Case study 2 - Daniel Snyder, Washington Redskins

For many of Daniel Snyders 15 or so years as owner of the Washington Redskins, he had a reputation as a meddlesome, overbearing boss who got in the way of people doing their jobs. He got involved in every detail of the team, even making big decisions on player acquisition himself.

But Snyder has proven that leaders can change. Hes stepped back from it, one insider says. And hes having more fun because of it. Some associates say Snyder finally was able to step back because he got tired of all the losses the team racked upand the criticism he got from fans and the media because of them.

When Snyder started staying in the background, the team seemed to get better. In 2012, the Redskins won their first NFC East division title since 1999, Snyders first season as owner. I think he deserves a lot of credit, said former general manager Charley Casserly, whom Snyder fired in 1999. Hes allowed them to do their jobs. Theyve turned the franchise around and made it a winner again.

Questions

1. Is Washington Redskins task-oriented or people-oriented or neither? Explain.
2. What did Daniel Snyder decide to do and why?