Introduction Culture is one of the terms which play a crucial role in human life. As a rule, culture predetermines the way of how people have to behave under certain conditions, what people have to think, and how they should react to the events which happen around them. It is...
Leadership refers to the process of guiding the behavior of others towards the accomplishment of certain goals. Effective leadership is the ability to influence others to willingly accomplish certain tasks at a high standard and quality that exceeds expectations. Effective leadership is an essential aspect in the success of any...
Leadership is a phenomenon that is actively discussed in relation to many spheres of social interactions, including business, education, and management. In their book A Leader’s Legacy, Kouzes and Posner discuss leadership in the context of a legacy that can be viewed as a person’s contribution. According to authors, this...
Introduction “How you define and exercise leadership in the present climate will be a significant determinant in your organization’s fortunes” (Warilow 2010, p. 1). The above statement was made with the intention of explaining the importance of good leadership in the organization. Today’s business environment stresses the importance of leadership...
W. Edwards Deming’s leadership style fits well with participative theories on leadership, as the consultant took the feelings and contributions of other people into consideration (Drath 2001). He called for involvement of all members of the company in the decision making process and further recommended removal of boundaries between various...
Introduction The world is dynamic and changing the existence of a complex environment demands that leaders depart from traditional methods of leadership to more flexible to most suitable handle the situation. Leadership is the capability of influencing a group toward the achievement of an organization’s goal (Adair 2003). Traditional ways...
Introduction Different parts of the world are governed and monitored by various styles of leadership which with time, have become the culture of the particular region. Virtually all countries all over the world have unique cultures which play a great role in shaping their occupational as well as community cultures....
Introduction There has been a wide range of studies conducted on the implementation and effectiveness of Business Process Reengineering (BPR) to improve the overall performance of organizations. Effective leadership among other organizational, cultural and people issues has been one of the major determinants of the success or failure of BPR....
Introduction Leadership can be defined as a process of social influence through which a person gets people to do what they would not have otherwise done. Leadership is therefore a mechanism through which people are governed. In the organizational context, leadership remains relevant because it integrates and maximizes the available...
The trait theory This theory was more used or pronounced in the 20th century. The writers Thomas and Carlo in their writings have explained the characteristics of a leader. Leaders have different characteristics from the people who are not leaders. These characteristics are inborn. People inherit the personality and character...
Introduction The importance of leadership cannot be overestimated in contemporary society. In that regard, it can be seen that many disciplines has took the issue of leadership as an essential component, in which the developed skills were identified as essential in both academic and professional context. In the context of...
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), a specialized organization under the United Nations, defines Intellectual Property as follows: “Intellectual property (IP) refers to creations of the mind: inventions, literary and artistic works, and symbols, names, images, and designs used in commerce. Intellectual property is divided into two categories: Industrial property,...
Introduction Coaching is an important part of the daily life of the manager of a company. It may seem not appropriate to use this terminology but, in fact, this is exactly what a head manager does. I would add that his, or her, coaching is of crucial importance for the...
Introduction First of all, it is necessary to emphasize, that one of the distinguishing aspects amid Management and Leadership is the capability or even inevitability to motivate. A Leader, one who can inspire fervor and course to a person or group of individuals, will be applying psychology to impact that...
Outline Strong and powerful leadership is one of the most important key to success. Any organization can climb the ladder of success with strong leadership. The paper sheds light on leadership and power, its importance for an organization. Few sections of the paper highlight power of position and exercise of...
Leadership is the art of influencing people in the manner desired by the leader towards the accomplishment of some common objectives and direct the organization to make it more cohesive and coherent. For the leadership to be effective the following factors or any combination of them must be put into...
Introduction This chapter aims to describe the main theme of the research study. It contains complete information about the topic, background and significance of the research study topic. The background of the problem is also briefly explained to show the nature of the problem. Moreover, the research methodology employed for...
