How can supervisors lead employees through a difficult period such as a corporate merger, acquisition, or other major changes?

Supervision – Discussion 6

Read the opening case in Chapter 2 “A Supervision Challenge – Kraft Leaders Unify Employees.” (Page 27).

This short case discusses the takeover and subsequent transition of Cadbury by Kraft Foods.

How can supervisors lead employees through a difficult period such as a corporate merger, acquisition, or other major changes?

Discuss types of leadership strategies / tools / theories that can be modeled to create a positive work environment.

Support your answers by applying applicable theory (Chapter 2).