HTM 491 – Leadership and Self Savvy

Midterm/Spring 2011
Student Name: Krystal Brownfield

Name of Movie: Crash

Instructions: Fill in the template on the next two slides. Use 10 point font. Fill in every section
for each of the 7 theories listed in the table. When finished, save the 3 slides as
a pdf file. Print and bring a hard copy of the pdf file to class March 22.
Post a pdf file of your midterm on your blog, but do not post until after class
March 22. Post by noon March 23.

Grading: Based on clarity of ideas, being able to distinguish among the different
theories based on the definitions/examples you provide. You must refer to
at least 4 characters (total overall, not in each example) in your examples.
Remember to be specific and refer to the slides and articles throughout.
Theory Definition Scene Character Example
Explanation Using 10 pt. font, define the theory of collection of Describe the scene you Describe the Give a detailed example of the theory and tell us why this
theories. Response should include information from will reference. Set up character illustrates the theory. Refer to the definition and key
the slides and/or the articles. Can include your the situation to include and/or components of the theory as much as possible. Be as specific as
opinion if backed up by evidence, but should not only where it occurs in the characters in possible. It is okay to add your opinion if it is backed up by
be your opinion. Make sure to include the movie and the plot order to give us evidence you cite about the scene and character. Do not make
components of the theory if applicable. Do not overall. a reference the reader infer anything about the scene or character. For
provide examples here. related to the example, you discuss intellectual stimulation as part of
situation you transformational leadership it should be defined.
will reference.

Trait Based The trait based leadership theory makes the At a gun shop a Persian Dorri: the After her father has been escorted out, the shop owner asks
Theories assumptions that people are born with inherited man Farhad and his educated Dorri to select which ammunition she wants for the gun. Dorri
traits that are particularly suited to leadership and daughter Dorri are daughter of a has leadership traits that make her a natural leader. She was able
that those who possess the correct combination of buying a handgun. The Persian- to assess the situation and analyze those involved. Her dad has
these traits will be a successful leader. ”Galton (1869) shop owner gets upset immigrant who quite a temper so she selected the ammunition in a the red box
argued that the personal qualities defining effective with the Persian buys a gun to (blanks). This decision ended up saving a life in a later scene. Her
leadership were naturally endowed, passed from speaking Farsi and the protect his shop. mother is present in the scene and unlike the father is very
generation to generation. The practical implication of two men quickly mellow. Dorri is a combination of the two and shows traits from
this view, of course, is that leadership quality is escalate into angry both parents.
immutable and, therefore, not amenable to words. Farhad is kicked
developmental interventions” (Zaccar, 2007). out of the shop.

Skills and This model consists of three areas in which we believe The night prior to the Hansen: An Hansen has traits and values that were not made present in the
Competencies develops a successful leader. The three aspects of the scene I will discuss, the idealistic situation with the black couple. However he used his people
(Use HTM “Kaleidoscope” are business, people, and self savvy. 2 cops pull over a black younger cop is savvy skills to talk to Lt. Dixon about changing partners. The next
The first dimension is business savvy, which includes couple. Ryan slowly paired with a day he encounters Cameron again and with 2 other officers
Model)
four competencies: Numberwise, Planning, Strategic physically searches racist white points guns at him, he makes the decision to stand up for a man
Decision-Making & Superior Technical Service. The Christine groping her. veteran cop who he had disrespected the night before. He used his
second dimension is people savvy, and it also includes Hansen realizes his who pulls over a networking skills to convince the other officers to lower their
four competencies: Interpersonal Communication, partner is out of line, black couple the guns. He used his strategic decision making skills to save
Networked, Coaching/Training & Superior Expressive but remains quiet. night before this Cameron by claiming he was a good friend. He stayed
Service. And the last dimension of competencies is example takes professional when speaking to Cameron despite the tense
self savvy, and it includes four competencies: place. situation. He used his intuition to build a relationship, and had a
Professionalism, Time Management/Priorities, Self quality one-on-one interaction with Cameron in an effort to
Development & Spirit of Optimism. improve open communication. He also convinces the other
officers to let him go with a warning.

Behavior The Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire (MLQ) is a Arriving at an accident Ryan: A racist Ryan arrives on the scene to save her. He says he won't hurt her
Based 360° Instrument that assesses the characteristics of a scene Ryan runs to an veteran cop and tries to free her as there is spilled gas and a burning wreck
Theories (Use leader and helps with self-discovery as well as how an upside down car, who groped nearby. The fire races toward the inverted car, other cops pull
individual measures up in the eyes of those with someone is trapped Christine the Ryan out. He goes back into the car and saves Christine just
MLQ or LPI)
whom they work. It “measures, explains and inside. It is Christine night before. In before it explodes in a fireball. Christine is taken away badly
demonstrates to individuals the key factors that set Thayer and already this scene he shaken as she looks back at the heroic John Ryan. When Ryan
truly exceptional leaders apart from marginal ones [as scared, she becomes shows a sees the fear in her eyes as she realizes who he is, he is faced
well as] differentiates effective and ineffective distraught when she different side by with a moment of realization. He is not being viewed as a hero
leaders at all organizational levels.” recognizes Ryan, and risking his life. by his follower and makes a conscious decision to do whatever
refuses his help. he must to become an exceptional leader in her eyes and risks
his life to do so.
Theory Definition Scene Character Example

