The question is located in the book of Northouse, P. G. (2013) Leadership: Theory and practice. Chapter 2.
Please go there and get the three cases (2.1, 2.2, and 2.3), that is the question. At the end of each case (2.1, 2.2, and 2.3), you will find a series of three questions. For this assignment, you are to prepare a paper in which you respond to each question, as well as identify a fourth question that you feel further enhances the analysis of the case study - formulate a response to this question as well.
Length: 5-7 pages not including title and reference pages.
Chapter 2 Cases
Case 2.1: Choosing a New Director of Research
Q. 1 Based on the information provided about the trait approach in Table 2.1 and 2.2, if you were Sandra, who would you select?
Q. 2 In what ways is the trait approach helpful in this type of selection?
Q. 3 In what ways are the weakness of the trait approach highlighted in this case?
Q. 4 What is the trait approach?
Chapter 2
Case 2.2: A Remarkable Turnaround
1. How would you describe Carol's leadership traits?
2. How big of a part did Carol's traits play in the expansion of the company?
3. Would Carol be a leader in other business contexts?
4. What kind of leadership style Carol is following?
Chapter 2
Case 2.3: Recruiting for the Bank
1. Based on ideas described in the trait approach, do you think Pat is looking for the right characteristics in the people he hires?
2. Could it be that the retention problem raised by upper management is unrelated to Pat's recruitment criteria?
3. If you were Pat, would you change your approach of recruiting?
4. How would you convince the Pat to change the pattern of recruitment?