Management and Leadership

Meaning, Explanations, Evaluations, Discussions, Descriptions.

Management

refers to the act of getting people together to accomplish desired goals and objectives using available resources efficiently and effectively.

Leadership

refers to the process by which a leader guides, inspires, and influences the behaviour and work of employees in pursuit of the organisation’s goals.

Leadership Styles

refers to the different methodologies that leaders employ to provide direction and guidance to employees.

Democratic

involves employees in the decision-making process.

Autocratic

does not involve employees in the decision-making process.

Laissez faire/free reign

delegates decision making decisions to employees that he/she trusts.

Charismatic

uses his/her personality and charm to influence the behaviour and actions of employees.

Transactional

uses rewards and punishments to drive employees towards business goals and targets.

Impact of democratic

• Leaders do not have to rely on their own knowledge/skills.

• Employees to participate in the decision-making process

• Leader may not be in the position to take decisions immediately.

• Leader could delay making decisions

Impact of autocratic

• The leader is in a position to take quick decisions

• Clear and consistent direction from the leader.

• Tension could rise

• The organisation could lose highly skilled and experienced employees

Impact of Laissez faire

• Employees are trusted and given the responsibility of making decisions

• Employees experience personal growth and development

• Employees could be hesitant to take decisive actions

• Employees may find it difficult to get fellow members to meet deadlines

Impact of charismatic

• Employees are inspired by energy and passion

• Employees are made to feel valued and appreciated

• Leader may advance his own personal interest

• The organisation may be over-reliant on the presence of the leader

Impact of transactional

• Incentives lead to increased productivity levels of workers.

• Employees are aware of the punishment if targets are not met.

• Employees may feel demoralised if they are punished.

• The health of employees could be negatively affected by increased stress levels.

Role of personal attitude

Environment at work is filled with a positive attitude coming from him/her

Positive effect on the employees leading to increased motivation levels

See in the leader, the kind of behaviour they are required to adopt and display at the workplace

Leadership theories

guide leaders on the different leadership styles that could be adopted.

Personal attitude

an individual’s emotional, psychological, and physical responses to events that influence their achievements.

Situational

different leadership styles would be adopted by the leader

Transformational

adopted by the leader during a period in which the organisation would experience radical change

Leaders and followers

Employees, as followers of the leader, follow the instruction of the leader and collectively work towards the organisation goals