Introduction At the beginning of the 21st century, leadership had a great impact on organizational performance and effective strategic solutions applied to everyday situations. The task of effective leaders and managers is to follow objectives held by the top management. Thus, the main focus of leadership is on human communication....
Introduction A team set of employees working in a group for the purpose of the achievement of a comparative decision sharing. The rules are established within the organization. Group management involves group dynamics, instructing and progressing. The new team that emerged at Staples is a management type of a group....
Introduction The book “From Good to Great” written by an author called Collins Jim carries a big notion dubbed “Good is the enemy of great.” The author was inspired by the challenges experienced by Meehan Bill; these challenges were the ones he Bill went through in his organizational activities. Bill...
Introduction Leadership style or the way an organization or business is led by its managers and executives truly affects its success. It this is ran haphazardly, without direction and unsystematically, chances are it will not last very long. And if they last, the workplace and the employees display some kind...
Outline Successful management in an organization is determined by the skills the leader has and how innovative he/she is in bringing positive changes. These skills are based on theories of leadership as well as styles that enable leaders in leading organizations towards achieving its goals. The theories were introduced to...
Leadership has been a subject of interest for various groups for the longest time. Great leaders have been analyzed on the basis of their character and leadership styles. Many have gone to gain prominence in their respective fields and some have remained in the background while the groups they have...
Introduction The failure or success of any organization depends on the nature of the adopted leadership style. The contemporary workplace is dynamic with workers being drawn from diverse backgrounds, and thus leaders should work creatively to inspire everyone for the achievement of the organizational goals. Some of the important leadership...
Introduction The success or failure of any organization depends mainly on the prevalent leadership style as embodied by the leaders at the helm. The sphere of leadership styles has evolved with the changing workplace requirements as dictated by time and other factors like globalization. A leader may use a mix...
Introduction Several scenarios of creed-based behavior have been showcased in the modern corporate world. Furthermore, it is essential to note that not all leaders are good regardless of their leadership styles, and the acceptance of this fact serves as the first step towards better corporate leadership. This led to the...
Introduction The leadership of an organization forms an important management tool in any organization, as it is a great determinant of organizational success. If the leadership of an organization is up to date, then the organization is bound to excel in its endeavors. World-renowned leaders such as Martin Luther, Winston...
Introduction Leadership is the art of inspiring a group of people to act towards achieving a common goal. One group of thought defines leadership as the art of influencing and directing people in a way that will win their obedience, confidence, respect, and loyal in cooperation in achieving common objectives....
Analysis of managerial behavior using one or more theories – leadership and motivation Leadership is the process by which one individual influences others to accomplish desired goals. A traditional definition of leadership is: “Leadership is an interpersonal influence directed toward the achievement of a goal or goals”. A leader can...
Introduction Leadership is a complex concept that does not have one approach that can solve all issues at the same time. It involves a careful analysis of leaders, their followers, and the entire situation at hand in order to identify the most appropriate approach to being a leader. Researchers have...
Define in detail “leader development” and “leadership development” The notions of “leader development” and “leadership development” should not be confused although they are usually used interchangeable ones. Leadership development is directed at the collective’s capacity, while leader development is aimed at developing individual skills (Nicolaidou, & Petridou, 2011). Leadership development...
Leadership is a challenging area that encompasses numerous influences, factors, beliefs, principles, and values. However, with the growing scope of international businesses and an ever increasing competition in the corporate field, the quality of global leadership becomes the defining feature of sustained profitability and brand recognition. According to Mendenhall, Osland,...
Introduction Leadership is one of the most important elements of growth and success within any social or commercial setting. The ability of an individual to create a vision, convince people to support it, and offer the right kind of motivation for followers to work towards achieving a common objective is...
Introduction Good leadership is of great importance when a number of people are working together to achieve a common goal. By definition, leadership is the process through which an individual makes use of the support of others to fulfill certain objectives. Through effective leadership, a person is able to motivate...
