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1.Studer Internationa In at least one paragraph answer the questions.What leadership skills are necessary in a corporate environment characterized by instability and turmoil? Has Julie Cobb demonstrated any of these skills in her current position?

2.Would you promote someone into a key leadership position who is considered a “people pleaser� Explain.

3.The questions.Leo Durocher, baseball manager from 1939 to 1972, once said, “Nice guys finish last.†Apply that idea to leadership within an organization. Is it possible for a manager who demonstrates kindness and concern for employees to achieve both top:line (total sales) and bottom:line (profits) results simultaneously.

4.Valena Scientific Corporation The discussion questions.Was the research program a group or a team? What about each subgroup? If a team, what type of team was it? Explain.

5.The discussion questions.What were the group norms before and after the retreat? Did the interdependence among subgroups change with the interferon project?

6.What factors account for the change in cohesiveness after the chief biologist took over?

7.Assume you are Vince Brofft and want to lead the change to save the plant. Describe how you would enact the first three stages outlined in Exhibit 15.2.

8.The question.Describe three tactics you would use to overcome union leader resistance.

9.If you were Kelly Mueller, how would you encourage innovative thinking at AT&D? What strategies would you use to encourage others to be more receptive to bold changes?

10. Summarize one leadership concept from the course that has made an impact on you.