Business Ethics
Robert
Nardelli was heavily criticized for his leadership style and methods he used
during his tenure as CEO of Home Depot. Using your readings for this week along
with outside research, describe his style of leadership and take a position on
whether you feel his actions rose to the level of being unethical.
Write a
3 page APA formatted paper, using a minimum of three references,
Clearly describe Robert Nardelli’s leadership style in terms of
Leadership Theory, incorporating the following theories within your
paper:
Trait Theory
Behavioral Theory
Situational and Contingency Theories
State whether his actions were ethical or unethical.
Cite the text material and research that support your
position.
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Robert L. Nardelli, who served as CEO, President and chairperson of Home Depot from 2000 to 2007, was instrumental in improving the company’s financial performance but at the same time his style of leadership led to criticism and outcries of discontent from company employees and the public because of how he (mistreated the workers (Daft, 2012)………………………….
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