Poor leadership in an organization
Case study 1
Question1
The main problem is poor leadership and its effects on employees. Poor leadership in an organization leads to employees engaging in contrary behaviors, which can lead to them fighting back(litariate) negatively that will impact the organization or the employer.
Question 2
In the case study, some qualitative data include the group of frontline employees and their immediate managers, the leadership team, and the executive team.
Question 3
A quantitative data in this particular case study is the one employee being elected to be the group’s spokesperson. Besides, the CEO of the organization seizes the chance that he so much admired.
Question 4
It comes out very clearly that the employees experience poor leadership from the top leadership of the organization. As a result, one of them is falsely accused and finally sacked with no base evidence.
Question 5
As an alternative action, the organization top leadership could have maintained integrity and respect for its employees. For instance, instead of completely sacking this lady employee, they could have given her a warning or take any other relevant activities that could mitigate the situation.
Question 6
A preferred action would be to deal with all employees in a lot of respect, honor, and give them a chance to speak their minds. This would greatly lead to the success of the firm.
Question 7
What are the major sources of leaders’ power?
The major power sources are Legitimate Power, Reward Power, Coercive Power, Referent Power, and Expert Power.
What are the most commonly used and most effective influence and persuasion methods?
Rational/Logical Argument
This is a way of applying logic and facts in convincing somebody that the idea you are presenting is the best of all.
Inspiration
This is a case where one shows vigor and enthusiasm in the job to gain more support from other colleagues and bosses.
How does political skill influence leadership effectiveness?
Politically skilled leaders are good planners, great thinkers, and the best decision-makers, therefore enhancing the organization’s success.
Do people differ in their motivation to use power, and does this vary by culture?
People differ in using power. This scenario greatly varies depending on the culture of the work environment.
What are the harmful effects of abusive leadership, and how do employees react to unfair treatment?
Abusive leadership is poor leadership, and it leads to the liberation of employees.
Case study 2
Question 1
The problem, in this case, is that Napoleon is a dictator leader. He takes pleasure in the murder of people to acquire honor and fame.
Question 2
Qualitative data include the revolutionary groups, the French General, and the National Assembly.
Question 3
Quantities data in this case study are; The Two American Presidents, 58,000 U.S
Soldiers, a population of 200 million, and 1.7 million French soldiers.
Question 4
Napoleon is a charismatic leader, gives his life and his whole in fighting hard so that he can be honored and respected by other generals of the war and kings of other empires.
Question 5
As an alternative, Napoleon could have used his military power to bring many nations and kingdoms together, rather than killing people as he did to America and Russian soldiers. Instead of using his writing skills to gain power, he would use it to publish articles that would educate society.
Question 6
My preferred action plan for this case would be to maintain peace with other nations and kings, bearing in mind that it is a good thing for a peaceful co-existence among people as it becomes essential during pandemics.
Question 7
What makes someone a charismatic leader? Is charisma a learned behavior or an inborn trait?
Being a charismatic leader is driven by the need to earn fame and the popularity of many people. However, It is an inborn trait.
Why is the development of a new vision important to charismatic leadership? What role does the environment (crisis vs. great opportunity) play in the emergence of charismatic leadership?
It is important to develop a new vision in charismatic leadership because it serves as a director of the next step to be taken. Having a vision is much helpful in determining the short-term and long-term goals and ruling the decisions to be made in the journey.
Do charismatic leaders have to take risks to inspire others?
Charismatic leaders don’t have to take the risk to inspire others; in fact, for the case of Napoleon, it is a misleading kind of leadership full of barbarism and brutality.
What rhetorical techniques create an impression of charisma?
Rhetoric techniques that create an impression of charisma are the use of figurative language and imagery.
How do leaders use emotional labor methods to control emotional contagion among their followers?
Leaders use emotional labor methods to manage their own emotions first, then in the same process controlling their followers’ emotions and moods.
What are the most common impression management techniques?
The most common impression management techniques are supplication ingratiation, self-promotion, intimidation, and exemplification.
What differentiates dark-side leaders from other influential leaders?
Dark side leaders are those whose interest is to gain popularity, honor, and fame through their terror, and they are characterized by narcissism and impulsivity. On the other hand, influential leaders are those whose interest is on the people, serving with integrity.