The president and founder of a small tool and die casting firm tells you, “Nobody around here has any respect for me.

The only reason they listen to me is because this is my company.”

Company employees report that he is a highly controlling individual who does not let anyone do anything for themselves.

1. What behaviors should the president attempt to emulate to improve his leadership style? How might he go about doing so?

2. Under what conditions would you expect the president’s leadership style to be most effective?

3. Do you think that these conditions might exist in his company? If not, how might they be created?