Hello, My Name is Doris (Participative Style)

Summary

When Doris Miller meets John Fremont, her company's hip new art director, sparks fly-at least for Doris. In the cluttered house she shared with her late mother, Doris mines the Internet for information on her one-and-only, guided by the 13-year-old granddaughter of her best pal Roz. When Doris begins showing up at John's regular haunts, she wins over his Williamsburg friends. Her new life brings Doris a thrilling perspective, but also creates a rift between her and her longtime friends and family, who believe she's making a fool of herself over a guy half her age. Eager for all the experiences she has missed out on, Doris throws caution to the wind and follows her heart for the very first time.

(Source: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/hello_my_name_is_doris/)

Application of OB Concept: Path-Goal Model of Leadership

                There was this particular scene in the movie I would like to focus on. When John first came in to the office as the Art Director, the first thing he first did was to remove his office door. He did so because he wanted to encourage his subordinates to freely enter his office should they need anything from him, especially if they have ideas about work-related matters. This depicts a participative style under the Path-Goal Model of Leadership. It provided his subordinates an avenue to provide input in decision-making situations.

Reflection

                Ever since I saw what he did, I started thinking of doing the same when I become a manager or leader in the workplace. I believe that what John did is a good way to improve the relationship between a manager and his subordinates. Also, it encourages more participation in from the employees as they are free to communicate any ideas they might have to the manager.