Billy and John are Managers in the Same Company –, Singapore

Scenario 1

Billy and John are managers in the same company. Before starting a project, Billy said “Let’s start planning” but John said “No” to planning because he thinks that the organization has to constantly adapt itself to changes. It becomes difficult to accurately assess future trends in the environment. Once the plan is in the process of implementation managers are not allowed to deviate from plans nor they are allowed to act on their own. Furthermore, he says planning takes so much time that no time is left for their implementation.

On the other hand, Billy says planning helps by stating in advance what is to be done and how it is to be done. It shows the way to deal with changes and certain events.

Question 1

Based on scenario 1, discuss the importance and limitations of planning. You can quote from the case above.

Question 2

“Is Planning important”

State your stand and proceed to explain by quoting at least TWO (2) examples from your workplace.

Scenario 2

Manager 1: Kelice has a specific background in research. She manages staff who provide research support to another department that delivers behavioral health services to youth. Alice supports her staff and is very organized; however, she often takes a very black and white view of issues. Upper-level leadership values Kelly’s latest research on the therapeutic division’s services. Alice is very motivated and driven and expects the same from her staff.

Manager 2: Lina has a strong background in social science research and evaluation. She manages a staff that works on different projects within the agency. She is known as a problem solver and is extremely supportive of her staff. She is very organized and has a wealth of experience in the evaluation of family services. Linda is very capable and can sometimes take on too much.

Question 1

Explain the leadership style of both Kelice and Lina based on the Blake Mouton Managerial Grid.

Question 2

In your opinion, how both Kelice and Lina can utilize the Path-Goal Theory and Transformational Leadership approach in their situation.