Leadership Interactive eBook: Theory and Practice
Leadership Interactive eBook: Theory and Practice
8th Edition
ISBN: 9781544325200
Author: Peter G. Northouse
Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc
Question
Book Icon
Chapter 12, Problem 12.3.1CS
Summary Introduction

Case summary:

Joe Paterno, head football coach of the Penn State Nittany Lions, was considered the most triumphant coach in the history of NCAA. However, with the revelation of a sexual abuse scandal against a former assistant coach which Paterno allegedly knew about and did not report to authorities, saw his fame and recognition take a negative turn.

Characters in the case:

Joe Paterno

Jerry Sandusky

Gary. C. Schultz

Tim Curley

Graham. B. Spanier

Mike McQueary

Adequate information:

The leadership of Paterno and Spanier in covering up a sexual abuse scandal and how Schultz, Curley, and McQueary blindly followed their decision, resulting in the tarnishing of Penn State University’s trusted reputation.

To determine:

The followership at Penn State and to determine who the followers and leaders were.

Blurred answer
Knowledge Booster
Background pattern image
Recommended textbooks for you
Text book image
Leadership: Theory and Practice
Leadership
ISBN:9781506362311
Author:Peter G. Northouse
Publisher:SAGE Publications, Inc
Text book image
EBK THE LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Leadership
ISBN:9781337516020
Author:DAFT
Publisher:YUZU
Text book image
Leadership: Theory and Practice, 7th Edition
Leadership
ISBN:9781483317533
Author:Peter G. Northouse
Publisher:SAGE Publications, Inc