Consequences of Knowledge Absence in Organisational Leadership

Executive Summary

This research paper has highlighted the significance of organisational leadership within an organisational context and has provided contemporary perspectives and approaches to ethical & cultural, personal & individual, transitional and transformational and strategic & tactical leadership. The consequences that are raised due to the absence of knowledge in organisational leadership have been discussed with latest approaches. Organisational leadership cannot maintain its presence if it is not having effective knowledge, skills and capabilities to lead the organisation. All the consequences that are currently faced by organisations is due to the in-capacity of organisational leadership.

Table of Contents

Introduction4

Discussion5

Organisational Leadership5

Difference between a Manager and a Leader6

Image Management:6

Resource Deployment:7

Relationship development:7

1. Personal and Individual Aspects of Leadership9

Team work10

Communication Skills11

Proactive and initiative thinking12

Interpersonal Relations12

Results Oriented13

2. Strategic and Tactical Aspects of Leadership14

Ability to design and implement a successful strategic plan15

3. Ethical and Cultural Aspects of Leadership16

4. Transitional and Transformational Aspects of Leadership18

References20

Consequences of Knowledge Absence in Organisational Leadership

Introduction

There are many organisational theorists that agree upon a point that leadership efficacy is one of the most important parts to the success of an organisation. There are still many people who are unaware of organisational leadership importance (Yukl, 2002). Leadership is a process in which an individual exercises social influence on others so that he or she can get their support in the completion of a common assignment. It is so true that an organisational mission cannot be accomplished by a single individual, it certainly requires team work. Leadership is based on interpersonal and social processes without which nothing is possible. In this complex world one cannot manage all the activities alone as there are certain critical tasks that require brainstorming and group efforts. Quality team work is only possible, if the leadership is managed and maintained effectively (Yukl, 2002). This research paper is based on highlighting the importance of organisational leadership within an organisation and providing the contemporary perspectives and approaches to ethical & cultural, personal & individual, transitional and transformational and strategic & tactical leadership.

Leadership in an organisation is not just meeting the organisational goals but to be together when ever required. Organisational leadership is in the hands of top management, if they are competent and focused to their tasks and duties they will be able to manage middle and lower management in attaining an overall organisational mission and ultimately vision.

Discussion

Organisational Leadership

Leadership should be based on experience, knowledge and skills and not on wealth or status in the society only then the members of the organisation would get themselves linked with them. Things are getting changed quickly therefore everything needs to be managed accordingly. It is up to the leadership that how they want to manage the organisational tasks and activities. Professional learning systems needs to be managed within an organisation in order to exercise organisational intelligence within the organisation (Tagger, 1999). It will enhance the existing knowledge and skills of the employees and will make them better managers. Decision making capabilities can be only enhanced through an effective ...