Case Study Module 5

Hoosiers (1986):  Hoosiers is a 1986 film about Indiana high school basketball, directed by David Anspaugh and starring

Gene HackmanLinks to an external site.

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Hackman stars as Norman Dale, a former big-time college basketball coach who comes to the tiny town Hickory, Indiana in 1951 to coach Hickory High School’s equally-tiny basketball team. Dale must overcome his own troubled past, win over the humble-yet-all-the-while-skeptical Hickory townsfolk, and get his players to believe in themselves before the game they play. In his spare time, he romances a schoolteacher played by Barbara Hershey.

Dennis HopperLinks to an external site.

co-stars as “Shooter” Flatch, a former Hickory High basketball star turned alcoholic hobo, who starts on a redemption quest of his own when he becomes one of Dale’s coaches.

Here is a small clip from the movie:

Hoosiers (1/12) Movie CLIP – Your Coaching Days Are Over (1986) HDLinks to an external site.

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Please watch and analyze leadership case study “Hoosiers” (1986 Movie) while taking notes then write reflection paper.  The paper should be, at minimum 2 pages, which encompasses any or all aspects of the case including:

1. Leadership
2. Management
3. Organizational Culture
4. Group / Team dynamic

You should NOT summarize the case or use any quotes.  Identify leadership and management concepts , contrast leadership styles, discuss culture and teamwork you have learned in the course that you recognized in the video then support your position using scholarly sources.  (See a list of themes for this case at the bottom of the page).

Use your critical thinking skills.  Consider how this case relates to leadership situations in business or a situation you have experienced when dealing with complex and difficult decisions. The paper should include a brief introduction and a conclusion.  There is no “one best answer.”  Each student will not approach this assignment the same and responses will vary.

The body of the paper should be formatted with any or all the subheadings 1-4 listed above and centered in the middle of page, using proper APA format and style, typed double-spaced, 12 Times New Roman Font.  No abstract is needed, only a cover page and reference page is required.  Some themes for this case to consider are:

Themes for Case Study Hoosiers Movie:

Power and Influence

Leadership Styles

Ethical and Moral Issues

Situational Leadership

Transformational Leadership

Transactional Leadership

Developing Teamwork

Leadership skills

Charisma

Judgement and Decision-making skills

Organizational structure

 Cultural  Values