Running Head: Leading Change
Leading Change
Kristin Conlin
University of Phoenix
Good Sport is manufacturing company based in Coral Springs, FL. Good Sport specializes in fitness equipment and provides organizations such as hospitals, clubs and homes with options such as steppers, treadmills, bikes and rowers to enhance a healthy lifestyle. Good Sport operates in a hierarchical based structure with Founder and CEO Jason Poole overseeing the operations. Jason started the company 15 years ago and because of his popularity as a former NBA basketball player, grew his organization to new heights. Under Jason, Good Sports operates with 4 Vice Presidents in the areas of Production, Research and Development, Sales and Finance. Four Senior Managers lead four Team Managers in the same areas. Even tough Good Sport has a clear hierarchical structure, the culture is split. In the sales department, the employees have an informal attitude and frequently meet outside the office. When......
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