Case Study 4

Unit Four Case Analysis

 Read the case “Leading Change – Carlos Ghosn at Renault and Nisson” on page 164 and respond to the following questions:

a. What are the strengths and weaknesses of Carlos Ghosn’s approach to change leadership at Nissan?

b. Using the core task of leadership as shown on Exhibit 7-1 on Page 154, evaluate Ghosn’s change leadership at Nissan.

c. Has Ghosn “walked he talk” on his leadership style, that is aligned his actions with his words?

What might those under him learn from his behavior?

 Write a 5 page paper (1500 or more words) in APA format. Below is a recommended outline.

2. Cover Page (See APA Sample paper)

3. Introduction a. A thesis statement b. Purpose of paper c. Overview of paper

4. Body

a. What are the strengths and weaknesses of Carlos Ghosn’s approach to change leadership at Nissan?

b. Using the core task of leadership as shown on Exhibit 7-1 on Page 154, evaluate Ghosn’s change leadership at Nissan.

c. Has Ghosn “walked he talk” on his leadership style, that is aligned his actions with his words? What might those under him learn from his behavior?

 5. Conclusion – Summary of main points a. Lessons Learned and Recommendations

6. References – List the references you cited in the text of your paper according to APA format.

Course Textbook: Implementing Organizational Change. Theory and Practice by Bert Spector 3^rd edition