Case Questions: The Micromanager (google this case study to read the article) THE MICROMANAGER by Bronwyn Fryer

2. Functions of Leadership and Management: (5 points) - Are George's behaviors reflective of the functions of leadership, management, or both? Explain.

3. Influence Tactics and Bases of Power: (5 points) - What influence tactic(s) and base(s) of power does George use with Shelley and what is her reaction to those tactics? (See Supplemental Materials folder on D2L). Give an example to support your response. To what degree do his tactics engender trust with Shelley?

4. Situational Leadership Approach: (15 points) - Using your knowledge of the "Situational Leadership" model presented in class, how would you classify the type of leader behavior used by George to manage Shelley? What was Shelley's follower readiness level when she started at the company? What is Shelley's follower readiness level now? Was George's type of leader behavior appropriate for Shelley's follower readiness level when she first started with the company? Is George's type of leader behavior appropriate for Shelley's follower readiness level now? If not, what style should George have started out using with Shelley and given Shelley's current follower readiness level, what style should he be using now? Explain.

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