"A" WORK REPLY

Read and view the Delegation at Boyne USA Resorts video case study and answer the questions below related to the video case study.

1. Describe leader-follower relations at Boyne USA Resorts.

2. Why was decentralization and delegation necessary to Boyne's future despite the success with Everett Kircher at the helm of a vertical structure?

Video link (Go to Chapter 7, Video):http://academic.cengage.com/resource_uploads/downloads/1285866355_535793.mp4

REPLY TO MY CLASSMATE RESPONSE TO THE ABOVE QUESTIONS AND EXPLAIN WHY YOU AGREE? (A MINIMUM OF 125 WORDS or MORE)

                                                            CLASSMATE’S POST 

The relationship between the leader and followers of Boyne USA resorts was designed to be a team project. The structure he started was the vertical structure which involved the leader-follower. Everett Kircher was an effective leader who had the knowledge and skills to lead the family business. He trained his followers to be leaders by delegating responsibilities.  This way they were able to acquire the skills and knowledge needed to help the company become successful. Kirshner had a vision that he made a reality with the support of his team. He learned early in the business that he could not do everything by himself so he delegated duties to various people and had to trust that they would execute them successfully. For any business to grow and have longevity, you must learn to delegate and give your employees an opportunity to prove that they can make the right decisions that will keep the company going for years to come. After his death, his sons took over the business and divided it into two divisions, Boyne East and Boyne West. They are following their fathers' vision and the business continues to grow.