Principles of Management

Contents The Question 3 Chapter 1 Introduction of leadership 4 Chapter 1.1 Definition of leadership 4 Chapter 1.2 Importance of leadership 4 Chapter 1.3 Importance of three approaches in leadership 5 Chapter 2 Traits Approach 6 Chapter 2.1 The big 5 personality 6 Chapter 3 Behavioural Approach 7 Chapter 3.1 Theory of behavioural approach 7 Chapter 3.1.1 Ohio State University – Consideration and initiating structure 7 Chapter 3.1.2 University of Michigan – Employee-Oriented and Production-Oriented 8 Chapter 3.2 Styles of leadership 8 Chapter 4 Contingency Approach 10 Chapter 4.1 Fiedler’s Least Preferred Co-worker (LPC) 10 Chapter 4.2 Hersey and Blanchard’s Theory 10 Chapter 5 Example: President Barrack Hussein Obama 12 Chapter 6 Conclusion 13 References 14

The Question

The impact of leadership in motivating displayed by the organizational follower is influenced by a multitude of differing factors, such as, the leader’s personal traits, behaviour and situation.
Using various theories as guiding literature; discuss and elaborate on what you feel contribute to effective leadership as well as the consequences of having poor leadership.

Chapter 1 Introduction of leadership

In the olden days, leadership exist as early as the start of civilisation. In the modern days, leadership amended and started changing into a more complex leadership.
The basis of a good leadership is an individual that is willing to contribute selfless service to the organization. The leadership in you causes an effect to the organization's objectives and the employee’s well-being. Respected leaders concentrate on what they are (such as beliefs and character), what they know (such as job, tasks, and human nature), and what they do (such as implementing, motivating, and providing proper direction).

Chapter 1.1 Definition of leadership

Leadership can be defined as a process of influencing an individual or group’s attitude or behaviour