Category: Leadership

Table of Contents Learning outcomes Learning objectives References According to Sharlow (2004), various settings demand leadership styles that successfully enable managers to achieve organizational goals and objectives. Work place leadership presents a variety of challenges that can best be addressed through the integration of various leadership styles. That was the case at university with leader-subordinate…

Table of Contents Abstract Definitions Introduction Discussion Conclusion References Abstract There are many theories on what defines successful leadership and contingency and situational leadership are among them. These two theories are almost similar but the contingency leadership theory is not about whether or not a style should be adapted to external factors but rather how…

A leadership briefing by General (Ret.) Collin Powell, Secretary of State titled “Colin Powell Leadership Primer” gives eighteen lessons that are of essence in an organizational leadership. The first lesson that is important is lesson 1: “Being responsible sometimes means pissing people off” (Harari, 2007, para.1). This lesson is important in the context of organizational…

Introduction Leaders are often forced to find a procedure to search for and understand true administrative techniques such as implementation of models for enhanced management. The personnel are made of diverse age groups, and therefore there is need to find different and unique styles of developing the way people interact through building rapport and communicating.…

The wide topic of men as leaders is an important aspect that has degenerated and attracted a lot of attention as time goes by. This is because of various societal aspects that have been changing thereby giving the whole topic a new approach. It should be known that a man as a leader is an…

Carols who is a leader was interviewed in this case. He appeared to exhibit so many qualities that are ideal for a good leader in the modern world. His leadership style is mostly characterized by his ability to influence other people. He has a unique and appealing demeanor that makes others want to get associated…

What are the roles of a manager as a leader in his/her ability to provide motivation and leadership across cultural borders? Cross-cultural leadership demands that leaders motivate and influence individuals from diverse groups to attain a valued result by appealing to the meaning systems and shared knowledge of such individuals. Adair (2006) argues that the…

Table of Contents Introduction Fission and leadership The subtle forces Conclusion References Introduction Fission is a metaphor which can be used to describe the style of management which has evolved over the last century. Mass production and scientific management have been based on division of labor, individual accountability, and formal authority and control. Organizations maintain…

Table of Contents Introduction Valuable Aspects of the Human Side of Management and Leadership Conclusion References Introduction In the present competitive business environment, organizations are more concerned about defeating existing competition. Although many approaches to management and leadership exist, organizations are keen to engage leaders who are more skilled in managing people. Having a skilled…

Table of Contents Introduction Who is a leader? Theoretical Explanation Solutions to Resistance to Change Conclusion List of References Introduction In this essay, the researcher is going to discuss leadership by analyzing the theoretical perspective, as well as how it applies to management. The essay is divided into two major sections. The first section addresses…