leadership case study

Running Header : DISCUSSION OF LEADERSHIP THEORY

A Case on the Application of Situational Leadership Theory (name (University (professor (subject

Jim Horne is currently in the avenue of the developmental level of a follower with some existing competence but of low commitment to the task assigned to him . At first , he is very much willing to do the supervisory tasks . But he eventually lost his initial certainty that he can familiarize himself with the ropes in the print production unit . The current developmental level was probably caused by his unfamiliarity to the new

working environment given that the tasks are very much different from his old unit . It was also brought about by the mistakes that affected the performance of the unit in which he is responsible of Basically , Jim Horne is still inexperienced with the twists and turns of the print production unit . In response to this situation , the leader who is the Vice President of Rapid City Publishing Company showed a directive behavior . He clearly focused on the quality of the tasks that should be done . The leader is goal-oriented and definitely not inclined in nurturing his relationship with the subordinate . Jim Horne is in the state in which he should be motivated completely to perform well but the leader was not be able to do that because of what he said in the case Horne may be challenged by the leader 's words that he should not be dependent on what his leader will say . On the other...