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Final Ledearship Styles
Final Ledearship Styles
achieve their mutual goals and maintain effective working relationships among
members.
Learning Objectives
Define Leadership and explain its effectiveness and importance for Leadership Skills - sum total of your ability to help the group achieve its goals and
organizations. maintain an effective working relationship among members.
Familiarize with the 8 Dimensions of Leadership
Identify the different Leadership Styles and their advantages & disadvantages Nature of Leadership
to organizations. Leadership is the continuous process of behavior.
Understand the various Leadership Theories/Approaches and their
Leadership may be seen in terms of relationship between a leader and his
implications to organizations. followers.
Explain the Principled-Centered Leadership Power and the five sources of
Leaders try to influence the behavior of individuals or group of individuals
Power and how each causes different subordinate behavior.
around him to achieve common goals.
Describe the Situational Theories of the Contingency Approach of
Leadership gives an experience of help to followers to attain common goals.
Leadership, specifically the Hersey and Blanchard’s Theory, House’s Path-
Leadership is exercised in a particular situation, at a given point of time, and
Goal Theory, & Fiedler’s Contingency Model and its application to leader’s
under specific set of circumstances.
participation.
Discuss the Leadership Grid.
Leadership Versus Management
Identify the Functions and Traits of an Effective Leader.
LEADERSHIP
Leadership Activity Management
The Meaning of Leadership… Establishing direction and Creating an agenda Planning and budgeting,
Process: what leaders actually do? vision for the organization allocating resources
Using non coercive influence to shape the group’s or organization’s goals. Aligning people through Developing a human network Organizing and staffing,
Motivating others’ behavior toward goals. communications and actions for achieving the agenda structuring and monitoring
that provide direction implementation
Helping to define organizational culture.
Property: who leaders are. Motivating and inspiring by Executing plans Controlling and problem
satisfying needs solving
The set of characteristics attributed to individuals perceived to be leaders.
Produces useful change and Outcomes Produces predictability and
new approaches to challenges order and attains results
LEADERSHIP
The process of influencing the behavior of others to work willingly and
enthusiastically for achieving predetermined goals.
Power-Influence Approach
Attempts to understand leadership by examining influence processes
between leaders and followers.
Power is viewed as important not only for influencing subordinates, but also
for influencing peers, superiors and people outside the organization.
How is power acquired and lost by various individuals.
5.) Scandinavian Studies
The behavior theories did not take into account the dynamics, or even chaotic Leadership Styles Based on the Use of Authority
environments that influence the modern organizations.
Some Finnish and Swedish theorists began reviewing earlier theories to find Kurt Zadek Lewin, together with Ronald Lipitt, and Ralph White developed in 1939
new dimensions that could incorporate the dynamics of the environment. the seminal work on the influence of leadership styles and performance. The
The new dimension found was called as “Development–oriented researchers evaluated the performance of groups of eleven-year-old boys under
Behavior”. different types of work climate. In each, the leader exercised his influence regarding
According to this dimension leaders were ready to experiment with new ideas the type of group decision making, praise and criticism (feedback), and the
and practices and embrace change. management of the group tasks (project management) according to three styles:
Leaders who were inclined towards this dimension were found to be more Autocratic,
efficient by the subordinates. Democratic/Participative
Laissez-faire
(PA7) Human Behavior in Organizations ∣∣ GROUP 7 - LEADERSHIP Page 5
Autocratic Leadership ADVANTAGES:
… also known as Authoritarian, Directive, Monothetic, Centric, or “boss- Quick decision-making due to centralized authority.
centered” style. Less competent and less skilled employees can also be hired.
The Leader exerts high levels of power over his or her employees or team Can prove to be successful in short-run.
members. Reduced stress due to increased control.
The Leader structures the complete situation for his/her employees, A more productive group while the leader is watching.
centralizes decision making power in himself/herself and issue Improved logistics of operations
orders/instructions.
