An Analysis of Leadership in Integrated Business Management Project

This report provides an analysis of leadership within the context of integrated business management. It begins by introducing the importance of leadership for organizational success and teamwork. The study explores various leadership qualities such as vision, courage, integrity, humility, and strategic planning, emphasizing their roles in effective leadership. The report delves into the role of effective leaders in team leadership, discussing different leadership styles including autocratic, participative, transactional, transformational, and laissez-faire. It outlines the research methodology employed, data collection procedures, and data analysis techniques. The findings lead to conclusions and recommendations regarding the cultivation of leadership qualities and the implementation of effective leadership strategies. The report also acknowledges limitations and suggests areas for further research, providing a comprehensive overview of leadership in business management.

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Table of Contents
1. Introduction:................................................................................................................................3
1.1 Background of the study:.......................................................................................................3
1.2 Purpose:.................................................................................................................................5
1.3 Research Aims and objectives:..............................................................................................5
1.4 Research Questions:...............................................................................................................5
2. Literature review:.........................................................................................................................6
2.1 Introduction:..........................................................................................................................6
2.2 Leadership Qualities:.............................................................................................................6
2.3 Effective leaders and their role in team leadership:...............................................................8
2.4 Team leadership:..................................................................................................................11
2.5 Leadership Styles:................................................................................................................13
Autocratic leadership:................................................................................................................13
Participative or democratic leadership:.....................................................................................15
Transactional leadership:...........................................................................................................16
Transformational leadership:.....................................................................................................17
Laissez-faire leadership:............................................................................................................18
3. Research Methodology:.............................................................................................................19
3.1 Data Collection Procedures:................................................................................................19
3.2 Source of the Data:..............................................................................................................20

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3.3 Data Analysis:......................................................................................................................20
4. Findings:....................................................................................................................................20
5. Conclusions and recommendations:..........................................................................................21
5.1 Conclusion:..........................................................................................................................21
5.2 Recommendations:..............................................................................................................23
6. Limitations and further scope:...................................................................................................23
6.1 Limitations:..........................................................................................................................23
6.2 Further Scope:......................................................................................................................24
References and Bibliography:........................................................................................................25

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1. Introduction:
Good leadership is crucial for any business, for government and also in case of numerous
groups and organisations which are responsible for shaping the way in which people work or
perform any sort of activity. Leadership is an important factor for the success of an organisation.
Leadership has the capability of transforming potential into reality. Leaders are the most
important human resource in any organisation. Team-work is essential for the achievement of
organisational goals. Top companies also compete by way of their products apart from the
organisational resources. Team work is essential at all stages. It is necessary for managers to
work as leaders and influence the team for the accomplishment of work by proper leadership.
Authority is also brought about by proper leadership.
1.1 Background of the study:
The concept and the theory of leadership is age old. There are different theories to the
topic of leadership and it is believed that every person within his or her own self is a leader.
There are several notions which are available on the concept of leadership which evolves with
the passage of time. “The underlying principle which makes great leaders is always the ability to
learn and to pave the way so that others can learn in tandem with the changing times and
scenario. The present situation of the world is extremely competitive and it requires everyone to
be leaders in their own ways. Leadership development and expertise paves the way for the
positive tackling of any available situation which might not have been possible otherwise.”
History has seen several great leaders who had their very own and distinct leadership styles and

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genres which allowed them to tackle any situation with ease as well as expertise. They were not
devoid of mistakes or errors but their persevering spirit lead to their ultimate success.
Over the times thee have been developments in the fields of leadership and its growth in
order to effectively tackle any situation to the fullest possible degree. There have been
developments in the concept of the effectiveness of leadership. This is supposed to mean the
suitability of particular leadership styles in every possible situation. Leading a group or a team
takes sufficient time and effort, thought as well as dedication. It is the most studied aspect of
business and it is that topic which makes a huge difference between success and failure. It may
so happen that the concept of leadership and its development might seem overwhelmingly
complex but after proper focus on the fundamentals it can be seen that the team can be lead with
proper confidence and skill.
Leadership effectiveness in the present scenario can be defined as the situation where a clear and
compelling vision for the future of the particular organisation exists and the leader has a
particular structured strategy to work on that specific vision which he or she possesses. At the
time there is effective leadership the company can always do the right things and the products
and services of the company are also optimized so that the suitable facilities are provided to the
customers. Leadership is also concerned with ensuring that the organisation and the people
consistently grow and the leaders understand by their own day to day experiences of both
achievements as well as mistakes. In case of personal development certain drawbacks or issues
in the effective leadership development can be tackled but when entire organisations are
involved there often can be disastrous consequences for the organisation.