There are various Leadership Assumptions in the corporate world. However, they are nothing but myths. The first assumption suggests that Leaders are born, not made. In other words, “Leadership is a rare ability only given to a few”. (Smith, 2008) The Second assumption and third assumption interlink with the first...
Introduction Leadership has been described as a process which entails interactions between managers and members of the team, so that managers function as leaders and influence their teams to obtain the aims and goals of the organization which they serve (Kramer, 2008). Good leaders and effective leadership have been an...
Introduction The extent to which employees of a certain organization are contented and intend to retain to their present job, can be determined by the level of their Job Satisfaction. There are different responses towards work, some people may find their jobs interesting and may find it necessary for their...
Abstract This correlational study will utilize a descriptive quantitative research technique to evaluate the relationship between leadership style in financial institutions and organizational performance in the crisis-hit economy. Consecutive studies have revealed that the effectiveness of an organization is more often a manifestation of the values and rational planning of...
Introduction Leadership has been described as a process which entails interactions between managers and members of the team, so that managers function as leaders and influence their teams to obtain the aims and goals of the organization which they serve (Kramer, 2008). Good leaders and effective leadership have been an...
This application section of the paper focuses on the Neo-populist leadership, i.e. the current leadership style in the third world countries. It further mentions certain changes in the country affairs and in leader’s own personality and in his character are required to implement the neo-populist theory. According to this research...
Principles of Character in Leadership Leadership is an essential quality for a person who runs a business or an organization. According to Miner, John B. (2006, page 179), the important aspect is goal setting as well as the ways and means the leader follows to achieve the goal that motivates...
Introduction People will not consider a person as a good leader if he declares himself as a good leader. A leader is declared as a good leader by the followers or the outsiders. People call a leader as a good leader based purely on his leadership qualities and the style...
Outline This research paper has analyzed the different aspects and features of leadership in the context of efficient and effective results being obtained for organizations and employees. The research has been conducted into various features of leadership and the varied styles that have been used in the corporate world and...
Abstract This study is a quantitative one concerning the relationship of transformational leadership and emotional intelligence in an Information technology organization. How much the two influence the work performance of the individual and how they contribute to the performance of the organization is the key topic of interest. Increased competition...
What are some guidelines for exercising authority? Reward Power? Coercive Power? Leadership is one of the most talked-about and important factors in all walks of life whether it is in society, business or politics. Throughout the ages, leadership has played a part in shaping the life of human beings across...
Introduction An interesting side topic to a discussion of women’s expanding role as organizational leaders is the 2001 doctrine issued by the Southern Baptist Church emphatically prohibiting women members from serving as pastors. The Southern Baptist Church of which I am a member is the largest Protestant denomination in the...
This time I have been thinking about leadership styles. The flow of my thoughts was stimulated by a situation I have observed recently. Thus, I became a happenstance witness to a conversation between two friends during their lunch at a café where I usually come. They were discussing their bosses,...
Definition First of all, it is essential to discuss the definition of the concept under consideration. Servant leadership is a complex phenomenon, which includes “a philosophy, a set of leadership practices, and a set of leadership qualities” (Allen et al., 2016, p. 1). It is possible to observe that, due...
Leadership style can have a significant impact on the effectiveness of the working process and its outcomes. Fiedler who distinguished between relationship-oriented and task-oriented leadership styles stated that neither of them is ideal and each of them can be effective for a specific situation (Daft and Lane 67). Leader’s behaviors...
Introduction Leadership is the art of socially influencing people to maximize their efforts towards achieving set goals (Davies & Brundrett 2010). Leaders are usually required to define goals and come up with ways through which they can motivate, inspire and empower their subordinates or followers to achieve the set goals....
How has your approach to and the concept of your own leadership style evolved as a result of your study in this course? Overall, my studies have enabled me to gain better insight into the duties of leaders. In this case, one should focus on the responsibilities of the followers...
