The Leadership Challenges of James Riady

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------------------------------------------------- 1101IBA Workshop Case Analysis – Preparation Sheet ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- Week 08 Workshop ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- Case for critical thinking: The leadership challenges of James Riady ------------------------------------------------- 1. What characteristics of the various leadership styles outlined in this chapter are evident in James Riady? Fiedler’s contingency model – good leadership depends on the match between leadership style, and the demands of the situation. James changed location from USA to Indonesia, he had to change his leadership style to adapt to the cultural difference, and new market environment. Hersey Blanchard Situational Leadership model – leaders adjust their styles depending on the maturity of their followers. Admitted and explained how he failed to comprehend the maturity of the USA market and their followers. Furthermore, he admitted making lots of mistakes. After the return to Indonesia he knew where to look to adapt his style, to enhance his leadership performance. House’s Path Goal Theory – a good leader gives tasks that when achieved, followers accomplish task-related goals, and also personal goals. Shows great concern for his followers and the Indonesian community. In allocating tasks Riady ensured that both the tasks were completed, as well as personal goals. 2. What sources of power and influence does James Riady possess? Reward power- influences people through offering rewards. James created educational programs which gave thousands of people the opportunity to go to school. Coersive power- He always gets the task done through use of this source of power, although he is not believed in by

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