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Leadership Styles and Change Resistance.
This paper discusses the problem of finding an effective style of management leadership to combat the innate change resistance on the part of workers, as well as other problems.
1,435 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 47.95
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The paper explains that under today?s command-and-control leadership style, there is a tendency, which is anything but productive, for management to consider the opinions or concerns of people on the front line of the organization to be trivial or overly biased in favor of their individual selves. The author points out that quality control programs, such as Six Sigma and Total Quality Management, are strategies that attempt to verify employee problems and then to find a solution based on both productivity and employee needs. The paper stresses that, rather than relying upon a rigid set of steps, slogans and processes, ultimately the leader must select the leadership style that is most effective for the situation.
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"Employees need, when forced to change to systems for the good of the organization that result in personal cost, to know that such new systems of time management or a demand to apply themselves to learn new technological systems will be fairly enforced. But in the case of new technology, here, there are additional needs to weigh such as the potential ability of any employee to learn new skills. It may be necessary to incur a cost in morale to by letting some employees go to reap the benefits of a more efficient workplace. Customer views and needs for lower costs and greater efficiency might take priority over employee?s needs, particularly given the increased urgency for change in a competitive workforce."
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Leadership Style Change, 2008.
A case study analysis of the resistance that may be felt by managers to a change in organizational management style from a traditional control style to a team-based style and how the resistance can be overcome.
798 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 28.95
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This paper presents a case where the leader of a client organization decides to change the management style of the organization from a traditional one to a more team-oriented one. It discusses the resistance that may be felt towards the idea and how the resistance can be successfully overcome. It concludes by discussing the need for clear and thorough communication between the leader and the managers of the organization.
Table of Contents:
Situation
Resistance
Overcoming Resistance
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"Many experts feel that the work team, while it has proven valuable and is being used more and more, is not spreading fast enough to make the fundamental changes in American business that are needed, and there is considerable resistance to the use of this method, notably from those tiers of managers who would be eliminated. Many managers do not want to allow participation on the part of workers because it entails sharing power with employees, and the low-level supervisors whose interests are often ignored in the move to this approach fight against it. Hoerr (1989) noted early that managers fearing hostile takeovers resist investing in human-capital programs such as the continual training that is needed to help workers improve their technical and social skills."
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Leadership Styles, 2002.
A comparison of the different leadership styles among male and female educators.
14,142 words (approx. 56.6 pages), 73 sources, MLA, $ 249.95
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This paper proposes a study to examine the leadership and cognitive styles of teachers and instructors of both genders within the educational system and their preference for types of leadership in a principal of that institution. It looks at how knowing and understanding the various factors affecting the leadership style used by the principal and the interaction between the teachers and the principal can help the school operate in an efficient and organized manner in accomplishing its mission of imparting education to impressionable students who are the future.
Outline
Chapter 1 - Introduction
Aim of the Study
Background of Leadership and the Educational System
Statement of the Problem of Different Leadership Styles
Purpose of the Study
Limitation of the Study
Chapter 2 - Cognitive Styles
Introduction and Overview
The Five Cognitive Styles
Summary
Chapter 3 - Leadership Styles
The Two Types of Leadership
Trait Approach to Leadership
The Leadership Styles Preferred
Significance of the Study
Chapter 4 ? Literature Review on Leadership Qualities
Leadership Qualities
The Cognitive Aspect in Leadership
An Overview on Cognitive Styles
Chapter 5 ? Ideal Leadership Qualities
Understanding the Ideal Types of Leadership
Chapter 6 ? Classification of Leadership Styles
Introduction
Classification of Leadership Styles
Other Leadership Styles
Chapter 7 - Existing Conditions in the Educational System
Introduction
Gender Differences in Management
Cognitive Style and Leadership Style in Women
Problems and Difficulties that Exist in Schools Today
Intervention Strategies and Goals for School Principals
Chapter 8 - Conclusion
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"In the modern day environment of budget cuts and the concept of doing more with less, many schools are operating with limited number of teachers. Principals are faced with a task of making to do with less while at the same time maintaining their objective of imparting education to the student. Principals have to delegate and assign tasks in order to achieve the goals of the school. They also have to allow teachers reasonable latitudes to achieve the preset goals and have to avoid constantly second guessing decisions made by the teachers."
