CHARISMATIC LEADERSHIP
Weber (1947) was first to conceptualize charismatic leadership to describe forms of authority based on ‘exceptional powers and qualities…not accessible to ordinary person but are regarded as of divine origin or as exemplary’ (Compendium p.106) Since then, charismatic leadership is used to describe leaders who have ‘charismatic effect’ on their followers to an unusually high degree (Compendium p.121).
PROS OF CHARISMATIC LEADERSHIP
1. Organizational Reformer- As Conger and Kanungo (1998) point out, charismatic leaders tend to be highly sensitive to environments in which they operate. They actively search out for existing or potential deficiencies in the status quo. Owing to their emphasis on inadequacies in the system …show more content…
Competing Leaderships and Boundary Management Issues - A research by Storey (2004) shows that distributive leadership can result in conflicting priorities, target and time-frames; disagreement on boundaries of responsibility; and competing leadership styles. The tensions eventually resulted in a breakdown to trust and communication, and disrupting the set of relationships established from one of mutual support to one of dissonance.
2. A Dispersion of Responsibility – There may be a dispersion of tasks and a lack of clarity about responsibility and, leading to a lower sense of security among members. Melnick (1982 p.3) identify distributed leadership as an obstacle to effective team performance: “The clear differentiation of role responsibilities and the assignment of those responsibilities to particular team members provides a measure of stability and predictability that is otherwise lacking on a team where role assignments are poorly defined ... An individual’s security derives largely from his being able to count upon a stable social …show more content…
Excellent Teambuilding - Team members under democratic leadership tend to be supportive and strong. Honesty flourishes and more collective working is done because the opinions of everyone are taken into consideration. Democratic leaders are usually popular within the organization.
2. Complex Problem-solving - Democratic leaders are good at solving complex issues due to their style of working collaboratively and building consensus for decisions. They often thinks innovatively and encourages others to do the same, so that solutions to complex and strategic problems can be identified. Additionally, engaging team members will enable leaders to maintain effective processes that fit the business well.
3. Creative Environments Fostered - Democratic leaders effectively foster creative environments since they encourage the input and innovation of team members. Creative designers succeed under democratic leadership because of the support and nurture that is embodied in this leadership approach.
4. Better Job Satisfaction and Higher Productivity - Employees have increased job satisfaction and a sense of empowerment. Relationships between subordinates and management are better. Absenteeism is lower among employees with a stronger commitment to performance. Productivity increases because staff participates in the decision making process and becomes more committed in the implementation of
Weber (1947) was first to conceptualize charismatic leadership to describe forms of authority based on ‘exceptional powers and qualities…not accessible to ordinary person but are regarded as of divine origin or as exemplary’ (Compendium p.106) Since then, charismatic leadership is used to describe leaders who have ‘charismatic effect’ on their followers to an unusually high degree (Compendium p.121).
PROS OF CHARISMATIC LEADERSHIP
1. Organizational Reformer- As Conger and Kanungo (1998) point out, charismatic leaders tend to be highly sensitive to environments in which they operate. They actively search out for existing or potential deficiencies in the status quo. Owing to their emphasis on inadequacies in the system …show more content…
Competing Leaderships and Boundary Management Issues - A research by Storey (2004) shows that distributive leadership can result in conflicting priorities, target and time-frames; disagreement on boundaries of responsibility; and competing leadership styles. The tensions eventually resulted in a breakdown to trust and communication, and disrupting the set of relationships established from one of mutual support to one of dissonance.
2. A Dispersion of Responsibility – There may be a dispersion of tasks and a lack of clarity about responsibility and, leading to a lower sense of security among members. Melnick (1982 p.3) identify distributed leadership as an obstacle to effective team performance: “The clear differentiation of role responsibilities and the assignment of those responsibilities to particular team members provides a measure of stability and predictability that is otherwise lacking on a team where role assignments are poorly defined ... An individual’s security derives largely from his being able to count upon a stable social …show more content…
Excellent Teambuilding - Team members under democratic leadership tend to be supportive and strong. Honesty flourishes and more collective working is done because the opinions of everyone are taken into consideration. Democratic leaders are usually popular within the organization.
2. Complex Problem-solving - Democratic leaders are good at solving complex issues due to their style of working collaboratively and building consensus for decisions. They often thinks innovatively and encourages others to do the same, so that solutions to complex and strategic problems can be identified. Additionally, engaging team members will enable leaders to maintain effective processes that fit the business well.
3. Creative Environments Fostered - Democratic leaders effectively foster creative environments since they encourage the input and innovation of team members. Creative designers succeed under democratic leadership because of the support and nurture that is embodied in this leadership approach.
4. Better Job Satisfaction and Higher Productivity - Employees have increased job satisfaction and a sense of empowerment. Relationships between subordinates and management are better. Absenteeism is lower among employees with a stronger commitment to performance. Productivity increases because staff participates in the decision making process and becomes more committed in the implementation of