Leadership Scenario

Leadership Scenario Paper

Group 2

Course

Management and Organization Theory

Presented on

April 27, 2014

Dr. Abbas Yousefi

Table of Contents

Introduction 3

Hersey – Blanchard Life Cycle Theory of Leadership 3

Leader – Member Exchange Theory 6

Need-Based Theories – Maslow’s Hierarch of Needs 7

Need-Based Theories – ERG Theory 9

References 11

Introduction

The case study, A Question of Motivation, explores the various types of leadership styles that affect the motivation of the employee. Jonathan and Dan have two different managerial styles. Jonathan, a supervisor in the supermarket, varies the duties of his subordinates (Robbins & Judge). In contrast, Dan, the other supervisor in the case study, prefers consistent routine and station adherence with a focus on repetitiveness (Robbins et al). The depiction of Jonathan in the case study is that of a supervisor who is well liked and more hands off. As such, everyone at the supermarket wants to work for him (Robbins et al). Dan, on the other hand, is portrayed as caustic and a stickler for 30-minute lunch breaks (Robbins et al). The protagonist of the case study is Alex and his friend, Stephanie. Alex works underneath the supervision of Dan and Stephanie is Jonathan's employee. Alex is depicted as unhappy and frustrated, while Stephanie is spirited and motivated. Through Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, Equity Theory, Hersey Blanchard Theory of Leadership, and the Path-Goal Theory of Leadership, this paper will analyze the management styles of Jonathan and Dan and how each style influences the motivation of their employees, Stephanie and Alex. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Theory.

Hersey – Blanchard Life Cycle Theory of Leadership

The Hersey-Blanchard Theory of Leadership suggests that leaders are to lead and make decisions based on the development and maturity of their followers, which is usually in phases (Certo & Certo, 2012). This further means that effective leadership...