W. L. Gore and Associates

The case of W. L. Gore & Associates is an example of employee-centered leadership, which is associated with multiple theories of leadership that are discussed in the chapter. In this case, there are two theories relating to this method of leadership - the contingency theory and the behavioral theory. The leadership style and strategy of Bill Gore is similar to the Contingency theory in the sense that the leadership of W. L. Gore & Associates is relative and entirely dependent on each individual situation (Lussier, 2014). However, regarding Behavioral Theory, it is applied that leadership can indeed be taught, and under different circumstances a leader is expected to be able to adapt to the follower and circumstances. In this case, we have…

W. L. Gore – Culture of a Chaos or Innovation? Historically, bureaucracy was government administration managed by departments staffed with non-elected officials. Hierarchy and excessively complicated decision-making procedures are some of the main things Bill Gore did not want to see as the culture of his organization. Learning off the DuPont Task Force {Exibit 3} Bill, thrived off a collaborative small groups were clusters of employees bonded on projects and worked tight knit and relied on…

L. Gore and Associates produced was customized wiring that could be used in a number of different settings and weather conditions. Mr. Gore’s original intent was to solve customer 's problems by providing customized wiring products. As time has passed W. L. Gore and Associates has been part of some of the greatest advances in technology and events in history. The company provided the wiring for IMB 's first digital computer system, the company also provided wiring to the US defense department…

1. What theories from this chapter are revealed through the case? Stages three and four of the LMX theory is in play at Gore & Associates. There is an advanced level of team building and trust that permeates the organization. Because of the high LMX relationship, the organization has achieved: • Mutual trust; • Employee confidence; • Job satisfaction; • Organizational commitment; • Common bonds; • Open communication; • Independence; • Respect, rewards, and recognition. At Gore & Associates…

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Power of Context (Part One) :Bernie Goetz and the Rise and Fall of New York City Crime • The Power of Context refers to how epidemics are sensitive to the conditions and circumstances of the time and place that it occurs • In the 1980’s, New York had one of the worst crime epidemics in its history • In the 1990’s, the epidemic suddenly dropped because changes in the environment, such as fixed broken windows and cleaned graffiti didn’t invite crime anymore. Chapter Five- The Power of Context…