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Leadership Styles, 2001.
Discusses several leadership styles employed by women managers. How leadership styles are affected by gender. Brief history of women in workforce.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 7 sources, $ 55.95
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"The purpose of this paper is to explore how women in the modern work force have advanced themselves, and what is known about the leadership styles used by women when they are given positions of responsibility. How leadership styles interact with gender is a question that requires investigation. Things have changed for women at work. Their increasing numbers in today?s work force mean that there are more of them competing for higher salaries, more power, and more responsibilities. But how do their increasing numbers interact with their leadership skills and their ability to be placed in positions of leadership?
Perhaps we can begin to answer this question by examining how leadership styles are affected by gender, and how women are increasingly perceived as being capable of leadership."
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Effective Leadership Styles, 2008.
A research paper that analyzes the different leadership styles and what makes an effective leader.
7,260 words (approx. 29.0 pages), 24 sources, APA, $ 161.95
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This research paper analyzes the characteristics of effective leadership. It describes different types of leadership styles and examines effective leaders from throughout history. The paper discusses if and how a leader can develop effective leadership styles and then focuses on how effective leadership impacts an organization's potential to succeed.
Table of Contents:
Chapter I
Introduction
Leaders
Leadership Ranges
Contemporary Leadership Types
Transactional Leadership
Transformational Leadership
Charismatic Leadership
Hypothesis
Aim and Objectives
Aim
Objective 1
Objective 2
Objective 3
Chapter II
Literature Review
The Heart of Effective Leadership
One Historical Leader: Alexandre Auguste Ledru-Rollins
Components of Effective Leadership Styles
Studies
Joseph: 2003
Rast and Latour 2004
Stefano and Wasylyshyn: 2005
Gray and Bryme: 2006
Brown and Gardner: 2007
Books Note...
Components of Effective Leadership Styles
Leader's Have to Choose
The Bottom Line
No Shortcuts to Effective Leadership
Developing Effective Leaders
Effective Leaders' Practices
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"Long before recorded history, however, according to evolutionary anthropologists and psychologists, human beings developed a predisposition toward group cooperation. Whether as nomadic tribes, hunter-gatherers, or agriculturalists, group cooperation and the joint effort of many helped enable most individuals to achieve a safer, healthier, and more prosperous existence than would ever have been possible alone. The phenomenon of leadership in one form or another almost certainly arose naturally, because human
societies traditionally exhibit group dynamics substantially based social hierarchies and on the relative authority of those highest in social status over those lower in social status (Gerrig & Zimbardo 2005)."
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Leadership Styles, 2006.
This paper compares four leadership styles and applies them to the practice of professional social work, especially in the health care environment.
3,080 words (approx. 12.3 pages), 15 sources, APA, $ 90.95
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This paper examines extensively four direct leadership styles as presented in G. Yukl's "Leadership in Organizations" (2006): Charismatic leadership, ethical leadership, participative leadership and transformational leadership. The author stress that one leadership style does not fit every situation; hence, it is important for an individual, who strives to be an effective leader, to take into account multiple variables such as his or her organizational climate, resources, personal traits and values and the characteristics of the people they will lead. The paper concludes that leaders of professional social workers may find it best to lead by combining the participative and ethical leadership styles especially since this profession maintains a code of ethics that encompass a wide range of ethical decision-making guidelines.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Literature Review
Charismatic Leadership
Ethical Leadership
Participative Leadership
Transformational Leadership
Discussion
Conclusion
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"Transformational leaders are able to convey trust and to take responsibility for their own actions and outcomes--both positive and negative. The President o, for example, must be able to convey trust and take responsibility. Another example was the U.S. government's honesty about their lack of response to Hurricane Katrina. In the year following the hurricane, President Bush made several trips to the area, openly discussing lessons learned on prime time television, and attempting to maintain, gain, or regain the trust of those who were affected by the disaster."
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Leadership Style, 2007.
A case study presenting the benefits of managing with a transformational leadership style.
821 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 29.95
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This paper presents a case study of a manager and how he needs to change his leadership style in order to benefit the organization and employees around him. The paper discusses the benefits of a transformational leadership style that encourages greater participation and contribution from each employee. The paper also discusses the inspiration and enthusiasm that this type of leadership style can generate for the employees.
