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This 3 page paper uses a case study submitted by a student as a springboard for discussion. Assumptions are made. MLQ is discussed in light of personal and professional goals. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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management, climb up the proverbial ladder and raise a family, while maintaining integrity. A student writing on this subject may want to retain a sense of pleasantness and consistently be
good-natured, while also enforcing appropriate rules. At the same time, the individual may want to become a transformational leader and ideally inspire others. These goals are not easily achieved, but
they are certainly within arms reach of most professionals. For the MLQ, the student scored 9 for Factor 1 (Idealized Influence), 8 for Factor 2 (Inspirational motivation), 5 for factor
3 (Intellectual stimulation), 8 for factor 4 (Individualized consideration), 6 for factor 5 (Contingent reward), 10 for factor 6 (Management by exception), and 4 for factor 7 (Laissez faire leadership).
High ranged scoring (9-12) are found for Factors 1 and factor 6. The moderate range 5-8 is associated with Factors 2, 4, and 5. Factor 7 received a low grade.
Hence, the qualities most prevalent in this individual are idealized influence and contingent reward, and the factor most lacking is associated with laissez faire leadership. How might the results be
aligned with personal and professional goals? First, what do the results mean? According to the Scoring Interpretation section of the handout provided by a student, it seems that the subordinates
trust the leader who is content with standard performance. This leader is not driven, but rather is amicable with the staff and so forth. The weakness is related to the
laissez faire style which seems inconsistent with other results. Hence, there is something that seems to be inside that is unwilling to let go and delegate. There seems to be
good management ability, but a lack of trust amongst subordinates. In order to achieve the goal of climbing the corporate ladder, a good leader will learn to effectively delegate. If
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