MGT 504 – BEHAVIORAL LAB-I

Date of Submission: 3rd Nov, 2023

Submitted to: Prof. Urjit Kavi

Submitted By:

NAME ENROLLMENT NO.

Prachi Savjani AU2314070
 ASSIGNMENT-I

BILL GATES: CO-FOUNDER: MICROSOFT

Being a business owner and a humanitarian at heart explains why Bill Gates adopts
transformational leadership. He believes that growing while transforming the lives of people
around you is the best way to achieve success. Other than creating history and developing
high-performance Microsoft products, Bill Gates has other interests that shaped him into an
admirable personality. His inspirational charisma not only got him success but love from the
masses. One of the key elements of Gates' leadership style is his focus on employee
development. He believes that employees are the company's most valuable asset, and he is
committed to providing them with the resources and support they need to succeed.

As the co-founder and former head of Microsoft, Bill Gates adopted transformational
leadership that not only changed the company culture but also motivated its employees to be
the true advocate of the company.

The qualities of a transformational leader include the following points of emphasis.

 There is a desire to encourage personal creativity in oneself and the rest of the
team.
  Support and encouragement are provided at the individual level instead of
focusing this resource on team-based perspectives.
 Motivation is individualized and inspirational, with clear communication
coming from the leader to promote a specific path toward a result

Below are the Skills and Characteristics of Bill Gates that justify his transformational
leadership style:

Time management:

"No matter how much money you have, you can't buy more time.” - Bill Gates

Bill Gates considers time to be the most valuable asset in his life. He knows success doesn't
happen overnight and instead; it is cumulative of your hard work and efforts.

Till today, he is very peculiar about his time. Bill Gates believes that he can buy anything in
the world, except for more time. Following this ideology, he plans his day very precisely and
ensures that his time is used orderly. He maintains a tight schedule with every minute being
dedicated to a specific task.

While adopting this approach himself, Bill Gates encourages his team members to do the
same.

Lead with a vision:

A leader without a vision can never create history. Even after these many years, we can spot
this approach in Bill Gates' leadership style, and it is one of the many reasons why Microsoft
is as successful as it is today.

While working with thousands of employees, Gates knew that expressing his vision clearly
and intensely can motivate employees and encourage them to work with passion and clear
vision. This not only benefited the employees but the company at large, by having everyone
work towards a common goal.
Care for his people:

Being a humanitarian, Bill Gates cared for his employees, his business, and the world. He
founded the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation - an organization that focuses on saving lives
and improving global health to give back to society.

Whereas for his company, he believed that caring for your people is the best way to grow. He
established the said so by acknowledging employee feedback, both negative and positive,
being present for its employees, and creating a work culture that empowers, boosts
engagement, and ignites passion.

Learning as an ongoing process:

Bill Gates dropped out of school, but that didn’t stop him from learning. He believes that
there is something to learn every day, and we just need to be adaptable. Even after building a
huge empire, Bill Gates' leadership skills pushed him and his team members to keep on
learning and advancing their skill sets. This is the only way to be successful and a better
version of yourself.

Advocates innovation and creativity:

The world is changing at a fast pace, and without innovation, your business can die. To stay
in the game or be the pioneer, you must keep innovating your products, the process, the
approach, and other things, as it just takes one wrong action to pull you out.

Fueled by his passion for technology, Bill Gates encouraged employees to put in effort and
develop innovative ideas that can turn into long-run revenue generators. As a
transformational leader, he is all about mixing innovation and creativity with research. It goes
for both while creating software and helping the world.

Takes big risks:

What differentiates a successful leader from an average one is their willingness to take risks
and adapt to changes. From dropping out of college to starting a business born out of passion
in his parent’s garage, Bill Gates has been a risk-taker from day one.
Playing safe didn’t make Bill Gates a pioneer in the software industry. His ideology shaped
the lives of many people, including his employees at Microsoft. Some employees look up to
him because they want to be like him, while others believe he can help them become better
leaders.

Visionary:

Bill Gates' vision for the future of technology was to put a personal computer on every desk
and in every home. This was a radical idea at the time, but Gates was determined to make it
happen. He believed that personal computers could revolutionize the way people work, learn,
and communicate.

Gates' vision was inspiring to his team and helped to motivate them to achieve great things.
For example, when Microsoft was developing the first version of the Windows operating
system, many people doubted that it would be successful. However, Gates was convinced that
Windows would be the future of personal computing, and he drove his team to keep working
on it even when it was difficult.
 ASSIGNMENT-II
CHARACTERIZING:

 RANA DAGGUBATTI:

Rana Daggubati's character, Lieutenant Commander Arjun Varma, is a complex and well-
rounded one. He is a brilliant tactician and a skilled submariner, but he is also deeply
compassionate and empathetic. He is fiercely loyal to his crew and his country, and he is
willing to sacrifice everything for what he believes in.

Varma is a natural leader. He can inspire and motivate his crew, even in the most dire of
circumstances. He is also a quick thinker and a skilled strategist. He can adapt his plans to
changing circumstances and outmaneuver his opponents.

