Chapter 8, Problem 8DQ

Why do you think so little attention is given to followership compared to leadership in organizations? Discuss how the role of an effective follower is similar to the role of a leader.

What can and maybe should be done by leaders to separate work time from home time in order not to affect an employee’s well-being?

What are some examples of each type of motivator, and which is more powerful for leaders to use?

assemble the best team possible from the potential candidates found below. Classify each team member into one of the four matrix areas. Discuss the recommended action for each employee depending on his/her classification. Distinguish if your role as the leader will be a facilitator, coach, or a combination of the two. Examine which team competencies would benefit from shared leadership.

What are the benefits of having a diverse leadership team, and how can organizations leverage these benefits to drive performance?

Coercive, authoritative, affiliative, democratic, pacesetting, and coaching are the six leadership styles. Which leadership styles may be used to keep a positive working environment?

Use attribution theory to understand how leaders view that success is bad

Discuss the Path-Goal Theory. Discuss the Normative Decision Theory. Discuss charismatic and transformational leadership.

What can leaders do to be effective when team members are from different cultures and have different expectations about how the leader should behave?