Abstract This report studies the effective leadership communication styles. The analytical communicators tend to pay attention to numbers and figures analyzing the data and background. The functional communication style supposes, taking into account details and peculiarities. Intuitive communicators differ by their ability to take risks and charm others. Furthermore, the...
Introduction Leadership is like the art of the possible. Without leadership, nothing moves. It empowers people to work towards goals that enrich both personal and organizational goals. The paper would seek to explain the leadership qualities in detail. Management only deals with tasks and the completion of the task. It...
Issues of Organizational Leadership First of all, I would like to clarify the meaning of the world leadership. In simple words, leadership can be defined as a process of achieving some purposes; however, one should take into consideration that there are in-depth definitions of leadership which require much more attention....
Good leadership is well versed in motivational skills. The actuation of a person is the outcome of a combination of aspiration and energy aimed at attaining an end. Prompting the motivation of employees means that the leader wishes them to do something which is mandatory to be done. People can...
Technology Savvy The world is an evolving place and the supervisor in this century must be the best in two main functions that is communication and interpersonal skills. The role of a leader is constantly changing. Furthermore, the people that the supervisor is in charge learn differently and are motivated...
Introduction This is a reflective journal that answers questionnaires that explore issues of leadership abilities and traits, among other leadership characteristics. The expected outcome is that I will understand my leadership style by exploring my leadership qualities. I will also identify the areas that I need to work on to...
Introduction Hersey-Blanchard Leadership model is described as complex, fragmented, and contradictory (Blackwell and Gibson 1998). In general, leadership can be described as a process of social influence through which one person is able to enlist the aid of others in reaching a goal. A number of activities are included in...
Concentrating on leaders themselves failed to provide an adequate overall theory of leadership. Hence, attention turned to other factors such as the group being led, the exchange relationship and the situational aspects of leadership. In contingency theories, the success of the leader is seen as a function of various contingencies...
Is it right for entrepreneurs to take advantage of their clients, or on what basis should business people decide to hike their prices? These forms of daily musings constitute moral and ethical aspects. Ethics is an integral component of everyday life (Dirks & Ferrin, 2002). The same case is leadership...
Introduction The concept of leadership has been the subject of numerous studies and scholarly debates for several years. It keeps evolving as the dynamics within groups, teams, and organizations keep changing. Leadership is associated with elements such as direction, governance, administration, command, control, and mastery among others (Sperry, 2013). A...
A leadership style is an approach and manner used to provide direction, ensure proper implementation of plans and motivate employees in an organization (Tittemore, 2003, p. 12). Leader A is a level 5 leader. When he became the CEO of the corporation a few years ago, the company was not...
Introduction Situational leadership model refers to a leadership approach whereby the leader adopts different leadership styles depending on the task maturity and the readiness of his followers (Schermerhorn, 2010). Maturity, in this case, refers to the ability and willingness of the followers to carry out the required tasks. Therefore, successful...
Introduction Few studies have been conducted to investigate various unique aspects that make leaders attain their transformational rankings. The implication here is that many bosses who manage contemporary companies are not well equipped with elements that they can implement to boost their transformational capacities. This gap may have informed the...
Introduction Leadership is a very crucial management ability. It has a varied definition according to different individuals. However, for the purposes of this paper, leadership is defined as the ability to inspire a group of individuals towards a common objective. Being a leader is different from being a boss or...
During this course, I was introduced to a variety of valuable theories and concepts, as well as case studies, which showed me how leadership and organizational change are interconnected and what approaches should be taken towards them. I would like to reflect on traditional and modern approaches to leadership and...
Leadership style and qualities needed in a multicultural business environment When managing a multicultural team, it is necessary to take into account the cultural specificities of each member within the business environment. This implies that leaders should seek to implement tools that create an atmosphere of trust among all working...
Leaders are noted by their characteristics, which separate them from managers. Both leaders and managers can assume the two roles of management and leadership, but often leaders do not have to be managers to lead. In addition, managers find it easier to manage, while they also embrace leadership characteristics. A...
