Leadership Models and Theories

This assignment involves an analysis of various leadership models and theories, including the Hudson leadership model, contingency leadership theory, and others. It also explores the characteristics of great leaders and leadership styles. The assignment requires referencing books and journals related to leadership studies, such as 'Leaders and Leadership' by Allio and 'A paradoxical leadership model for social entrepreneurs' by Smith et al. Online resources are also used to provide additional information on leadership values and organizational culture. The assignment aims to understand the different approaches to leadership and their effectiveness in achieving long-term objectives.

Develop Personal Leadership
Model

Leadership aids in influencing individual and provides them correct direction for growth
and development. With assistance of this, an individual can go to the right way with consistency.
It is essential to create personal leadership model as it provides growth as well as success in
career. According to Chesnut and Tran-Johnson, (2013) it is a desire to establish specific
direction which provide development of individuals. Thus, an individual can go to the right
direction and provide best and effective outcomes. Fundamental aim of this essay is to define
leadership model. Along with this, there are various traits and skills which are possessed by a
leader that will be mentioned in this essay. It is essential for people to respect everyone's culture.
Tesco is following hierarchical structure in their business. Additionally, they follow
participative leadership which help them in their development. In every company, leaders are
required in every department as their duty is to lead team. Thus, they do their work within an
appropriate time frame and along with this, achieve desired goals and targets.
Leadership theories can be divided into many parts such as participative, behavioural as
well as contingency. As per participative theory, every employee can take part in the decision
making procedure. Another name of it is Democratic. This theory is utilized by many firms as it
is the most appropriate method which helps to improve productivity of enterprise. Contribution
of staff members will improve their learning. Along with this, they do their work more
effectively and efficiently.
As per the behavioural theory, any person can be a leader because as per the same,
leadership can be learned by them. It can easily develop in an individual and give growth to their
career. With assistance of this, people can learn through observation. Hence, if I want to enhance
my leadership skills; then I can adopt it (Smith and et. al., 2012).
According to contingency theory, there is no appropriate way to design framework for the
organisation. This hypothesis will be effective in some circumstances, but not in all. Effect of
this theory can be positive but not every time. However, if there is an emergency in the firm,
then this theory is best as per the situation and thus, can be used. Hence, if I want to handle
uncertain cases then it will be the best suitable.
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Leadership model is given by Hudson and concentrate in some essential key factors, such
as Vision, connection, action, impact as well as drive. Each element has its own particular aspect
(Hudson leadership model, 2017). Each and every company has to develop an effective vision
and thus, they can achieve their targets and in addition, objectives effectively. They can create it
through gathering data as well as information from distinctive resources. Being the leader, I have
to manage all activities of Tesco appropriately. As a result, I can take the best judgement. I need
to share my opinions with my subordinates so that they will assist me towards attaining goals.
Each and every individual has his/her own culture. Therefore, it is important to respect their
emotions. Provide motivation to staff member, hence they will do their work effectively and
along with this it is essential for me to give them feedback regarding their work, thus they will
know that they are going to the right direction or not (Allio, 2012).
When I am providing guidance to workers then some problems will arise, such as
relationship among vision and resources. Therefore, it is must for manager to share their thoughts
as well as views with their employees, therefore they will aid them to attain it. Along with this, it
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Illustration 1: Contingency leadership theory
(Source: Leadership, 2016)

