E/M/29. Theory of leadership and methods of research

The paper examines the concept of leadership providing a review of literature on the theory of leadership including contingency theory, organisational theory, etc. Types of research methods, designs and strategies are described. This study will formulate a hypothesis to express the importance of leader in an organization and to what extend it will affect the working environment of a company and how it can motivate and inspire the employees of the company. To find out the answer of the research question a quantitative research method is appropriate in which a questionnaires will be sent by post or via email to 30 companies in the UK for responses from the proposed participants such us leaders, senior managers, supervisors and employees.