Assessment II Introduction In this essay, the organisation culture and leadership styles are discussed that would be appropriate for the drug rehabilitation centre. Modes of communication appropriate to the chosen organisation and workplace stress management and strategies are also discussed. This service employs 20 rehabilitation officers. Below is a hierarchical chart of the Drug rehabilitation service. The formal authority structures required in the Drug Rehabilitation Service include Board of…

Abstract The role of leadership has evolved over the years. Early leadership theories focused on the characteristics of the leader and have shifted to focus on the leader’s behavior, skills and style. Emerging leadership theories continued to shift focus to team leadership and subordinate motivation. Organizational culture is exists in all organizations and influences the work environment. Researchers have studied leadership and organizational culture individually; however there have been less focus…

Leadership and Culture Ethical Leadership According to research theories in the field of organizational leadership, “powerful leaders can have substantial impact on the lives of followers and the fate of an organization” (Yukl, 2006, p.340). Nevertheless, Heifetz (1994) points out, “there is no ethically neutral ground for theories of leadership, because they always involve values and implicit assumptions about proper forms of influence. The complexity of issues surrounding ethical and unethical…

House et al. (2007) discovers that leadership and Organisational culture are closely linked together as leaders influence the culture of their organisations. Researches talk about a range of leadership definitions but it is not easy to define. (E.g. Western, 2008; Yukl, 2010). However, Cohen (2009) critically analyses definitions from Dracker (1996), Eisenhower (1969), Northouse (2004) and finally summarised the definition of leadership constitutes five elements. First of all, ask question to set…

Organizational culture is a system of symbols and interactions unique to each organization. It is the ways of thinking, behaving, and believing that members of a unit have in common” (marquis, 2011). The conveyance of the system culture requires an active, constructive role of management and leadership. The leaders will need to assess the subcultures, perceptions, attitude and beliefs and influence, in their unit to intervene and meet their responsibility (Marquis, 2011). In this paper, the organizational…

Favian Ramirez MGT 105 Professor Call Organizational Culture and Leadership Organizational culture and leadership both affect every day working lives, even if you notice it or not. There is no single definition for organizational culture but the concept consists of socially developed rules of conduct that are shared by members of an organization. Some researchers believe that many traits of an organization’s culture are so vague and general that even the members of the organization cannot accurately…

LEADERSHIP AND ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE In this paper I will discuss the effects and responsibilities leaders have on an organizational culture. I believe leaders have an enormous effect on the well-being of an organizational culture. Leaders must take an active role within their organization's culture. Whether positive or negative, in an organization, things tend to follow suit "down hill." A leader has the power and influence to maintain, create, or repair an organizational culture. However, this…

CULTURE AND TEAM PERFORMACE The term organizational culture is related to the study and understanding of the dynamics involved at a personal as well as a group level in work settings. The term also deals with the nature of the work as well (Kudisch et al. 1995). There are several factors that come into play when people interact in works. Understanding organizational culture is becoming increasingly important since the work is becoming a global village and people with diverse background and culture…

Organizational Leadership and Team Development Marilyn Vecchio Western Governors University Organizational Leadership and Team Development UOT2 December 18, 2014 Organizational Leadership and Team Development Current Practice Setting The Family Health Center is a clinic that is under the umbrella of Bear Valley Community Hospital, a small rural hospital. The hospital is located in a ski resort town in the mountains above San Bernardino County. The next closest medical facility is an approximate…

The military has always thrived on leadership; it has been the core of this organization and the foundation that sustains it. Studies on organizational culture and leadership effectiveness have continued to gain popularity in recent years. Wong (2003) stated that long before leadership became a topic of discussion in the corporate, academic, or even public realm, militaries have been enamored by leadership. Leadership in the military has always been held in high regard. A leader is anyone who by…