Choosing a Successor

Required Prior Knowledge: Ch. 1-3 & 13 Read the “Choosing a Successor” case study at the end of the textbook. Write a 350- to 700-word summary of what you have learned during this case study. It may help to reflect on the following questions provided at the end of the case study: Identify the strengths and weaknesses of each candidate for the leadership role. Which of the factors you consider important would most favor Taneshia? Felipe? Amanda? Do you think the ethnicity of the candidate influence the person selected? Which of the three candidates would you recommend to be the next leader? Why? If Taneshia is chosen, what do you think would be her biggest problems as a leader and being able to work with the others? Felipe? Amanda? Should Paul have considered an outside candidate to be his successor? Click the Assignments File tab to submit your assignment.