Mark’s Case Study
Mark is the head of pharmacologydepartment who recently suffered from stroke and went on a break torecover from his condition. The dean of the hospital temporarilydecided to give an opportunity to Ruslan, who is the senior mostpharmacist in Mark’s team. Ruslan is very likable among his peersand has a charismatic personality whereas Mark is known to be oldschooled and at times controlling. Under the leadership of Ruslan,the team faced less conflicts and were more cooperative compared toMark’s leadership. This led to increased motivation among the teammembers to focus on the goals of the organization. After 5 monthsMark recovered from his condition and resumed his previous positionat the hospital. Upon his return the team members were very unhappyand started to behave hostile towards Mark.
Questions
- Why did Mark fail at building relationships with his teammembers?
- Why were Mark’s old team members hostile upon his arrival? Whatwere the changes that happened in his absence, which led todifference in opinion?
- What are the benefits of Ruslan’s leadership to theorganisation? Differentiate between Ruslan’s and Mark’s leadershipstyle?
- Which leadership theory do you think Ruslan’s leadership fitinto and why? What type of leadership style did Ruslanportray?
- What are some leadership qualities that Mark can develop inorder to become a better leader?
- If you are the Dean of the hospital what would you do about thesituation? Or How would you handle the situation without hurtingthe ego of both the leaders?
Mark’s Case Study
Mark is the head of pharmacologydepartment who recently suffered from stroke and went on a break torecover from his condition. The dean of the hospital temporarilydecided to give an opportunity to Ruslan, who is the senior mostpharmacist in Mark’s team. Ruslan is very likable among his peersand has a charismatic personality whereas Mark is known to be oldschooled and at times controlling. Under the leadership of Ruslan,the team faced less conflicts and were more cooperative compared toMark’s leadership. This led to increased motivation among the teammembers to focus on the goals of the organization. After 5 monthsMark recovered from his condition and resumed his previous positionat the hospital. Upon his return the team members were very unhappyand started to behave hostile towards Mark.
Questions
- Why did Mark fail at building relationships with his teammembers?
- Why were Mark’s old team members hostile upon his arrival? Whatwere the changes that happened in his absence, which led todifference in opinion?
- What are the benefits of Ruslan’s leadership to theorganisation? Differentiate between Ruslan’s and Mark’s leadershipstyle?
- Which leadership theory do you think Ruslan’s leadership fitinto and why? What type of leadership style did Ruslanportray?
- What are some leadership qualities that Mark can develop inorder to become a better leader?
- If you are the Dean of the hospital what would you do about thesituation? Or How would you handle the situation without hurtingthe ego of both the leaders?