The Leader functions with high concern for task accomplishment but low DISADVANTAGES:
concern for the people who perform these tasks. Leadership may be negative because followers are uninformed,
The Leader has no confidence and trust in his or her subordinates. No insecure, and afraid of the leader’s authority.
suggestions – No considerations Negative impact on organizational productivity and efficiency due to
strict leadership and lack of motivation as frustration, low morale,
The threat of punishment and penalties make the workers obey their orders.
dissatisfaction amongst the members, and conflict develop in the
May also offer rewards (positive motivation) to their followers for their good
organization.
performance. In such cases the leaders are termed as BENEVOLENT
There is more dependence and less individuality in the organization.
AUTOCRATIC LEADERS.
As such, future leaders in the organization do not develop.
3 Categories of Autocratic Leadership
When it is Effective?
Short term projects with a highly technical, complex or risky element.
1) STRICT AUTOCRAT - The Leader follows in a very strict sense. His
Work environments where spans of control are wide and hence the
method of influencing subordinates behavior is through negative
manager has little time to devote to each employee.
motivation, that is, by criticizing subordinates, imposing penalty etc.
Industries where employees need to perform low-skilled, monotonous
and repetitive tasks and generally have low levels of motivation.
2) BENEVOLENT AUTOCRAT - The Leader centralizes decision-making
Projects where the work performed needs to be completed to exact
power in him, but his motivation style is positive. He can be getting
specifications and/or with a tight deadline.
efficiency in many situations.
Companies that suffer from a high employee turnover, i.e. where time
Some people like to work under strong authority structure and they derive
and resources devoted to leadership development would be largely
satisfaction by this leadership.
wasted.
3) INCOMPETENT AUTOCRAT - Sometimes superiors may adopt
autocratic leadership style just to hide their incompetence because in
other styles, they may be exposed before their subordinates. However,
this cannot be used for a long time.
ADVANTAGES: ADVANTAGES:
Highly motivating technique to employees. Positive work environment
Employee’s productivity is high. Successful initiatives
It provides organizational stability by raising morale and attitudes of Creative thinking
employees high and favorable. Reduction of office politics
Increase in followers’ job satisfaction and cooperation with management Reduced employee turnover
Reduction in employees’ turnover and absenteeism. Overall development of the subordinates
Improved communication
DISADVANTAGES:
DISADVANTAGES: Lengthy and ‘boring’ Decision making
Mismatch between the desired and actual participation Suggestions given by subordinates may sometimes be better than what
Lengthy and ‘boring’ decision making. leaders could have thought of. Leaders, in such cases, may not feel
Like the other styles, the participative style is not always appropriate. It is happy inviting suggestions.
most successful when used with highly skilled or experienced employees Danger of pseudo participation: Employees may not always be willing to
or when implementing operational changes or resolving individual or participate
group problems. Suggestions which are not acceptable to the entire group may invite
resistance from some of the group members.
Paternalistic Leadership Charisma - “Charisma is a God gifted attribute in a person which makes him
Leader assumes that his function is paternal or fatherly. a leader irrespective of the situations in which he works.”
Leader provides good working conditions & fringe benefits to his sub-
ordinates. People enjoy leaders who enjoy life
Employees under such leadership will work harder out of gratitude. Put a 10 on every person’s head
It generates resentment in subordinates. Give people hope
Transactional Leadership “How can you have charisma? Be more concerned about making others
This leadership style starts with the idea that team members agree to obey feel good about themselves than you are making them feel good about
their leader when they accept a job. you.”
The "transaction" usually involves the organization paying team members in
return for their effort and compliance.
People practicing servant leadership will often find themselves left Characteristics of Principle-Centered Leaders
behind by leaders using other leadership styles. They are:
Continually learning.
Servant leadership, first described by Robert Greenleaf in the 1970’s,
Service oriented.
It is leadership upside down because leaders transcend self-interest to serve Radiate positive energy.
others and the organization. Believe in other people.
Lead balanced lives.
Servant Leader - A leader who works to fulfill subordinates’ needs and goals
as well as to achieve the organization’s larger mission. See life as an adventure.
Synergistic.
Bureaucratic Leadership They exercise for self-renewal.
