1. Crown Enfield is an established motorcycle manufacturer in India. Unfortunately, the company's performance had been declining for several years due to the chief executive's dark-side leadership. As a result, the company is on the edge of bankruptcy and the chief executive has been forced to resign. Discuss FIVE (5) traits of the dark-side leadership and its characteristics that might exist in the leadership traits of the chief executive.

1. Crown Enfield is an established motorcycle manufacturer in India. Unfortunately, the company's performance had been declining for several years due to the chief executive's dark-side leadership. As a result, the company is on the edge of bankruptcy and the chief executive has been forced to resign. Discuss FIVE (5) traits of the dark-side leadership and its characteristics that might exist in the leadership traits of the chief executive.

Understanding Business

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ISBN:9781259929434

Author:William Nickels

Publisher:William Nickels

Chapter1: Taking Risks And Making Profits Within The Dynamic Business Environment

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