Ch. 5
what is the Quality of leadership that engender trust from Billy?
Vision
What is the coaches name in the movie Moneyball?
Art Howe
What does Billy Beane do differently from other MLB general managers when negotiating trades?
He is agressive
How many games did the Oakland A's win in a row?
20 wins
Example of Authentic Leadership that Billy Beane showed in the movie.
Firing his head scout because he didn't believe in Billy's new way of recruiting, which would further benefit the program.
What key stat does Billy Beane focus on when selecting players?
OBP (On Base Percentage)
When Beane challenged outdated ideas in baseball, he is showing?
A) Moral Courage
B) Compliance
C) Indifference
D) Risk Avoidance
A) Moral Courage
What is the main reason Billy Beane turns to sabermetrics instead of traditional scouting?
The Oakland A’s have a low payroll and cannot afford star players.
Leadership behavior enacted by individuals who take action to maintain ethical standards in the face of questionable moral behaviors by higher ups is?
Upward Ethical Leadership
What is the new age way to recruit players in baseball using statistics rather than showcase numbers?
Sabermetrics