Leadership Case Study: Evaluating George Anderson's Leadership

This case study analyzes the leadership of George Anderson, the CEO of Astratech Communications International (ACI), during a period of crisis characterized by declining growth and profitability. The analysis examines the leadership styles implemented, including autocratic and democratic approaches, and evaluates their effectiveness in addressing challenges such as implementing a four-day workweek and layoffs. The study delves into the context of the crisis, the CEO's actions, and the reactions of stakeholders, including the chairman and union leaders. The case study recommends the adoption of participative and delegative leadership approaches, alongside effective communication strategies, to overcome the crisis. It highlights the importance of clear vision and employee competence for organizational success, concluding with recommendations for future leadership actions. The study also emphasizes the significance of honesty, integrity, and intelligence in crisis management. The provided solution is contributed by a student and available on Desklib.

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 Leadership is highly critical for managing crisis situations and
challenges in the organization (Frankel, Gelman and Pastor
2018).
 It implies the ability of the leader to influence the subordinates to
perform effectively.
 It is the characteristics and the ability of the leaders and their
approach which leads to the success of the organization(Drennan,
McConnell and Stark 2014).
 The leadership approach implemented helps to deal with
different crisis and challenges.
 The main goal of this presentation is to analyze the case study
and evaluate the leadership styles implemented.
Introduction

 The new CEO George Anderson identifies various crisis
prevailing in the firm regarding its growth and profitability.
 There are lack of vision and focus in the firm which has led
to the crisis.
 He implemented a four day week-off to manage the crisis
situations.
 He gained the support of the chairman and the union
leaders based on the ground of equal treatment to both blue
collar and white collar.
 However this has led to various criticisms and struggles.
Background

 The CEO and the leader of the firm implemented autocratic
and democratic styles of leadership.
 George implemented a task force with middle level mangers
of all disciples and executive team.
 The leader has implemented a more directive approach in
dealing with the crisis situation.
 He had taken decision to implement layouts. Incompetent
employees and workers had to leave the company.
 The CEO has tactfully handled the situation by implementing
an authoritarian approach with honesty, integrity and
intelligence(Crandall, Parnell and Spillan 2013).
Evaluation of case

 In such crisis situations, it is recommended that the
leaders must take a participative approach.
 The staffs and the employees must be provided with a
clear vision and objectives to fulfil.
 It must be ensured that the employees must be competent
enough to perform their work effectively(Cook 2015).
 The leaders must encourage creativity and innovation and
initiate change as per the changing business environment.
 There must be effective communication strategies
implemented in the firm(Crandall, Parnell and Spillan
2013). .
Recommendation

 It can be concluded that lack of vision and focus in the
firm has led to such crisis situations.
 The new CEO George has taken various initiative and
leadership approach to overcome the crisis.
 The leader has implemented autocratic and democratic
leadership approach.
 It has been recommended that the leader must implement
participative and delegative leadership approach.
 Effective communication and clear vision can help the
firm to overcome the crisis situation.
Conclusion

 Carter, S.M. and Greer, C.R., 2013. Strategic leadership: Values, styles,
and organizational performance. Journal of Leadership &
Organizational Studies, 20(4), pp.375-393.
 Cook, N.D., 2015. Crisis management strategy: Competition and
change in modern enterprises. Routledge.
 Crandall, W.R., Parnell, J.A. and Spillan, J.E., 2013. Crisis
management: Leading in the new strategy landscape. Sage
Publications.
 Drennan, L.T., McConnell, A. and Stark, A., 2014. Risk and crisis
management in the public sector. Routledge.
 Frankel, A.J., Gelman, S.R. and Pastor, D.K., 2018. Case management:
An introduction to concepts and skills. Oxford University Press.
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