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C/HR/1216. Evaluation of Martin Luther King's leadership communication style

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2150
DATE:
2012
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29.99 GBP

This paper examines the communication style of Martin Luther King. The paper begins by discussing the conceptual framework on leadership communication, and follows with an examination of effective leadership communication in relation to Martin Luther King. The importance of the vision of the leader is examined, as well as the way in which they convey the content of their message. Verbal communication strategies are discussed, as is the use of language and discourse. The projection of positive images and positive ethos is also examined, and the paper evaluates the importance of the trust that followers have in their leaders.

 

KEYWORDS: Martin Luther King, communication style, leadership, leadership communication, vision, Verbal communication strategies, language, discourse, positive images, positive ethos,

 

C/HR/1210. Leadership styles: theoretical aspects and case study of Fridgecom's leaders

WORDS:
3150
DATE:
2012
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39.99 GBP

The paper reports on Fridgecom, a family owned company specialized in refrigeration systems, comparing the styles of the company leaders in the light of the leadership theory. Theoretical underpinnings of various leadership styles are reviewed, human resource (HR) issues of information systems (IS) development are discussed.

 

KEYWORDS: Leadership styles, Fridgecom,

 

C/HR/1177. Leadership and management in context of business ethics and organisational learning

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2600
DATE:
2011
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29.99 GBP

The paper looks at the concepts of leadership and management outlining the differences and similarities between them, examining ethical issues faced by managers and leaders with regard to human resource, and discussing the use of computer based technology in the development of the researcher’s managerial skills and in organisational learning.

 

KEYWORDS: Leadership, management, business ethics, organisational learning,

 

C/HR/1166. Leadership Styles in Contemporary Organisations

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2950
DATE:
2011
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29.99 GBP

The paper looks into the theory of leadership examining transactional, transformational, and situational leadership styles, explaining the difference between traditional organisations and contemporary organisations, arguing the role of cultural factors in leadership approaches, and identifying prerequisites of leaders’ success in contemporary organisations.

 

KEYWORDS: Leadership Styles, Contemporary Organisations,

 

C/HR/1161. Rupert Murdoch's Leadership of News Corporation

WORDS:
4050
DATE:
2011
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49.99 GBP

The paper looks at the leadership style of Rupert Murdoch, the leader of the Australian News Corporation (News Corp), discussing approaches to HRM, presenting Murdoch’s profile and analyzing his leadership with references to academic research in HRM. Conclusions are made about the effectiveness of micromanagement, direct leadership and coercive leadership for News Corporation.

 

KEYWORDS: Rupert Murdoch, Leadership style, News Corporation,

 

C/HR/1152. Leadership theory and case study

WORDS:
3500
DATE:
2011
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39.99 GBP

The paper reviews the theory of leadership providing definitions of leadership and a self-reflection of the researcher on her leadership skills. An interview is conducted with the general manager (GM) of a four star hotel aimed to identify MG’s views on the importance of leadership training programs and rotation of managers within the organization. The strengths and weaknesses of GM leaderhisp style are argued.

 

KEYWORDS: Leadership,

 

C/HR/1116. An examination of political, religious and organisational leadership strategies

WORDS:
2250
DATE:
2011
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29.99 GBP

This paper examines leadership strategies and aims to assess the issues that surround this concept. The paper examines the characteristics, motivations, and strategies for an organisational leader. This analysis is undertaken in reference to political and religious leadership.

 

KEYWORDS: Leadership strategies, characteristics, motivation, strategy, religious leaders, political leaders, organisational leadership!,

 

S/HR/326. Leadership approaches to Tesco's zero carbon project

WORDS:
2400
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

The paper addresses environmental concerns over global warning examining Tesco’s recent initiative of creating a zero carbon supermarket. Leadership approaches to the zero carbon project are examined highlighting advantages and disadvantages of transformational and democratic models of leadership and discussing them in the context of Tesco’s organisational change.

 

KEYWORDS: Leadership, Tesco, zero carbon project, organisational change,

 

C/HR/1102. Contemporary Theories of Organisational Leadership

WORDS:
2850
DATE:
2011
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29.99 GBP

The paper looks at contemporary leadership theories discussing definitions of leadership and comparing them to traditional leadership theories. Transactional, transformational, and situational approaches to leadership are reviewed evaluating their suitability for modern organisations, and making a conclusion that it is crucial to strike the right balance between various leadership styles.

