IOP4862 Assignment 6 (COMPLETE
ANSWERS) 2024 (783461)- DUE 25
October 2024
, IOP4862 Assignment 6 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) 2024
(783461)- DUE 25 October 2024
CASE STUDY: THE BANKING COMPANY (Please note that the case
study is not a real company situation.) Martin Sithole was promoted after 10
years of service in various leadership positions to an executive position at
ABC Bank. His promotion was, amongst other factors, due to his strong
confidence and the impact he had on subordinates to perform and exceed
targets in the division he was responsible for. Martin is very loyal to the
company but is also well known in the industry for several business
mergers and acquisitions he was involved in. In his new role, the chief
executive officer (CEO) requested Martin to start the process to merge with
another bank and include his team in the planning thereof. Martin
developed his subordinates in the standard operating procedures
associated with a merger. However, he dictated his vision of the merger
from a self-interest perspective and did not consider any suggestions from
his subordinates. Considering the upcoming merger, the executive board of
ABC Bank requested the Human Resources Wellness Division to design
organisational coping strategies to eliminate or control organisational-level
stressors to prevent and reduce job stress for individual employees. A new
employee joined Martin’s team using a wheelchair, which created
discomfort for some of the team members as they were not clear on how to
interact with the differently abled colleague. They approached Martin for
assistance in this matter. Martin approached the Human Resource Training
Division for ideas on addressing the situation. In addition, there were
complaints that input from female subordinates was not valued in weekly
meetings, which Martin also had to address to manage team diversity. 2
Question 1 1.1 Identify which modern leadership theory was
applied by Martin Sithole and explain in your own words what this
leadership theory entails. (5)
In the case study, Martin Sithole seems to have applied aspects of Transactional Leadership.
Explanation of the Leadership Theory:
Transactional Leadership is a modern leadership theory that emphasizes clear structures,
rewards, and penalties as a way to motivate employees to achieve specific goals. The leader
provides well-defined tasks and objectives and expects subordinates to meet them. In exchange,
rewards are given when targets are met, and penalties may occur if they are not. This leadership
ANSWERS) 2024 (783461)- DUE 25
October 2024
, IOP4862 Assignment 6 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) 2024
(783461)- DUE 25 October 2024
CASE STUDY: THE BANKING COMPANY (Please note that the case
study is not a real company situation.) Martin Sithole was promoted after 10
years of service in various leadership positions to an executive position at
ABC Bank. His promotion was, amongst other factors, due to his strong
confidence and the impact he had on subordinates to perform and exceed
targets in the division he was responsible for. Martin is very loyal to the
company but is also well known in the industry for several business
mergers and acquisitions he was involved in. In his new role, the chief
executive officer (CEO) requested Martin to start the process to merge with
another bank and include his team in the planning thereof. Martin
developed his subordinates in the standard operating procedures
associated with a merger. However, he dictated his vision of the merger
from a self-interest perspective and did not consider any suggestions from
his subordinates. Considering the upcoming merger, the executive board of
ABC Bank requested the Human Resources Wellness Division to design
organisational coping strategies to eliminate or control organisational-level
stressors to prevent and reduce job stress for individual employees. A new
employee joined Martin’s team using a wheelchair, which created
discomfort for some of the team members as they were not clear on how to
interact with the differently abled colleague. They approached Martin for
assistance in this matter. Martin approached the Human Resource Training
Division for ideas on addressing the situation. In addition, there were
complaints that input from female subordinates was not valued in weekly
meetings, which Martin also had to address to manage team diversity. 2
Question 1 1.1 Identify which modern leadership theory was
applied by Martin Sithole and explain in your own words what this
leadership theory entails. (5)
In the case study, Martin Sithole seems to have applied aspects of Transactional Leadership.
Explanation of the Leadership Theory:
Transactional Leadership is a modern leadership theory that emphasizes clear structures,
rewards, and penalties as a way to motivate employees to achieve specific goals. The leader
provides well-defined tasks and objectives and expects subordinates to meet them. In exchange,
rewards are given when targets are met, and penalties may occur if they are not. This leadership
