Free Leadership Case Study:
1. When it comes to describing Arnold Schwarzenegger the first words that come to one’s mind are usually: strength, force, stamina, charisma and hot temper. The Big Five Taxonomy of Personality consists of such traits as extraversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness, neuroticism, and openness to experience. In my mind, when looking at Schwarzenegger it can be assumed that out of the mentioned five traits he would poses neuroticism and openness to new experiences. The traits of character Schwarzenegger possesses have, for sure, helped him achieve the success he is enjoying right now. As it was clear from the case study, the early years of Schwarzenegger’s life were not easy, however due to his enormous persistence and strong will Arnold managed to thrive in acting, sports, and politics. A person with such traits of character as Schwarzenegger would, in my mind, have an autocratic leadership style.
2. According to the case study, Schwarzenegger tries to, first of all, persuade the people that his image of a iron-strong, neurotic and despotic ruler is false. In his leadership he is trying combine the republican and democratic policies. Moreover, it seems that he is ready to work for the people and actually improve their living. Thus, it is one of his tactics to worm himself into people’ confidence and prove that he really is “a nice guy”, even though he looks tough and impermeable. Continue reading