available at www.emeraldinsight.com/0025-1747.htm Leadership development and leadership effectiveness Francis Amagoh Department of Public Administration‚ Kazakhstan Institute of Management‚ Economics and Strategic Research‚ Almaty‚ Kazakhstan Abstract Purpose – It is important that organizations embark on leadership development programs that will enhance leadership effectiveness. The purpose of this article is to identify some leadership development initiatives. Design/methodology/approach
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Leadership and Ethics in the Workplace Ismail A ’A Mustafaa Brandman University April 21‚ 2012 Abstract When leaders commit ethical violations we often assume that the leader lacks principles‚ morals‚ values‚ and ethics. The purpose of this research paper is to examine and identify the pitfalls that leaders encounter in regards to ethical leadership in the workforce. The author will also look at the different definitions of ethical leadership‚ look at what the past and current challenges
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Chapter 1‚ 2‚ & 6 (p. 142) Leadership definitions: -The process of influencing people to accomplish goals. (Huber) - A process of influencing the behavior of either an individual or a group‚ regardless of the reason‚ in an effort to achieve goals in a given situation (Hershey) -Leadership occurs when human beings with motives and purposes mobilize in competition or conflict with others so as to arouse‚ engage‚ and satisfy motives. (Burns) -The leader focuses on people‚ whereas
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lobbyist groups such as in the defense sector would be reviewed here. Economic: Refers to the economy and prevailing economic conditions that affect organizations. The restrictions placed on lending that have occurred during the recent recession are examples of economic factors that affect organizations. Social-Demographic: Pertains to tastes‚ preferences and attitudes of a population‚ as well as its demographic factors such as population size‚ population
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Case Study: Leadership Assessments for Succession of the Robinson Agency Kia Williams University of the Rockies Abstract This paper is a case presentation of a collaborative effort between an established leader of firm and a consultant team to develop an assessment approach in preparation for Mr. Robinson’s retirement and succession plan. Given that this once small family owned business has developed into a well-established firm under the tutelage of Mr. Robinson‚ he desires for the legacy
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The Performing Arts in a New Era Kevin F. McCarthy | Arthur Brooks | Julia Lowell | Laura Zakaras R Supported by The Pew Charitable Trusts The research in this report was supported by the The Pew Charitable Trusts. Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data The performing arts in a new era / Kevin McCarthy ... [et al.]. p. cm. “MR-1367.” Includes bibliographical references. ISBN 0-8330-3041-8 1. Performing arts—United States. I. McCarthy‚ Kevin‚ 1945– PN2266.5 .P475
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INTRODUCTION The Oxford Advanced English dictionary defines leadership as the state or position of being a leader; the ability to be a leader or the qualities a good leader must have. This second definition shows that leadership is not just about a designated position but there are abilities‚ skills‚ and qualities that an individual requires for leadership. A person that inspires others will definitely have followers and is‚ therefore‚ a leader. Leadership is the ability to influence the minds of people and
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Leadership is the process of influencing others to willingly direct their efforts towards the attainment of group or org goals. Key elements: influence‚ intention‚ personal responsibility and integrity‚ change‚ shared purpose and followers. Old paradigm: stability‚ control‚ competition‚ uniformity‚ self-centred‚ hero. New paradigm: change and crisis mgmt‚ empowerment‚ collaboration‚ diversity‚ and higher ethical purpose‚ humble. Difference in leadership and mgmt: 5 elements crucial to organisational
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Is there one best leadership style? Evaluate. Quick and Nelson (2013) defined leadership as “the process of guiding and directing the behaviour of people in the work environment” (p.380). A leadership style is how a leader gives directives‚ device plans and inspires his people. We will be exploring the five commonly known leadership styles. Lewin (1939) categorised leadership into three styles: Autocratic‚ Democratic and Laissez-Faires. Autocratic leaders or authoritarian leaders‚ always give
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Management and Leadership Paper “Leadership and management must go hand in hand. They are not the same thing. But they are necessarily linked‚ and complementary. Any effort to separate the two is likely to cause more problems than it solves” (Murray‚ 2010). This paper will differentiate between leadership power and management. At Frito Lay leaders and managers play an important role in maintaining healthy organizational culture. This paper will also evaluate the affect of globalization and
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