Category: Leadership

Introduction This article is a reaction to ten articles on leadership. The reaction is carried out individually on each article. Important points are brought out and remarks are made on how the points are discussed in the article. Getting More Women in Leadership Kristof (2013) examines the reasons that draw women back from succeeding in…

Table of Contents The way Michael A. Todman is exercising leadership The leadership roles Todman emphasizes as president of Whirlpool, International Todman’s balance between strategic thinking and focusing on people Reference List The way Michael A. Todman is exercising leadership It is possible to note that Mike Todman is an effective leader who has helped…

Table of Contents Two Principles of Ethics and the Contingency Leadership Theory Examples of Unethical and Ethical Behaviour in the Workplace Reference List The important role of leaders in the process of promoting the ethical behaviour in the workplace has always been a discussed topic since leaders are supposed to set the tone for the…

Table of Contents Case Summary Major Issues Affecting General Electric Alternative Courses of Action Recommendations Conclusion Reference List Case Summary The targeted case study examines the achievements and leadership strategies used by Jack Welch of General Electric. Jack’s leadership style resulted in new business models, organizational cultures, leadership practices, and initiatives. Such practices eventually made…

There is no use denying the fact that the phenomenon of leadership is extremely important for society. Leaders are able to inspire people and make them follow a certain idea and achieve the needed result. That is why this issue is given great attention in the coherent society which is oriented on the high level…

It is quite obvious that a leader’s work involves quite a lot of stressful issues that one needs to tackle. To improve the overall state of business affairs, one has to make certain changes in the clockwork of his/her business world. As the driving force has come into motion, entrepreneurship will prosper. A manager is…

Table of Contents Global Leadership Development Issues Global Leadership Development Trends Conclusion References With the modern realities associated with globalization as well as with the growth of global markets, leaders are greatly challenged by developing an effective leadership strategy for running their organizations. Furthermore, the nature of the challenges leaders face is also changing quickly,…

Table of Contents Introduction: Being a Leader in the Globalised Environment Culture Clash and Possible Obstacles in Communication Cohesion between Departments and Overall Performance Efficacy The Conflicts within an Individual in the Organisational Setting Conclusion: The Art of Being a Leader Reference List Introduction: Being a Leader in the Globalised Environment Being a leader of…

Politics is an inescapable part of most organizational structures and leaders have to indulge in organizational politics whether they like it or not. No organizational decision is completely rational since it is directly or indirectly influenced by organizational politics (Ratzburg). And leaders play an important role since they influence the followers to ensure their commitment…

Table of Contents Strengths Weaknesses References Leadership is defined as the ability of a person to influence other people to do things which they would not have done without the influence. People with this ability are referred to as leaders and can be found in different settings and contexts. In organizational setting, leaders are responsible…