Week 011 - Module 9 Leadership in Management PDF

Organization and Management 1 Leadership in Management Module 009 – Leadership in management At...

Organization and Management 1 Leadership in Management Module 009 – Leadership in management At the end of this module, you are expected to: 1. Explain the definition, nature, and concept of leadership. 2. Appreciate the needs and approaches of organizational leadership. 3. Demonstrate understanding of the different leadership styles and determinants of leadership Definition, nature and concept of Leadership Leadership is one of the major aspects in the study of management. It emphasizes directing people in organizations to become well-motivated employees and encourage them to do their best and perform toward the achievement of company goals and objectives. Leadership is also very practical and situational and can be applied in the personal daily lives of people in various scenarios and instances. Concepts of leadership are ideas and principles that pertain to the nature of leadership and the theories that underpin the many different styles and methods that are associated with it. It is possible that gaining an understanding of these ideas will assist you in being more effective in a managing role. In this article, we will analyze the significance of leadership, as well as describe the concept of leadership, explain the two different types of leadership concepts, create a list of the qualities and nature of leadership, differentiate concepts from theories, and list the characteristics of leadership. A significant contribution to the expansion of any business is made by its executives and the leadership qualities they possess. The process of influencing the behavior of individuals in such a way that they work willingly and enthusiastically towards the accomplishment of group goals is what we mean when we talk about leadership. Every company must have a leadership function to function properly. In fact, there is no organization that can live without a leader. One of the most important factors in determining the success of any business is the personnel that is engaged to accomplish the organization's goals. To a very large extent, the accomplishment of administrative tasks is dependent on strong leadership that can have an impact on the employees in such a way that their collective efforts are directed toward the accomplishment of the organization's intended goal. Course Module  Organization and Management 2 Leadership in Management Workers should be encouraged to work gladly with zeal and confidence. This is an important point to emphasize. Since leadership is of utmost significance in the realm of organization, it is necessary to investigate the various perspectives that have been expressed by various academics on leadership and leaders. Being a leader requires you to be innovative and take initiative. Leaders are inventive, adaptable, and nimble in their approach. Not only does leadership focus on the bottom line, but it Is having the ability to influence the behavior of workers to achieve the aims and objectives of an organization is an essential component of leadership. A person's leadership is demonstrated by the way they conduct themselves when directing other individuals or their actions in the context of an organized endeavor. This is a social essence that is vital and indispensable, and it serves a common purpose. In addition to this, it generates the incentive that is responsible for the effectiveness of other incentives, which infuse decisions where collaboration would otherwise be impossible. When it comes to influencing employees to willingly comply with all the organization's operating standards, leadership is founded on the personal traits of the leader. One definition of leadership is the capacity to motivate other people to voluntarily carry out their institutional responsibilities. A leader is someone who always demonstrates where we want to go and how we can move forward. A further aspect of leadership is the ability to motivate other people to carry out their assigned tasks in a free and willing manner in order to accomplish the aims and goals of the business. Based on the important key words and phrases in the definition of leadership, the following presents its nature and characteristics:  Leadership implies followership. Effective leadership is also a function of good followership. In every organization, a leader is usually also a follower.  Leadership involves mutual and collective interest. The objectives of the leader and his followers should be one and at the same. If the leader’s self-interest is different from his followers, then there is no leadership.  Leadership involves influence. Effective leadership implies being able to exert influence over subordinates or followers aside from giving them usual instructions Course Module  Organization and Management 3 Leadership in Management or directions. It also implies a degree of mutual respect between the leader and the followers.  Leadership is a function of motivation and encouragement. Leaders should be able to encourage and motivate people to perform willingly and strive to achieve company goals and objectives.  Leaders must be exemplary. A leader must be able to set an example before his followers. He must become a model of behavior so that his followers will be motivated to work hard. To influence followers, he must show the way by his own example. Organizational leadership The characteristics and abilities that are necessary to manage a corporation or one of its divisions are referred to as organizational leadership. Organizational leaders must consider what’s happening outside and inside their businesses. Even though they are highly connected at the organizational level, there are three key contrasts between the two. A closer relationship with the team: Managers has a tight working relationship with the people they are responsible for, whereas organizational leaders do not always have direct contact with the people they oversee. Management, like leadership, is a wide phrase that can be large or small in scale. On the other hand, organizational leadership entails managing larger populations. Scale