Change happens to us every day.
As leaders, we need to know not only how to personally cope with change but also how to ensure that we lead our teams through the change, while all the time keeping them motivated and focused on success.
This Guide introduces Leaders to the foundations of leading through change; providing you with strategies for dealing with change personally, leading your team through the change as well as providing insights into managing the change itself.
Strategic leadership refers to a manager's potential to express a strategic vision for the organization, or a part of the organization, and to motivate and persuade others to acquire that vision. Strategic leadership can also be defined as utilizing strategy in the management of employees.
L E A R N I N G O U T L I N E
Follow this Learning Outline as you read and study this chapter.
Who Are Leaders and What Is Leadership
Define leaders and leadership.
Explain why managers should be leaders.
Early Leadership Theories
Discuss what research has shown about leadership traits.
Contrast the findings of the four behavioral leadership
theories.
Explain the dual nature of a leader s behavior.
The idea on this presentation is largely drawn from the result of the research study commissioned by both the Financial Times and the Special Libraries Association (SLA) in 2013.
In order to apply the so called “modern leadership techniques”, it would be best to explore first and have a better understanding of the evolving value of information management in today’s society based on the facts that were the result of the study gathered by Financial Times and SLA.
Change happens to us every day.
As leaders, we need to know not only how to personally cope with change but also how to ensure that we lead our teams through the change, while all the time keeping them motivated and focused on success.
This Guide introduces Leaders to the foundations of leading through change; providing you with strategies for dealing with change personally, leading your team through the change as well as providing insights into managing the change itself.
Strategic leadership refers to a manager's potential to express a strategic vision for the organization, or a part of the organization, and to motivate and persuade others to acquire that vision. Strategic leadership can also be defined as utilizing strategy in the management of employees.
L E A R N I N G O U T L I N E
Follow this Learning Outline as you read and study this chapter.
Who Are Leaders and What Is Leadership
Define leaders and leadership.
Explain why managers should be leaders.
Early Leadership Theories
Discuss what research has shown about leadership traits.
Contrast the findings of the four behavioral leadership
theories.
Explain the dual nature of a leader s behavior.
The idea on this presentation is largely drawn from the result of the research study commissioned by both the Financial Times and the Special Libraries Association (SLA) in 2013.
In order to apply the so called “modern leadership techniques”, it would be best to explore first and have a better understanding of the evolving value of information management in today’s society based on the facts that were the result of the study gathered by Financial Times and SLA.
This is a presentation by Dada Robert in a Your Skill Boost masterclass organised by the Excellence Foundation for South Sudan (EFSS) on Saturday, the 25th and Sunday, the 26th of May 2024.
He discussed the concept of quality improvement, emphasizing its applicability to various aspects of life, including personal, project, and program improvements. He defined quality as doing the right thing at the right time in the right way to achieve the best possible results and discussed the concept of the "gap" between what we know and what we do, and how this gap represents the areas we need to improve. He explained the scientific approach to quality improvement, which involves systematic performance analysis, testing and learning, and implementing change ideas. He also highlighted the importance of client focus and a team approach to quality improvement.
Welcome to TechSoup New Member Orientation and Q&A (May 2024).pdfTechSoup
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Synthetic Fiber Construction in lab .pptxPavel ( NSTU)
Synthetic fiber production is a fascinating and complex field that blends chemistry, engineering, and environmental science. By understanding these aspects, students can gain a comprehensive view of synthetic fiber production, its impact on society and the environment, and the potential for future innovations. Synthetic fibers play a crucial role in modern society, impacting various aspects of daily life, industry, and the environment. ynthetic fibers are integral to modern life, offering a range of benefits from cost-effectiveness and versatility to innovative applications and performance characteristics. While they pose environmental challenges, ongoing research and development aim to create more sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives. Understanding the importance of synthetic fibers helps in appreciating their role in the economy, industry, and daily life, while also emphasizing the need for sustainable practices and innovation.
Model Attribute Check Company Auto PropertyCeline George
In Odoo, the multi-company feature allows you to manage multiple companies within a single Odoo database instance. Each company can have its own configurations while still sharing common resources such as products, customers, and suppliers.
