Leadership and Ethical Decision-Making

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With respect to the three questions you are asked to discuss in this discussion, please note that the Kabacoff (1998) article is somewhat dated and one of the questions you should be asking is, “Is this still the case?”  I have found a current research report addressing the status of U.S. women in the workplace, which may shed some additional light on the topic of men and women as managers and leaders:

https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/diversity-and-inclusion/women-in-the-workplace.

Primary Task Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 400°0 words that respond to the following questions with your ideas, analysis, and comments supported with application of course learning materials. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.

Review the UWEAR and PALEDENIM scenario found here.

You will first meet with the CEOs of each organization, Theresa Tramlin and Mike Miller, to help them understand their important leadership roles for the success of the merger.

The merger is a significant change for both organizations; there is growing anxiety and uncertainty among the employees of both organizations. The goal is to complete the merger in a way that maintains employee performance and allegiance to the merged organization. Both CEOs were promoted from managerial positions, so one of your tasks is to help them understand how to distinguish the two roles.

Please discuss the following with your classmates:

In your opinion, what is the difference between being a manager and being a leader?

Read research findings by Kabacoff (1998) that, although men and women are perceived as equally effective in leading, women tend to focus more on production, attaining results, and people, while men tend to focus on strategic planning, organization vision, and business tasks.

Considering this, in your opinion, which leadership theory or style will be effective when leading the merger and why? 

Responses to Other Students: Respond to at least 2 of your fellow classmates with at least a 100-word reply about their Primary Task Response regarding items you found to be compelling and enlightening. To help you with your discussion, please consider the following questions:

What did you learn from your classmate’s posting? 

• What additional questions do you have after reading the posting? 
• What clarification do you need regarding the posting? 

What differences or similarities do you see between your posting and other classmates’ postings? 

• Reference 

Kabacoff, R. I. (1998). Gender differences in organizational leadership. 

UWEAR and PALEDENIM Merger ScenarioUWEAR and PALEDENIMWill this work? What do we do next?Those were just two of the questions that weighed on Theresa Tramlinàmind as she walked with Mike Miller to yet another meeting. The merger between UWEAR and PALEDENIM was underway, and things had become chaotic at the office during the past week as the management teams clashed over differing policies and procedures.`am glad that we decided to hire ALTAP Consulting for this project. heresa said as she joined Mike on the elevator, (eir experience will certainly be helpful as we try to move through this merger.ike looked down, hesitated slightly, and then responded, es`think you¥ right. I have some doubts about bringing in outsiders, but they might be able to offer a perspective that we lack. I just wonder what they can really offer since they don know our industry.É can understand your hesitation, Mike, but I really think we¥ making the best decision possible, heresa responded confidently as they exited the elevator and headed down the hall to the meeting. (e team has been under a lot of pressure the past couple of weeks trying to deal with this merger, and we need help. I don know if we can do it alone any longer.LTAP Consultingán you believe it?!sked Steve Maine as he barged into your office with a huge smile on his face. å got the contract for the merger between UWEAR and PALEDENIM. xcitedly smacking the contract on your desk, he said, (is is huge for our company and a big opportunity for you!ou were just promoted to the strategic manager position after spending your first 2 years as a strategic analyst. You work at a management and leadership consulting firm that specializes in corporate management training and solutions.Maybe this will be your first real project to manage.`want this project, Steve,9ou stated emphatically. Rm ready for it, and I won let you down.×hat makes you think you¥ ready for a challenge like this so soon? teve raised his left eyebrow, glancing uncertainly in your direction. (is is a pretty high-profile project, and all eyes will be on you. Do you really think you¥ prepared for this?©ght now is your opportunity to win the job.Rve had experience with projects like this before with my previous company, Steve. Do you remember the merger project I mentioned that I was in charge of for the two petroleum companies?Áll right,(e responds, f you think you¥ ready, then I`willing to put it in your hands. Letàgo over the company briefs because you need to prepare for a meeting next week with the CEOs of UWEAR and PALEDENIM.ïmpany NameUWEARHeadquartersNew York City, NYOwnershipPublicly heldCEOTheresa TramlinNumber of Facilities4 in the US(1 manufacturing plant + 3 distribution centers)Number of Employees100Company DescriptionUWEAR is an upscale uniform supply company that has been in business for over 40 years. They design, manufacture, and supply uniforms for hotels, restaurants, resorts, and cruise lines from around the world. UWEAR is recognized worldwide as the leading supplier of elegant durable uniforms.Company NamePALEDENIMHeadquartersCincinnati, OHOwnershipPrivately heldCEOMike MillerNumber of Facilities1 in the United States(sales office and distribution center)Number of Employees15Company DescriptionPALEDENIM supplies low cost denim and coveralls to the trades industry and their main customer base is located in the Midwestern United States. They have been in business for only 5 years but are gaining market share rapidly due to their entry-level pricing structure. They do not manufacture any of their products.The MergerAfter reviewing the company briefs, Steve began to discuss the merger. (e two companies have decided to combine their marketing, sales, strategic analysis, human resources, and leadership teams.(is will be a challenging project.ï, my primary responsibility is going to be solving problems and resolving conflicts within and between the companies,9ou mention nonchalantly, as though this will be an easy task. `will work with them and propose solutions that will benefit the merger and allow the companies to more easily transition through this period.Ùou seem to have a handle on what needs to be done for this project, teve nods as he heads out of your office. Rll be here to consult if you run into any issues./p>