implies the ability to manage greater populations. It is the responsibility of organizational leaders to supervise managers and make certain that the ambitions of their firms are reflected in the way they guide and align teams. Managers are employed for certain roles. The needs and approaches of Organizational leadership When it comes to the study of leadership, there are three approaches to organizational leadership. Specifically, psychological approach, the situational or contingency approach, and the behavioral approach are the three approaches that are being discussed here. Course Module  Organization and Management 4 Leadership in Management Traitist Approach - According to the traitist viewpoint, leaders are born, not manufactured, and possess unique attributes that set them apart from others. According to this approach, these characteristics include knowledge, mental flexibility, willpower, integrity, and the ability to maintain both physical and emotional stamina. The method takes into consideration the fact that these characteristics of leadership are present in all leaders and in all organizations in which leadership is evident. Situational Approach - According to this approach, leadership characteristics include knowledge, mental flexibility, willpower, integrity, and the ability to maintain both physical and emotional stamina. The approach takes into consideration the fact that these characteristics of leadership are present in all leaders and in all organizations in which leadership is evident. Behavioral Approach - According to this point of view, the leader is not active. This is because leadership is obtained through the possession of personality or through the interaction of personality, and the social environment is driven by the virtue of status. It should be brought to everyone's attention that the qualifications and duration of service of administrators are taken into consideration when making appointments. The fact that he makes some meaningful attempts to implement measures and behavior that encourages friendship, mutual trust, respect, and warmth between himself, and the staff is something that should be brought to your attention during his appointment. One of the most significant criticisms that proponents of the behavioral approach have is that to become a leader, one does not need to be a leader by virtue of trace or by being able to interact with the social system. However, once one becomes a leader, they should be able to take initiatives, which means that behavior is contingent upon purpos Leadership Styles Leadership styles are leaders' behaviors that influence, encourage, and direct followers. A leadership style influences how leaders implement plans and tactics to meet goals while considering stakeholder expectations and team well-being. Leadership styles have been explored in numerous forums to determine the best one for motivating and influencing others to achieve goals. Building trust with followers is key to effective leadership. Course Module  Organization and Management 5 Leadership in Management 1. Democratic leadership A democratic leader bases choices on team feedback. Each team member can contribute to project direction in this collaborative and consultative leadership approach. Leaders make final decisions. Democratic leadership is popular and productive because it gives lower-level employees a voice and makes them equally relevant in the organization. This technique mirrors boardroom decision-making. Democratic leadership might entail a vote. Democratic leadership delegated authority to those who assign work. It uses team members' abilities and experiences to complete tasks. Democratic leadership fosters creativity and teamwork, which boosts job satisfaction and productivity. However, reaching team consensus can be time- consuming and expensive, especially when choices must be taken quickly. 2. Autocratic Leadership Democratic leadership is opposite autocratic leadership. In this instance, the leader makes all team choices without discussion or suggestions. Leaders have full power and accountability. They control everything and order everything. No employee input is sought before a decision. After the leader makes a choice, everyone must support it. Team members typically dread the leader. Autocratic leadership breeds employee dissatisfaction because most decisions don't benefit them. Leadership may unilaterally increase working hours or other working circumstances that hurt employees to boost production. Without employee consultation, the management may not know why output isn't rising, forcing longer hours. It can cause chronic absenteeism and high turnover. However, autocratic leadership might work when the leader is experienced and knows the situation and needs to make a quick judgment. Sometimes it's best when a decision doesn't need team input or agreement to succeed. 3. Laisser-faire leadership A hands-off or passive leadership style is laissez-faire. Instead, leaders give their teams the tools, information, and resources they need to work. The “let them be” leadership style allows team members to plan, organize, make decisions, solve problems, and finish projects without supervision. Course Module  Organization and Management 6 Leadership in Management Creative, talented, and self-motivated people benefit from laissez-faire leadership. Trust and independence in the team can boost productivity and job happiness. However, such leadership can soon lead to turmoil and confusion if the team is not organized. The team may do something different than the leader expected. 4. Transformative Leadership Transformational leaders inspire team members to push themselves and achieve what they never thought they could. Transformational leaders drive their teams to enhance their work, lives, and enterprises. Transformational leadership promotes organizational and personal development. Motivating team members to exceed their expectations transforms them. Transformational leaders need integrity, emotional intelligence, a shared vision, empathy, and good communication abilities. High-growth companies that push innovation and productivity use this leadership style. In practice, such executives give employees harder responsibilities and tighter timelines. Transformational leaders may lose sight of individual learning curves because certain team members may not receive enough coaching and advice to complete difficult tasks. Transformational leaders may boost productivity and engagement by building trust and vision with people. 