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Learning unit 2

Learning unit 2 . Leadership. Sources. Text book – Pg 355 – 366 My notes Wikispaces http://www.businessballs.com/leadership.htm. OUTCOMES ~ Leadership. By the end of this session you should be able to: Define the term leadership Compare and contrast leadership/management

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Learning unit 2

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  1. Learning unit 2 Leadership

  2. Sources • Text book – Pg 355 – 366 • My notes • Wikispaces • http://www.businessballs.com/leadership.htm

  3. OUTCOMES ~ Leadership By the end of this session you should be able to: • Define the term leadership • Compare and contrast leadership/management • Discuss and apply leadership theories • Provide an overview of transformational leadership

  4. LEADERSHIP The process of directing and inspiring employees to willingly and enthusiastically perform the tasks of the group.

  5. Group work In your groups discuss the best Leader you have seen in action. What motivational theories did he/she use to achieve this accolade. Choose your Boss of the group!

  6. MANAGERS Implement change through coercion Control people Instruct others Get people to do things right Are impersonal & loyal LEADERS Bring about change through vision & charisma Inspire & develop people Influence others Get people to do the right things Are passionate & committed LEADERSHIP vs Management

  7. LEADERSHIP THEORIES • McGregor’s X&Y theory • Blake & Mouton’s leadership grid • Tannenbaum & Schmidt’s leadership continuum • Hersey & Blanchard’s situational leadership • Transformational leadership

  8. McGregor’s X&Y theory Self fulfilling prophecy as; • Mngrs have a view of human behaviour • They will treat the people according to these assumptions • The managers behaviour shapes the individuals behaviour, which • Confirms the mngrs assumptions

  9. X ASSUMPTIONS People avoid work People are lazy People want to be controlled People work only for the money Y ASSUMPTIONS People enjoy work People seek responsibility People want freedom People get a kick out of work McGregor’s X & Y theory

  10. Blake & Mouton’s leadership grid High Concern for people 5.5. Middle of the road leader Concern for production Low High

  11. Tannenbaum & Schmidt’s continuum Leader centred Subordinate centred Leader authority Subordinate freedom Sells Tells Consults Joint decisions

  12. Tannenbaum & Schmidt

  13. Hersey & Blanchard’s situational leadership High Relationship Low High Task

  14. Transformational leadership • Creates vision • Communicates the bigger picture • Inspires people to new heights • Empowers • Promotes risk taking, stirs & challenges, rewards innovation

  15. Next week • Learning unit 3 • Job analysis & job design

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