Introduction Leaders should empower their employees in order to complete various tasks (DuBrin, 2013). Many companies fail to achieve their potentials because of poor leadership. Organizational leaders should focus on the best business practices and approaches. Successful managers are usually aware of the major gaps affecting their organizations (Ismail, Mohamed,...
Leadership has become one of the most frequently discussed concepts over the last several decades. It has been treated as an important subject ever since ancient times. However, it is the modern scholars who have explored a variety of aspects and types of leadership applying it to various fields such...
Abstract Leadership is a topic that has impacted much research amongst academicians and independent research bodies owing to the fact of its effectiveness to organizations, businesses, and professional institutions. A number of researchers proclaim that leadership does not produce a significant difference in an organization’s ultimate performance. Hence, it is...
Critically analyze the criteria that have been used to evaluate leadership effectiveness, and are some criteria more useful than others. Leadership is essential in every business organization. Its effectiveness can be measured using different approaches. A manager’s ability to motivate others and influence change is a good example. Another criterion...
Introduction Richard Branson is a British entrepreneur, businessman, investor, author, and founder of the Virgin Group, a business conglomerate that comprises more than 400 companies in various economic sectors (Prentice, 2013). Examples of companies under the Virgin Group include Virgin Money, Virgin Atlantic Airways, Virgin Galactic, Virgin Cola, and Virgin...
Introduction Organisations that operate in the present-day business environment have invested heavily in leadership as a way of remaining competitive and profitable. Renowned leaders have demonstrated exceptional traits and skills that can be emulated by current and prospective leaders. Such individuals have also displayed a desirable level of work ethics...
What do leadership and management mean? What are their differences? The concepts of leadership and management are closely interconnected. The principal target of both a leader and a manager is to get a particular task successfully accomplished. According to Northouse (2005), leadership is a process that implies an individual’s influence...
Charismatic Leadership Charismatic leaders exercise a unique leadership style that is characterised by their influence on followers using their leadership traits, special knowledge, and skills to realise their organisations or people’s objectives and goals. Charismatic leaders provide solutions to their people’s issues while at the same time comforting their followers...
Introduction The roles and functions of a leader have been studied in various academic books or research articles. Moreover, much attention is paid to such an issue as the effectiveness of a leader. In this context, the term effectiveness can be described as the ability of an individual to use...
Abstract Path-goal theory indicates the methods of the leaders of motivating their employees. The primary target of this approach is to improve the performance of the team members of the company and the contentment of the followers by directing the efforts towards the inspiration of the workers. The central point...
Introduction At present, the successful application of innovation is possibly the most significant factor in the success of an enterprise. Companies that do not match the new ideas of their competitors or fail to create distinguishing features tend to be less successful than those that do. However, a particular type...
Introduction Organizational behavior entails the extensive discussions on management, practices of motivation, theories and basics of organizational design that affect human behavior within an organization. Knowledge of organizational behavior enables firms to operate more efficiently, accomplish their goals and adapt to change (Zedeck, 2011). This essay investigates the role of...
Leadership Development: the Key to Unlocking Individual Creativity in Organizations Annotation Leadership development is particularly critical in unlocking creativity and innovative capacity of organizational members to enable organizations to achieve their goals. The current business environment is highly competitive as organizations that do not encourage creativity and innovations hardly survive...
Executive Summary This report examines the leadership communication of Alan Bollard beginning from his background information and ending with a brief rhetorical analysis of a part of “Three Friends of Winter” public speech. The paper focuses not only on verbal communication including such abilities of the speaker as persuasiveness and...
It is a well known fact that leadership in the business world is highly important. This is why many business schools focus specifically on the strategies and techniques designed for an effective development of various skills and traits necessary to shape a successful corporal leader. The professionals possessing such features...
Introduction Organizations are restructuring the way they do business due to the rapid changes in the global economy. Furthermore, globalization has introduced competition that compels organizations to implement appropriate strategies for survival. Competitive, ethical, and visionary leadership plays a central role in the success of any organization in the contemporary...
