Leadership and Strategy
Preparea 1,400-word analysis in which you address the following: Leadership Theory
- Identify Leadership theory that appeals to you the most from the leadership theories discussed.
- Research two local companies: One in which the leadership seems to exemplify this leadership theory and one that seems to be in direct contrast.
- Analyze how each leadership style might affect the respective company’s performance and alignment to values.
- Discuss which leadership style you are most aligned to.
- Discuss how you would practice this leadership style in your current work environment. If you are not currently employed, discuss how you would practice this style of leadership in a future job you might like to hold.
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Introduction
In order for the company to achieve its objectives, its leadership is paramount. The management of the company must embrace effective and efficient leadership styles and theories which applies to the particular industry the company operates. One of the leadership theories used in management is behavioral theory of leadership. The theory outlines that leadership skills are developed over time and not that one is born with the skills. Through this argument, the theory gives room for leadership training where management teams are trained on best management skills in order to lead their teams (Conger, and Kanungo, 2005). The theory describes leadership using…….
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