, using the car industry as an example, contrast the assembly line approach of Henry Ford with the team approach of modern manufacturing such as Toyota or Tesla to explore leadership theories.

1. Describe the leadership structure of mechanistic and organic organizations. Include the hierarchy and an explanation of the difference between leadership and management.
2. Describe the pros and cons of having a mechanistic versus organic organization.
3. Describe how changes in the industry reflect changes in theoretical frameworks by comparing different theories of leadership (trait, behavior, and contingency).
4. Describe what a healthy work environment would look like.
5. Discuss the role leaders play in creating ethical organizations, resolving conflicts, and building trust within the organization.

Please use three to five scholarly resources in your assessment.

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Benchmark Information

This benchmark assignment assesses the following programmatic competency:

MS Psychology, Industrial and Organizational Psychology

5.3: Discuss the nature of complex organizations.