Describe Yukl’s multiple-linkage model: types of variables, interaction among variables, strengths, and weaknesses Gary Yukl is credited for having established the multiple linkage model of leadership. According to his assertions, the performance of work is dependant on multiple variables. These include the subordinate effort; the subordinate ability; organization of work...
Introduction Leadership is the process of influencing or directing the behavior of other people towards the achievement of a common goal or objective. A leader should be able to influence others to get things done in a standard that is higher than normal. Power on the other hand is the...
Proposed group and team concepts To successfully create an organization behavior modification plan, it is imperative to review the good reputation, concentrate on the ‘right stuff’, and defining the ‘stuff’. Under defining the ‘stuff’ module, it is important to balance the performance of the employees with the effort they place...
The main job of a leader is to have a long-term vision for the organization’s prosperity and effectively communicate it to the staff so that they are inspired enough to bring this vision to life. The company tends to imitate the mentality and attitude of its leader. Therefore, the leader...
We may put a strong effort into proving that the importance of leadership is nothing more than the “romance of leadership” (Bauer and Edrogan 285); however, the irrefutable evidence of the significance of leadership may be found in history and our everyday life. Without an experienced, wise, and courageous leader,...
Introduction Leadership is one of the ways of making things to happen. It influences followers and makes them follow the decisions of their leader. Transformational leadership accommodates the followers and involves them in making decisions. The paper will explain and compare this kind of leadership with the other two. The...
Introduction Change is an avoidable aspect that constantly occurs in an organization. The issues that Mullins (2010) tries to clarify are that change depends on one’s personality with regards to the change management plan. Nevertheless, it is a bit challenging to accept change and work accordingly. It is impossible for...
Transactional Leadership The essential component of this leadership style is reciprocity between the two parties, as the name of the theory suggests. Incentives, such as rewards for good work and punishment for not completing the task is the main idea of this approach. The primary strength of this approach is...
Introduction According to research, many scientists agree that participative and consultative management methods are the most efficient (Chartered Management Institute 2013). The scholars hold that the era of authoritarian leadership and management styles is long gone. Chartered Management Institute (2013) argues that the success of leadership or management approach depends...
Steve Jobs was an unconventional leader whose great leadership was evident from the success he achieved at Apple Inc. His leadership style was different from the leadership styles of many leaders. Jobs was an unconventional leader because of his management style, which brought distinction and success to Apple Inc. Employees...
For people to be successful leaders, different traits should manifest, such as charisma, effective communication skills, and a high innovativeness level. With such characteristics, it is possible for one to lead, control, and manage others. Effective leaders may regularly communicate with their teams and discuss issues before making significant decisions...
Analysis of leadership in business, as well as other settings, has led to the establishment of several different approaches. One of such approaches is the Situational Leadership theory. It claims a leader should focus on specific tasks at hand and consider the employees’ maturity as well as the leader’s own...
One of the common explanations given by many is that leadership is the ability to bring people together to dedicate themselves to a common goal. Leaders or the top managers in an organization are people who get things done. However, it does not mean that all leaders are managers and...
Introduction Indra Nooyi, the CEO of PepsiCo, is known for establishing her own standards of work that contributed to the corporation’s unprecedented performance. One of the aspects of her policy’s success is a clear vision of the company’s needs and the ability to take corrective measures when the applied strategies...
In his article “What Makes a Leader?” (1998), Daniel Goleman explains the connection between emotional intelligence (EI) and success in business. Goleman emphasizes the fact that leadership qualities are defined not so much by some predetermined principles as by a set of suitable features pertaining to a person. The author...
Introduction As the company decides to restructure and expand its operations, I would like to be a manager in one of the departments of the company. Leaders and business managers should possess the best skills and leadership styles to promote performance. The leadership applied in the company determines how the...
Leadership is a concept that should be well understood by people at all levels. In this paper, the researcher critically reads an article titled ‘What makes a leader’, written by Goleman Daniel a publication of 1998. This will be followed by presentation of three major things that were interesting to...
