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C/M/2642. Leader's skills relevant to change management

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1450
DATE:
2012
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The paper looks at the skills and competences required for leading and managing change discussing Kotter’s model of change management, and highlighting the skills of problem solving and decision making. The author’s personal experiences as a team leader are discussed and critically evaluated.

 

KEYWORDS: Leader’s skills, change management,

 

C/M/2641. Leadership theory and its practical application

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2300
DATE:
2012
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29.99 GBP

The paper looks at the leadership theory identifying the features of a good leader, evaluating the role of leadership in the organisation, discussing the importance of competence and corporate social responsibility (CRS) within the leadership framework and presenting a reflection of the researcher on his/her experience as a team manager.

 

KEYWORDS: Leadership theory, practical application, competence, CSR,

 

C/M/2633. Leadership theory in context of University of Exeter internationalisation strategy

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1450
DATE:
2012
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19.99 GBP

The paper looks into the theory and practice of leadership considering the changes in the leadership paradigm over the last decade and the role of transformational leadership. The researcher’s evaluation is provided of her leadership skills personal leadership contributions to the internationalisation strategy used by the Business School of the University of Exeter.

 

KEYWORDS: Leadership, leader contribution, University of Exeter,

 

C/M/2622. Proposal. Relationship between leadership and organisation success

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1400
DATE:
2012
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19.99 GBP

The paper proposes research into the relationship between leadership and organisation success and the role of emotional intelligence in transactional and transformational leadership styles. The aims and objectives of the research are outlined, its background is presented, the sources for the literature review are indicated, the methodology is described.

 

KEYWORDS: Proposal, leadership and organisation success,

 

C/M/2614. Strategic leadership in theoretical context

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3450
DATE:
2012
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39.99 GBP

The paper looks into the theory of leadership outlining prerequisites of effective leader’s behaviour, i.e. the support of the follower, example setting, consideration for stakeholder interests, innovation and creativity, etc. Essential elements of strategic leadership are outlined, various styles of leadership are described.

 

KEYWORDS: Strategic leadership, theoretical context,

 

C/M/2603. Leadership theory and its practical applications in personal development

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2100
DATE:
2012
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29.99 GBP

The paper reports on the researcher’s leadership skills acquired during his work as a personal IT trainer and a computer hardware specialist. Applications of the leadership theory are reviewed examining their influence on a person’s thinking and behaviour in different situations. Recommendations for personal development are suggested and presented in the form of an action plan.

 

KEYWORDS: Leadership theory, practical applications, personal development,

 

C/N/694. An evaluation of nursing leadership

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3050
DATE:
2012
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39.99 GBP

This paper discusses leadership in relation to nursing, and begins by providing a definition of leadership. The paper discusses different leadership styles, namely autocratic, participatory, and Laissez-faire. The paper then goes onto evaluate different self-evaluating tools like the Gibbs Model and the Blake and the Moulton leadership and management grid.

 

KEYWORDS: Leadership, nursing, nursing leadership, autocratic, participatory, Laissez-faire, Gibbs Model, Blake and the Moulton leadership and management grid,

 

C/M/2544. How does complexity science aid leaders?

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2850
DATE:
2012
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29.99 GBP

This paper aims to discuss the way in which complexity science can aid leaders. The paper discusses the way in which changes in organizations can invoke complex situations. Aspects regarding organizational behavior, organizational change, organizational performance, globalization, and emerging economies are all examined in reference to complexity science and the way in which they aid leaders.

 

KEYWORDS: Complexity science, leaders, organizational behavior, organizational change, organizational performance, globalization, emerging economies,

 

C/M/2540. How does complexity science aid leaders?

WORDS:
3000
DATE:
2012
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39.99 GBP

This paper discusses the way in which complexity science aids leaders. The paper details and evaluates the variety of different ways that the complexity theory can aid and develop leadership theories. The literature surrounding the subject is evaluated and discussed in detail in order to fulfil the studies aims.

 

KEYWORDS: complexity science, leaders, leadership,

 

S/M/658. Strategic leadership and MME's

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2750
DATE:
2011
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29.99 GBP

This paper looks at strategic leadership in today’s global, turbulent and ever changing environment. The paper begins by discussing globalisation and the way in which global competitive strategies can be developed and managed. The importance of strategic leadership in relation to MNE’s is discussed, as well as the connection between strategic leadership and management.

 

KEYWORDS: strategic leadership, globalisation, global competitive strategies, management, MNE,

 

C/M/2501. Leadership styles: theory and case study of Triple G Restaurant

WORDS:
3050
DATE:
2012
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39.99 GBP

The paper reports on the researcher’s observation of leadership styles at her places of work discussing the roles of a transformational leader, making references to leadership theories, and conducting primary research via an interview with the leader of Triple G restaurant in London.

 

KEYWORDS: Leadership style, Triple G Restaurant, transformational leader,

 

C/M/2493. Influence of gender and culture on organisational leadership

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3000
DATE:
2012
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39.99 GBP

The paper looks at the role of gender and culture in organisational leadership defining the concept of leadership, outining the features of an effective leader, and considering the interaction between leadership and culture in the Global Leader and Organisational Behaviiour Effectiveness (GLOBE) project. Perception of female leaders are discussed with references to Hofstede’s theory of cultural dimensions and the theory of role incongruity.

 

KEYWORDS: gender and culture, organisational leadership, female leaders, role incongruity,

 

C/M/2442. Complexity theory and leadership

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3100
DATE:
2011
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39.99 GBP

This paper aims to discuss the way in which the complexity theory aids leaders. The paper begins by discussing organisations and the complexity theory work, and follows with an examination of the general way in which the complexity theory aids leaders. The complexity theory is then evaluated in relation to transformational leaders, situational leaders and transactional leaders.