 

KEYWORDS: Leadership theories, transactional leader, transformational leader, situational leader,

 

C/HR/1101. Leadership styles in contemporary organizations

WORDS:
3050
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
39.99 GBP

The paper looks at the characteristics of a contemporary organization examining the changes in leadership styles due to decentralisation, and arguing whether a transformational, a situational or a transactional leader can best suit the requirements of modern organisation. References are made to the theory of leadership and leaders’ performance in various real life situations.

 

KEYWORDS: Leadership styles, contemporary organizations,

 

C/HR/1094. Dissertation. Effective leadership styles in investment banking environment

WORDS:
12300
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
129.99 GBP

The dissertation investigates leadership styles that can prove most effective in the investment banking sector. Literature is reviewed on the leadership theory including leaders’ roles and styles, implications of leadership for modern organisations, the dynamics of contemporary banking, the challenges to leadership posed by changing corporate practices, etc. The methodology includes secondary research and primary research conducted via interviews with 36 London bank managers. Conclusions are made about the motivational power of leaders within companies and the effects of their leadership style on the organisational performance.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, leadership styles, investment banking,

 

C/HR/1066. Wal-Mart's leadership: successes and problems

WORDS:
3150
DATE:
2011
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39.99 GBP

The paper examines the current position of the global supermarket chain Wal-Mart from the perspective of their leadership approaches to employee motivation and the contribution of Wal-Mart’s leader Sam Walton. Key success factors behind the performance of Wal Mart are identified, their current management problems are addressed suggesting possible solutions.

 

KEYWORDS: Wal-Mart, leadership, motivation, Sam Walton,

 

C/HR/1056. An examination of leadership theories

WORDS:
650
DATE:
2011
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9.99 GBP

This paper examines leadership theories, and begins by providing a definition of the concept. The paper outlines a wide variety of theories, some of which include the Trait theory, the Great man theory, the Transactional/Management Theory, and the Contingency Theory.

 

KEYWORDS: Leadership theories, leadership, Trait theory, Great man theory, the Transactional/Management Theory, the Contingency Theory.,

 

C/HR/1055. An examination of leadership at SAP

WORDS:
2500
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

This paper examines leadership and uses SAP as a case study. The paper begins by identifying aspects of the leadership theory, namely the trait, behavioural, contingency and integrative approaches. The paper then moves onto the case study, and examines leadership paradigms. Retention at SAP is assessed, along with the HR structure at the organisation. SAP as a learning and organic organisation is discussed, and the global and cultural aspects of the organisation are evaluated.

 

KEYWORDS: Leadership, SAP, leadership theory, trait approach, behavioural approach, contingency approach, integrative approach, retention, HR Structure, learning organisation, organic organisation,

 

C/HR/1036. An examination of leadership qualities

WORDS:
1050
DATE:
2011
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19.99 GBP

This paper examines a case study named “the nice guy” regarding an employee that has his leadership qualities questioned. The paper examines the aspects of the case study, and illustrates the key theories. The problems that the character faces and the reasons behind them are examined, and the paper then examines the application of personal experiences.

 

KEYWORDS: Case study analysis, leadership!,

 

C/HR/1031. Dissertation outline. Re-thinking leadership: developmental and iterative process

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580
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
9.99 GBP

The paper presents an outline of the dissertation on contemporary leadership styles aimed to identify prerequisites of effective leadership in the banking environment. Topics, areas and sources of the literature review are indicated, research methodology is described. The paper has no references.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation outline, re-thinking leadership, developmental and iterative process, leadership styles,

 

C/HR/1028. Influence of Leadership on Organisational Performance

WORDS:
4500
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
49.99 GBP

The paper examines the role of leadership in motivating staff, encouraging teamwork, and contributing to organisational success. Theories of leadership are reviewed including trait theory, behavioural theory, group management theory, etc. Various leadership styles and models of management are characterised. A case study is conducted of the leadership contribution to the success of the UK telecommunications company O2. Cultural differences in leadership approaches are discussed comparing Japanese and US leaders. Conclusions are made about the importance of leadership for organisational success.

