1. Which leadership style would Fiedler say Li Chang uses?
2. Using Exhibit 4.3, Fiedler’s contingency leadership model, what situation and leadership style are appropriate for the production department and for the custom design department?
3. Why isn’t Chang doing an effective job in the design department?
4. What would Fiedler and Kerr and Jerkier recommend that Chang do to improve performance?
5. Which of the two basic continuum leadership styles would Tannenbaum and Schmidt recommend for the manager of the design department?
6. Which path-goal leadership style would House recommend for the manager of the design department?
7. Describe Chang’s personality based on the Big Five model of personality. How does Chang’s personality influence his leadership style?
8. How is Chang’s leadership style and behavior affecting employee needs and motivation?
9. Which source and type of power does Chang use? Is Chang using the appropriate power? If not, which power should Chang use?