Identify constructive or destructive communication behaviors this person exhibits.

Analyze an effective or ineffective leader within an organization by answering the following questions:

• Would you classify this person as a leader or manager? Why?
• Identify constructive or destructive communication behaviors this person exhibits.
• Describe the style approach used by this person: autocratic, democratic, laissez-fair, or impoverished management? Explain your observation.
• Classify the power base(s) used by this person: legitimate, reward, coercive, referent, expert, or connection. Give examples.
• Does this leader uphold ethical principles? Explain.
• What have you learned from observing this person?
• How can you apply your observations to make you a better leader?

Your response should be at least 225 words in length.

Reference:

Shockley-Zalabak, P. S. (2015). Fundamentals of organizational communication: Knowledge, sensitivity, skills, values (9th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.