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Company: Blue Cross Blue Shield  Leadership style:Trait Theory, Behavioral Theory & Contingency Theory How can I  Examine the various leadership styles I explored and how can I  Explain the styles the 3 styles I  considered and any supporting rationale for why you considering them. How can I Explain how Contingency Theory style will support sustainable organizational success. and How can I Explain how this style integrates the organization’s mission and vision. And How can I Explain how this style will increase value for stakeholders.

With the leader-member exchange (LMX) theory of leadership, why are the concepts of 1. role-taking, 2. role-making, and 3. role-routinization important in the interactions of leaders and followers? Explain the possibility of leadership failures in any of the three concepts are not followed using LMX.

Contemporary approaches:Explain what the exchange leader-member (ILM) model of the leadership of George Graen and Fred Dansereau consists of.Explain the Hersey and Blanchard model of leadership.Conclusion:Explain how, from the point of view of the followers, the different types of leadership can be viewed.Analyze which of these types of leadership is for you, the most effective. Offer an example.

Think about the leaders you have had in the past in which you wanted to emulate as well as the leaders that you vowed that you would never take on their characteristics. • Define leadership and shared leadership. • Compare managerial leadership with transformational leadership, and describe the features of task-oriented, people-oriented, and servant leadership. • Discuss the elements of path–goal leadership theory and leadership substitutes theory. • Which of these leadership styles best describe where you are know and what you aspire to be in the future?

1. The managerial Grid is the best known model of managerial behavior. It has been used extensively in organizational training and development. The Managerial Grid was designed to explain how leaders help organizations to reach their purposes. Discuss two (2) characteristics each of the five main leadership styles shown on the Leadership Grid?   2. The Path–Goal Theory is concerned about how leaders motivate subordinates to accomplish designated goals. Identify and explain four leadership behaviors associated with path–goal theory, and how subordinate and task characteristics determine which leadership behavior is most appropriate.

The authors, Kouzes &Posner, identified five leadership practices consistence behaviors through years of extensive research with thousands of participants. Discuss the section. "Credibility is the Foundation of Leadership" addressing the following questions: a. Do leaders really need to be honest, isn't it ok to lie a little, cover up facts, break promises because of circumstances? b. What are the social consequences of dishonest behavior? c. What are the "natural" consequences impact on self concept, trust, confidence, etc.? d. Can leaders really inspire? Isn't a job for the individual to inspire self? e. Provide an example of an inspirational leader you have known. How did he or she affect your emotions, hope, views?

Syukriah has been recruited to work with a multinational corporation (MNC) from the United States. Syukriah was very excited to work with such a big international company. During the induction period, she was exposed to so many contradictory elements to Islamic values and Malaysian culture. However, she was asked to share her exposure to Islamic values and Malaysia culture based on Global Leadership and Organization Behavior Effectiveness (GLOBE) framework. QUESTION a) Discuss five (5) dimensions from Global Leadership and Organization Behavior Effectiveness (GLOBE) framework about work culture in Malaysia to be learned by her colleagues at the company. b) Explain a reason for her company to insist her in following the American culture closely.

How does a leader differ from a manager? Describe the situational approach to leadership and three major theories within this category. How would the path–goal theory help you identify the most appropriate leadership style in a situation?

The path-goal theory of leadership emphasizes the importance of leaders clarifying the path to goal attainment for their followers and providing the necessary support and guidance to help them achieve those goals. According to this theory, effective leaders engage in behaviors that remove obstacles, provide incentives, and offer support to facilitate the success of their followers. These behaviors may include offering coaching and feedback, setting clear expectations, and adjusting their leadership style to fit the needs of individual followers and the demands of the situation. By actively supporting their followers in overcoming challenges and reaching their objectives, leaders can enhance motivation, satisfaction, and ultimately, performance within the organization.   Question: How can leaders effectively tailor their leadership behaviors to the specific needs and preferences of their followers, while also maintaining consistency and clarity in their approach?

7. Leadership theories that propose that the effectiveness of a leader depends on the situation in which the leader finds herself are known as: A) trait models. B) contingency models. C) empowerment models. D) path-goal models. E) leadership substitute models.

Subject: Leadership Qustion#1:_ Vince Lombardi – a legendary American football coach once suggested that “Leaders aren’t born, they are made. And they are made just like anything else, through hard work”. However, others believe that birds can’t swim and fish can’t fly no matter how hard you try to make them learn swimming and flying respectively. This indeed provides the foundations for the development of the concept of trait theory. Critically examine the traits that are essential for being a good business leader in an organization that is operating in a complex and dynamic environment.

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4 When you become a manager, what should you remember about the behavioral approaches to leadership? Multiple Choice O O O Leader traits have much more impact at work than leader behaviors. Certain leader behaviors are appropriate and well-suited for every situation, To be an effective leader, behaviors should be selected that match the situation. Female task-oriented leaders are much more effective than male task-oriented leaders

The Organizational Leadership program seeks to develop leaders through a blend of self-awareness work and study of concepts, terms, theories, frameworks, and best practices related to a vast number of leadership skills we believe can be developed overtime. One of the most important skills a leader can hone and improve upon throughout their career and life is Emotional Intelligence.  Using Daniel Goleman's model for the skills needed to demonstrate emotional intelligence, reflect on your leadership growth in terms of EQ across since you joined the OL B.S. program. Make sure that your response indicates you understand Goleman's model.

Provide examples of how the Path–Goal Theory of leadership can be used to improve leadership effectiveness. How does this theory help to develop ones leadership skills? Provide examples.

LEADERSHIP STYLES Answer the following question: In your current job, which of the styles presented would work best and why? Conclusion and implications of the topic studied. Personal interpretation of the article.

Explain four leadership styles associated with path–goal theory and relate it to styles described in other theories. Identify how follower and task characteristics might determine which style of leadership is most appropriate. What practical examples can you think of for how leaders can enhance follower motivation?

What do you think is the best leadership style? Why? Cite 3 reasons and relate to our current situation.   References:   Autocratic Leadership Also called the authoritarian style of leadership, this type of leader is someone who is focused almost entirely on results and efficiency. They often make decisions alone or with a small, trusted group and expect employees to do exactly what they’re asked. Closely supervises and controls people when they perform certain tasks. The Democratic LEADERSHIP Includes one or more people in the decision making process of determining what to do and how to do it. Maintains the final decision making authority. Balances production and people issues Builds a working team of employees Team approach: involves subordinates Organization is a vehicle for carrying out plans Laissez-faire or hands-off Leadership This leadership style is the opposite of the autocratic leadership type, focusing mostly on delegating many tasks to team members and providing…