5. Transactional Leadership Transactional leadership involves “give and take” and is short-term. Payment for services is involved because team members follow their leader on job acceptance. Rewards match what workers would have done. Meeting a goal earns you the promised bonus. Especially in sales and marketing jobs. Transactional leadership assigns tasks to team members and promotes punctuality. Incentive programs can supplement regular pay. In addition to incentives, punishments restrict work. The leader explicitly states tasks in transactional leadership, which reduces Course Module  Organization and Management 7 Leadership in Management confusion between leader and subordinate. However, its strict environment and expectations may limit creativity and innovation. It can also diminish job satisfaction and increase turnover. 6. Bureaucratic Leadership Administrative leadership is “go by the book”. Policy drives processes and regulations without flexibility. Bureaucratic executives make sure team members follow job procedures. Leaders consider employee input but reject it if it violates policy. Red tape and a stream of new ideas exist. Hierarchical authority means power goes from top to bottom and is attributed to formal titles. Bureaucratic leadership is associated with huge, “century-old” enterprises that have succeeded through traditional techniques. Thus, fresh and creative strategies are fiercely opposed at these firms. New ideas are considered wasteful, ineffective, or dangerous. Despite less control and more freedom than authoritarian leadership, there is little incentive to innovate or go the additional mile. It is not ideal for young, aggressive growth-oriented organizations. Bureaucratic leadership works well for safety-related tasks or handling significant sums of money or gold. It is also useful for managing everyday workers. 7. Servant Leadership Before leading, a servant leader serves the team. A servant leader puts their team's needs first. It's also leading by example. To maximize results, servant leaders grow, elevate, and inspire their followers. Leaders must be honest and kind to serve. It boosts team morale and organizational culture. It also develops a moral environment with high standards. Other researchers think servant leadership isn't ideal for competitive environments where other leaders compete with them. Ambitious leaders can quickly outpace servant leaders. Servant leadership is also accused of being inflexible in high-speed environments and deadlines. 8. Coaching Leadership Course Module  Organization and Management 8 Leadership in Management Coach-style leadership entails discovering and developing individual capabilities and tactics for teamwork and success. 9. Charismatic Leadership Charismatic leaders inspire followers. Leaders link teams via eloquent communication. The charismatic leaders' overwhelming nature can cause them to feel bigger than the team and lose track of vital responsibilities. 10. Strategic Leadership Strategic leadership manages the company's operations and growth. Leaders can support many staff layers. Determinants of Managerial leadership Managerial leadership is the process of guiding an organization toward its goals by setting priorities, planning, budgeting, and evaluating performance. It involves motivating employees, promoting communication, and creating a collaborative environment. These are some of the factors that can be used to determine management leadership: The problem is that: There are several factors that might influence the leadership style that is most suited, including the work at hand, the competencies of the team, and the general backdrop. One of the factors that might be considered is the type of organization, namely whether it is a mature or growth-oriented company. Nature of Task: One of the factors that might be considered is the nature of the task, which can be either routine or creative. The team: The level of expertise and experience that the team possesses can be an influence in the outcome. Personality of the leader: The personality of the leader might be a factor. Course Module  Organization and Management 9 Leadership in Management Motivation: Leaders could determine what motivates individuals and then utilize that information to propel others in a particular direction. Behavior: Leaders should make every effort to prevent negativity from influencing their staff. Culture within an organization: Certain leadership behaviors can be reinforced by company culture, and the leadership style of an individual can influence the culture of an organization. Both internal and external factors: effective leadership requires striking a balance between adjusting to changes in the external environment and aligning internal strategy with the objectives of the external environment. References and Supplementary Materials Books and Journals 1. Ivory, Sarah Birrell, Macdonald, Emma (2024). Introduction to Management. Oxford University Press. 2. Prabhu TL (2020). Principles of Management. Functions and Fundamentals of Effective Management. Abe books Online Supplementary Reading Materials 1. What Is the Concept of Leadership? (With Types and Nature) | August 18, 2024 https://ca.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/concept-of- leadership 2. What is Organizational Leadership? | November 18, 2024 https://www.snhu.edu/about-us/newsroom/business/what-is- organizational-leadership Online Instructional Videos 1. Leadership Styles: Laissez-faire, Democratic & Autocratic Styles of Leadership By: Hannah Louise / April 19, 2021 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fx7yy9-L7E 2. Leadership: The Butterfly Story By: Bluepoint Leadership Development / September 13, 2022 Course Module  Organization and Management 10 Leadership in Management https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APkB4FnBG5w Course Module