Effectiveness of Leadership in an Organization

This research proposal analyzes the effectiveness of leadership in any organization, describing the qualities of an individual that makes them a good and successful leader, and the roles and responsibilities of a great leader and their contribution towards the organization.

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1..........................................................................................................................................2
1.1 Introduction............................................................................................................................2
1.2 Aims of the research..............................................................................................................2
1.3 Research question..................................................................................................................2
Chapter 2..........................................................................................................................................3
2.1 Leadership Qualities..............................................................................................................3
2.2 Qualities of leaders................................................................................................................3
Chapter 3..........................................................................................................................................3
3.1 Data collection method..........................................................................................................3
3.2 Data analysis..........................................................................................................................4
Conclusion.......................................................................................................................................4
References........................................................................................................................................5

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Chapter 1
1.1 Introduction
This research proposal will analyze the effectiveness of leadership in any organization. It
can be proposed through this research that a team can succeed and learn only under the guidance
of an effective leader. In the course of this research, the qualities of an individual will be
described which makes him a good and successful leader. This research proposal will take into
consideration the requirements of leadership and its usefulness in guiding a team in the
organization. In this research the importance of feedback will be explained which is the key
factor behind efficient leadership (Colbert, Barrick and Bradley 2014).
1.2 Aims of the research
The main aim of this research is to find out the common qualities which are possessed by
the effective leaders. Through this research it can be found out that efficient team leaders put an
effort to learn as well as practice the skills which is the main reason behind their success. The
research will also describe the roles and responsibilities of a great leader and their contribution
towards the organization.
1.3 Research question
In order to conduct this research on the effectiveness of leadership in an organization, the
following questions need to be answered in the course of this study.
a) What is the significance of leadership in an organization?
b) What are the leadership qualities?
c) What makes an effective leader?

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d) How does effective leadership help in team management?
Chapter 2
2.1 Leadership Qualities
The successful and proficient leaders have many common qualities which they
implement for the progress of the organization. The most important quality of an effective leader
is to listen openly to others. By effective listening he will be aware of the problems that are
persisting in the organization and thus will be able to give constructive suggestions for the
betterment. He will be able to properly lead the team but should not order them. The most
important quality of being a leader is to set a stable deadline for the team to complete the work
and give rewards and recognition for the same (Dumdum, Lowe and Avolio 2013).
2.2 Qualities of leaders
A leader must be honest and should not give any false hope to his team members. In that
way he will be able to gain the trust of his team members. Gaining the trust of the team members
is one of the critical success factors for a leader of the organization. The leader should make
promises which they can keep thus setting a goal in front of the team. The actions that will be
undertaken should go parallel to the wishes made and must have a clear idea of what they are
doing. A leader should not blame any of his team members in front of others rather he should
call a one- to- one meeting separately in his cabin to resolve the issue (Klenke 2016).

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Chapter 3
3.1 Data collection method
For this particular research both primary and secondary data will be collected. The
primary data will be collected by conducting survey through questionnaires. Interviews of
prominent leaders will help in the collection of primary data. Secondary data will be gathered
from the previous research done on the topic (McCleskey 2014). Other relevant documents will
be reviewed for the helping in the course of this particular study.
3.2 Data analysis
The data that will be gathered from the primary and secondary sources will help the
researcher to find the probable solution to his research questions that are mentioned above. The
survey questionnaire will be given to the employees of the organization which will have ten
close ended multiple choice questions. The information of the survey will help the researcher to
find out the needs of the employees and if those are at all fulfilled by the leaders. By
interviewing the leaders, the researcher will gather their plans to promote an organization and to
what extent they have become successful (Northouse 2015).
Conclusion
It can be concluded from this research proposal that the qualities that is possessed by the
leaders, if continued will help in the improvement of organization. However, there are still lots of
scope such as the leader will have to look for new ways to engage his team in the organizational
activities. He should enable confidence and motivate his team members in any crisis situation.
Every organizational leader should also enable both upward and downward communication to

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keep the environment free and open. This is because, giving and receiving feedback is better for
the development of the organization.

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References
Colbert, A.E., Barrick, M.R. and Bradley, B.H., 2014. Personality and leadership composition in
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Dumdum, U.R., Lowe, K.B. and Avolio, B.J., 2013. A meta-analysis of transformational and
transactional leadership correlates of effectiveness and satisfaction: An update and extension.
In Transformational and Charismatic Leadership: The Road Ahead 10th Anniversary
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Klenke, K. ed., 2016. Qualitative research in the study of leadership. Emerald Group Publishing
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McCleskey, J.A., 2014. Situational, transformational, and transactional leadership and leadership
development. Journal of Business Studies Quarterly, 5(4), p.117.
Northouse, P.G., 2015. Leadership: Theory and practice. Sage publications.
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