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Kardan University
Mid Term -Paper

Course Title: Leadership Exam time: 3:00 Pm

Instructor: Najibullah Neyazi Program: BBA
Session: Spring 2021 Semester: CBS
Exam: 24 hours Marks:25
Note
• Attempt all of the following four questions.
• The font style should be Times New Romans, Size, 12 Spacing 1.5 and justified.
• If the answers found ambiguous, then a viva via zoom application will be arranged
for the justification the answers.
• You must upload your answer sheet in word format to the students’ portal of
Kardan LMS from where you downloaded the question sheet. Your exam starts at
3:00 Pm 25/May /2021 to 26 /May/2021 3:00 Pm
• Once you start the exam by opening and downloading your exam paper, it will be
counted as an attempt of exam and you will not be given any other chance.
• Use only your own words to answer the exam questions because your paper is
subjected to plagiarism check.

Section One Case Assignment

A case on Leadership
Jon, Assistant Department Manager Linda, Newly appointed supervisor of Jon's
work section having done well as a staff accountant in the accounts payable section
of a major industrial firm for several years since his graduation from college, Jon felt
that he had learned much about the “ins” and “outs” of survival in an intensely
bureaucratic organization. It is thus not surprising that he was relaxed and
unconcerned about his circumstances at the company as he entered the employee
lounge to attend the late-afternoon welcoming reception for his new supervisor.
The new manager of accounts payable, Kristin, had been transferred to Jon’s
division from a similar position in another subsidiary of the company because of her
proven talent for organizing and improving the efficiency of operations there. A no-
nonsense type of manager, Linda was experienced and determined to perform her
new assignment with the same vigor that had brought her so much success
throughout her career. At the reception, Linda circulated through the room,
introducing herself to her new subordinates and asking each of them if they had any
suggestions that would help make the payables section a better place to work.
When she approached Jon, he told her about something that had been on his mind
lately: that people seemed to him to gain promotions and be given opportunities to
work overtime based on who liked them, and not on the quality of their work. In
reply, Linda politely stated that she would do everything that she could to see that
whatever it was he was referring to would have no place in the team she would lead.
Upon his arrival at work the next day, Jon received a phone call from linda’s
secretary asking that he meet with his new boss later that morning. He had barely
entered her office for the meeting when she looked him straight in the eye and said,
“I will not tolerate individuals in this organization who are not good team players.
Yesterday afternoon you led me to believe that there are people in this office who
are not acting in the best interests of the company, he and I want to know who. I
want you to tell me the names of the managers you were referring to note, and keep
me informed if you see anyone hurting this company, or I’ve got to think that maybe
you’re part of the problems around here.” Stunned by both the tone and content of
her statement, Jon quickly tried to think of a way to respond.

Case Question 1: Linda called Jon and asked him to name the managers who are
hurting the company? or she will consider Steven himself as a part of the problem
in the organization. Do you think it was the right decision by Linda?

Case Question 2: If you were in the position of Linda, how would you deal such
situation?
(Give proper answers for the above questions there is no word limitation)

(7 Marks)

Q2: Name three worldwide known charismatic leaders, who use metaphors, analogies and similes
in their communication for inspiration purpose. Provide some examples of metaphors, analogies
and similes they use.
(Minimum 400 words)
(6 Marks)
Q3: If you are the head of BBA Department working with qualified and experienced professors,
what leadership style will you adapt in order to increase productivity, job satisfaction and reduce
conflict. Provide logical reasons with clear examples.
(Minimum 400 words)
(6 Marks)

Q4: If you become the chancellor of Kardan University, what changes will you bring to be more
effective and efficient in the current situation of Afghanistan considering external factors such as
political and economic environment?
(Minimum 400 words)
(6 Marks)

Good Luck!