Sir Richard Branson, Chairman, Virgin Group, Ltd. Case Study Introduction The Situational leadership model was invented by Blanchard and Hersey in the year 1960. The model states that the leadership style that one adopts is determined by the situation. According to the model, it is important for a leader to...
Leadership and Change Introduction The main objective of this section is to establish the link between leadership and change. Different scholars describe leadership differently. For example, Spillane and Diamond refer to it as a “process of social influence where a person can enlist the aid and support of others in...
Introduction Leadership is the process through which an individual guides and influences a group or an organization towards a common goal. In an organizational setting, leadership influences and motivates the organizational personnel (employees) towards the achievement of their individual goals. In any organization, change is inevitable. Hence, it is important...
Leadership is one of the central elements not only in business but in the society as a whole. Its contribution to the formation of cultural, political, economic, and other aspects of our life is hard to overestimate. The concept has a variety of definitions; the most commonly used one interprets...
Introduction The subject of leadership is one of the most widely researched topics in contemporary studies. Despite many theoretical frameworks being established in examining this issue, a critical concern arises entailing the means to becoming an effective leader. Leaders fail or succeed in their leadership roles, despite their experience in...
Abstract This paper studies on how leadership behaviors and satisfaction of leaders matters in the productivity of the organization. The history of leadership is also addressed in brief, and how leadership style came in place, from the classical management theory, scientific management theory, to the human and contingency theories such...
Introduction In the modern-day business world, managers have great roles in ensuring that they contribute to success while maintaining a sustainable business environment. The role of the manager is to plan, organize, direct, and control all the resources in an organization to achieve the set goals and objectives (Erven, 1994)....
The major aim of this article was to offer an alternative model of leadership. Leadership has resulted into distrust in organizations and therefore, many have seen the need for a new standard of ethical leadership that Caldwell et al. refer to as ‘transformative leadership’. The transformative leadership model expounds leadership...
Annotated Bibliography Spears, L. C. (2010). Character and Servant Leadership: Ten Characteristics of Effective, Caring Leaders. The Journal of Virtues & Leadership, 1(1), 25-30. This article recognizes the ongoing rapid changes in several business and not-for-profit organizations. These changes relate to leadership styles from the traditional authoritative and hierarchical approaches...
Introduction Different people have defined leadership in a number of ways. Most people regard leadership as the ability to command influence. On the other hand, a leadership style refers to “the pattern of behavior that a person uses to influence the behavior of others” (Lehman 25). However, a number of...
Introduction From time immemorial, the human race has always organized itself into groups with common interests and goals to be achieved. These groups have been in the form of clans, tribes, races, religious convictions and the more important modern-day organizations. There is need for effective and result oriented staff in...
Abstract Leadership is present in daily life in the form of decisions people make. It is the form of choices that people make in very different environments and situations every day. There are various theories explaining different aspects of leadership and its influence on business and personal life. It is...
Executive summary Efficient leadership means working hand in hand with the manager of the organization to sustain efficient coordination in the organization. The leader should take the initiative to set up sub-committees in the organizations that address the success of the organization. A leader plays the role of assessing the...
Introduction Leadership requires great attention since the success of any company depends on its soundness and style. Therefore, it is important to analyze the various ways in which a leader can improve his or her leadership style. This paper will analyze different leadership problems and recommend alternative courses of action...
Milestone 1: Problems and Issues Organizations face many leadership-associated problems during the transition period. Leaders have a significant impact on the progress of an organization; therefore, a change in leadership can disrupt the normal functioning of an organization. Leaders employ different approaches and strategies for managing organizations. Leaders with similar...
Introduction The past few decades have experienced an increment in the degree of complexity within the business environment. An example of such complexity relates to increment in the intensity of competition due to the high rate of globalization (Clegg, Kornberger & Pitsis 2011). Consumers have also become highly knowledgeable with...
Introduction Like Albert Einstein put it “The only source of knowledge is experience.” Arguably this has been one of the earlier fundamental paradigms of the built environment. Skills were passed on from the expert to the learner, from generations to the others; the built environment in the past was a...
