1. Discuss three (3) changes from the traditional or “old” paradigm of leadership to the
new paradigm. For each change, explain one (1) factor in the current business climate that
necessitates each change. Which change in your opinion has been most effective for todayÂ’s
business environment? Why? (A 1½-page response is required.)
2. Discuss the trait, behavior, and contingency approaches to leadership. Are there any
similarities between the three (3) leadership approaches? (A 1½-page response is
required.)
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Activity Instructions: Case Study
This Activity is comprised of three (3) parts. Your Activity responses should be both
grammatically and mechanically correct, and formatted in the same fashion as the Activity itself.
If there is a Part A, your response should identify a Part A, etc. In addition, you must
appropriately cite all resources used in your response and document in a bibliography using APA
style. (A 3-page response is required for the combination of Parts A, B, and C.)
Read “Leadership Development: Case for Analysis, Sales Engineering Division,” starting
on page 29 of your text. After reading this case, discuss the following.
Part A Do you think that John Terrill best meets the definition of a manager or a leader? List
and discuss four (4) reasons for your answer and provide four (4) examples of how
John Terrill does not fit the alternate definition.
Part B Chapter 2 lists several traits of leaders. List and discuss three (3) traits that you think
John Terrill possesses. Support each trait with one (1) example from the case to
support your choices.
Part C Chapter 3 lists five (5) leader participation styles (leader decision styles). Which
style did John Terrill adopt? Give three (3) examples to support the style you choose.
Which participation style do you think would have been least effective in the situation
faced by John Terrill and give three (3) reasons why.