 

KEYWORDS: Leadership, O2, Japanese leadership style, US leadership style,

 

C/M/2106. Strategic change leadership: theory and case study of Pilkington Australasia

WORDS:
3000
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
39.99 GBP

The paper looks at the role of leadership in organisational change discussing theoretical underpinnings of effective leadership, identifying various leadership styles, and analyzing a case study related to the role of leadership in the corporate transformation of the glass manufacturer Pilkington Australasia in the 1990s.

 

KEYWORDS: Strategic change, leadership, Pilkington Australasia,

 

C/M/2105. Organisational structure and leadership of Virgin Group

WORDS:
3000
DATE:
2011
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39.99 GBP

The paper examines the organisational structure (OS) of Virgin Group reviewing theoretical underpinnings of OS, characterising the leadership style of Sir Branson, discussing the effectiveness of his approach to organisational communication, and evaluating the present image of the company.

 

KEYWORDS: Organisational structure, leadership, Virgin Group, Sir Branson,

 

C/HR/1008. Proposal. Developing female leadership through childhood intervention over the last few decades

WORDS:
2300
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

This is a proposal for a study on the development of female leadership through childhood intervention. The aims are to explore the evolution of childhood personalities as influenced during school and other juvenile activities, where as these female leaders could be said to derive their future success, to explore the impact of parental and third-party influences upon the evolving young female personality, to make a list of common attributes of such promising young children and to reflect upon them as future directions for managing young childhood behavior, and to pave the way for further research for the development of quality and effective female leadership development programs and opportunities as early childhood interventions. The paper outlines the practical implications of the research and the literature review, and discusses the expected conclusions of the review. The methodology and data collection methods are examined, and the paper discusses the ethical considerations.

 

KEYWORDS: Proposal, leadership, female, childhood, childhood interventions!,

 

C/HR/1007. Examination of leadership theories in HRM

WORDS:
4300
DATE:
2011
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49.99 GBP

This paper examines leadership theories in human resource management (HRM). Theories like situational, charismatic, and participative leadership theories are all evaluated. The paper also examines motivational aspects in organizations and organizational success.

 

KEYWORDS: Leadership theories, human resource management, HRM, Motivation,

 

C/HR/1005. Examination of leadership theories

WORDS:
4200
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
49.99 GBP

This paper critically analyses the six main theories of leadership, the Great Man Theory, Role Theory, Hersey and Blanchard Situational Leadership, Bass’ Transformational Leadership Theory, Likert’s Leadership Styles, and Leader-Member Exchange (LMX) Theory. Each of these theories is discussed in detail, and the paper then examines the link between leadership, motivation and long term organisational success.

 

KEYWORDS: Leadership, Great Man Theory, Role Theory, Hersey and Blanchard Situational Leadership, Bass’ Transformational Leadership Theory, Likert’s Leadership Styles, Leader-Member Exchange, motivation, organisational success,

 

C/HR/951. Leadership at IBM

WORDS:
3200
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
39.99 GBP

The paper examines the features of leadership in International Business Machines (IBM) reviewing the theory of leadership, describing the dysfunctional culture of IBM in the early 1990s, looking at the IBM organisational change, establishing key characteristics of their leaders, and suggesting recommendations about the incentives to enhance the skills of IBM leaders.

 

KEYWORDS: Leadership, IBM,

 

C/B/3595. Review of Article “Only the Ethical Survive: Leadership in Fairness and Honesty Makes Good Business Sense” by Hackworth

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2600
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

The paper presents a review of the article “Only the Ethical Survive: Leadership in Fairness and Honesty Makes Good Business Sense” by Michael Hackworth on the moral and ethics of leadership in modern organisations. The issue of professional ethics is discussed with reference to the ideas about organisational culture, strategy and values expressed in the article.

 

KEYWORDS: Review, Only the Ethical Survive, Leadership in fairness and honesty, Hackworth,

 

C/HR/932. Leadership: from theory to practice

WORDS:
3900
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
39.99 GBP

The paper looks at the role of leadership in the attainment of organizational goals and objectives. Leadership traits are identified, effective leadership styles are discussed using primary data obtained from an interview with a company leader. Conclusions are made about the best mix of leadership styles for effective organizational performance.

 

KEYWORDS: Leadership, effective leader, leadership styles,