Introduction As we go through life, we encounter experiences that lead to personal growth and development. These experiences help shape our perspectives on various issues. Personally, I have had a number of experiences that have influenced my perspective on the issue of effective leadership. These experiences have contributed significantly to...
The role of an organizational leader in enhancing high performance within a team has increasingly become an interesting subject to study. Traditionally, high workplace performance was attributed to factors such as work systems and human resource management practices such as hiring recruitment, in-house training among others. Additionally, traditional theorists perceive...
Introduction My leadership potentials are enormous. I have watched and learnt from influential leaders of this period, both political and business leaders alike. I have noticed that we are leaders because we choose to lead. In my opinion, this is true of individuals who choose and demonstrate determination to become...
Leadership plays an important role in determining the success or failure of an organization. The leadership styles that different companies adopt affect employee productivity, which is directly related to organizational performance. In other words, the performance of any company is a function of the leadership style employed. In the context...
What is leadership? Leadership is something that provides a vision and a pathway to achieve a set of goals aimed at a group. It is something that brings together different individuals as one particular entity to realize an objective. Leadership motivates other people to do things. In this process, the...
Executive Summary The success or failure of any organisation or business depends solely on leadership. Leaders have been given the mandate of steering their organisations towards the direction, which they perceive can bring the best results. However, not all leaders have been able to identify this direction. Such failing leaders...
Introduction This paper is based on the topic of leadership. It explores the topic by looking at authentic, transformational, and transactional leadership styles. It also looks at the advantages and disadvantages of the three leadership styles. Further to that, the paper discusses the leadership style which is best for a...
Introduction The topic of effective leadership cannot be limited to one specific area. Effective leaders can be found in military, airline services, in banks, in technology, or even education. Therefore, exploring what makes a leader effective is an issue of high importance, especially with modern technological advancements, an increase in...
Introduction In social work, management and leadership are often perceived to be similar. Nevertheless, these roles differ significantly based on the capacities and attributes of the people who occupy them. Whereas the management is usually concerned with organisational practices, regulation and productivity, a leader can control reflective orientation by applying...
Introduction Organizations cannot run without effective force of leadership. A leader is a person who plans, controls, directs, and/or guides other people towards attaining of a common mutual objective or goal. Leadership has two main components: organizational and personal elements. According to Higgs (2003, p. 275), leaders succeed in their...
Leadership vs. Management There are numerous differences between leadership and management. First, the leader revolutionizes while the manager controls. This proves that the leader is the one who develops and implements new concepts and transfers the rest of the organization into a progressive stage. This individual has to continually keep...
Executive Summary Leadership is one of the most important factors in a given business set up. The world has become very competitive. Firms face new competition from firms that did not previously exist. The management is forced to come up with strategies that can help them manage this competition. They...
Abstract The lingua franca used to explain the role of leadership in influencing the company culture for innovation in the hotel industry is expressed in the context of leadership theories and styles and the imperatives of innovation. A gap on the role of leadership was addressed by conducting a systematic...
Introduction Leadership is a very important tool when it comes to managing various organizational challenges. The organizational dynamism brought about by the changing environmental forces requires effective leadership. I came to realize this when I was promoted to the position of supervisor at Blessed Bakers Company. Blessed Bakers Company produces...
Introduction Within this reflective treatise, I intend to explicitly evaluate my leadership skills and behaviors. Specifically, I will concentrate on my strengths such as being a good participator and action-oriented leader. I will also reflect on the best strategies I should employ to improve my situational leadership abilities by balancing...
Abstract The primary aim of this dissertation was to offer a comprehensive analysis of transformational leadership as a headship style, as well as analyze the impact of the transformational leadership on the performance of employees. The study hoped to examine the influence of transformational leadership on the organizational commitment of...
Abstract Leadership styles are adapted to the demands and the situations at hand. Leadership is more of the needs of the people and that of the organization and less of their personal needs. Leadership aims at guiding the organization towards a shared dream. Visionary leaders create an environment that allows...