 

KEYWORDS: complexity theory, leaders, transformational leaders, transformational leaders, situational leaders, transactional leaders,

 

C/M/2432. An examination of the leadership qualities of King Solomon

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4200
DATE:
2011
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49.99 GBP

This paper examines the leadership qualities of Solomon of the Bible, and begins by providing information on the King. The paper examines Solomon’s strengths, weaknesses, achievements and failures in reference to the Bible. The paper assesses his reign with his father, as well as the legacy he left behind. The building of his Temple in Jerusalem is examined, and the paper then discusses the theological themes in the Biblical stories that focus on Solomon.

 

KEYWORDS: Leadership, Solomon, Bible, strengths, weaknesses, achievements, failures, Temple in Jerusalem,

 

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/M/2392. Self-reflection on managerial and leadership skills

WORDS:
1500
DATE:
2011
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19.99 GBP

The paper presents a reflective report of the researcher on her learning experience and the development of managerial and leadership skills. The reflection touches on the role of performance management, personal organisation skills, stress management, etc. Self-recommendations are provided with regard to the development of required skills.

 

KEYWORDS: Self-reflection, managerial skills, leadership skills,

 

C/M/2390. Leadership and Management in Enterprise Context

WORDS:
2600
DATE:
2011
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29.99 GBP

The paper looks at the differences and similarities between leadership and management providing definitions of both concepts, outlining the features of leaders vs. managers, and exploring their position towards total quality management (TQM) and e-commerce. A personal reflection of the researcher is presented on the role of leadership and management in the organisational context.

 

KEYWORDS: Leadership, Management, TQM, e-commerce,

 

C/M/2389. Modern and traditional understanding of leadership

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3100
DATE:
2011
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39.99 GBP

The paper looks into the theory of leadership from the perspective of its development over the past decades comparing conventional approaches to leadership with those adopted in modern organisations. The paper argues that charisma, inspiration, trust and consensus are crucial for contemporary leadership.

 

KEYWORDS: leadership,

 

C/M/2368. Leadership at FridgeCom

WORDS:
3950
DATE:
2011
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39.99 GBP

This paper focuses on FridgeCom, and is split into two sections and begins by providing background information on the company. The first section examines different leadership styles, some of which include Delegation Leadership, Democratic Leadership, Situational Leadership, Influential Leadership, and Functional Leadership. The second section then examines the statement “The problems facing FridgeCom are purely technical, wasting time on ‘people issues’ just complicates our job as IS developers.” The paper details the current problems at FridgeCom, and follows with a discussion regarding their organizational culture and information systems (IS). IS at FridgeCom is discussed in reference to Quinn’s Competing Values Framework, and the paper also examines human resources at the organization, as well as their internal processes.

 

KEYWORDS: FridgeCom, leadership style, Delegation Leadership, Democratic Leadership, Situational Leadership, Influential Leadership, Functional Leadership, organizational culture, information systems, IS, Quinn’s Competing Values Framework, human resources,

 

C/M/2339. Theoretical underpinnings of management and leadership development

WORDS:
2050
DATE:
2011
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29.99 GBP

The paper looks into the theory of contemporary management and leadership (M&L) explaining the difference between managers and leaders, outlining conceptual features of M&L development, discussing approaches that can improve M&L skills of individuals, and suggesting recommendations about the areas of importance in M&L development.

 

KEYWORDS: Management, leadership,

 

C/M/2323. An evaluation of leadership and organisational success

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2300
DATE:
2011
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29.99 GBP

This paper examines the importance of leadership skills in relation to successfully running an organisation. The way in which organisational culture and change can be dealt with is discussed, along with the way in gender disparity can be managed in the work place. Challenges faced from competition and rivalry is discussed, and the paper suggests ways in which these challenges can be dealt with.

 

KEYWORDS: Leadership, leadership skills, organisational culture, organisational change, gender disparity, competition, rivalry, organisational success,

 

C/B/4159. An examination of leadership in regards to mergers and acquisitions

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2450
DATE:
2011
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29.99 GBP

This paper examines leadership challenges and practices, and aims to discuss the issues that relate to it. The paper discusses these topics in relation to mergers and acquisitions, and then provides an example of a leadership challenge, a leadership practice, and a leadership story. After each example is discussed and explained, the paper then links them all together.

 

KEYWORDS: Leadership, leadership practices, leadership challenges, mergers and acquisitions!,

 

C/M/2315. An examination of the organisational behaviour theory and the deconstruction of organisations

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2150
DATE:
2011
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29.99 GBP

This paper examines the organisational behaviour theory, and aims to examine how it can be seen as useful for deconstructing how an organisation works. The paper also assesses the way in which this can be managed effectively. The paper begins by presenting background information on the theory, and then examines the way in which all organisations can be broken down. The way in which the organisational behaviour theory can assist effective management is examined. Following on from this analysis, the paper then presents a short case study regarding Steve Jobs leadership techniques at the Apple Corporation.

 

KEYWORDS: organisational behaviour theory, Steve Jobs, leadership, Apple Corporation, deconstructing,

 

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

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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!,

 

C/M/2303. Review of literature. An examination of contemporary management and leadership development

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2150
DATE:
2011
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29.99 GBP

This review of literature is based on contemporary management and leadership development. The paper aims to examine what implications these concepts can have on employees and employers. Past management and leadership development (MLD) trends are examined, along with the most current ones. The different driving forces for MLD are assessed, along with the future of the concept.

 

KEYWORDS: Literature review, management and leadership development, MLD,