Application
Discussion Questions:
1. Assume you are on a search committee to replace the CEO of a large financial
services firm like Citigroup. Which do you think would be more valuable for a
new top leader trying to solve the problems within that organization—
charismatic, transformational, or coalitional leadership? What about for a new
top leader of a small private university? Discuss.
2. A leadership observer said in an interview that most women leaders view power
differently than men do and prefer a collaborative, relationship-oriented use of
power. If this is the case, what does it suggest about women leaders’ abilities
to accomplish goals? What does it suggest about women’s ability to rise to
higher organizational levels? Discuss.