Play Coach Management

Read the attached article on the player-coach model of management. Please answer the following questions. Be sure to detail your answers and use examples.

• Summarize the player-coach management style.
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of the player-coach management style?
• Have you worked with or for a player-coach manager? If not, how do you think you would like a supervisor with this management style?
• Have you been a player-coach manager yourself? If not, how do you think you would like to manage as a player-coach?
• Is it feasible for a company to expect an employee to fill both roles? If so, what would the acceptable time frame be?