Cine Graf (2014). O captain, my captain! (Behavioral Model)

 Mr. Keating and Mr. Nolan are two very different people. Mr. Keating is very friendly and involves the students in decision-making and in teaching. Nolan on the other hand is dictates what needs to be done and expects everyone to cooperate and follow. This is under the behavioral model of leadership (Lussier & Achua, 2007). I this model there are two kinds of people. One kind is a leader who makes decisions and then dictates them to the others. The other kind is someone who involvers others in the decision-making. The theory proposes that leaders are differentiated by specific behaviors.

Take for example Mr. Keating and Mr. Nolan. While Mr. Nolan is busy teaching a class, the students do not want to see Mr. Keating go. The students are ready to stand for what is right since that is what Keating has taught them. Nolan on the other is very furious and orders the students to sit or else they will be expelled from school. From the pattern of actions portrayed by both them, it is clear that Keating can be a potential leader. Even after the students stands up for what is right, Keating does not object his going away but he just thanks the boys and then he goes out.

Resolute Productions (2011). Office Space—working tomorrow (coercive power)

There are different ways that leaders use their power. One of the ways is through coercion. Some leaders are very coercive of their subordinates. This kind of influence can be advantageous in several situations. A good example is in case there is Insubordination. In cases where there is need to strictly discipline an employee, coercive power is very important (Avolio et al., 2003). In addition, when there is need to implement change it can also be helpful. People are always afraid of change and sometimes they need to be coerced to accept it quickly. However, leaders should limit themselves to the usage of coercive power.

In the video, Lumberg is using coercive power to make one of the employees come to work over the weekend. It is clear from the way the employee behaves that he is afraid of his boss. Lumberg seems to have influence over him. In addition, Lumberg did not even care to ask the employee whether he was busy over the weekend but he just dictates that he report to work at 9am. This looks like harassment because the employee looks uncomfortable. Though the employee is being asked to come for work over the weekend because there has been a backlog of work, the way Lumberg asks him is wrong.

Mike Daquila (2011) Remember the Titans Coach Boone Speech (Transformational leadership)

Transformational Leadership is a style where a leader works with the subordinates to identify a needed change and then works to execute the change through vision and inspiration. A transformational leader serves to enhance the motivation, job performance and the morale of the followers (Avolio et al., 2003). In the video clip, the Coach inspires the high school football players by telling them about the battle of Gettysburg. This was to inspire and motivate them that they need to change their behavior. He specifically tells them that they need to respect each other even if they do not like each other.

In transformational Leadership, the leaders create a sense of identity for the collective identity of the company. This leader is a role model to the followers looking to inspire them and increase their interest. This concept is very clear in the video clip. First, the coach runs together with the players and then inspires them with the story about the battle of Gettysburg. This leadership model is very effective in that it inspires the followers and motivates them. A subordinate always emulates a good role model.

Vecchiarelli, M.S. (2013) the princess bride—Battle of the wits (Fiedler Contingency Theories)

The contingency model of leadership suggests that there is a specific leadership style. The theory predicts the best style based on the situation. The Fiedler theory, stress is a determinant of leader effectiveness. According to this model, intelligence is best when used in a stressful situation but it impairs performance in a low stress situation. For stressful situations, Fiedler suggests that it would be better to reengineer the leadership style, which will capitalize on the leader’s strengths.

In the video clip, Roberts is very is in a stressful situation while Vazzini is not in a stressful situation. In this case, intelligence comes in handy for Robert but not for Vazzini. Vazzini uses his experience to argue his case but Roberts uses his intelligence to trick him.

Mac Pherson, J. (2011). Blindside p and p 2 (Path-Goal Model)

Path-goal model is based on specifying the behavior that best fits the employee and the prevailing environment. This model is based on the idea that an individual will act in certain ways based on the expectation the act will follow and the personal attractiveness of the outcome. Leaders use this model to select the specific behavior of employees. This model follows three simple steps. They include determine the employee and the environmental characteristics, select the appropriate leadership style and focus on the motivation factors that will ultimately help the employee succeed (Lussier & Achua, 2007).

In the video clip, the coach uses a persuasive leadership style. He is not considerate of the environmental characteristics and thus fails to appeal to the Michael. Michaels mother on the other and applies the path-goal model. She is aware that Michael is very protective and given that they are playing like teams, she uses this environmental characteristic to motivate Michael. She knows that Michael would do anything to protect his family and so she notifies him that his teammates are his family and they need his protection.

Movie moments AUS’s channel (2012). Devil Wears Prada (Legitimate Power)

Legitimate power is the power held by a leader based on the position in an organization. The legitimate power comers from holding a high position in an organization. The power is based on perception and reality. It is based on the perception by subordinates that someone holding a high office can exert authority over them (Avolio et al., 2003). This leadership style is effective when things need to be done fast. A leader can use his/her power to exert pressure over the employees.

In the video clip, Andrea has the perception that Miranda can exert authority over her. She is here for an interview to be a personal assistant and so she already has the perception that Miranda has a high position. Therefore, in the end, Miranda is able to exert authority over her and she just leaves.

References

Avolio, B. J., Sosik, J. J., Jung, D. I., & Berson, Y. (2003). Leadership models, methods, and applications. Handbook of psychology.

Lussier, R. & Achua, C. (2007). Leadership. Mason, Ohio: Thomson/SouthWestern.

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