is necessary for me to maintain an appropriate relationship and communication with labours so
that they can also provide suggestions to me which will be beneficial for organisation.
Leader is an individual who guides staff members towards their work and hence, they
will complete it within specific time. As a leader, I have some important traits such as flexible,
communicator, patience, courage, responsible and so on. It is important for me to be limber so
that I can easily work in a dynamic environment (Zhu and et. al., 2012). For example,
competitors will modify their policies as well as regulatory bodies can formulate some other
rules and so on. Hence, if I do work with flexibility then I can adopt them adequately. As a
result, it will provide long term growth to business and along with this, company will find new
way to attain their targets. It is significant for me to keep an effective communication in firm.
Moreover, workers will share their thoughts as well as suggestions with me which will help me
during decision making. Along with this, I have to be responsible towards my task and have
some patience. It is necessary for me to solve issues within time to reduce unnecessary delay
(Characteristics of great leader, 2017).
Along with some characteristics, there are some skills that I possess as a leader such as I
am doing my work with honesty, which will inspire my co- workers. It is important for me to
build understanding amongst team so that they will rely on each other for work and can easily
share their ideas. Along with this, it is essential for me to motivate employees, hence, Tesco will
attain long term growth as well as success. It provide the appropriate direction, as a result
workers accomplish their work within a specific period of time. Instead of all of this, being a
leader, I have to be task oriented so that I can do my work effectively and in addition, attain
desired goals and targets within specified time span.
Values are an integral factor as it helps to provide guidance to people. Fundamental aim
of a leader is to guide their co- workers, so that they will contribute to achieve targets which are
associated with firm. It is significant to concentrate on values, hence a leader can develop
positive attitude in company (Steffens, Haslam and Reicher, 2014). First and foremost value is
respect. It is necessary for me (as a leader) to treat staff members with dignity as well as
compassion. If I treat them with respect, then they obviously obey me. Every people have their
own self esteem that they never want to lose. If manager provide them proper dignity then it will
help them in their retention at workplace. Along with this, it is essential for me to make
distinction between a people, system or firm, as a result Tesco will get positive results.
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Additionally, it is needed to follow ethics while doing business and furthermore accomplish
expectations of clients. Hence, it will aid enterprise to improve their profits as well as market
share (Core leadership values, 2017).
Being a leader, I will choose democratic leadership style in organisation. It is also known
as participative leadership. According to this, while manager is taking decision for company then
each and every individual who is connected to business has to take part in it. Every worker will
share their ideas or thoughts, it will provide motivation to them. As a leader, I will guide
employees and make proper control over them. It is the most effective style which can be used
by any type of firm. With assistance of this, association can enhance their productivity and boost
morale of labours. Additionally, they will do their work in a creative way.
If an enterprise is utilizing leadership models in their business, then it will be profitable
for them in many ways. It assists to provide motivation to staff members so that they will do
their work an effective manner as a result it will enhance productivity. If employees are doing
their task by force, then with assistance of leader they can do their work with improved skills.
They will accomplish their work in group with confidence. It will lead to inventive thoughts as
well as creativeness. As a result, business will survive at marketplace for longer period of time.
Along with this, company will enhance their revenues and in addition market share (Good
leadership, 2017).
Each and every organisation has their own culture which is followed by them. It will
consist expectations, philosophy, experience as well as values. Tesco is using hierarchical
structure. This is a systematic method and every employee is well known about their duties and
responsibilities. They know that to whom they need to report regarding their work. With
assistance of this unwanted cost will reduce and employer will plan everything effectively
(Culture of organisation, 2017).
Tesco is using Hudson leadership model into their business. This is more effective as
well as efficient approach which can be used by any association. It is most appropriate
framework, as with aid of this manager can develop vision for their firm, which they need to
accomplish. Along with this, it aids to create positive connection which help company in their
growth and success. Additionally, employer can take adequate decision and it will improve their
revenues.
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Being a leader, I will surely apply Hudson leadership model in business, as with help of
this company can easily set their vision. Thus, they can accomplish the set targets within
stipulated time span. As a result, Tesco can improve their reputation at marketplace (Bagheri and
Pihie, 2011).
Finally, it has been concluded that, an effective communication is must, so that every
people can easily share their views or ideas with each other. If staff members are doing their
work in team then it will be more adequate. They will attain their targets within specific period
of time. If I follow an appropriate leadership style then it will help me to motivate workers
towards goals. Company is following Hudson leadership model in their business as it is more
effective and assist them to attain their long term objectives.
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REFERENCES
Books and Journals
Allio, R. J., 2012. Leaders and leadership–many theories, but what advice is reliable?. Strategy
& Leadership. 41(1). pp.4-14.
Bagheri, A. and Pihie, Z. A. L., 2011. Entrepreneurial leadership: towards a model for learning
and development. Human Resource Development International. 14(4). pp.447-463.
Chesnut, R. and Tran-Johnson, J., 2013. Impact of a student leadership development program.
American journal of pharmaceutical education. 77(10). p.225.
Smith, W. K. and et. al., 2012. A paradoxical leadership model for social entrepreneurs:
Challenges, leadership skills, and pedagogical tools for managing social and commercial
demands. Academy of Management Learning & Education. 11(3). pp.463-478.
Steffens, N. K., Haslam, S. A. and Reicher, S. D., 2014. Up close and personal: Evidence that
shared social identity is a basis for the ‘special’relationship that binds followers to
leaders. The Leadership Quarterly. 25(2). pp.296-313.
Zhu, W. and et. al., 2012. Relationships between transformational and active transactional
leadership and followers' organizational identification: The role of psychological
empowerment. Journal of Behavioral and Applied Management. 13(3). p.186.
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