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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

WORDS:
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

WORDS:
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

WORDS:
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
PRICE:
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
PRICE:
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

WORDS:
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
PRICE:
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

WORDS:
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

WORDS:
2450
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
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

WORDS:
2150
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
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

WORDS:
2250
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
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

WORDS:
2150
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
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,

 

C/MD/169. An analysis of leadership in Apollo 13

WORDS:
1300
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

1. This paper focuses on the concept of leadership, and uses the film Apollo 13 to do so. The paper begins by examining the following characters in reference to leadership, Jim Lovell, Gene Kranz, Ken Mattingly, and Dr Chuck. The paper then places the four characters on the Ohio Grid, and this is followed by a discussion of leadership issues within the film. The paper then answers the following questions “What leadership style would you consider most appropriate for a high risk, high tech environment such as that present in NASA”, “Thinking about project management, what lessons have you learned about leadership and team working from watching the film”, and “What qualities do you demand from a leader and why? Give an example of someone you consider to be an effective leader and discuss how they meet your requirements”.

 

KEYWORDS: Leadership, Apollo 13, Jim Lovell, Gene Kranz, Ken Mattingly, Dr Chuck, Ohio Grid, leadership style, project management,

 

C/HR/1102. Contemporary Theories of Organisational Leadership

WORDS:
2850
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
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
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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/M/2281. Role of National Culture and Gender in Choosing Leadership Styles

WORDS:
2950
DATE:
2011
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29.99 GBP

The paper looks at the relationship between national culture, gender and leadership styles reviewing the theory of leadership and Hofstede’s theory of cultural differences, discussing cultural and gender determinants of leadership styles, and addressing the problem of barriers to female leadership.

 

KEYWORDS: National Culture, Gender, Leadership Styles, female leadership,

 

C/M/2248. A critical examination of decision making and leadership

WORDS:
4450
DATE:
2011
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49.99 GBP

This paper critically analyses the concepts of leadership and decision making. The paper examines the importance of leadership in an organisation, as well as the influence it has and the role it plays. The paper also provides details on what it takes to become an effective leader. The paper then examines decision making, and begins by providing a definition. The factors that affect the decision making process are outlined, as well as the reasons why it is deemed important. Decision making and leadership are then examined in reference to one another.

 

KEYWORDS: Leadership, decision making!,

 

C/M/2237. An examination of the change management process following a merger

WORDS:
1550
DATE:
2011
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19.99 GBP

This paper examines the change process following the merger of two advertising agencies. The paper presents the background to the merger, and follows by outlining what the main tasks of the organizations leaders are. The way in which the process of change has been led is also examined before conclusions are made.

 

KEYWORDS: Change process, change management, merger, leadership, leader,

 

C/EC/275. The relationship between distributed leadership and school improvement

WORDS:
5850
DATE:
2011
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59.99 GBP

This paper examines the relationship between distributed leadership and school improvements. The paper begins by providing the theory on the subject and defines leadership. The function of educational leadership at schools is discussed, and the effects it can have on student learning is assessed. School leadership basics are examined, along with the context of accountability. Educating students that are part of diverse groups is discussed, and a definition of distributed leadership is provided. The practice that is involved with distributed leadership is outlined, and the role of these leaders in relation to school performance is discussed. Relationships between distributed leaders, teachers and pupils are all examined, along with the concepts advantages and disadvantages. Conclusions are made regarding how successful distributed leadership is.

 

KEYWORDS: Distributed leadership, school improvements, educational leadership, Teachers, pupils, distributed leaders,

 

C/M/2227. The development of a marketing plan for Grange Hotels

WORDS:
8750
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
89.99 GBP

This paper examines Grange Hotels, and aims to present a marketing plan for the organization. The paper begins by outlining the background to the hotel in reference to their products, services, mission, and brand positioning. This is then followed by a PEST and SWOT analysis. The results from the analyses allow the paper to develop three strategic options which are all described in detail. The impact that the implementation of a new strategy will have on the organization is examined, and the paper then creates a marketing plan through use of a marketing mix and Ansoff matrix. The paper then looks at the leadership skills that are required for the successful implementation of a marketing strategy and plan.

 

KEYWORDS: Grange Hotels, marketing plan, products, services, mission, brand positioning, PEST, SWOT, marketing mix, 4p’s, leadership skills,

 

S/M/647. Concepts of Management and Leadership within Learning Organisations

WORDS:
1100
DATE:
2006
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

This paper examines different concepts of management and leadership within learning organisations. The different theories relating to leadership are assessed in reference to the writers own career objectives.

 

KEYWORDS: Management, leadership, learning organisations,