Elucidate Types of Leadership

CASE STUDY& QUESTIONS Gear Pro is a manufacturing company that produces parts for the automobile industry. The company has several patents on parts that fit in the gear assembly of sport cars, but also of cars who drive on automatic transmission to produce the parts, Gear Pro runs multiple shifts with about 20 workers on each shift David supervises one shift, with a team that was hired 8 months ago. David really enjoys working at GearPro and wants all the workers to enjoy their work as well. He is a people-oriented supervisor and his followers describe him as very genuine and caring. For instance, David never forgets someone’s birthday or someone’s personal accomplishment. He works hard at creating a good atmosphere and takes people out to lunch. He also invites his team to his house for a monthly social event with dinner and board games The team is responsible for setting up the machines and equipment when changes are made from making one type of gear to making another type of gear for a different type of car). For example, they set up the machines when the production line changes from making sport gears to gears with automatic transmission. In addition, the team is responsible for the complex computer programs that monitor and control these machines. The team hears a lot of complaints from other tears in GearPro for not doing a perfect job. The team foels pressure because it is not always easy to figure out how to do their tasks and they started learning their job only 8 months ago. Despite David’s efforts, the motivation of many team members dropped and as a result, absenteeism and turnover in his team are quite righ. Each setup is different and entais different procedures. Although the computer is help when i calibrated appropriately to the task, it can be extremely problematic when the software uses is not working well. Because the computer software is so complex is often misunderstood. Team members have complained to David many times about the culty of their jobs, and they asked him multiple times to give them more structure and task clarity so that they know better what to do At this moment, they often feel they are not always able to perform the task in a perfect way. 1. According to the situational leadership theory a What is the development level of the group? Explain in detail what this developmental level means. Use examples of the case to support your choice. (4 points) What tyto of leadership should David use according to the situational approach? Explain why this leadership style is the appropriate style What style(s) of leadership is David actually using? Use examples of the case to support your choice. (4 points)