Homework: Analysis of Turn the Ship Around
The purpose of this homework is to evaluate the application of various leadership models and approaches, specifically the path-goal theory and the situational approach to leadership, in extreme circumstances.
Review the Turn the Ship Around! (A) case. As a leader, you will be faced with responding immediately to solve issues. The Turn the Ship Around! (A) case is an example of leadership under extreme circumstances. Reflect on this example to shape how you might apply the goal-path theory and the situational leadership approach in an everyday, real-world situation.
Write 750 words that analyze the events outlined in the case by addressing the following questions and concepts. Be sure to support your rationale by providing specific examples.
i. Discuss how the leaders demonstrate flexibility and adaptability.
ii. Describe how the leaders apply aspects of the path-goal theory to this situation.
iii. Discuss the leader's ability to communicate effectively with all of the stakeholders involved and how communication could have been improved.
iv. Explain how well the leaders follow the situational approach to leadership.
v. Describe how this case might shape how you apply the goal-path theory and the situational approach in a real-world situation.
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
i) The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
ii) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
iii) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.