Leadership Analysis: Blake Activewear and Switch Activewear Case Study

This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the Blake Sports Apparel and Switch Activewear case study, focusing on leadership, team dynamics, and decision-making processes. The introduction sets the stage by outlining the purpose and scope of the analysis, including the importance of the thesis statement. The report then delves into the case, examining the factors contributing to both success and failure within the executive team. Key areas of dysfunction and potential risks to the business are identified, along with their potential impacts. Despite these challenges, the report acknowledges the company's successes, exploring the factors that contribute to its favorable performance. The analysis section dissects critical issues, such as trust, communication, information sharing, team performance, cohesion, team structures, decision-making processes, and the CEO's leadership style, linking these elements to relevant course materials. The report aims to provide a detailed understanding of the complex dynamics within the organization and to offer insights into improving leadership effectiveness and team performance.

Introduction
The purpose of an introductory paragraph is to provide the overall description of the topic
that has been discussed in the paper. This paragraph includes the thesis statement. The purpose
of the latter is to provide the reader with the main idea that when behind creation of the paper.
However, it can be said that the introductory paragraph cannot be finalised until the whole paper
has been written.
The case: Problem and Success
The aim of this section is to provide an insight about the scenario. The factors of success
and failure of the executive team is determined in the section. It includes headings and sub-
headings. Provide a short background of the Blake Sports Apparel and Switch Active wear case
scenario. Compile the case using own words and be sure to use proper references when using any
form of factual data. Then uses headings and sub-headings to categorise issues.
Dysfunction and Risk to the Business
The purpose of the following sub-section is to identify and opine of the factors that are
disrupting the smooth functioning of the executive team. Your job will be to determine the risks
that are being faced by the business. Also provide examples to identify the impacts that the
potential risks might have.
Success and Strengths
In spite of the breakdown of function within the organisation, they have been successful
in maintaining a favourable win percentage and performance record. Discuss the key factors of

success of the organization as contradictory statements to the ideas formulated in the preceding
section.
Analysis
The purpose of the following section is to analyse the factors that disrupt the smooth
functioning of the organisation. An overview of the topics to be covered in the analysis will be
briefly explained under the main heading. The sub-headings will analyse the problems in detail.
Trust, Communication and Information Sharing
The provided examples are needed to be linked with course materials while discussing
the characteristics of communication and trust within the team.
Impacts on Team Performance and Cohesion
The provided examples are needed to be linked with course materials while discussing
about the level of alignment of the team with the team goals.
Team Structures and Decision-Making Processes
Discuss about the impact of the team structure and decision making processes within the
business.
CEO’s Leadership Style
Determine in which way the leadership style of the CEO, Cameron Barker is contributing
to dysfunction of the team.