MUTINY ON THE BOUNTY
     
     This case study examines the contrasting leadership styles of Captain Bligh and Fletcher Christian.  Disgusted with Bligh's aurocratic style and confronted with an alternative lifestyle in a tropical paradise, some of the crew led by Christian mutiny and send Bligh and other adrift.  Although the focus is on this leadership contrast, elements of motivation, conflict, and group dynamics are apparent. The case study permits students to question authoritarian and coercive practices while appreciating the need for directive leadership.

 
Topics Include: Conflict Resloution, Group Dynamics, Motivation, Authority,
                           Leading According to the Situation, Charisma

Theories Covered: Expectancy Theory, Theory X and Y, Path-Goal Theory, Conflict,
                                Fiedler's Contingency Model, Hersey and Blanchard's Theory, 
                                Charismatic Leadership, Perception, Group Dynamics, Power

Case Study Length: 26 pages              Teaching Note Length: 16 pages

Case Study: 8-777 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3.95
Teaching Note: 8-777-TN . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9.95

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