This paper is a analysis of the case "Scott Trucks".

Problem Definition The engineering team at Scott Trucks, Ltd. (ST) is dissatisfied due to the management style of Mr. McGowan (McG). This highly supervised environment is resulting in low productivity within the engineering department. Mr. Sullivan (Sull) needs to address these issues with McG immediately. Problem Analysis At ST there is a clash in leadership styles. Sull would be considered "conventional/polite" while McG has a more "aggressive/argumentative" style. This variation in leadership styles …showed first 75 words of 1776 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1776 total…With enhanced communication and understanding McG and Sull will be able to focus on changing the systems at ST. Long term they will need to consider altering the technological design and layout of the office to increase communication and support cohesiveness with the various departments. Alternatively, if Sull cannot work in unison with McG's ways, he is best to move on to a company with a culture that is better suited to his leadership style.