MSL 6040
Unit III Case Study
Columbia Southern University
MSL 6040
Current Issues in Leadership
The Jamson Manufacturing Company
The Jamson Manufacturing Company is a midsized, family-owned business for over
thirty years. Their senior leadership is ran mostly through the family with the exception of one
director, Paul Jones, who was notably the only African American individual within upper
management. His choice to hire a man by the name of Carl Peterson to run the day shift on the
production floor may not have set well with other individuals within that department who may
have been interested in that position.
Carl’s understanding what needs to be done to improve morale on the first shift.
I believe Carl was not aware of being a follower, and was hired not only based on his
experience, but based on his color. The VP granted the Director Paul's wishes by ensuring that
there would be a greater diversity in the workforce. However, I find it odd the way Carl was
hired. I do believe Carl was hired to do his job well accounting all odds and tension within
the workplace. Dixon and Westbrook (2003), “Being a follower is a condition; not a position”
(p. 20). Followers accept the role of serving others and act in a respectful manner while
exhibiting great leadership traits. I believe he was just as qualified as Sally was. However,
because Sally was just as qualified for the position and Carl was recently hired for a supervisor,
I believe as a VP, Sally, who has been there for over twelve years, should have been given
much consideration. I believe Carl handled Sally's poor attitude on the floor quite
professionally. I believe he has no idea of the remarks made by the former supervisor
Unit III Case Study
Columbia Southern University
MSL 6040
Current Issues in Leadership
The Jamson Manufacturing Company
The Jamson Manufacturing Company is a midsized, family-owned business for over
thirty years. Their senior leadership is ran mostly through the family with the exception of one
director, Paul Jones, who was notably the only African American individual within upper
management. His choice to hire a man by the name of Carl Peterson to run the day shift on the
production floor may not have set well with other individuals within that department who may
have been interested in that position.
Carl’s understanding what needs to be done to improve morale on the first shift.
I believe Carl was not aware of being a follower, and was hired not only based on his
experience, but based on his color. The VP granted the Director Paul's wishes by ensuring that
there would be a greater diversity in the workforce. However, I find it odd the way Carl was
hired. I do believe Carl was hired to do his job well accounting all odds and tension within
the workplace. Dixon and Westbrook (2003), “Being a follower is a condition; not a position”
(p. 20). Followers accept the role of serving others and act in a respectful manner while
exhibiting great leadership traits. I believe he was just as qualified as Sally was. However,
because Sally was just as qualified for the position and Carl was recently hired for a supervisor,
I believe as a VP, Sally, who has been there for over twelve years, should have been given
much consideration. I believe Carl handled Sally's poor attitude on the floor quite
professionally. I believe he has no idea of the remarks made by the former supervisor
