Explain the reasoning for the selection of each element within the table.

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Coyote went to work for GDD as a part-time employee straight out of college. She took time off to have a family but is now managing the GDD airport station at the Ontario Hub.  Having read about the opportunity through the GDDs HR division website, Coyote was excited about the possibility of moving her career forward   She is quite familiar with GDD shipping methods, deadlines, culture and policies.  Coyote has many innovative ideas besides the mobile vans that would promote the business boutique market. Coyotes evaluations are superior and she works well with her team.  Her colleagues indicated that she is flexible and is a “people-first” person.  Her eye contact is good and she comes off as being authentic.  She describes her leadership style as servant with a touch of authoritarian.  The deadlines of station work require strong direction at times and she believes that she must be strict about the deadlines.  However, Coyote tries to serve her people by looking at their needs and giving them a chance to be happy in their jobs.  Her team seems to concur.  She has little knowledge of the mobile business but has researched and looked closely at Mail on Wheels.  When asked about her favorite leadership theory she replied “relationship but really servant.”  The idea of having a leadership approach seemed to stump Coyote.  She said, “Leaders must encourage others and to seek ways for the company to do well.”

Task 2:  Create a table that illustrates each candidates prevalent leadership theory, leadership approach and preferred leadership style.

Task 3:  Explain the reasoning for the selection of each element within the table.  Use the course readings and the case scenario information to support the reasoning.

Step 5:  Compare and Contrast GDD with Candidates

You will now compare and contrast the leadership qualities that fits GDD leadership model with the leadership qualities of the four candidates.

Task 1:  Identify the similarities and differences in the data in the two tables looking to see what candidate best fits the GDD leadership model.

Task 2:  Use the data ascertained in comparing the two tables to complete the following rating table for the four candidates.   Use a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the highest rating and 1 the lowest rating.  Note that it is possible to have candidates that fall within the same category.

Candidate

1 No Fit

2 Bad Fit

3 Not Sure

4 Good Fit

5 Best Fit

Raynard

Hernandez

Livingston

Coyote

Task 3:  For each candidate, explain how you arrived at the rating.  Be sure to use the course reading and case scenario facts to support your conclusions reflected in the rating table.

Step 6:  Recommend the candidate that best fits GDDs leadership model

Rockfish is depending on you to recommend the best candidate for the position.  Review the information from the prior steps.

Task 1:  Identify the candidate that you believe best fits the GDD leadership model and explain why he or she is the best candidate for the position.

Task 2:  Support the recommendation by making a comparison between GDDs leadership model and the qualities the candidate possesses covering leadership theories, leadership approach and leadership style.