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Question

1. Consider what you've learned about contemporary theories of leadership. Provide an example of a transactional leader you are familiar with, and a transformational leader. What did each leader contribute to the organization? Which style do you prefer to work for?

2. Describe an organization that you believe needs to undergo a change. Describe the change that is needed and, using Lewin's model of planned change, discuss how you would implement that change.

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Describe a time when a change occurred in an organization you are familiar with. Were you resistant to the change? Why or why not? How would you classify the reaction to change in this situation?

3. Describe a time when you fell into one of the decision-making traps. How did you come to realize that you had made a poor decision? Which of the traps seems the most dangerous for decision makers and why?

4. Think about some common problems affecting teams. Discuss an issue you've experienced in a team or group, and the strategies used to overcome it. Were the measures successful? How was team functioning affected? Illustrate with the help of examples.