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"Much of George's reliance on micromanagement comes from his egotistical nature, which makes him feel he must control every aspect of the product to realize the results he desires (Fandt & Quirk, 48). For George to realize greater success he should work on adopting a transformational leadership style, or one that emerges as a "shared focus of self awareness" among strong willed partners (Fandt & Quirk, 28). This will help George work with Shelley to develop shared self-awareness and shared focus. It will also work very well because Shelley seems the type of employee that is just as strong willed and egotistical as George is. This may actually result in a shared vision and improved organizational outcomes if the two learn to work well together."
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Leadership Styles, 2002.
An overview of the importance of leadership as well as the different leadership styles in an organization.
2,900 words (approx. 11.6 pages), 10 sources, $ 106.95
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This paper looks into the vital role of leadership in an organization and different styles of leadership. The success of the outcome and the productivity of the employees determine leadership effectiveness. Different styles are suitable in different situations and that has led to emergence of a more effective technique that embraces many approaches and is known as situation leadership.
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Entrepreneurial Leadership Styles, 2006.
A comparative analysis of entrepreneurial leadership styles in Sweden and China.
15,254 words (approx. 61.0 pages), 53 sources, MLA, $ 249.95
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In recent years researchers have contributed different causes as responsible for the success of a country's economic system and as a result, differing models for economic growth suggest multiple possible paths for success. This paper examines how two countries of notable global success, attributable to each of its entrepreneurial leadership skills, are Sweden and China. It offers a comparative study of the entrepreneurial leadership of both Sweden and China, taking into consideration such factors as their political and economic history, leadership styles and regulatory changes. It concludes with an analysis of the factors that both entrepreneur leadership styles have in common.
Outline
Introduction
Entrepreneurial Leadership
Entrepreneurial Research and Development and Economic Growth
Leadership Studies and Analysis
Entrepreneurial Leadership in Sweden
Entrepreneurial Leadership in China
Comparison of Swedish and Chinese Entrepreneurs
Conclusion
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"Entrepreneurial leadership is leadership that is based on the attitude that the leader is self-employed. Leaders of this type take initiative and act as if they are playing a critical role in the organization and energize their people, demonstrate entrepreneurial creativity, search continuously for new opportunities and pursue them, take risk, venture into new areas and provide strategic direction and inspiration to their people (Kotelnikov, 2005). These leaders also take responsibility for the failures of their team, learn from these failures and use them as a step to ultimate success and strategic achievement. Entrepreneurial leadership involves instilling the confidence to think, behave and act with entrepreneurship in the interests of fully realizing the intended purpose of the organization to the beneficial growth of all stakeholders involved (Kotelnikov, 2005)."
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Leadership Styles, 2008.
A case study discussing the issues that may arise due to differing leadership styles within an organization.
1,210 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 41.95
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This paper presents a case study which discusses leadership and management styles within The Consolidated Life Company. It discusses the company's view on different leadership styles and looks at the clashes in management style that occurred due to varying perspectives and implementation of management. The paper ends with four short questions and answers on the issues that are relevant to the case discussed.
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"Wilson was a victim of poor leadership and management. Many companies adhere to a strict corporate culture that ultimately dictates the type of managerial and leadership styles that are acceptable (Hill 396). Often, progressive methods are met with resistance from upper echelons as they tend to undermine the collective authority and experience found there. In this case, there is no information specifically relating to the corporate structure, but one can infer that the structure is similar to that of Greely since no interference is subjected from above that level. If Wilson had recognized the corporate culture and the significance of conforming to that culture, he may have been more successful in this organization. As an alternative Wilson may have stood more of a middle ground and carried more respect for regulation and rules. Wilson may have improved communication and repoire with Greely had he adhered to more of a stringent plan of action earlier in his career."
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Leadership Styles, 2002.
A comparison of the leadership styles of Lee Iacocca and Steven Jobs.
3,713 words (approx. 14.9 pages), 26 sources, MLA, $ 102.95
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This paper compares and contrasts the leadership styles of Lee Iacocca, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at the Chrysler Corporation and Steven Jobs, CEO of Apple Computer. It begins with a brief review of three theories of leadership, situational, path-goal and transactional versus transformational and proceeds to describe how they can be related to the two managers. It examines their different personalities and the leadership styles that bought them notoriety.
