Leadership is the ability to influence employees to voluntarily pursue organizational goals. It is needed to create and communicate a company’s vision, strategies, and goals, as well as to execute on these plans and goals. This activity is important because effective leadership does not only matter for high-level executives as every member of an organization should understand its importance and learn the skills associated with it. The goal of this activity is to provide you with problem-solving skills when it comes to issues related to leadership.
A small independent movie requiring big-budget production values is dealing with a set-building delay that is affecting the shoot schedule. The product manager is meeting with her boss, a film producer to discuss the delays. They then meet with the set’s head carpenter and lead electrician. How are the different managers handling the situation? What would you do?
Naomi complains to Andy that he "hasn’t been here – until now, when we’re in crisis mode." Based on this statement, Andy is most likely viewed as a(n) ______ leader by Naomi.
Multiple Choice
passive management by exception
active management by exception
transformational
laissez-faire
contingent reward
