Question: INSTRUCTIONS: Please read and answer the following questions using the provided resources, your course textbook & your own ideas/insights based on the online learning sessions/interactions:
INSTRUCTIONS: Please read and answer the following questions using the provided resources, your course textbook & your own ideas/insights based on the online learning sessions/interactions:
ABC is a medium-sized manufacturer of consumer products. John Hamilton was a plant manager who was well liked by employees. They were grateful for the fitness center, picnics, and holiday parties. John believed it was important to treat employees properly so they would have a sense of loyalty. Under John, the plant had the lowest turnover but the second worst record for costs and production levels. He was asked to take early retirement and Anderson Copper replaced him. Anderson had a reputation as a manager who could get things done. Supervisors were instructed to establish high-performance standards. Costs were cut by trimming the fitness center, picnics and parties, and training. Anderson believed that if workers did not want to work, the company should get rid of them.
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Based on the above case describe John Hamilton and Anderson Copper leadership styles.
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