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(2008, 3100 words)
The paper examines the leadership style of Richard Branson, the leader of Virgin Group, using three theories of leadership. Information is provided on the background of Virgin Group. The study includes interviews and quotations of Sir Richard Branson.
(2008, 2500 words)
The paper considers Vroom and Yetton's decision making model and how it contributes to the leadership and decision making theory. Comparisons are drawn with other decision making theories, i.e.Vroom and Jago's decision model, behavioural theory, etc. The applicability of these models in organisational setting is considered.
(2007, 1500 words)
The paper reviews leadership theories looking at different styles of leadership and discussing the reasons beyond the use of particular leadership styles in certain contexts including contingency situations.
(2007, 1500 words)
The paper examines two theoretical approaches to leadership: transactional and transformational. Both theories are defined; a hypothetical case of two leaders applying for a job is analyzed discussing why one should be given preference over the other.
(2007, 2900 words)
The paper examines the concept of leadership providing a review of literature on the forms and types of leadership, personality traits of a leader, key drivers of contemporary business, corporate creativity, etc. The example of successful leadership in Walt Disney Company is analysed.
(2007, 2800 words)
The paper offers a critical evaluation of the leadership theory application in the Oracle Corporation examining the extent to which these theoretical approaches are relevant to the organisation. An in depth examination is conducted of the strategic leadership of one particular leader in the organisation analysing the effects of his leadership on the corporation.
(2007, 3000 words)
The paper examines the topic of leadership and education, attempting to establish a link between the two. Leadership is defined according to a wide range of theories, traditional and contemporary, and in according to the attributes and traits that comprise a leader. The paper then focuses on leadership education, particularly on the extent to which higher education is sufficient in equipping leaders with the necessary skills and knowledge, arguing that higher education does not fully equip future leaders, and that a more structured leadership development framework is necessary.
(2007, 2000 words)
It can be noted that evolution in the literature and practice that surrounds leadership has been studied by researchers with an emphasis on individual leaders. But there have been a school of thought that highlights the fact that it is the collective leadership capacity of an organization that should be considered more important than individual leadership. This essay is therefore an exploratory research focused at collective leadership school of thought and its impact on performance of organizations.
(2007, 2000 words)
The present paper considers the notions of two types of leadership: charismatic and transformational. The paper provides the review of present theoretical stances on these paradigms and discusses the relevance for the present business environment.
(2007, 2900 words)
This paper responds to the following brief: 'Critically examine an episode of strategic leadership for ORACLE Corporation (software). How would you characterise the approach of strategic change during this period and discuss its appropriateness to the issues faced by the organisation? Critically discuss the role of strategic leader in the change process. What were the implications of the strategic change for the core competencies of the organisation?' The paper examines strategic leadership at Oracle corp. It contextualises it with reference to strategic change through mergers and acquisitions reflecting in part on the Oracle PeopleSoft merger. The paper uses leadership theories to evaluate strategic leadership in the wider context of the aggressive growth strategy of mergers and acquisitions- adopted by Oracle. The implications of strategic change on organisational competencies are reflected upon in closure.
(2007, 750 words)
This paper makes a brief examination of the notion of paradoxical leadership, whereby leaders must embrace the uncertainty and unpredictability of their environment using a more organic style of management. The paper would be useful for anyone wanting a brief overview of uncertainty in organisations and aspects of leadership.
(2006, 2100 words)
The paper examines approaches to leadership explaining the difference between leadership and management, offering a historical overview of the research into leadership, reviewing the theories of leadership, highlighting the prerequisites of successful leadership, addressing the issue of leadership change, etc.
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