SEMESTER SPRING 2012
Leadership and Team Management (MGMT623)
Assignment No. 1
Due Date: 18th April, 2012
Marks: 15
Assignment:
“Green Revolution” is one of the leading fertilizer production companies in Pakistan, having
three production units in Lahore, Karachi and Faisalabad. The production unit in Faisalabad
is considered as “backward” in terms of productivity. There are many problems associated
with the unit, like high turnover rates, dissatisfaction of the workers and strong worker’s
union; threatening and imposing their will over management.
When situation in the unit became more serious and out of control for Unit Manager, the
higher management decided to transfer Mr. Adeel as Unit Manager to Faisalabad. He was
considered as simple, friendly, caring but uncompromising regarding issues and very straight
forward. Above all, the unit under his management was running smoothly and efficiently as a
result of his leadership qualities.
After taking charge, Mr. Adeel met with Union representatives and workers and got
knowledge about the issues they were having and also about how they were demoralized by
the previous management by adopting “carrot and stick” policies. He assured them that he
will look into their problems and promised them to resolve the issues within his jurisdiction.
Mr. Adeel began with empowering the workers and minimizing the supervisor’s role. He also
made long term goals and formulated strategies to restore the pride and self esteem of the
workers along with incentives and benefit offerings.
It resulted in good performance of the workers and exemplary worker-management relations.
Eventually the said production unit was declared as “The Best Production Unit” after two
years.
After analyzing the above scenario,
Q.1: Identify the leadership approach adopted by Mr. Adeel. (Marks 5)
Q.2: What do you think, how adopted leadership approach engenders the desired results?
Justify your answer. (Marks 10)
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