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There are certain personality traits which are inbuilt in every person. These traits help in
the proper formation and development of a leader. Empathetic people are better in certain
situations while strong minded people are better in other. It is the duty of good leaders to
successfully understand that in order to be invincible they need to be capable of embodying as
many characteristics of effective leaders as they can. Leaders are important in every situation and
in every possible scenario. It is to be understood that leadership skills can be successfully
developed and improved and every person needs to make a conscious effort to maintain that. The
concept of successful leadership should focus on the ideal of leading people towards a common
goal by non coercive means. It also manifests its effectiveness in how well the attention of
people can be captured. This is because it is believed that effective leaders can capture followers
in any particular situation. Leadership is a sort of social influence which helps leaders in showing
the way and influence the behaviour of others.
1.2 Purpose:
The purpose of the study is to analyse the concept of leadership and the types of problems
and errors which a person faces and the possible ways in which it can be solved. It also focuses
on the existent concepts of leadership and the throws light on the anomalies in the researches of
secondary nature.
1.3 Research Aims and objectives:
The major aim of the research is to find out the common qualities which successful
leaders of all times possess. The study also aims to throw light on the skills which the effective
leaders practice in order to help them reach a state of success. The research also helps to describe
the roles and responsibilities of noteworthy leaders and their contributions towards their
respective organisations.

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1.4 Research Questions:
The research question aimed at the effectiveness of leadership in an organisation, aims to
answer the following questions need to be answered more or less in the course of study:
1. What is the significance of leadership in an organisation?
2. What are the suitable leadership qualities?
3. What makes an effective leader?
4. How does effective leadership assist the team management?
The research questions also help in the proper understanding of the concept of leadership
in different research perspectives.
2. Literature review:
2.1 Introduction:
The literature review throws light on the different leadership qualities which are inherent
in popular leaders of all time. It also helps in understanding the effectiveness of a team leader in
the leadership scenario. It also explains the concept of different leadership styles, and their
application in different scenarios.
2.2 Leadership Qualities:
There are certain leadership qualities which help people become proper leaders. One of
most important qualities is having a proper vision of where they want to reach or what they are
trying to accomplish. This quality is distinctive of proper leaders and separates them from
managers. The vision allows leaders to tap into the emotion of their employees. Good business
leaders create a great vision, articulate the vision and relentlessly drive that vision into

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completion. Possessing a clear vision into the future turns the leader into a specific type of
person. Great managers get their jobs done but great leaders tap into the emotions of their
employees.
Courage is another crucial factor in the leaders of tomorrow. The concept of courage
implies that the person is willing to take risks in the achievement of their goals and this is
without any sort of assurance of their success. Due to the fact that there is no surety of business
every commitment and every taken action is involved with some sort of risk. Several other
virtues depend on the virtue of courage. Courage is considered to be the most identifiable
outward trait.
Another crucial value which almost all executives agree on for their company is that of
integrity. The core of integrity comprises of truthfulness. Integrity requires that a particular
leader always speaks the truth to all the people in every possible situation. In case leaders have
integrity they do not have to fear anything as they have nothing to hide. In case a person does the
right thing they do not have to fear anything. Truthfulness can be considered to be the foundation
of any sort of business.
Another important feature which needs to be present in a leader is that of humility. Great
leaders are not only decisive and strong but they are humble as well. Humility is the feature
which enables a person to have the self confidence an amount of self awareness for recognizing
the value of others without necessarily feeling threatened. This is one of the rare attributes or
traits of good leaders as it requires containing one’s ego in a proper manner. The more a person
can contain one’s ego, the more that person becomes realistic regarding his or her problems. The
person learns who to listen ad admit that he does not know the answers. The attitude and the

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possibility of learning anything from anyone is there when the leaders are humble. The leaders
are also willing to admit that they can be wrong in any situation and they also get credit where
credit is actually due.
The leaders also need to have a proper strategy in place as strategic planning is one of the
greatest strengths of good leaders. These leaders have the capability to look ahead, to anticipate
accurately and analyse the markets properly as well.
Having a proper focus is one of the key factors which needs to be present in any leader.
The ability of a leader to stay focussed and concentrate on the proper use of their time is also
essential for an excellent performance. People who are successful maintain a positive focus in
life no matter whatever are their past successes or their past failures. They focus on their next
course of action which helps them to move closer to the attainment of their goals rather than all
other distractions which they are faced with.
Another crucial aspect of leadership is the focus on cooperation. Only if the leaders have
the attitude of cooperation within them they can assist their teams in working cooperatively. The
cooperation of others can be gained by making a commitment to get along with each person
every single day. Since there is no certainty in life or in business, every commitment made by a
person is bound to have a risk of a certain kind.
2.3 Effective leaders and their role in team leadership:
An effective leader is one who has an amalgamation of all the qualities of a successful
leader and who is engaged in the task of getting the job done in any aspect of their organisation.
Effective leaders are extremely passionate and they hold the values which they strongly
believe in. This helps them to taste success at every part of their lives. Effective leaders have the

