance and commitment to their organization. It also shows the impact that ineffective leadership can have on communication, teamwork, and the organization as a whole. The main characters are Bob Knowlton, whom was the
Laboratory Leader, Dr Jerrold whom was the Director and Fester the new hire. Bob was promoted to be the leader of the Laboratory by Dr. Jerrold, (whom was the head of the lab), as he saw that Bob had the necessary skill set to oversee certain projects. Fester (whom Dr. Jerrold thought very highly of) was hired after, by Dr. Jerrold, without any formal introduction to the group, which in turn offset a series of animosity, and insecurity issues… An organization has the greatest chance of being successful when all employees, crucify self, focus on the company’s vision, and work towards achieving it. Since leadership involves the exercise of influence by one person over others, the quality of leadership exhibited by supervisors is therefore a critical determinant of organizational success.
Leadership & Leadership Style
References: Blake, Robert R. and Jane S. Mouton (1985). The Managerial Grid III: The Key to Leadership Excellence. Houston: Gulf Publishing Co. Bass, Bernard, Stogdill 's Handbook of Leadership: A Survey of Theory and Research, New York: Free Press, 1989.