Determining the Perfect Position

Determining the Perfect Position

Rocio Rodriguez

LDR/531 Organizational Leadership

September 28, 2011

Buddy Liston

Determining the Perfect Position

Leaders guide others in an organization to perform and achieve common goals. Leaders have different traits, behaviors, and attributes that define individual leadership styles. An organization depends on leaders to empower, guide, and set an example for others. Managers may not always be the best fit in a company because of leadership styles or job duties. Kocher Industries made changes to the organization and created a management position within the organization. To fill the position with an effective leader, managers need to identify the necessary traits and attributes and consider the individual leadership styles that prospects have to offer. The person who fills the manager position within the company has to have the same attributes the company desires and sees as a positive fit within the organization.

Company Background

Kocher Industries manufactures flexible cutting dies in Lenexa, KS. The company has other facilities in Georgia, Germany, and New Zealand. Kocher Industries employees are intelligent, driven, and personable. The company currently employs four customer service representatives that cover specific territories throughout the world. Each person is responsible for maintaining, updating, and taking care of accounts daily by entering orders, answering inquiries, and strengthening communication lines with customers. The office is in need of a manager to oversee representatives and assist with technical matters. Kocher Industries offers competitive pay, benefits, incentives, and a flexible schedule. The company strongly believes in employee morale and positive company culture. The environment is an understanding one and employees have the benefit to work independently. Currently, Kyle is the employee who enters the most orders, has higher customer satisfaction, and has the most technical...