Despite his military prowess, Varma is also a sensitive and caring individual. He is deeply
affected by the loss of his crewmates, and he is haunted by the thought of the innocent lives
that could be lost if he fails to stop the Pakistani submarine.

Here are some specific examples of Varma's character traits:

 A brilliant tactician and skilled submariner: Varma can outmaneuver the Pakistani submarine
and sink it, even though it is more technologically advanced than the Indian submarine.
 Deeply compassionate and empathetic: Varma is deeply affected by the loss of his
crewmates, and he is haunted by the thought of the innocent lives that could be lost if he
fails to stop the Pakistani submarine.
 Fiercely loyal to his crew and his country: Varma is willing to sacrifice everything for what he
believes in. He risks his own life to save his crewmates and to protect his country.
 Natural leader: Varma can inspire and motivate his crew, even in the most dire of
circumstances. He is also a quick thinker and a skilled strategist.

Overall, Rana Daggubati's character is a complex and well-rounded one. He is a brilliant

tactician, a skilled submariner, a compassionate and empathetic individual, and a fiercely
loyal leader.
CHARACTERIZING:

 ATUL KULKARNI:

Atul Kulkarni's character is of Lieutenant Commander Santosh Devraj, the second-in-

command of the Indian submarine, S21. He portrays a strong and disciplined naval officer
who plays a crucial role in the underwater battle against the Pakistani submarine, PNS Ghazi,
during the 1971 Indo-Pak war.

Devraj is depicted as a dedicated and experienced officer, deeply committed to his duty and
his country. Atul Kulkarni's performance brings out the character's stoicism and
determination in the face of adversity. He embodies the essence of leadership, guiding his
crew with a calm and strategic demeanor.

Kulkarni's portrayal of Commander Santosh Devraj showcases the character's unwavering

loyalty to his comrades and unwavering patriotism. As tensions escalate in the submarine
warfare, he remains resolute and focused on the mission to protect Indian waters. His
character highlights the importance of teamwork, decision-making under pressure, and the
sacrifices made by those in the defense forces.

In summary, Atul Kulkarni's character, Lieutenant Commander Santosh Devraj, is a pivotal

figure, symbolizing the bravery, dedication, and resilience of the Indian Navy during a critical
moment in history. His performance adds depth to the narrative, making it a compelling
portrayal of a real-life hero.
CHARACTERIZING:

 RAHUL SINGH:

Rahul Singh plays the role of Commander Razak Khan Ghazi. He is the commanding officer of the
Pakistani submarine, PNS Ghazi, which becomes the primary antagonist in the film. Rahul Singh's
performance brings depth and complexity to this character, making him a formidable adversary to
the Indian submarine crew.

Commander Razak Khan Ghazi is portrayed as a seasoned and highly skilled naval officer, deeply loyal
to his country and duty. He is tasked with the mission of disrupting Indian naval operations during
the 1971 Indo-Pak war. Rahul Singh's portrayal captures the character's calculated and strategic
approach to warfare, as well as his unwavering commitment to his mission.

The character of Commander Ghazi is shrouded in mystery, and Rahul Singh's performance highlights
his enigmatic and ruthless nature. He exudes a sense of determination that makes him a formidable
opponent. Singh's portrayal brings out the complexities of a leader who is willing to go to great
lengths to achieve his objectives, even if it means engaging in underwater warfare.

Rahul Singh's performance adds depth by showcasing the psychological warfare that occurs beneath
the ocean's surface, where the Indian and Pakistani submarines engage in a high-stakes battle of wits
and strategy. Commander Ghazi becomes a symbol of the challenges and sacrifices made by soldiers
on both sides during times of conflict.

In summary, Rahul Singh's character, Commander Razak Khan Ghazi is a compelling antagonist whose
portrayal captures the essence of a dedicated and ruthless military leader. His performance adds
complexity, making it a riveting portrayal of the adversarial dynamics in a wartime scenario.
 ASSIGNMENT-III

INTERVIEW

Name: Santosh Shah

Job Details: Software engineer at Software Co., working on the development of large
language models for over a year. He is responsible for developing and training new language
models and evaluating their performance on various tasks.

Achievements: He recently developed a new algorithm to improve the performance of our

language models on question-answering tasks. This algorithm has helped to improve the
accuracy of our language models by up to 10%.

Recognization by the organization: His manager gave him a public shout-out at a team
meeting, and he was also given a bonus. He even received a lot of positive feedback from his
colleagues.

Satisfaction: Yes, he seemed contended from the appreciation received for his achievement.
He added, “It's always nice to be recognized for your hard work, and it motivates me to
continue working hard and making a difference in the company.”

Future expectations: He hopes to continue working on the development of large language

models and make them more useful for a wider range of applications. He also seemed
interested in eventually becoming a research scientist and leading his team of researchers.
Impact on the individual: It gave him a lot of confidence to strengthen his abilities. He is
also more motivated to continue working hard and making a difference in the world.