To what extent does the success of a leader depend upon the group s/he is leading? Discuss with reference to relevant theories and support with examples. This essay will begin by defining the meaning of leadership and whether the success of a leader depends upon the group it is leading. We will look at different styles and approaches of leadership as well as compare it with management by using examples and relevant theories. The essay explains leadership as an aspect of behavior and evaluates
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December 2012 Assignment 3 Subject: Choose one leader and by using the concepts and theories from the book‚ explain the reasons why you think he or she is a good leader ? Leadership is one of the most hotly debated topics in management studies‚ social psychology and organizational psychology (Pfeffer 1993). Despite the depth and breadth of debate concerning leadership effectiveness‚ it remains an elusive construct. As a result‚ researchers and practitioners have not reached a consensus on
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authority. Most leaders wield power‚ but how power is manifested and used often differs between leaders. Where does a leader get power from? Or do a leader’s followers give it to them? Well it’s both. In this article‚ we’ll be looking at the five different sources of power a leader can use‚ with some advice on when these powers should be used‚ and perhaps when not. The five sources of a leader’s power come from distinctly different sources. Here’s an overview: Expert Power: When a leader has significant
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Are you a good leader? A good leader must be articulate so he can understand everyone he leads. A good leader must also be strong minded so he can convince people to do what is right for the group. Last but not least you must be intelligent to one‚ know what is right for the group and two to back up your other two traits. The best leaders are articulate‚ strong minded‚ and intelligent. A good leader must be articulate‚ in order to reach all the different types of people in the group. Someone who
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A transformational leader is a person that lays his/her goals out and takes extraordinary measures to accomplish them. Their goals usually focus on the well being of the situation and their people. They strive to change the views of others and convince followers that the ethical behavior is morally correct of the leader’s. An example of an exceptional leader would be Steve Jobs‚ the current CEO/co-founder of Apple Inc. Jobs is considered a leading figurehead in both the entertainment and computer
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topic of what it means to be a leader is brought up in every book. Not only has this topic been brought up‚ the meaning of a good leader has evolved. In the beginning a good leader only had to have great strength and show he was fearless in the face of death. As the books changed‚ so did the meaning of a good leader. In El Cid‚ being a true leader meant so much more than just having an excellent sword arm in battle. A good leader must show selflessness and generosity toward his supporters‚ he must be
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Leaders are born not made? What is a leader? According to Dr. Paul Hersey‚ leadership is "working with and through others to achieve objectives." Given this definition‚ anyone in a position whose achievement requires the support of others can play the role of a leader. So in my understanding‚ a great leader is both born and made. Both parts are essential to a true leader. Some people are born with innate qualities that predispose them to being leaders‚ and other people while not naturally gifted
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The traits and behaviors I would expect in a servant leader include‚ listening‚ empathy‚ awareness‚ healing‚ and commitment to others (Casterlow‚ n.d.). These traits and behaviors help them understand‚ support and persuade their followers. The servant leader focuses on the needs of their followers and helps them meet these needs. Such a leader could help develop their team members‚ achieve their goal and succeed in their endeavors. A vocation would enable an individual to live for the community
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Define leadership. “Effectiveness of Leaders depend on how their leadership style interrelates with situation in which they operate”. Explain the various leadership styles and types of interaction with suitable examples. Research: Many people today are seeking to understand -- and many people are writing about -- the concept and practices of leadership. There are a great many reasons for the popularity of the topic‚ including that organizations are faced with changes like never before. The concept
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Winston Churchill‚ I chose Winston Churchill because when I think of a leader (political or otherwise) Churchill always springs to mind. In this report I will be identifying and examining the the different traits that Winston Churchill has displayed and differentiate between them as to whether they are traits of a leader or of a manager. Winston Churchill was born in Woodstock‚ England in 1874 to a wealthy aristocratic family‚ he attended several schools as a child‚ including the prestigious Harrow
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