The document discusses complexity and chaos in organizations from the perspective of leadership. It argues that an organization's leader must understand that subordinates can positively change the organization if given the ability to do so. It also claims that productivity occurs when subordinates are allowed independence in controlling their own work. Finally, it states that leaders can reduce chaos by allowing staff independence in an organization.

1. Complexity and Chaos
Perspectives on Leadership
RENE ZAMORA
SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY
HIED 5364 – LEADERSHIP IN HIGHER EDUCATION

2. Imagine a CHAOTIC workplace….

4. Answer: The Organization’s Leadership

5. Answer: The Staff in the Organization

6. An organization’s leader must first understand
that their subordinates can make a positive
change in the organization as long as they
give them the ability to do so..

7. PRODUCTIVITY occurs when subordinates are
allowed to take control of their own work and
are independent.

8. Clear up chaos by allowing staff in an
organization to be independent.
• Leaders should allow their subordinates to learn and feel as if their
role in the organization is important.
• When leaders display that they are the only ones who have power –
subordinates will feel dependent on them and work will decrease.