Barbuto & Burbach (2006) indicate that emotional intelligence is a prerequisite for strong leadership. This notion has been present within the body of literature on leadership within the past few years. In order to conceptualize this, it is prudent that we operationally define emotional intelligence. Emotional intelligence can be thought...
The purpose of any business is defined by those who create it – the entrepreneurs. The vast majority of businesses, whether they realize it or not, are motivated by the following goals: Service to others. Discovery and furthering of human knowledge. Creation of excellence and beauty. The desire to change...
Introduction Managing the production process is a challenging and problematic task, which requires that not only several separate procedures should be handled efficiently, but also the cooperation between the departments responsible for these processes, as well as the staff and the managers of the organization in question, should be introduced...
Essence of Change According to Mullins, organizational culture and change are two important issues of organizational development (737). Leaders have to take responsibility for all changes, and employees should accept the fact that change is something that can hardly be avoided in their work. The only thing any employee or...
Performance Appraisal Performance appraisal refers to the process of evaluating the performance of the employees within the organization. Performance appraisal process involves comparing the employee’s level of performance with the pre-established standards. The performance appraisal process enables the firm to plan for the future workforce. It also presents the management...
Being an effective leader is a challenging yet engaging task – I had an opportunity to learn it by experience. In my previous job, I served as a leader for a team of instructors who provided students of each grade with military and police lessons. I managed five staff members...
The term ‘leadership’ draws varied definitions perhaps due to the disparate responsibilities that come with it. However, of all definitions, the best one defines leadership as the mandate to serve at the forefront as others follow. This definition is superior to others as it defines all forms of leadership styles...
Introduction A leadership style of every organisation depends on the culture, goals, and external factors that surround the organisation. In essence, various companies have managed to meet their ultimate goals by adopting leadership styles that suit their operations. Markedly, some of the styles that are common in different organisations and...
Introduction The concepts of leadership and management have been consistently misused to refer to either of them. The two concepts are complex in their applicability and use in the field of business activities. This paper presents the role of leadership and manager in an organization. Besides, the treatise presents the...
Nelson Mandela’s Leadership Clint Eastwood’s 2009 Invictus is a must-watch movie that presents Morgan Freeman as the protagonist who strategically assumes a crucial leadership position that is similar to that of Nelson Mandela. Mandela adopted a democratic leadership style in most of his management endeavors. As a democratic leader, he...
Introduction Emotional intelligence is a discipline that describes a person’s self-awareness, self-confidence, self-control, commitment and integrity, as well as a person’s ability to communicate, influence, initiate and accept change. From previous studies, it is evident that emotional intelligence shapes a leader’s ability to be efficient and effective. The ability of...
Abstract One of the main goals of organizational leadership is managing human resources in an effective and efficient manner. Effective and efficient organizational leadership should focus on turning human resource departments into production centers by motivating employees to give their maximum output towards achieving organizational goals. One of the most...
Introduction Leadership refers to the process of influencing people in order to achieve certain goals, objectives, or desired outcomes (Tracy 22). Research has shown that effective leadership is characterized by an array of qualities such as integrity, honesty, vision, creativity, open-mindedness,, people building skills, integrity, job knowledge, effective communication, and...
Any organization requires a clear guideline on how day to day activities should be carried out. As such, there is always a person tasked with the responsibility of overseeing activities of the organization. The person can either have qualities of a manager or of a leader. In case of Richard...
Critical analysis of the contingency and situational theories Situational and contingency models are used by leaders to develop strategic plans for leadership. The two models have several similarities and differences. The main similarity between these theories is that they focus on the nature of a situation to determine the responses...
It is true that the style of leadership is unique for every individual – but it should not depend on their personality. In fact, style is the strategy a leader chooses to adjust the organizational climate and handle failures just as well as success. The styles and emotional intelligence are...
Role of Leadership Leadership is a role charged with the development of visionary decisions. There are many skills, traits, and styles associated with leadership. Some of the skills associated with a leader include being good in the development of relationships with the human entities around a leader and being inspirational...
