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Leadership Theories and Styles

This document discusses various leadership theories and styles. It defines leadership as the process of social influence where a person enlists the aid of others to accomplish a common task. Some key leadership qualities mentioned include helping people find work satisfying, setting clear targets, giving praise, keeping people informed, and dealing with grievances promptly. The document also differentiates between managers and leaders and describes different leadership styles such as dictator, democratic, laissez-faire, and paternalistic. It concludes by covering several theories of leadership including trait theory, behavioral theory, contingency theory, functional theory, transformational theory, and transactional theory.

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Leadership Theories and Styles

This document discusses various leadership theories and styles. It defines leadership as the process of social influence where a person enlists the aid of others to accomplish a common task. Some key leadership qualities mentioned include helping people find work satisfying, setting clear targets, giving praise, keeping people informed, and dealing with grievances promptly. The document also differentiates between managers and leaders and describes different leadership styles such as dictator, democratic, laissez-faire, and paternalistic. It concludes by covering several theories of leadership including trait theory, behavioral theory, contingency theory, functional theory, transformational theory, and transactional theory.

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Leadership theories and styles

What is Leadership?

Leadership has been described as the process of social influence in which one person can enlist the aid and support of others in the accomplishment of a common task

Qualities of a Leader

HELP YOUR PEOPLE TO REALISE THAT WORK CAN BE

SATISFYING
PROVIDE CLEAR TARGETS ASSESS PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVELY GIVE PRAISE / RECOGNITION - where appropriate KEEP PEOPLE CONSTANTLY INFORMED RESPECT YOUR PEOPLE, THEIR FEELINGS BE WATCHFUL OF WORKING CONDITIONS

INVITE SUGGESTIONS FOR IMPROVEMENTS


TRAIN FOR SKILLS IMPROVEMENTS DEAL WITH GRIEVANCES PROMPTLY

Are managers and leaders different?

YES

manager administer

leader innovate

ask how and when


He focus on systems Manager do things right

ask what and why.


he focus on people leaders do the right things

Manager have short-term perspective

leaders have long-term perspective

Managers have an eye on the leaders have an eye on the bottom line horizon. Managers emulate the classic leaders are their own person. good soldier

Types of Leadership Style

Dictator or Autocratic Democratic Laissez-Faire (free rein) Paternalistic

Dictator

A leader who uses fear and threats to get the jobs done.
Do not entertain any suggestions or initiative from subordinates. Do not trust anybody.

Democratic

Encourages decision making from different perspectives. Consultative. Persuasive.

Laissez-Faire

Let it be the leadership responsibilities are shared by all. Can be very useful in businesses where creative ideas are important. Relies on good team work.
Relies on good interpersonal relations.

Paternalistic

Leader acts as a father figure.

Paternalistic leader makes decision but may consult. Believes in the need to support staff.

Change Leadership

The most challenging aspect of business is leading and managing change. The business environment is subject to fast-paced economic and social change. Modern business must adapt and be flexible to survive. Problems in leading change stem mainly from human resource management. Leaders need to be aware of how change impacts on workers.

Theories of Leadership

Trait theory Behavioural theory Contingency theory Functional theory Transformational theory Transactional Theory

Trait theory

Trait theory tries to describe:-

Personality
Dominance and personal presence Charisma Self confidence Achievement Ability to formulate a clear vision

Behavioural theory

Imply that leaders can be trained focus on the way of doing things Structure based behavioural theories focus on the leader instituting structures task orientated Relationship based behavioural theories focus on the development and maintenance of relationships process orientated

Contingency theory

Leadership as being more flexible different leadership styles used at different times depending on the circumstance.

May depend on:


Type of staff History of the business Culture of the business Quality of the relationships Nature of the changes needed Accepted norms within the organisation

Functional theory

Functional leadership theory is a particularly useful theory for addressing specific leader behaviors expected to contribute to organizational or unit effectiveness.

leaders main job is to see that whatever is necessary to group needs is taken care of functional leadership theory has most often been applied to team leadership Leader need to perform certain functions which help to promote organizational effectiveness such as environmental monitoring, teaching and coaching subordinates, motivating others.

Transformational theory

In transformational theory Widespread changes to a business or organisation

Requires:

Long term strategic planning Clear objectives Clear vision Leading by example walk the walk Efficiency of systems and processes

Transactional Theory

Focus on the management of the organisation Focus on procedures and efficiency Focus on working to rules and contracts Managing current issues and problems

Factors Affecting Style

Leadership style may be dependent on various factors:


Risk Type of business How important change is Organisational culture Nature of the task

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