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1. a) What leadership style do you feel is exhibited by Richard Branson? Define and discuss the characteristics of the style and cite specific examples from the case to support your argument. b) What leadership style do you feel is exhibited by Terry Gou? Define and discuss the characteristics of the style and cite specific examples from the case to support your argument.

1. Define and briefly discuss the ?path-goal leadership theory?. (House 1971), (House & Mitchell 1974). House describes four leader behaviours. Identify these behaviours and discuss:

• which one you believe is most evident in the leadership of Richard Branson, and,
• which one is most evident in the leadership of Terry Gou.

It may be that you will argue that there is more than one of the leader behaviours demonstrated by Branson and/or Gou. Cite examples from the case to support your arguments.

1. Discuss how you believe the leadership styles of both Branson and Gou could impact on worker?s motivation, from either a positive or negative perspective. Consider the theories of motivation we will cover to provide a justification for your answer. For example, you may note the relationship to path-goal leadership theory, as path-goal leadership theory is derived from the motivation theory of ?expectancy?. NOTE: This example is not the sole answer you may provide here however.
2. If you were a consultant hired to improve leadership at Foxconn, what changes would you recommend to Terry Gou to create a workplace that is more harmonious, less stressful and less toxic for employees. Do you believe the nature of some of the characteristics of Chinese culture may influence the success of these changes? (HINT: Go back to Weeks 2 and 3. Revisit the material on Hofstede?s cultural dimensions across cultures). You may also need to search for information on Hofestede and China specifically.