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ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS:
Here are the specific questions to answer:
Review the Situational Leadership Model, and answer questions:
1) What is the task in this scene? 2) What is the readiness level of the follower? 3) What style of leadership did the leader use?
Review the Path Goal Theory Model, and answer the following questions:
4) What is the category that the follower falls into? 5) What leadership style did the leader use? 6) How did the model work, in other words, was the end result (outcome) of the leader/follower interaction?
Review the Transformational Leadership Model, and answer the following questions:
7) What are the four dimensions of transformational leadership? 8) Which ones were used in this scene?
Click on the scene below and watch the whole thing before answering the questions above.
HOW TO WORK ON THIS ASSIGNMENT (EXAMPLE ESSAY / DRAFT)
The scene in the provided video showcases an example of effective leadership through the use of various leadership models. Let us review the Situational Leadership Model and answer the first three questions:
- The task in this scene is to build a structure using various materials.
- The follower’s readiness level appears to be low to moderate, as he expresses uncertainty and questions how to proceed with the task.
- The leader uses a coaching style of leadership, providing guidance and support to the follower as he builds the structure.
Moving on to the Path Goal Theory Model, let us answer the following questions:
- The follower falls into the category of unclear about the path to take in completing the task.
- The leader uses a supportive leadership style, providing encouragement and clarification to the follower.
- The model works effectively, as the follower gains a better understanding of the task and is able to complete it successfully with the leader’s guidance and support.
Finally, let us review the Transformational Leadership Model and answer the following questions:
- The four dimensions of transformational leadership are idealized influence, inspirational motivation, intellectual stimulation, and individualized consideration.
- In this scene, the leader uses individualized consideration, taking the follower’s unique needs and capabilities into account, and intellectual stimulation, encouraging the follower to think creatively and problem-solve on his own.
In conclusion, this scene effectively demonstrates the application of various leadership models, showcasing how they can be used together to provide effective leadership and support to followers with varying levels of readiness and capabilities.
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