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Assignment
Case Study: "Consolidated Products" (p. 59 of the textbook) Read the case study and answer the following three questions.
1. Compare the leadership traits and behaviors of Ben Samuels and Phil Jones.
2. Which leader do you think is more effective? Why? Which leader would you prefer to work for?
3. If you were Phil Jones' boss, what would you do now?
Chapter 3 Case Study: "Finance Department (p. 94 of the textbook) Read the case study and answer the following three questions.
1. Why had Osborne's department been so successful even though he has provided little leadership over the past two years?
2. How would you describe Osborne's current leadership style? Based on the path-goal theory, which style do you think he might most effectively use to turn things around with Larry Gibson?
3. If you were in Osborne's position, describe how you would evaluate the situation and handle the problem.
Your response should be at least 200 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as a source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.
Daft, R. L. (2011). The leadership experience (5th ed.). Mason, OH: South-Western.