PART 3 HR CRITICALLY ANALYSING LEADERSHIP
In part one of the assignmenti identified the most commonly used leadership styles, types and theories used in the business environment. It is up to management to decide which theories fit their business vision the best it is sometimes necessary to use more than one. However not all these theories are perfect and in part three im looking to critically analyse these popular theories
SITUATIONAL LEADERSHIP THEORY as mentioned above the situational leadership theory is about the leader adapting to a given situation(Grimsley, 2015). Thus with this theory as the manager changes his style continuouslyhe/she can identify the skills level and capabilities of your employees and based on that observation they …show more content…
For one just because people learn the traits doesnt mean that they will be able to enforce it as it is easy to learn the theory behind the theory it is however more difficult to know when to behave(unknown, 2013). Another problem is adaptability one behaviour might work in one situation and not the next(unknown, 2013).
TRANSACTIONAL LEADERSHIP as transactional leadership focusses on reward and punishment it can be highly motivating for employees as they know that if they deliver they will get their rewards(Cherry, 2015). This thus encourages productivity and thus it increases the profitability of the business. The structure is clear as the employees know what is expected from them(America, 2014). There are clearly defined short term goals therefore it can be easily attained. In some cases there are even control over rewards they want.(America, 2014) there are however problems to this theory for one it is only effective where followers perform their tasks. Punishment can be demoralising and therefore slow down production(America, 2014). Creativity is also therefore very limited as goals and visions are already defined(America, …show more content…
This model is effective in the long run as it gives followers a positive mindset, but it can also be problematic as it drains those personnelwho are not properly used or assigned to the right post.( Kristina Dems, 2011). It may also be very counter productive as it isnt rewards based, therefore employees might not feel very motivated to do their best, it can thus hamper the productivity of the business in the long run.
TRAIT THEORY
According to trait theory you have to be a born leader(Mege, 2012)as a result its advantageous as this theory serves as a yardstick against which to measure leadership traits(Mege, 2012). The business thus has detailed knowledge and understanding of the leader and elements(Mege, 2012)
Bibliography
America, A. (2014). transactional leadership advantages and disadvantages. Advise America.
Cherry, K. (2015). what is transactional leadership. About health.
Dems, K. (2011). Transformational vs Transactional leadership. Bright Hub.
Grimsley, S. (2015). situational leadership defined. Study academy.
Johnson, W. (2016). describe major differences between the trait and behaviour leadership theories. demand media.
Managing, l. a. (2013). situational leadership. wordpress.
Mege, Z. (2012). trait theory of leadership. The Accountant. unknown. (2013). behavioural theories of leadership. Technofunc.
In part one of the assignmenti identified the most commonly used leadership styles, types and theories used in the business environment. It is up to management to decide which theories fit their business vision the best it is sometimes necessary to use more than one. However not all these theories are perfect and in part three im looking to critically analyse these popular theories
SITUATIONAL LEADERSHIP THEORY as mentioned above the situational leadership theory is about the leader adapting to a given situation(Grimsley, 2015). Thus with this theory as the manager changes his style continuouslyhe/she can identify the skills level and capabilities of your employees and based on that observation they …show more content…
For one just because people learn the traits doesnt mean that they will be able to enforce it as it is easy to learn the theory behind the theory it is however more difficult to know when to behave(unknown, 2013). Another problem is adaptability one behaviour might work in one situation and not the next(unknown, 2013).
TRANSACTIONAL LEADERSHIP as transactional leadership focusses on reward and punishment it can be highly motivating for employees as they know that if they deliver they will get their rewards(Cherry, 2015). This thus encourages productivity and thus it increases the profitability of the business. The structure is clear as the employees know what is expected from them(America, 2014). There are clearly defined short term goals therefore it can be easily attained. In some cases there are even control over rewards they want.(America, 2014) there are however problems to this theory for one it is only effective where followers perform their tasks. Punishment can be demoralising and therefore slow down production(America, 2014). Creativity is also therefore very limited as goals and visions are already defined(America, …show more content…
This model is effective in the long run as it gives followers a positive mindset, but it can also be problematic as it drains those personnelwho are not properly used or assigned to the right post.( Kristina Dems, 2011). It may also be very counter productive as it isnt rewards based, therefore employees might not feel very motivated to do their best, it can thus hamper the productivity of the business in the long run.
TRAIT THEORY
According to trait theory you have to be a born leader(Mege, 2012)as a result its advantageous as this theory serves as a yardstick against which to measure leadership traits(Mege, 2012). The business thus has detailed knowledge and understanding of the leader and elements(Mege, 2012)
Bibliography
America, A. (2014). transactional leadership advantages and disadvantages. Advise America.
Cherry, K. (2015). what is transactional leadership. About health.
Dems, K. (2011). Transformational vs Transactional leadership. Bright Hub.
Grimsley, S. (2015). situational leadership defined. Study academy.
Johnson, W. (2016). describe major differences between the trait and behaviour leadership theories. demand media.
Managing, l. a. (2013). situational leadership. wordpress.
Mege, Z. (2012). trait theory of leadership. The Accountant. unknown. (2013). behavioural theories of leadership. Technofunc.