Compare And Contrast The Role Played By Politics And Power In This Case

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Q #1 In a narrative format, discuss the key facts and critical issues presented in the case. In this case Jim McGee manager of AstroTech Fuel Systems need to develop some power and learn to delegate work out to his staff. Normally, we all get our visits from corporate or some “big wig” in the company. This wasn’t a normal visit that Jim expects all the time. Roger Banter made a rare visit to see Jim pertaining to his work performance. Jim was surprised, his performance or his leadership style had failed him so badly that Mr. Banter threatened him to leave. Banter stated, I’ve discussed your situation with Corporate Headquarters and suggest you call your previous boss about the possibility of a transfer back to your old job back in Utah (Eisenbeis, Hanks & Sheehan, 2001). McGee thought he had been doing the best job every day for the company developing new products, increasing the department capability level. Jim as a boss or supervisor did not have any push towards his crew. The staff did …show more content…

Discuss how these play out in relation to Jim McGee, George Phalen, Ben short, and Dick Faraday. What power styles did each exhibit in the case? The political roles played in this case are very interesting. George Phalen, the division’s president seemed to be the person who had to show his strength and power towards the company. Throughout the case, Phalen was always correct and perfect, otherwise my way or the highway. From the onset, Phalen appeared to have become obsessed with Power (Eisenbeis, Hanks & Sheehan, 2001, p. 219). George exhibits two types of power; legitimate power because he has been with the organization for five years and no one will tell him what to do. The other power would be coercive power meaning he has the ability to force someone to act in a certain way based on fear of negative consequences if the action isn’t taken (Lester & Parnell, 2006, p.

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