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The document analyzes the leadership challenges faced by Mr. Moiz Khan, the newly hired Assistant Manager of Sales. Mr. Khan exhibits a hands-off, laissez-faire leadership style and relies heavily on a senior sales executive, undermining his own authority. To improve team dynamics and performance, the Marketing Manager must address the strained relationship between Mr. Khan and the senior executive. Strategies include clarifying roles and responsibilities, providing leadership training, fostering open communication, empowering Mr. Khan to make independent decisions, and implementing a performance management system. Addressing the leadership challenges is essential for improving sales department operations.

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Case Analysis

The document analyzes the leadership challenges faced by Mr. Moiz Khan, the newly hired Assistant Manager of Sales. Mr. Khan exhibits a hands-off, laissez-faire leadership style and relies heavily on a senior sales executive, undermining his own authority. To improve team dynamics and performance, the Marketing Manager must address the strained relationship between Mr. Khan and the senior executive. Strategies include clarifying roles and responsibilities, providing leadership training, fostering open communication, empowering Mr. Khan to make independent decisions, and implementing a performance management system. Addressing the leadership challenges is essential for improving sales department operations.

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**Case Analysis: Leadership Challenges in Sales Management**

**Introduction:**
As the Marketing Manager of a company, one of my primary responsibilities is to ensure
effective leadership within the sales team. In this case analysis, we will examine the
leadership challenges faced by Mr. Moiz Khan, the newly hired Assistant Manager
Sales, and explore strategies to improve the senior/subordinate relationship and overall
team effectiveness.

**Background:**
Mr. Moiz Khan was recently hired as Assistant Manager Sales for the Karachi Office,
with a team of ten sales executives under his supervision. However, it has become
apparent over time that Mr. Moiz Khan relies heavily on Mr. Akram Khan, a Senior
Sales Executive, for managerial tasks. This has led to a lack of accountability, poor
decision-making, and ultimately, lower team performance.

**1. Leadership Style of Mr. Moiz Khan:**


Mr. Moiz Khan exhibits a laissez-faire leadership style, characterized by a hands-off
approach to management. He fails to provide guidance or direction to his team, often
deferring to Mr. Akram Khan for managerial tasks. This leadership style fosters a culture
of dependency and undermines Mr. Moiz Khan's authority as a leader.

**2. Initiating Proper Senior/Subordinate Relationship:**


As the Marketing Manager, it is imperative to address the strained relationship between
Mr. Moiz Khan and Mr. Akram Khan to improve team dynamics and performance.
Several strategies can be implemented to initiate a proper senior/subordinate
relationship:

- **Clear Expectations and Roles:** Clarify the roles and responsibilities of Mr. Moiz
Khan and Mr. Akram Khan to avoid confusion and establish clear lines of authority and
accountability within the team.

- **Leadership Development:** Provide leadership training and development


opportunities for Mr. Moiz Khan to enhance his managerial skills and confidence. Invest
in coaching and mentoring programs to support his growth as a leader.

- **Communication and Feedback:** Foster open communication and regular feedback


between Mr. Moiz Khan and his team members. Encourage constructive dialogue and
provide opportunities for team members to voice their opinions and concerns.

- **Empowerment and Autonomy:** Empower Mr. Moiz Khan to make independent


decisions and take ownership of his role as Assistant Manager Sales. Encourage him to
delegate tasks and empower his team members to take initiative and responsibility for
their work.
- **Performance Management:** Implement a performance management system to
evaluate the performance of Mr. Moiz Khan and his team objectively. Set clear goals
and expectations, provide regular feedback, and recognize and reward achievements.

**Conclusion:**
In conclusion, addressing the leadership challenges faced by Mr. Moiz Khan is essential
for improving team dynamics and performance within the sales department. By
implementing the suggested strategies, the company can initiate proper
senior/subordinate relationships, enhance leadership capabilities, and ultimately drive
success in sales operations.

**References:**
1. Northouse, P. G. (2018). Leadership: Theory and practice (8th ed.). SAGE
Publications.
2. Yukl, G. (2013). Leadership in organizations (8th ed.). Pearson.
3. Robbins, S. P., Judge, T. A., & Campbell, T. T. (2017). Organizational behavior (18th
ed.). Pearson.
4. Kotter, J. P. (2012). Leading change. Harvard Business Review Press.
5. Blanchard, K. H., & Johnson, S. (2015). The new one minute manager. William
Morrow.

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