Management 7

View the movie Remember the Titans.  Using the Situational Leadership model described in the text, and in the handout posted on Moodle, assess Coach Boone’s leadership style flexibility.

1.  Cite an example from the movie when Coach Boone used a Directive leadership style.  What specifically did he do (behavior) that indicated he was being Directive?  Describe the situation, and assess follower Readiness (follower Ability and Willingness).  Did Coach Boone utilize an appropriate leadership style in this situation, and why or why not?

2.  Cite an example from the movie when Coach Boone used a Coaching leadership style.  What specifically did he do (behavior) that indicated he was Coaching?  Describe the situation, and assess follower Readiness (follower Ability and Willingness).  Did Coach Boone utilize an appropriate leadership style in this situation, and why or why not?

3.  Cite an example from the movie when Coach Boone used a Supporting leadership style.  What specifically did he do (behavior) that indicated he was being Supportive?  Describe the situation, and assess follower Readiness (follower Ability and Willingness).  Did Coach Boone utilize an appropriate leadership style in this situation, and why or why not?

4.  Cite an example from the movie when Coach Boone used a Delegating leadership style.  What specifically did he do (behavior) that indicated he was being Delegative?  Describe the situation, and assess follower Readiness (follower Ability and Willingness).  Did Coach Boone utilize an appropriate leadership style in this situation, and why or why not?

5.  How will your understanding of Situational Leadership enable you to be a better manager?