This is a very appropriate style for work involving serious safety risks (such
as working with machinery, with toxic substances or at heights) or where
Seven Habits of Principled Centered Leaders
large sums of money are involved (such as cash-handling).
1) Be Proactive - Self Knowledge or Self Awareness
In other situations, the inflexibility and high levels of control exerted can
demoralize staff, and can diminish the organizations ability to react to 2) Begin With the End in Mind - Imagination and Conscience
changing external circumstances. 3) First Things First - Willpower
Bureaucratic leaders work "by the book." They follow rules rigorously, and 4) Think Win/Win - Abundance Mentality
ensure that their people follow procedures precisely.
5) Seek First to Understand, Then to be Understood - Courage Balanced
with Consideration
6) Synergize - Creativity
7) Sharpen the Saw - Continuous Improvement
I. Position Power
Based on a manager’s official status in the organization’s hierarchy of
authority.
Power derived from the opportunities inherent in a person’s position in an
organization.
Legitimate Power
Organizational position or status confers the lawful right to control those
in subordinate positions and expect compliance.
Power that stems from a formal management position in an organization
and the authority granted to it.
Reward Power
Power Control over tangible benefits and capability to offer something of value
Definition: for compliance.
Ability to get someone else to do something you want done or make things Power that result from the authority to bestow rewards on other people.
happen the way you want.
Coercive Power
The potential ability to affect or influence others’ behavior.
Power that stems from the authority to discipline, punish or recommend
Should be used to influence and control others for the common good rather
punishment and withhold rewards/positive outcome for non-compliance.
seeking to exercise control for personal satisfaction.
2) PATIENCE - with the process and the person. In spite of the failings,
shortcomings and the inconveniences created by the followers, and one’s
own patience and anticipation for achieving goals; maintain a long term
perspective and stay committed to goals in the face of short-term obstacle
and resistance.
Human Relations - A leader should know how to deal with human beings.
He should have intimate knowledge of people, their relationship to each other
and their reaction to various situations.
The two-by-two matrix shown in the figure indicates that four leadership styles are
possible.
a) Leader-member relations
The degree of confidence, trust, and respect subordinates has in their
leader including group atmosphere and members’ attitude toward and
acceptance of the leader.
The Philippines has today seen a lot of transformation from an exciting mix of
government owned companies and private family owned companies. Also, today
there is talk of privatizing some public sector companies. All these changes in the
business environment has led to a change in the leadership styles, in certain
A good leader uses all three styles, depending on what forces are involved between
cases leadership styles have changed business.
the followers, the leader, and the situation. Some examples include:
o Using an authoritarian style on a new employee who is just learning the job. It has become more democratic. In a leader abundant country, people’s
The leader is competent and a good coach. The employee is motivated to satisfaction is an easy thing to forget, however, it is important that their needs are
learn a new skill. The situation is a new environment for the employee. fulfilled, if organization has to be successful.
o Using a participative style with a team of workers who know their job. The
leader knows the problem, but does not have all the information. The People are the greatest asset and if leaders of organizations adopt styles that are
democratic and transforming, then the organization would well be on its way to
employees know their jobs and want to become part of the team.
achieve its objectives.
o Using a delegative style with a worker who knows more about the job than
you. You cannot do everything! The employee needs to take ownership of her As the CEO of GE, Jack Welch has said , “we cannot afford management styles
job. Also, the situation might call for you to be at other places, doing other that suppress and intimidate.”
things.
PA7 – HUMAN BEHAVIOR IN ORGANIZATIONS
Forces that influence the style to be used included: BPA III-A (GROUP 7)
o How much time is available? DIMARUCOT, Omar Navarro
o Are relationships based on respect and trust or on disrespect?
DISPO, Cenzarlie Ree Ian
o Who has the information - you, your employees, or both?
SUBARAN, Sherwin
o How well your employees are trained and how well you know the task.
SEVILLA, Jeffey T.
o Internal conflicts?
o Stress levels? MALLARI, Ma. Jelly Jade L.
o Type of task. Is it structured, unstructured, complicated, or simple? VALDEZ, Frank Amiel