How can supervisors lead employees through a difficult period such as a corporate merger, acquisition, or other major changes?

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•Read the opening case in Chapter 2 “A Supervision Challenge – Kraft Leaders Unify Employees.” (Page 27). This short case discusses the takeover and subsequent transition of Cadbury by Kraft Foods.

• How can supervisors lead employees through a difficult period such as a corporate merger, acquisition, or other major changes?

• Discuss types of leadership strategies / tools / theories that can be modeled to create a positive work environment.

• Support your answers by applying applicable theory (Chapter 2).