Tough Guy

Case Instructions
Basic Instructions:
5 pages maximum, double spaced
If you use a summary, make it very, very short !se your space for your analysis
Check grammar, style, and spelling "roof read and edit #ou $ill lose points for sloppy
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!pload your case to the appropriate drop box on %%% before class time on the due date
&pecific Instructions:
The main 'uestion to be ans$ered is: (hat should )ra*er do+
Generate your alternatives and analy*e each
Choose the one you feel is the best option
Things you may $ant to consider ,#ou don-t have to ans$er all of these 'uestions in your
analysis, but they $ill help you $hile figuring out $hat )ra*er should do #ou $ill most likely
$ant to mention several of them in support of your analysis. :
/ssumptions: It is important to recogni*e and state any assumptions as they influence
your analysis and decision
o (hat assumptions can you make about 0a*ey-s relationships $ith his superiors
and their attitude to$ard him+
o (hat effect might )ra*er decision as to $hat he should do have on his career+
o (hat kind of a person is )ra*er+
"o$er 1 Influence:
o (ho has po$er+ (hat kind+ 2o$ much+ Can alternative sources be developed+
o 2o$ is 0a*ey using his po$er+ (hat influence tactics does he use+
o (hat influence tactics might )ra*er be able to use+
3eadership:
o Is he an effective leader+
o (hat kind of leader is 0a*ey+ 2o$ $ould you characteri*e him+
#ou might $ant to consider competency theory, path4goal theory,
Initiating structure5Consideration, 3"C etc
o (hat kind of follo$ers does 0a*ey have+
o Is he an effective leader+ ,you $ill notice I mention this t$ice6.
"ersonality:
o (hat are some of 0a*ey-s personality traits+ 2o$ do they contribute to his
effectiveness5ineffectiveness+
(hat conflict management styles are available to )ra*er+
o (hich $ould be most appropriate+
o 2o$ should he use them if he so chooses+ ,$hat influence styles and actions
$ould be best.