Think Piece One According to the Myer Briggs test, my psychological type is an introvert. My personality type (introvert) is likely to affect my organizational performance in the sense that, I derive my energy from working by myself and often, I will be action-oriented (more like extroverts). This trait will...
Abstract The primary aim of this dissertation was to offer a comprehensive analysis of transformational leadership as a headship style, as well as analyze the impact of the transformational leadership on the performance of employees. The study hoped to examine the influence of transformational leadership on the organizational commitment of...
Introduction Background of the problem Nowadays, transformational leadership is among the most revered leadership styles. Organizations and businesses are seeking competent and committed leaders to solve their complications in the sphere of human resources management such as growing turnover, high absenteeism rates, the increase of the working stress and burnout...
Introduction The current economic environment calls for every business organization to ensure that they are perfect in every department to survive. The best of them, though, is leadership which determines the performance of all the other departments of the organization. Leaders in any business organization must ensure that they have...
Introduction Regardless of the type of organization, good leadership is one of the primary determinants of the success of such organization. This is because; good leadership has both long term and short term impacts that are beneficial to an organization not only in good economic times, but also during times...
Abstract The most recent debates on leadership concepts tend to stress on leadership and innovation. Innovation is one of the key matters facing businesses at the moment. Innovation and generation of new ideas are important for product development and overall productivity. Every leader knows that an organization really needs a...
Overview of Leadership theories Leadership can be defined as the process through which a person (leader) influences the actions of others (followers) to accomplish certain objectives, and/or set goals and also directs an organization in a manner that makes the firm have more cohesiveness and coherence (Day & Antonakis, 2012)....
Impacts of leadership on organizational culture and values and competitive advantage The term leadership carries extraneous connotations that create ambiguity of meaning. Additional confusion occurs due to the use of imprecise terms like power, management, authority, control, administration and supervision to refer to the same thing. Therefore, most researchers and...
Introduction The leadership field is evolving at a high rate. Initially, leadership focused on studying individual leaders. Nevertheless, today, leadership touches on the working environment, leaders, peers, and organizational culture, among other factors. Today, individual personalities or differences do not characterize leadership. Rather, people view leadership as shared, relational, and...
Introduction The term leadership refers to the act of organizing a group of people to achieve a shared goal. The leader’s role is thus that of organizing this group of people with or without formal authority. The aforementioned process of influencing people socially occurs when other people affect an individual’s...
Introduction Organizations in contemporary times encounter the challenges of resource constraints in the development and marketing of products and services. This aspect has given rise to the need to lead organizations as projects. The need to execute projects within fixed timelines with limited resources has compelled many organizations to hire...
Introduction International Business Machines (IBM) is a computer technology company with a special interest in information technology. The company principally deals in manufacturing of computer hardware, software, and consultancy. This paper will analyze IBM from a leadership development perspective (De Wit & Meyer 2004). Over the years, IBM has evolved...
Introduction Leadership plays an important role in success of any organization irrespective of whether it is a service or production company. Excellent leadership helps individuals, groups, and the entire organization to adapt to the new changes and appreciate the prevailing conditions. Change is a big challenge to many organizations, hence...
Abstract Steve Jobs is irreplaceable. His visionary leadership led Apple to become the largest company in the sphere of technological research and innovation. Jobs maintained an ideology of simplicity and confidence in one’s own actions, and despite the fact that his way of leading a company could be considered totalitarian...
Introduction The importance of leadership for the organisation’s success and productivity is hard to underestimate. Leadership plays many roles within the organisation, and numerous factors, crucial to success, depend on leaders. First of all, excellent leadership can help individuals, groups of people and the firm as the whole to adapt...
Abstract The paper at hand provides an examination of different leadership styles in the context of their application to MNC. The study analyzes the relevant theoretical background and offers a detailed description of the carried out research. The proposed research investigates two critical aspects. First and foremost, it studies the...
