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Organizational Change

Barbara Senior, Stephen Swailes

Chapter 6

Leadership styles and leading change - all with Video Answers

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Chapter Questions

Problem 1

Drawing on your own experience of organizational change, describe a situation where the leader was seen as, or styled themselves as, an 'heroic' figure.

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Problem 2

In the context of the discussion of different types of change in Chapter 2, and the idea that organizations must be alert to their ever-changing environments, debate the advisability of seeking managers at all levels who can act as transformational leaders.

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Problem 3

Examine the concept of 'leaders of change' as it might apply across different societies and organizations.

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Problem 4

Think of a change situation that you have been in. What were the sources of resistance? How did management try to combat them?

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Problem 5

If you wanted to develop your own leadership skills/style what would you prioritize? What do you need to be better at? How might you begin to develop leadership qualities?

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