The Art Pastor's Guide to Sabbath | Steve ThomasonSteve Thomason
What is the purpose of the Sabbath Law in the Torah. It is interesting to compare how the context of the law shifts from Exodus to Deuteronomy. Who gets to rest, and why?
Unit 8 - Information and Communication Technology (Paper I).pdfThiyagu K
This slides describes the basic concepts of ICT, basics of Email, Emerging Technology and Digital Initiatives in Education. This presentations aligns with the UGC Paper I syllabus.
How to Create Map Views in the Odoo 17 ERPCeline George
The map views are useful for providing a geographical representation of data. They allow users to visualize and analyze the data in a more intuitive manner.
How to Split Bills in the Odoo 17 POS ModuleCeline George
Bills have a main role in point of sale procedure. It will help to track sales, handling payments and giving receipts to customers. Bill splitting also has an important role in POS. For example, If some friends come together for dinner and if they want to divide the bill then it is possible by POS bill splitting. This slide will show how to split bills in odoo 17 POS.
Operation “Blue Star” is the only event in the history of Independent India where the state went into war with its own people. Even after about 40 years it is not clear if it was culmination of states anger over people of the region, a political game of power or start of dictatorial chapter in the democratic setup.
The people of Punjab felt alienated from main stream due to denial of their just demands during a long democratic struggle since independence. As it happen all over the word, it led to militant struggle with great loss of lives of military, police and civilian personnel. Killing of Indira Gandhi and massacre of innocent Sikhs in Delhi and other India cities was also associated with this movement.
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Chapter learning objectivesChapter learning objectives
1. Define power and counterpower.
2. Describe the five bases of power in organisations.
3. Explain how information relates to power in organisations.
4. Discuss the four contingencies of power.
5. Discuss the role of power in sexual harassment.
6. Explain how organisational power creates problems in romantic
relationships at work.
7. Summarise the advantages and disadvantages of organisational
politics.
8. Describe six types of political activity found in organisations.
9. Describe the conditions that encourage organisational politics.
10. Identify ways to control dysfunctional organisational politics.
11. Summarise the key features of persuasive communication.
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Power and dependencePower and dependence
PersonPerson
AA
Person
B’s goals
PersonPerson
BB
Person B’sPerson B’s
counterpowercounterpower
over Person Aover Person A
Person A’sPerson A’s
power overpower over
Person BPerson B
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Model of power in organisationsModel of power in organisations
PowerPower
over othersover others
Contingencies
of power
SourcesSources
of powerof power
Legitimate
Reward
Coercive
Expert
Referent
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Information and powerInformation and power
Control over information flow
based on legitimate power
relates to formal communication network
common in centralised structures (wheel pattern)
Coping with uncertainty
those who know how to cope with organisational
uncertainties gain power
› prevention
› forecasting
› absorption
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Contingencies of powerContingencies of power
Contingencies
of power
PowerPower
over othersover others
SourcesSources
of powerof power
Substitutability
Centrality
Discretion
Visibility
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CommitmentCommitment
Consequences of powerConsequences of power
RewardReward
powerpower
LegitimateLegitimate
powerpower
CoerciveCoercive
powerpower
ExpertExpert
powerpower
ReferentReferent
powerpower
ResistanceResistance
Compliance
Sources
of power
Consequences
of power
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Sexual harassment and powerSexual harassment and power
Harasser stereotypes the victim as subservient and
powerless
Harasser threatens job security or safety through
coercive or legitimate power
Hostile work environment harassment continues
when the victim lacks power to stop the behaviour
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Office romance and powerOffice romance and power
Co-workers believe that employees in relationships
abuse their power to favour each other
Higher risk of sexual harassment claims after
relationship breaks off
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Organisational politicsOrganisational politics
Attempts to influence others using discretionary
behaviours to promote personal objectives
discretionary behaviours − neither explicitly prescribed
nor prohibited
Politics may be good or bad for the organisation
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Overview of the next chapterOverview of the next chapter
Distinguishing task-related and socioemotional
conflict
Advantages and disadvantages of conflict in
organisations
Six sources of organisational conflict
Five interpersonal styles of conflict management
Structural approaches to managing conflict
Situational influences on negotiations
Types of third-party dispute resolution