Leader/Me Leader Member Exchange Theory is based (1:39) Jean Cabot Jean Cabot: the The relationship between Jean and her housekeeper, Maria represents
mber on the 3 phases of leadership (Stranger: talks on the irritated and Leader Member Exchange Theory. Jean naturally has power over Maria,
Exchange follower does not trust but willing to follow phone to a friend, pampered wife being the Employer. Maria is constantly being yelled at about things like
(LMX) for certain benefits; Acquaintance: Begin to saying she of Rick, a white unloading the dishwasher before Jean wakes up. Even though she is
trust each other and test relationship; & doesn't district treated poorly she obeys because there is a benefit for her (a paycheck). It
Partnership: high quality exchanges, understand why attorney. isn’t in her job description and Maria could have left Jean lying on the floor
negotiations, reciprocating influences & she is angry all but she doesn’t. This is when their relationship begins to build trust and
group interested motives on both sides). the time. Hanging they move to the acquaintance phase. When they arrive home from the
During these phases a leader and follower up she slips and hospital, Maria brings her a cup of tea and the two women hug. Jean calls
progressively develop their relationship falls down the Maria her best friend. At this point they have created a partnership and
based on social exchanges. stairs. She lies have a high quality exchange.
there whimpering
waiting to be
helped.

Path/Goal Path-Goal Leadership Theory incorporates (0:26) Daniel Daniel: This father sees that his young daughter is still very fearful of bullets from
Theory how a “leader motivates a follower in order returns home kindhearted, when a bullet flew through her window when they lived in a bad part of the
to accomplish a goal” while maintaining a from work to find Hispanic neighborhood. He is able to use his skills as a storyteller to connect with his
dyadic relationship by clarifying goals, his daughter locksmith. He is daughter. His goal is to free his daughter (follower) of fear. He lays down
creating a directive-path, being supportive & hiding under the a quiet, family beside the bed and shows that he understands her fear. As he talks with
promoting a participative atmosphere. bed. She is afraid man. her he encourages her to tell him what she is feeling and express her fears.
Leaders may be both achievement oriented of bullets. He strategically thinks of a story that will appeal to his daughter and
(task) and relationship oriented. motivate her to come out from under her bed. He tells the daughter a story
about an invisible cloak that was given to him by a fairy when he was
younger. He gives it to her and convinces her that if she wears it, it will
keep her safe. Through his supportive and nurturing nature he is able to
create a dyadic relationship and create an outcome that benefits them
both.
Situational The Situational Leadership Theory is Anthony brings Anthony: A . Lucien offers to pay Anthony $500 for each person. Anthony drops the
Leadership founded on the idea that there is there is no the van to the young black Asian illegal immigrants off in Chinatown. Leaving them $40 for some chop
solitary "best" style of leadership. The chop shop, where man who is a suey, he drives off pleased with himself. After Anthony had an encounter
Hersey-Blanchard Situational Leadership they find several car thief and with Cameron he begins to transform as an individual and able to make a
Theory rests on two fundamental concepts: Thai or constantly good decision in this scene. He is able to connect with his values and
Leadership Style & Individual or Group's Cambodian illegal theorizing on morals as a leader and turns down the money in order to save the
Maturity Level. Their model allows you to immigrants society and immigrants. In prior scenes he is the alpha male with his fellow car thieve
analyze the situation using their levels of chained up in the race. but makes poor choices as a leader. His maturity level has drastically
maturity, competency and commitment to back. changed by this scene having been enlightened. Effective leadership varies,
decide on which Leadership Behavior/ Style not only with the person or group that is being influenced, but it will also
would be most appropriate. Your leadership depend on the task, job or function that needs to be accomplished. In this
style will vary from one person to another case he realized what had to be done and turned down the money.
depending on followers’ competencies and
commitment in their task areas.
Theory Definition Scene Character Example

Transform- “Transformational leadership occurs (1:15)Driving alone his Cameron: A After a short chase two police cars corner the Lincoln. Anthony is afraid to
ational when one or more persons engage black Navigator, black, get out, Cameron does get out and confronts the police. They are let go
Leadership with others in such a way that leaders Cameron comes to a successful and Cameron drives away with a shocked Anthony still in the passenger
and followers raise one another to stop sign. Anthony and Hollywood seat. Cameron gives Anthony his gun back and tells him he is an
higher levels of motivation and Peter try to carjack director who embarrassment as he drops him off. As a black man, Cameron is constantly
morality”- James MacGregor Burns. them at gunpoint. has had a dealing with racial discrimination. In this scene he is being disrespected by
Based on their values and morals a Cameron fights back negative a fellow black man trying to steal his car. Rather than turning Anthony in
leader should be able to connect and and gets the gun away encounter with and letting him further solidify the stereotypes of young black men when
engage their follower in order to from Anthony, he a racist LAPD the police pull him over, Cameron allows him to stay in the car. This action
achieve a higher sense of starts kicking him on officer one is able to engage and shock his follower. His actions evoke many emotions
performance, fulfillment, and purpose the ground. A police night prior. in Anthony and leave him bewildered as he re-enters the car and drives
for both parties. His theory is car sees the scuffle away in silence. This selfless act of leadership is able to transform his
concerned with emotions, values, from a distance and follower. He used inspirational motivation to change Anthony’s frame of
ethics, standards, and long-term goals. starts toward them. mind. His charisma influenced the building of trust and establishes
It encompasses 4 factors: Inspirational Peter takes off and Cameron as a role model. He stimulates him intellectually and makes
Motivation, Idealized Influence Anthony and Cameron Anthony challenge his prior way of thinking. Individual Consideration is
Charisma, Intellectual Stimulation, get in the SUV and demonstrated when Cameron gives Anthony his gun back and tells him he
Individualized Consideration. drive off. is an embarrassment as he drops him off. His actions and behavior
encourage self-actualization and force Anthony to take a deeper look at
himself. This is the event that enlightens Anthony and later allows him to
turn down money to help a group of immigrants from being sold.