Window Help 63% Thu 12:16 A Case Study Assignment The Big Promotion.pdf (page 1 of 3) - Edited Q Search A 6 The Big Promotion Kareem and Reema arrived outside their boss's office at the same time and took a seat. Both exchanged a friendly "Hello" but they didn't say much else as they waited outside. Moving nervously in their seats, the two knew that only one of them was going to receive what would be the biggest promotion of their career Kareem and Reema worked for a large software company and each was responsible for managing one ED BY: Seydahmet Ercan Printing is for personal, private use only. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted without publisher's ermission. Violators will be prosecuted. Comprehensive Cases 525 of the company's largest divisions. Both had been in their current position for years, hoping that a spot at the company's corporate headquarters would open up. That time had arrived a month earlier when one of the company's senior executives retired. Such positions did not open frequently, so Kareem and Reema knew that exactly what they need to do, assigning particular tasks. setting appropriate goals, and ensuring that my sub- ordinates have the resources they need. Wasim listened carefully as Kareem continued "Basically, I am an organizer. When employees accomp- lish a given task or goal, I reward them appropriately sh (United States Placa people that what PUNTED BY SE S Ercan Printing for personal, privately. No part of this book may be morodeord or without putih FRIL or Com Gates 35 of the computer divi Hoth had been in their current position for years, hoping that the cow.corporate headquarters would open up That time had arrived a month warlier when one of the company the retired. 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The reco empedum w that I do in fact Youre de bo motivating people and the forma que of the thing thal conomy to implemure the complet mit dhe employees to the combure so make rices for the other pany Nyobaster the company is to vision of where we 10 iyun se creating new way well mig esleting technologiese our the com pede wagen nothin the long By sharing the vision with me will be to the BY: Seydahmet Ercan Ercan hbmu. Printing is for personal, private use only. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted without publisher mission Violations will be prosecuted 826 Comprehensive Cases Wasim had to make a tough decision. He thought about his company's future. Things were relatively stable now, and business was good, but he knew that hility was not always certain "I would like to thank you both for coming today, You're making this a tough decision for me," said Waxim. "I need to think about this a bit more, but be getting back to you soon." He pused, then added, "You'll have my answer tomorrow morning." Reema continued, "I inspire my subordinates to see the company as their own, rather than as a means to a paycheck. I consider employee input and the different needs of each worker, and I challenge each and every one of them to think outside the box and develop inno vative solutions to the problems facing us. The end result is, in my opinion, a highly motivated workforce with a common goal to make sure our company is the industry leader Wasim nodded. thinking about both answers. He had studied each person's record carefully, and both were qualified for the job. However, the two candidates differed in important ways. Kareem had built a strong reputation for being a traditional, straightforward leader, motivating his employees well, setting appropriate goals, and ensuring that employees accomplished tasks on time-cen ahead of schedule. However, Kareem was not known for developing the most creative solu tions, and he lacked the vision thar Wasim knew was an important competency to have as an executive Reema, in contrast, had built a reputation as being a visionary leader. Though her ideas were a bit uncon ventional at times, in many cases they were directly responsible for getting the company out of a jam. In addition, her magnetic personality made her a favorite among employees. However, Reema often revealed a somewhat egotistical personality, and Wasim was unsure whether this egoism would be amplified if she were in a more authoritative position Questions for Discussion 1. Using terms from the text, how would you describe Kareem's leadership style? How would you describe Reema's leadership style! 2. Whose leadership style do you believe would be more effective, Reema's or Kareem's? Why? What, if any situational factors might their effectivenes depend on 3. If you were Wasim, who would you hire and why? 4. What are some potential downsides to each candidate leadership style 5. Whose employees do you think are likely to be more motivated, Kareem's or Reema's Whore employees are likely to have higher job satisfaction, trat in leadership, and organizational commitment Why? 6. Based on their leadership wyles, in what type of organizational structure would Kareem he most ellecthe? What about Reema) Why