Understand Leadership Principles That Support Organisational Values

Understand leadership principles that support organisational values Evaluate the role of the leader in contributing to the creation of the organisation’s vision, and in its communication to others

Introduction For the purposes of this checklist a corporate mission is taken to mean a description of the underpinning purpose of an organisation. A mission statement defines the essence of an organisation and what it stands for. It describes the purpose of the organisation and identifies how the organisation defines success. The corporate mission may be known as a corporate philosophy or credo. Whatever it is called, it should combine the inspiration of ‘Where we are going’ with the realities of ‘Where we are
(For further information see the related models and thinkers listed at the end of this checklist). Rensis Likert Early theories about management and leadership style focused primarily on behaviour – the manner in which authority was exercised. Based on research carried out at the University of Michigan in the 1950’s, Rensis Likert identified four different styles: exploitative/authoritative – the leader has little trust or confidence in his subordinates, manages by issuing orders and uses fear and punishment as motivators benevolent/authoritative – the leader has some trust in his workers but treats them in a condescending and paternalistic manner consultative – the leader shows trust and confidence towards subordinates, seeks their opinions and ideas, but retains decision making power All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior permission of the publisher.

participative – the leader trusts his subordinates completely, seeks and acts on their ideas and involves them in setting