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1. Briefly describe/summarize the issues mentioned in the case (1/16) Several important concerns are highlighted by the Andy's Recipe case. The owner of an Italian restaurant, Andy Garafallo, has had great success because of his constant dedication to serving top-notch food and cultivating close relationships with clients. Although his strategy has been effective, he still has management issues with three crucial managers: Kelly, Danielle, and Patrick. In different facets of their roles, each manager demonstrates unique strengths and shortcomings that lead to managerial conundrums. Andy's emphasis on the advancement of "A" players in the restaurant industry and his role as a coach and teacher to his managers distinguish Andy's leadership style. 2. Answer the questions in the textbook: A. What accounts for Andy’s success in the restaurant business? (1/16) Andy's extraordinary success in the restaurant industry may be credited to his persistent dedication to serving outstanding food and developing close relationships with his patrons (Northouse, 2022, p.138). Because he places quality above conventional cost-cutting strategies, he has achieved a tremendous profit margin of 30%, which is much higher than the industry standard of 5-7% (Northouse, 2022, p.138). This is consistent with course principles that highlight the need for visionary leadership, adherence to core values, and customer-centric strategies in attaining success in a variety of leadership scenarios (Northouse, 2022, p.265). Andy's leadership not only relates to Northouse's discussion of leadership philosophies but also serves as an example of the value of having a clear vision and a commitment to building excellent client relationships.

B. From a Skills perspective (i.e., using the ‘Three Skills Approach’ from Chapter 3) how would you describe: i. Kelly’s management (1/16) Technical Skills : Kelly demonstrates strong technical abilities, notably in the area of managing a kitchen. Her productivity, capacity to place supply orders, and expertise in food preparation are all signs of high technical abilities. Human Skills: Kelly, however, has trouble with people skills since she finds it difficult to establish productive interpersonal connections with waitstaff, delivery drivers, and salespeople. This constraint reduces her capacity for effective management. Conceptual Skills : Kelly's ability in this area is not explicitly stated in the case, but her difficulty with human skills may indicate that she needs more practice with conceptual skills if she is to comprehend the restaurant's larger organizational setting and its relationships. ii. Danielle’s management (1/16) Technical Skills : She is not proficient in technical matters, particularly when it comes to comprehending the business's financial facets. Her difficulties with math and financial analysis are particularly glaring examples of this deficiency. Human Skills : Danielle's strength, however, is in her ability to connect with people on a personal level and provide excellent customer service. Her excellent people skills are demonstrated by her capacity to anticipate consumer demands. Conceptual Skills: Danielle's conceptual skills aren't mentioned in the case specifically, but her struggles with the financial elements may point to the need for more work in this area to comprehend the larger organizational framework.

iii. Patrick’s management (1/16) Technical Skills : Patrick is an asset in fields that require financial expertise because of his technical talents, particularly with numbers and financial affairs. Human Skills : Patrick, however, has difficulties with human skills. His problem-solving style is either-or, which causes problems with teamwork and customer interactions. Conceptual Skills : Although Patrick's conceptual skills aren't specifically discussed in the case, his strong technical achievement may point to room for improvement in this area so he can better comprehend the dynamics of the people working at the restaurant and the corporation as a whole. C. What do each of the managers need to do to improve their management skills? i. Kelly (1.5/16) Technical Skills : Kelly already has exceptional technical abilities for managing a kitchen. Her technical skill set might use some expansion so she can better understand the financial elements of the restaurant industry. She could benefit from instruction or training in financial analysis and cost management, two crucial facets of restaurant management (Northouse, 2022, p.121-122). Human Skills : Kelly's development as a person should be her main priority. She needs to concentrate on developing stronger interpersonal connections with waitstaff, delivery drivers, and salespeople. She will be able to interact with her coworkers more successfully if she develops her communication and conflict-resolution abilities (Northouse, 2022, p.121-122). Conceptual Skills : Kelly's conceptual skill development requires a grasp of the larger organizational context. This can be accomplished by giving her training or mentorship to help

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her understand the big picture of the restaurant industry and how her function fits in (Northouse, 2022, p.121-122). ii. Danielle (1.5/16) Technical Skills : Danielle's technical skills might use the most development. She has to concentrate on bettering her knowledge of the company's financial elements. Strong technical skills are necessary for efficient restaurant administration, thus this may involve receiving training in budgeting, financial analysis, and cost management (Northouse, 2022, p.121-122). Human Skills : Danielle already possesses strong human skills. She can, however, improve her ability to provide excellent customer service by receiving training in handling challenging customer circumstances, empathetic communication, and developing even deeper interpersonal connections, all of which are essential for her customer-centric strategy (Northouse, 2022, p.121-122). Conceptual Skills : Danielle's conceptual skills could use improvement, just like Kelly's. Training or mentoring can help a person comprehend the larger organizational context and how her function affects the operations of the business as a whole (Northouse, 2022, p.121-122). iii. Patrick (1.5/16) Technical Skills : Patrick has good technical abilities, but he might improve his capacity for problem-solving. He could benefit from training in adaptable, innovative problem-solving techniques to improve his ability to manage team and customer-related difficulties (Northouse, 2022, p.121-122). Human Skills : Patrick's main area for development is his human skills. His unemotional approach can be diminished by increasing his feelings and developing compassion and mental

agility. It may be advantageous to have training in emotional intelligence and conflict resolution (Northouse, 2022, p.121-122). Conceptual Skills : Patrick's conceptual skills can be improved by having a deeper awareness of the larger organizational context. This entails taking a broader perspective and realizing how connected different elements of the restaurant are to one another. In this area, mentoring and training can be helpful (Northouse, 2022, p.121-122). D. How would you describe Andy’s competencies ? (1.5/16) According to Northouse's "Leadership: Theory and Practice," which traditionally covers technical, human, and conceptual skills, Andy's competencies cover a broad understanding of leadership skills. While Andy may not prioritize traditional restaurant technical abilities like financial analysis, he is an expert at producing outstanding meals and upholding the standard of his restaurant's brand. In terms of his interpersonal skills, Andy excels at developing close bonds with his team through his ability to mentor and coach his managers, while his customer-focused strategy demonstrates his ability to connect with people on a personal level (Northouse, 2022, p.121-122). Additionally, his conceptual abilities are demonstrated by his unwavering dedication to his strategy in the face of industry adversities, demonstrating his capacity for strategic thinking and maintaining a clear vision (Northouse, 2022, p.121-122). E. Does Andy’s leadership suggest that one does or does not need all 3 leadership skills to be effective? (1/16) Andy's leadership style shows that mastery of all three conventional leadership abilities (technical, human, and conceptual) may not be necessary for effective leadership. His example shows that it is possible to thrive in some areas of leadership while making up for weaknesses in others. Andy may not place as much emphasis on the technical skills typically associated with

the restaurant industry, but by upholding a clear vision and unrelenting dedication to his approach, he succeeds in conceptual skills. His work as a coach and instructor demonstrates outstanding people abilities, especially in forging enduring bonds with his team and clients (Northouse, 2022, p.121-122). This shows that good leaders can combine these qualities and that it is not always necessary to be exceptional in all three areas (Northouse, 2022, p.121-122). References: Northouse, P. G. (2022). Leadership: Theory and Practice (9th ed., pg. 121-265). SAGE.

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