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passion for a cause which is larger than their own cause. They remain engaged for the cause of
their society so that society can be bettered by their actions. With passion a leader will not only
make necessary courageous and difficult decisions but also see that they are carried into proper
action.
Effective leaders never compromise on their values for reaching any particular goal in
their lives. This is because of the reason that the leaders cannot in any way harm the organisation
or the people they work for. Effective leaders also have a particular drive which is intellectual in
nature and which also involves a certain amount of knowledge. The most important aspect which
comes into play for an effective leader is the power of proper communication. It is believed that
effective leaders are strong communicators.
It is unnatural for a single person to take suitable decisions alone. It is often essential to
take the guidance and assistance of others to complete the tasks within a needed time frame. “In
a team every member contributes to his level best to achieve the desired targets”. The team
members must be compatible enough for each other to achieve the suitable targets (Aaker and
Joachimsthaler 2012). The duties and the responsibilities might be assigned to the team as per
their areas of expertise. The team leaders should be such that every individual of their team
draws some amount of inspiration from them and take proper guidance wherever it is required.
The team leaders need to set an objective and a target for every team. Every team is formed for a
purpose, the leader alone should not decide the goal for the team. Every member needs to be
given a chance to perform according to his or her own abilities. The team members also need to
have a say in the operational activities of a team.

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The team leaders need to be impartial and need to support one and all equally. In case the
team leaders become partial, it gives rise to negativity and conflicts among the team members.
Nobody in the team should be favoured and every person of a team needs to be given equal
importance. The team leader should also motivate his team members constantly. This is to be
done so that the team performs better each time. The team members need to be motivated such
that they help each other in their work as well. The team members also need to be encouraged to
help each other. The team leaders are responsible for a positive ambience at the place of work
(McCleskey 2014).
The team leader needs to take up the responsibility of breaking the ice of the members of
his team. The team members need to gain from the talent and mentorship skills of the team
leaders. The special dates of the team members might be celebrated so that they remain at ease in
their respective teams. Once in a while, it is desirable to organise outings so that the members get
to know each other and help each other along the course of their journey.
“The team leaders need to take up the responsibility of facilitating team development and
resolving internal group conflicts. In certain cases conflicts can be good, can inspire team
members to improve their skills and contribute more to the success of the team. Conflict in
certain cases can be damaging and can threaten the successful development of a team. In case the
leader is there, it is his or her duty to monitor any sort of conflict and determine the level of the
conflict. In case the conflict is damaging, it can threaten the successful development of the tea. It
is the duty of the leader to monitor conflict and determine the proper time for stepping in and
resolving the solution.”

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“The team leader needs to set a proper direction and give proper rules and regulations in
order to move the team towards the fulfilment of the goals. The leader must help his group in
understanding the team’s objectives, a method for reaching them and then work with the team
members and create a method for reaching them and work with them to complete their
obligations”. The leader must also be prepared for administering punishment to the team
members who do not follow the rules (Lafasto and Larson 2013).
The leaders of the team look for examples to utilize their capabilities in addition to
motivation and dedication. The manager needs to work side by side with the subordinates to
make them realize that every person in the group needs to work hard for the team to succeed.
Thus it can be said that a strong team leader leads by example (Aaker and Joachimsthaler 2012).
2.4 Team leadership:
“A team is a work group which majorly relies on the collaboration in case each member
is to experience an optimum amount of success and achievement. A team in many cases might be
a small number of people with complementary skills who are committed to a common purpose,
performance goals and the approach for being mutually accountable”. Leadership is majorly and
primarily a team effort. “Any team member might perform the critical leadership functions to
assess the present effectiveness of a particular team. Team leaders place a considerable emphasis
on the building of a team and then they evaluate their own performance on the basis of how well
they have developed the team. It is believed by team leaders that the whole is greater than the
sum of its parts”. Solo leadership patterns are also visible in several firms but these fall short of
the ideal kind of leadership (Chaudhry and Javed 2012).