MGT 506 Module 1 Case

Assignment:

Then, drawing on the material in the background readings and doing additional research, please prepare a 5- page paper (not including the cover and reference pages) in which you:

Choose a company from Fortune Magazines Top 100 Companies to Work For 2011

Select your company from the top 10 on the list.

Research the company, then answer the following questions.

oWhich of the classical leadership styles exemplifies this company?

oWhat is the added value of this leadership style?

oWhat impact does this leadership style have on the organizations overall image?

oContrast this leadership style with United Airlines, named the worst company in America to work for by glassdoor.com.

oBased on your experiences and research, what kind of leadership style is needed to promote efficiency in an organization? What contingencies affect this outcome? Justify your response.