Suzanne de Passe at Motown Productions (A1) Case Solution
Illustrates: 1) the impact of a supervisor's leadership style on corporate culture, direction, and operation; 2) the notion of fit between leadership style and the requirements of scenarios in which supervisors find themselves; and 3) the demand for supervisors to adapt their designs as situational conditions change.
More specifically, it provides a chance to look at some of the specific problems of: 1) being a black woman supervisor; 2) the advantages and disadvantages connected with a "family corporate culture"; and 3) managing in a creative company. Does not significantly differ from the (A) case, but it does stress more strongly Suzanne’s success. Moreover, the students misunderstand the criteria. Students have misunderstood the standards of the entertainment industry, and this case makes Motown's achievements clearer.
PUBLICATION DATE: August 20, 1996
This is just an excerpt. This case is about LEADERSHIP & MANAGING PEOPLE
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