Chapter 4 Frank
Leadership Case Study
Name:
Institution:
Leadership Case Study
Case Problem A: Frank Won’t Accept “We can’t” for an answer
Key issues/summary: Frank is a business development manager in a firm charged with the mandate of providing the government with business improvement solutions. The company is currently faced with the challenge of acquiring more contracts from the government considering the expiry of the existing contracts. Frank refuses to accept the loss of contract and the inability of the company to acquire more contacts.
Problem statement: The system of leadership style that Franks uses is ineffective in realizing the objectives of the company and he needs to develop a better strategy for the profitability of the firm.
Root cause: Frank believes that the laxity of the project managers is the main contributor to loss of contacts in the company.
Solutions: It is important for Frank to recognize the problem that the organization faces and develop an all inclusive approach on the best possible strategies that could help the company gain in terms of contracts and profit levels.
Advantages: If Frank incorporates other managers in the decision making process, it is possible to realize effective solution to company problems
Disadvantage: Failure to recognize the professional input of other managers may lead to the collapse of the company.
Questions
1. What Based on limited evidence how would characterize Franks leadership style? Frank is autocratic in his style of leadership since he expects results by stating the course or action that his subordinated must embrace.
2. What leadership behavior and attitudes is Frank displaying? Frank is inconsiderate and controlling in terms of behavior and attitude. He expects his employees to generate results despite the difficulties that the company is experiencing.
3. How else can Frank approach his project managers about developing a new business? Frank can introduce an
Name:
Institution:
Leadership Case Study
Case Problem A: Frank Won’t Accept “We can’t” for an answer
Key issues/summary: Frank is a business development manager in a firm charged with the mandate of providing the government with business improvement solutions. The company is currently faced with the challenge of acquiring more contracts from the government considering the expiry of the existing contracts. Frank refuses to accept the loss of contract and the inability of the company to acquire more contacts.
Problem statement: The system of leadership style that Franks uses is ineffective in realizing the objectives of the company and he needs to develop a better strategy for the profitability of the firm.
Root cause: Frank believes that the laxity of the project managers is the main contributor to loss of contacts in the company.
Solutions: It is important for Frank to recognize the problem that the organization faces and develop an all inclusive approach on the best possible strategies that could help the company gain in terms of contracts and profit levels.
Advantages: If Frank incorporates other managers in the decision making process, it is possible to realize effective solution to company problems
Disadvantage: Failure to recognize the professional input of other managers may lead to the collapse of the company.
Questions
1. What Based on limited evidence how would characterize Franks leadership style? Frank is autocratic in his style of leadership since he expects results by stating the course or action that his subordinated must embrace.
2. What leadership behavior and attitudes is Frank displaying? Frank is inconsiderate and controlling in terms of behavior and attitude. He expects his employees to generate results despite the difficulties that the company is experiencing.
3. How else can Frank approach his project managers about developing a new business? Frank can introduce an