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Raw Data Representation and Interpretation

Vincent Garduno
January 17, 2015
Solutions-Focused Decision Making/ MGT340 R01
Edgar Arnold
Argosy University

1) Calculate the mean, median, mode, variance, and standard devi

Mean
Median
Mode
Variance
Standard Deviation

Male
Female
3.85
4.16
3.95
4.10
4.00
4.20
0.34
0.06
0.58
0.25

nce, and standard deviation for the numeric data.

2) Construct a histogram, pie, or Stem-Leaf Display chart encompassing

to formulate your histogram, pie charts, or Stem-Leaf Display.

Mean Leadership Scor

Mean Scores 4

10

Question Number

11

y chart encompassing the mean leadership scores for both male and female mana
eaf Display.

ean Leadership Scores

Males
Females

10

Question Number

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

p scores for both male and female managers. Use an online interactive program

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Histogram:Male
30
Males

25

Females

20
15
Percent
10
5
0

Male

17

Histogram :Female

18

45
40
35
30
25
Percent

20
15
10
5
0

Female

Female

ale

3) Histogram for median score values for male managers and female managers with respect to

4.15

4.1

Median4.05
Score

3.95

3.9

3.85
Male

Gen

le managers with respect to management style.

Male

Female
Gender

4) Analyze the data and present preliminary conclusions based on answers to questions #2 and #3 with respect
female managers.

Question
Male
Female

1
4
4.2

2
4.6
4.1

Raw Numeric Questionnaire Data

3
4
5
3.2
3.9
4.2
4.2
4.6
3.9

6
3.7
4.1

After analyzing the data, it can be said that the mean and median scores for female managers are hi
the male managers. A conclusion can be drawn that the female mangers are able to understand and

ons #2 and #3 with respect to the leadership style differences between male and

7
4.1
4.7

8
4.5
4.1

9
3.5
4.2

10
4
4

11
3.9
4.2

r female managers are higher than the mean and median scores for
e able to understand and execute the leadership style more efficiently.

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4
4.1

13
3
4

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4.5
4.5

15
4.9
4.3

16
3
3.9

17
3.3
4

18
3
3.7

5) Offer a brief 5-point summary of the training program you might use to strengthen the leadership deficien
female manager leadership style.

1) Trust and credibility. A good leader needs to develop trust and credibility in order to establish and maintain a g
employees follow instructions. Without trust, it is unlikely that a manager's employees will do as they are told.

2) Be able to clearly explain the goals of the company. In order to be a successful leader, it is important to state w

role in reaching these goals. It is the leader who needs to make sure that these goals are met, and in order for that to

3) Have good communication skills. There should never be a time when the employees are left wondering what th

employees have been set up for failure. A good leader will consistently communicate with their employees and ens
professional manner.

4) Make decisions and take responsibility. Effective leaders can be expected to make hard decisions. In doing so

leader can not admit to wrong doing, this will cause the to lose credibility with their colleagues as well as their emp
responsible leader can do.

5) Stay in control while moving the team in the right direction. Every leader should strive for meeting the goals

sure that they are able to maintain control of their employees and eliminate anything that could have a negative imp

will help the leader alleviate most, if not, all promlems and help them reach their goals (Masters Class Management ,

hen the leadership deficiencies found in either or both the male and

to establish and maintain a good rapport with their employees. This is essential in order to have these

will do as they are told.

ader, it is important to state what the goals of the company are and how each employee plays an important

e met, and in order for that to happen, every team member needs to understand the objective.

es are left wondering what they need to do or what is expected of them. If this is the case, then the

with their employees and ensure that all of their questions and concerns are met in a personal and

e hard decisions. In doing so, they are also expected to be able to take responsibility for their actions. If a

lleagues as well as their employees. Lead by example and show the employees what an effective and

d strive for meeting the goals and expectations of the company. At the same time, the leader needs to make

at could have a negative impact on their employees and the company's goals. Making the right decisions
(Masters Class Management , 2014).

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