Leadership style vs. Organizational Structure



Abstract

An organization's success is totally dependent on its design, structure and above all the leadership style being practiced by the management. In our research paper we shall discuss the details of two most important leadership approaches. The Behavioral approach, what it exactly aims at and what are the advantages and disadvantages of the particular leadership theory. Also we shall discuss in detail the variables on which effective leadership depends upon. Other than this we will also discuss the contingency approach to leadership in order to analyze the real differences between the approaches, their efficacy and application.

Table of Contents

Abstract………………………………………………………………………………..……………………2

Introduction5

Background5

Current Thinking5

Significance of leadership in a specific organizational structure5

Characteristics of Quality Leadership6

Behavioral approach8

Effective leadership depends on many variables10

The contingency approach to leadership12

Pros and cons of contingency approach13

Leadership and decision-making crucial for organizational growth13

Conclusion16

References17

Leadership style vs. Organizational Structure

Introduction

The success of an organization totally depends on the structure and design of the organization and most importantly the leadership style being used in the setup. That involves a major element of the organization's future prosperity and progress. In the following content, we shall study the effectiveness of leadership and its relation in terms of implementation to various organizational structures.

Background

Understanding and practicing quality leadership is fore mostly to recognize the characteristics of great leaders. We shall discuss the behavioral approach of leadership in detail studying its pros and cons of the particular leadership theory. Other than this in our research paper we shall discuss how effective leadership depends on various variables, which we shall discuss in detail too. We shall also discuss the contingency approach to leadership to understand the differences between the two approaches, their effectiveness and use. Leadership definitely influences decision-making and is meant to be integral for development and organizational growth. We shall also discuss the trends that influence decision making.

Current Thinking Significance of leadership in a specific organizational structure In the immense competition being faced by organizations in the modern world, they need to be very proactive and careful in choosing a management approach for the organization's success and accomplishment. We shall discuss in the following content the significance of leadership in a specific organizational structure (Wren & Bendein, 2009). Management and employees both are the entities in an organization that will either make it win or lose. Communication, drive, authority and politics are some concepts that will make a business lead to success or failure. Businesses must be extremely competitive to survive; otherwise these same businesses shall end up nowhere. Any suitable style of leadership if adopted efficiently can help the organization to do wonders. The leadership style needs to synchronize with the organizational structure. Wal-Mart has integrated the significance of listening to its consumers as a mode of identifying their needs and wants and also of their employees no matter they are internal to the company or not. Characteristics of Quality LeadershipMission: Leaders know the mission of their organization clearly inside out. A great leader will always have his own mission aligned and spelling out the mission ...