P2BA60-1
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Case Study
The term ‘player manager’, although usually found in sport, is now being used in business as organisations have fewer managers and employees that are developed to have highly valued skills.
The individuals with these skills are also expected to learn how to manage. These ‘player managers’ have to perform their role and display management capabilities but, due to time constraints, many use an autocratic style. Time simply will not allow them to be consultative.
- Explain the term ‘consultative’
- Think about why these managers are using an autocratic rather than consultative style
- What would be the benefits of more team-based ways of working?
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