Leadership Behaviors and Employees’ Perception
Leadership Behaviors and Employees’ Perception
Abstract
The basis of this literature review is to assess how leadership behavior is perceived by employees and to examine the effect of leadership behavior on employees’ perceived job satisfaction. Other purposes were to explore the different leadership styles and the impact on employees’ perception and behavior as well as job satisfaction. The literature review will also explore how leadership behavior impact employees’ performance. The findings will examine variables that may affect leadership behavior and how their behavior may influence employees’ perception.
Literature Review: Leadership Behavior and Employees’ Perception
Chapter One: Introduction to the study
Purpose of the Study
Over the years there have been numerous studies conducted regarding effective leadership behavior and employees’ perception. The issue is not the information derived from the studies but the fact that there are too many variables that play into employees’ perception of leadership behavior such as organizational goals, industry, and work environment. So what are the makings of an effective and successful leader? “A good leader excels in some areas, but also understands his or her limitations” (Hill, 2009). Good leaders are not born; they are made by perfecting their skills through practice. This paper will explore the leadership role; how leaders interact with employees and how those they lead perceive and influence their behavior.
Problem statement
One of the responsibilities of a leader is to lead but not all leaders are the same and not all employee are the same. In other words, one size does not fit all. Leaders face challenges every day that can affect their job performance, how they interact with employees and how employees perceive their behavior as well as others in the organization. Employees expect their leaders to be their resource of information and know how to handle any situation. The issue here is that
Abstract
The basis of this literature review is to assess how leadership behavior is perceived by employees and to examine the effect of leadership behavior on employees’ perceived job satisfaction. Other purposes were to explore the different leadership styles and the impact on employees’ perception and behavior as well as job satisfaction. The literature review will also explore how leadership behavior impact employees’ performance. The findings will examine variables that may affect leadership behavior and how their behavior may influence employees’ perception.
Literature Review: Leadership Behavior and Employees’ Perception
Chapter One: Introduction to the study
Purpose of the Study
Over the years there have been numerous studies conducted regarding effective leadership behavior and employees’ perception. The issue is not the information derived from the studies but the fact that there are too many variables that play into employees’ perception of leadership behavior such as organizational goals, industry, and work environment. So what are the makings of an effective and successful leader? “A good leader excels in some areas, but also understands his or her limitations” (Hill, 2009). Good leaders are not born; they are made by perfecting their skills through practice. This paper will explore the leadership role; how leaders interact with employees and how those they lead perceive and influence their behavior.
Problem statement
One of the responsibilities of a leader is to lead but not all leaders are the same and not all employee are the same. In other words, one size does not fit all. Leaders face challenges every day that can affect their job performance, how they interact with employees and how employees perceive their behavior as well as others in the organization. Employees expect their leaders to be their resource of information and know how to handle any situation. The issue here is that
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