Computer Programmer for Your County Government Case Study

CASE STUDY:Whenever your programming and systems design team meets, Ralph resists other people’s ideas and blocks all attempts at improving the system. He is quick to find fault with others’ suggestions. In attacking one of your ideas, he said, “Why do you keep coming up with these bright ideas to make more work? Why don’t you try selling them to one of these Silicon Valley companies?” On another occasion, Ralph said, “That’s what I would expect from someone who knew nothing about this system.” He often prevents team members from sharing ideas by interrupting them with comments such as, “I have something important to say.”As a result of Ralph’s behavior, the team’s discussions often turn into arguments. People shout at Ralph. You have never worked with anyone who is as hard to get along with as Ralph is. You often leave work angry, and you wish the county would fire him.THE QUESTIONS:What kinds of ineffective followership traits does Ralph exhibit?As an effective follower, how could you respond to Ralph in a way that would encourage him to develop positive followership behaviors? What could you and your coworkers do as a team to change Ralph’s followership behaviors?