The ends may justify the means, so long as no one along the way gets hurt. If anyone does get hurt then the ends do not justify the means, which is why Coach Knight was eventually forced off the Indiana University team. Winning is important but not at the expense of human health; a loss of pride or hurt feelings is different from a loss of a limb or a severe injury that might be caused by a leaders like Coach Knight losing his temper. 4. If your child was on Coach Knight's team, what tips would you give him?

I would tell my child to respect Coach Knight's tactics. I would remind my son or daughter that the Coach had his best interests in mind; that the Coach valued winning and because of that he expected to win every game. Moreover, I would tell the child that Coach Knight's tactics were good for building character. A Coach as demanding as Knight does not tolerate anything but the best from each player, making my child work harder and fulfill his greatest potential.

5. Do you think that Coach Knight's approach to leadership is more effective with men than with women?

Coach Knight's approach...

His approach is more effective with people who respond to it: whether because of personality differences, social or ethnic background, and possibly gender. However, some females respond to intensive disciplinary techniques and an authoritative approach whereas some males do not and would rebel against Coach Knight.
6. Should a leadership behavior be gender-neutral, or are there times when it is appropriate to match the approach to either men or women?

A leadership style and its associated behaviors should always match the group. If a certain tactic is found to work better on groups of men or on groups of women then that approach should be used to achieve the team's goals.

7. Overall view of Coach Knight.

Coach Knight's controversial leadership style got the job done; if the Coach toned down his approach he might not have enjoyed the stellar track record that he did but he needed to manage the physical anger and aggression to avoid hurting people and to avoid harming the reputation of the Indiana University.