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Prevalence of issues raised by Zaleznik in modern organization



Prevalence of issues raised by Zaleznik in modern organization

Introduction

This discussion will critically address whether the issues raised in the following quotations are still relevant in today's modern organizations. According to Zaleznik:

"Managers embrace process, seek stability and control, and instinctively try to resolve problems quickly, Leaders, in contrast, tolerate chaos and lack of structure and are willing to delay closure in order to understand the issue more fully. Organizations need both managers and leaders to succeed, but developing both requires a reduced focus on logic and strategic exercises in favor of an environment where creativity and imagination are permitted to flourish".

Discussion

With regard to the scope of the above quotation, it is imperative to highlight that for an organization to develop and conquer space in the corporate world, the participation of their employees in the process of growth is essential(Ely & Rhode, 2010). After all, called the group of employees that make up a business is the "soul" of the business, and it is from them that should arise ideas, suggestions, criticisms, and improvements to quality work. The leader must encourage their staff and other areas to dress up the organization and fight for your success.

However, leadership is not leadership processing power, and perhaps this is the main distinction that a leader should do and practice. We can define it as a kind of official "key", one that operates directly on the team and contributing to climate organizational environment always productive to the group and, consequently, the course of business(Fryer, 2012, 25-43). Incumbent upon the true leader, considering his position and qualifications, motivate and positively influence their subordinates, always striving to achieve the best results and keeping the willpower and team satisfaction aligned in line with the upper levels of the organization.

The leader must align the goals of his team, learn a little about each of their subordinates so that the result is achieved successfully, and meet the needs of the organization. The leader should strive to be a reflection of a good professional, committed to their responsibilities and their role in the organization, since many can reflect on their attitudes and posture due to the position held(Gronn, 2008, 46-50). "It is significant that he is an example for the entire team. The leader must be aware of the consistency between his speech and attitudes, and always worry about being considerate of other employees. To occupy a leadership position, you need to understand the importance of this role has for the team.

Previously, managers had a profile more authoritarian and distant with employees. Without worrying about the organizational climate, the only goal of the company was to achieve the highest possible profit to hit the targets and fulfill the expected result that period(House, 2008). Today, this situation has undergone great changes, and more than delegating activities and track results, the leader should be concerned with the welfare and satisfaction of its staff, in addition to transmitting the values ??of the company so that they can ...