Case Study: "D. L. Woodside, Sunshine Snacks" (p. 60 of the textbook) Read the case study and answer the given three questions.
Question 1. What traits does Woodside possess that might be helpful to him as he assumes his new position? What traits might be detrimental?
Question 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?
Question 3. How might an understanding of individualized leadership theory be useful to Woodside in this situation? Discuss your answer.