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The Cosmetic Queen and the Software King

Read the case study about Mary Kay Ash and Bill Gates.

How would you describe each of the two leaders in terms of LPC and situational control?

How are they similar? How are they different?

What makes each effective?

Which leader would you prefer to work for? Why?

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How would you describe each of the two leaders in terms of LPC and situational control?

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How would you describe each of the two leaders in terms of LPC and situational control?

Gates spends most of his time for work. His company faces intense competition and requires higher performance and resistance to stress. However he seems very comfortable under these conditions, adapts easily to a dynamic and task oriented environments and he is primarily motivated by task accomplishments. So he has a low LPC score and knows what to do best during the crises. On the other hand Ash has a religious background and focuses on building relationships. She is trying to seem like a ...

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