Leadership

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This paper examines how leadership, as applied in the contemporary organization, has evolved both as a function and as a concept. The paper further examines how, as a function within the organization, leadership (or specifically, leaders) have become the focal point through which an organization's efficacy and performance is assessed. The leader has become the "gauge" that represents and embodies the organization: what it stands for and what it is. The paper concludes that an equilibrium between knowledge and expertise in the organization's operations, and corresponding establishment of personal relationships with members, create the "right" level of leadership that is considered effective in the organizational setting.

Outline:
I. Introduction
II. Leadership and its Role in the Contemporary Organization
III. Leadership As A Personal Endeavor: Looking Into Emotional Intelligence As An Indicator Of Effective Leadership
IV. Leadership As A Business Function: The Effective Leader As A Strategic Manager
V. Leadership in the Multicultural Organization Setting
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From the Paper:

"Leadership when applied as a business function in the organization assumes a different perspective, wherein strategic management comes in. In Hughes' (2005) analysis of strategic management as an indicator of effective leadership, he argued that efficient 'management strategy' is effective leadership strategy. Developing this position in his article, he further explicated that effective leaders must have the "organizational and human capabilities...effective leadership strategy encompasses an organization's value and culture. It also addresses the role of systems in facilitating leadership and development" (46)."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Corderman, D. (2006). "What is leadership?" FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin, Vol. 75, Issue 2.
• Dulewicz, V. (2003). "Leadership at the top: the need for emotional intelligence in organizations." International Journal of Organizational Analysis, Vol. 11, Issue 3.
• Hughes, R. (2005). "Five steps to leading strategically." T+D, Vol. 59, Issue 12.
• Liu, C. (2004). "Effective Japanese leadership in China: co-operative goals and applying abilities for mutual benefit." International Journal of Human Resource Management, Vol. 15, Issue 4/5.

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