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BUS 1101 Unit 4 Discussion Assignment: Leadership 1. The theory that I agree with (like the most) is: Authentic Leadership theory: I’m predisposed to this leadership theory or style because of its consideration for awareness of the element(s) of reality, that is, life experiences and some other factors, and the adaptability to each environment one finds self. This leadership theory presents itself with the understanding that organizations are different from one to another, and as a result of the differences in structures and the kinds of people that can be found around organizations; the most important leadership capability is the ability to adapt to the environment. There is no one style that fits all, but this style helps to better lead as there are times when one may need to exact authority and at some other time, one would need to show humility. Because we all come from different backgrounds, have difference life experiences and different role models, our values, preferences and priorities become shaped over the course of lifetime. Instead of trying to fit into expectations of people about what a …show more content…

Though employees’ happiness is also important, how does this ensure added value to the organization? Considering that employee’s happiness is seen as an end in itself, what will be value if the happiness cannot be mapped to the existence or goals of the organization? More–so, my reservation for this theory is because the servant leader often sacrifices his/her own well-being to help employee succeed. Helping others is good and helping the community is laudable, but it should not be at the expense of one’s own well-being. Other theories also show or have the element of help for people, but are map-able to organizational

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