8.8. QUESTIONS FOR CLASS DISCUSSION

  1. Under what conditions is Fielder's theory of leadership likely to predict high effectiveness in an R&D lab?

  2. Under what conditions should Vroom's theory be used in an R&D lab?

  3. What formal and informal processes help R&D personnel in your lab develop their leadership skills? How might these processes be improved?

  4. What role, if any, does the ethos of a scientific community play in formulating leadership concepts in an R&D organization?

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