Case Written Assignment

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Read: “Coach K – A Matter of the Heart” and “Coach Knight – The Will to Win”
General talked about these two cases, and compare and contrast the careers and influence styles of these two legendary coaches, examining their most fundamental assumptions about motivation, leading and human nature.
Answer those quesrions:
1. Compare and contrast Coach K and Coach Knight. How are they different? Similar? • Describe Coach K’s leadership style. What are his basic assumptions about motivation, leading and human nature? An important head’s-up. Our next session is the due date for your first written assignment, due by the beginning of class. 5 • Describe Coach Knight’s leadership style. What are his basic assumptions about motivation, leading and human nature?
2. Who is more effective? Why? Under what conditions would you hire Coach K? Coach Knight?