Retrieved from http://www.ijbssnet.com/ Nahavandi‚ A. (2006). The art and science of leadership (4th ed.). Upper Saddle River‚ NJ: Pearson. Wren‚ J. T. (1995). The leader’s companion: Insight on leadership through the ages. New York‚ NY: Free Press. Yukl‚ G. (2006). Leadership in organizations (6th ed.). Upper Saddle River‚ NJ: Pearson.
Premium Leadership Decision theory Decision making
criticize poor work‚ focus the actions towards efficiency and emphasize on meeting deadlines. Taking the Ohio State leadership study as a reference it could be said that Ben is a “consideration” type of leader‚ while Phil is an “Initiating Structure” one. (Yukl‚ G‚ 2006‚ p.51). Each Manager’s weakness is described by the author allowing the profiling of their specific leadership behavior. CONSOLIDATED PRODUCTS Answer to Question N# 1. Ben is a (relations)-oriented boss who provides lots of sympathy
Premium Leadership Management
defined categories labeled "consideration" and "initiating structure" (Yukl‚ 2006‚ p. 51)‚ and as suggested by the Fleishman and Harris study‚ "subordinates are usually more satisfied with a leader who is at least moderately considerate" (Yukl‚ 2006‚ p. 52). Successful and effective leadership "depends in part on how well a manager resolves role conflicts‚ copes with demands‚ recognizes opportunities‚ and overcomes constraints" (Yukl‚ 2006‚ p. 13) but "the main aim of leadership behavior‚ however‚ is
Premium Employment Psychology English-language films
References: Yukl‚ G. (2013). Effective leadership Behavior. In Leadership in organizations (8th ed. Upper Saddle River‚ NJ: Pearson Education.
Premium Leadership
using integrative approach is that the diversity of choosing what qualities to highlight and where those qualities fit into the analysis. The weakness is that in picking and choosing the areas to focus some important information can be overlooked (Yukl‚ 2011). Steve Jobs has several important statements about what makes a good leader. An excellent example is his view on how to focus a company. According to Macgateway (2011)‚ “[focus] means saying no to the hundred other good ideas that there are”(para
Premium Steve Jobs Leadership Apple Inc.
studying leadership. This approach highlights characteristics of leaders such as behavior‚ intentions‚ ethics‚ and skills. The trait approach studies natural leaders who have precise awareness and influences to help others believe the leader’s approaches (Yukl‚ 2010). The trait approach emphasizes that leaders are born with leadership characteristics and that these characteristics permit them to be great leaders. As with any other approach‚ the trait approach inhabits strengths and weaknesses. Strengths
Premium Leadership Trait theory Personality psychology
As noted by Yukl (2010)‚ "[i]nfluence is the essence of leadership‚ and powerful leaders can have a substantial impact on the lives of followers and the fate of an organization" (p. 408). The personal values and ethics of the leaders of an organization often drive the values and ethical behavior of that organization (Yukl‚ 2010). Thus‚ it is paramount the values of organizational leaders are consistent and in line with the values of their organization (Yukl‚
Premium Ethics Morality Philosophy of life
Air Force Supply Squadron By Abdul Kuddes 1. Introduction Leaders Colonel Novak introduced himself and emphasized how important the group’s mission was to the success of the war. At the time of assuming the position‚ the situation was unwelcoming. They were short of supplies‚ staff‚ and replacement. Organization and coordination were poor and there was little cooperation and teamwork among different sections. Morale was low due to the workload‚ and the stress of the zone battle. During his
Premium Leadership Skill
make ethical decisions with a strong bias towards their values and principles. My moral and ethical standards drive my desire to be a servant leader. I value nurturing‚ defending‚ and empowering those around me (Yukl‚ 2006). An important aspect to servant leadership is trust. Yukl (2006) states‚ “trust is established by … keeping actions consistent with values.” Therefore‚ establishing trust directly correlates to having personal integrity and ethical
Premium Morality Ethics Psychology
Matevž Straus University of Ljubljana‚ Slovenia Faculty of Social Sciences‚ Department of Theoretical Sociology Charismatic Leadership – Astro Airlines‚ part 1 Max Weber‚ German sociologist‚ introduced the concept of social authority into sociology and defined three main types of it: traditional‚ rational and charismatic authority. Since the first is strongly connected with (remaining of) feudal era and rational autority is predominant in capitalist society‚ charismatic authority from time
Premium Sociology Max Weber Charismatic authority