CASE STUDY

Case Study



Abstract

Leadership skills and style of leadership has been a much discussed topic. Prominent researchers and theorists have articulated two differing research models of leadership. These models differ depending on prevalent situations the leader is involved in. The aim of this paper is to make evaluations of two case studies i.e. “Coach K: A Matter of the Heart,” and “Coach Knight: A Will to Win”. Moreover, these studies have utilized the Fiedler's model of contingency to review the leadership practices, styles and perspectives of the coaches, in the mentioned case studies.

Fiedler's Contingency Model

Fiedler's contingency model suggest two differing types of leaders, these are either people oriented or task oriented. Coach K and Coach Knight had dissimilar leadership methods, though both were equally successful and were able to accomplish their ultimate goals and objectives, for the team. However, due to the differing styles of leadership, the impact on variables and subjects were differing though effective in every which way (Northouse, 2010).

Coach Knight

Coach Knight showed the characteristics of a pioneer who is task oriented. He set particular goals and permitted nothing to meddle with realizing his task. He was not one to include himself with the particular lives of his players so he either did not give a second thought or was not cognizant that he did not join directly with his players. If the scenario was exceptional or terrible coach Knight's task oriented style was efficacious, in any case, taking into account Fiedler's model, his LPC scores were flat. Despite having inverse LPC scores, both coaches were suited to their scenarios (Snook, et. al., 2005).

Coach K

Coach K's LPC scores were elevated since he had orientations to formulate relationships. His pioneer part relationship and his task structure were additionally elevated. His energy position was unquestioned and since he improved ...