leadership
3.3.1 Leadership
Leadership is a process by which a person influences others to accomplish an objective the organization in a way that makes it more cohesive and coherent (Northouse’s, 2007). Leadership and management are related, but they are not the same. Organizations need both management and leadership if they are able to be effective. (Littlejohn, S, & Domenici, K 2001). A leader can be defined as a person or thing that holds a dominant or superior position within its field, and is able to exercise a high degree of control or influence over others (Business Dictionary, 2010). Overall , leadership is the art of motivating a group of people to act towards achieving a common goal, whereby a leader is the inspiration and director of the action.
3.3.1.1 Path Goal Leadership Styles
Path goal leadership theory encourages a strong communication about goals and direction, with a strong relationship between the leader and the group. With a clear set of requirements and providing the tools to complete them, the leader can build a string of success toward the end target (Robert House, 1971)
Figure 3.3.1.1: Path Goal leadership theory
This variation approach will depend on the situation, including the follower’s capability and motivation, as well as the difficulty of the job and other contextual factors. House and Mitchell (1974) describe four styles of leadership.
First is Directive. It is telling followers or subordinate what needs to be done and giving appropriate guidance along the way or the process. This includes giving them schedules of specific work to be done at specific times. Rewards may also be increased as needed and role ambiguity decreased (by telling them what they should be doing). This may be used when the task is unstructured and complex and the followers are inexperienced. This increases the follower’s sense of security and control and hence is appropriate to the situation.
Secondly is Supportive. Considering the needs and demands of the follower,
Leadership is a process by which a person influences others to accomplish an objective the organization in a way that makes it more cohesive and coherent (Northouse’s, 2007). Leadership and management are related, but they are not the same. Organizations need both management and leadership if they are able to be effective. (Littlejohn, S, & Domenici, K 2001). A leader can be defined as a person or thing that holds a dominant or superior position within its field, and is able to exercise a high degree of control or influence over others (Business Dictionary, 2010). Overall , leadership is the art of motivating a group of people to act towards achieving a common goal, whereby a leader is the inspiration and director of the action.
3.3.1.1 Path Goal Leadership Styles
Path goal leadership theory encourages a strong communication about goals and direction, with a strong relationship between the leader and the group. With a clear set of requirements and providing the tools to complete them, the leader can build a string of success toward the end target (Robert House, 1971)
Figure 3.3.1.1: Path Goal leadership theory
This variation approach will depend on the situation, including the follower’s capability and motivation, as well as the difficulty of the job and other contextual factors. House and Mitchell (1974) describe four styles of leadership.
First is Directive. It is telling followers or subordinate what needs to be done and giving appropriate guidance along the way or the process. This includes giving them schedules of specific work to be done at specific times. Rewards may also be increased as needed and role ambiguity decreased (by telling them what they should be doing). This may be used when the task is unstructured and complex and the followers are inexperienced. This increases the follower’s sense of security and control and hence is appropriate to the situation.
Secondly is Supportive. Considering the needs and demands of the follower,