Sister Act

I. Mangers or Leaders

A. Sister Mary Clarence

1. Sister Mary Clarence is the manager of the singers, and the leader of the nuns

a. Manager of the singers

1. Older autocratic style management

b. From Management to Leadership Theory Paradigm

c. Leader of the Nuns

B. Reverend Mother

2. Reverend Mother is the manager of the nuns and later becomes the leader

d. Manager of the nuns

2. Older autocratic management style

e. From Management to Leadership Theory Paradigm

f. Leader of the Nuns

II. Leadership Traits

A. Openness to Experience

1. After witnessing the execution of Vince’s chauffeur, Delores has to adjust her lifestyle- which drastically differs from her current lifestyle. Transitioning from a glamorized lounge singer, to a nun shows tremendous resolve. (Flexibility)

a. Delores runs to the police to report the crime, and L.T. Eddie Souther puts her in a witness protection at St. Catherine’s Convent. She is not receptive at first, however.

b. Moves from Nevada to San Francisco. She is faced with a transition that causes her a certain level of dismay.

c. Delores is constantly changing her physical appearances and attributes to conform to her environment. From tight alluring club dresses she wore performing, to the nun-attire she wore at the convent.

2. After Delores witnessed the murder of the chauffeur, she has induced the predicament she is now currently facing. (External/ Internal Locus of Control)

d. As a result of the bounty placed on her, she has no place to stay. Although she doesn’t want to be placed at the convent, she succumbs to the realization that her preference has little to no bearing on her well-being (External Locus of Control)

e. After watching the dismal choir performance, Mother Superior assigns assistance from Sister Mary Clarence (Delores). She later takes on the...