Please refer to the case: “Hancock Products, Inc.” Answer the three questions below. readings, videos and class discussion to answer these questions. In addition to in-depth responses to the questions, you should reach further to show that you can apply, interpret, and synthesize the course’s topics as they relate to the case.
Answer the three questions below:
Q1. How should Bill Phillips lead and manage the change at Hancock? Discuss a set of actions that need to be taken to resolve the problems at Hancock. Use examples and insights from readings and class discussion forums as part of your answer.
Q2. Consider in more depth the readings and class discussion forums on leadership: How are insights from various authors and class discussion forums useful for understanding the role of leadership in this situation?
Q3. Suppose this event occurred in another country or geographical area, such as China (use Javidan reading); would Bill Phillip’s CFO career get derailed? Why or why not? What is your definition of derailment?
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