1000 word individual assignment

Workplace Dilemma Student Name Institutional Affiliation Date Workplace Dilemma Workplaces are composed of individuals with different approaches to issues, which often subjects people to dilemmas, especially where partners navigate client relationships and internal issues. This scenario delves into the dilemma Lee faces when he is torn between a toxic leadership style at a major client, Bailey Industries, and the conflicting guidance he gets from his mentor Henry Mitchell who is unbothered by the toxic leadership style but is instead interested with the existing relationship between the two businesses. The essay analyses Lee’s issues based on organizational behavior theories to identify the challenges Lee faces and demonstrate the support that managers need to offer their employees when navigating problematic scenarios. Analysis of Problems Lee faces two main problems while working with Jameson and under the mentorship of Mitchell. While working with Jameson, Lee observes an unhealthy leadership style but is unable to do much about it. Jameson creates an unhealthy working environment by shouting at employees and using invective language. Lee has observed instances where Jameson becomes confrontational when handling staff. Jameson's physical appearance serves to intimidate the staff further, especially when he "looms over people," creating a tense working environment. Lee's fears are confirmed when two senior staff indicate that Jameson's leadership style is demotivating. Amid the toxic work environment, Lee is unsure how to deal with Jameson. As an outsider, Lee is unsure if he understands the organization well. Since he may not have the whole picture, it becomes difficult to understand why Jameson behaves in a confrontational way to his staff members. Amid the confusion, Lee is unsure if raising the issue of Jameson’s toxic leadership style might compromise the client relationship, and lead to unforeseen consequences. Lee is careful to avoid any action that may put the client relationship at risk because of reporting Jameson's actions. Jameson’s approach to leadership disregards the Social Learning Theory which indicates that learning takes place in a social context and can happen through observation, and modeling. According to the theory, people can modify their behavior by observing others in their environment, especially those they consider to be role models (Nabavi, 2012). In the context of organizational behavior, Jameson’s actions can be replicated across the organization, as the staff members are more likely to follow Jameson’s behavior and employ the confrontational approach. Given that Social Learning Theory indicates that specific behaviors are learned through imitation. The senior staff members are more likely to imitate Jameson's behaviors and employ them when dealing with the rest of the employees. For instance, during meetings, managers are more likely to shout at employees, rather t...