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"Situational leadership theory suggests that leadership style should be matched to the maturity of subordinates; in other words, to the situation encountered by the leader. Maturity in this situational context is assessed in relation to both psychological maturity and job maturity. Psychological maturity refers to the self-confidence and ability and readiness to accept responsibility of subordinates. Job maturity refers to the relevant skills and technical knowledge possessed by subordinates (Hersey & Blanchard, 1996)."
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Effective Leadership Styles, 2008.
An overview of leadership and the three dominant leadership styles.
1,176 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 40.95
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The paper relates that effective leadership is considered by many modern business analysts to be among the most significant predictors of the success or failure of any given business venture. The paper then discusses the three main types of leadership; transactional, transformational and charismatic leadership.
Outline:
Introduction - Leadership Styles
Transactional Leadership
Transformational Leadership
Charismatic Leadership
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"According to evolutionary anthropologists and psychologists, human beings evolved a predisposition toward group cooperation long before recorded history. Whether as nomadic tribes, hunter-gatherers, or agriculturalists, group cooperation and the joint effort of many enabled every individual to achieve a safer, healthier, and more prosperous existence than would ever have been possible alone. The phenomenon of eadership in one form or another almost certainly arose naturally, because human societies always exhibit group dynamics substantially based social hierarchies and on the relative authority of those highest in social status over those lower in social status (Gerrig & Zimbardo 2005)."
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Rudolf Giuliani: Leadership Style., 2003.
An examination of Mayor Giuliani's transformational leadership style during September 11.
2,300 words (approx. 9.2 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 79.95
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An examination of New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani's leadership style during September 11, 2001, that argues a transactional, participatory and political framework style of leadership would have been more effective than the one exhibited.
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"The charismatic and transformational leadership of New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani in handling the terrorist crisis in New York City on September and the aftermath following has generally been hailed by critics ..."
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Leadership Style, 2002.
This paper argues that an eclectic leadership style that stresses collaboration is the most effective model for an educational system.
1,867 words (approx. 7.5 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 59.95
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This paper describes many different types of leadership styles, defining their characteristics and their positive aspects. The writer then looks at the ways in which these styles can fail when it comes to education. The bulk of the paper describes the eclectic, collaborative style and brings in sources to prove that this leadership ethic garners the best results when managing an educational system.
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"Leadership style has been shown to be a major factor in the effectiveness of an organization, and different leadership styles prove more effective in different situations. DuBrin, Ireland, and Williams (1989) note that effective organizational leaders are generally consistent in the way they try to influence the behavior of group members, with the consistent pattern of behavior being the leadership style of a given manager. The behavior of most managers is too complex to be described by a single style, and a manager may modify his or her style to match a given situation (DuBrin, Ireland, and Williams 330). Different models have been used to try to categorize leadership style. Among these are top down management, collaborative management style, goal oriented management style and management by objectives."
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Leadership Style and Nursing, 2007.
A look at leadership style and its impact on employee satisfaction and morale from a nursing perspective.
3,109 words (approx. 12.4 pages), 35 sources, MLA, $ 90.95
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This paper discusses how leadership is still seen to be important in today's society. It looks at how one of the main forms of leadership now that is seen in 'standard' businesses and also in care-related businesses (or service businesses) such as nursing is transactional leadership. It also examines the growing importance of leadership styles to the nursing profession with an emphasis on mentoring.
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"Many organizations that are public are involved with contracts as well as traditions and norms in various departments and therefore change most often occurs in these organizations because there are political trade-offs and much of the leadership that these organizations have is transactional (Lowe, Kroeck, & Sivasubraminiam, 1996). It has also been argued by various researchers that the most important function of bureaucracy is to replace the influence that individuals have with rules, policies, and procedures (House, Spangler, & Woycke, 1991; Pillai, 1995). Leader behaviors, however, are most often shaped and framed through the existence of organizational culture and the influence that it has on behavior (Ammeter, Douglas, Gardner, Hochwarter, & Ferris, 2002)."
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