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Leadership Theory- Assignment

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Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................2Leadership theory............................................................................................................................2Comparison of debate......................................................................................................................4Conclusion and Recommendations..................................................................................................7REFERENCES................................................................................................................................81
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INTRODUCTIONIn a debate conducted at Beaumont public school in Australia students were asked tocompare different leadership styles. The data was collected through interview process. In this itwas identified that many students said that leader play a significant role in changing theeducation system (Bowe, Ball and Gold, 2017). By leading in proper way, they make changesin education. Principal of school also contributes in it. In present era of technological change, itis very necessary to transform way of education by converting old class into smart one. There aredifferent types of leadership theory which is applied by leader. Sometimes, it depends on leadertraits, skills and characteristics that how they apply leadership style and make changes ineducation system. It is necessary to overview leader working life so an insight can be gained onwhich type of leadership style is mostly followed by him or her. Each theory has its own featuresthat differ to a great extent. A student is highly influenced by a leader. This is because theyfollow leader instructions and attain goals which is been set by leader. A leader is the one who isable to guide people in right direction so that goals are achieved. He or she works in creative wayand develops plan that how change can be implemented (Leadership styles. 2018). This is doneby applying different styles. From interview various types of leadership are described andcomparison is done as below:- Leadership theory Transformational It is said by Downs and Pacion, 2016, that this theory focuses on some relevant changeto bring by working with team. Here, a leader set goals and create a vision. He or she inspiresteam to attain those goals that will be beneficial for them. Generally, this is done to bring overallchange. The leader is having ability to inspire individual. Basically, there are four aspect in thiswhich are influence, motivate, stimulate and consideration. In this way leader is able to createchange. Moreover, as elucidated by Bharucha, 2018 employees are highly motivated andsatisfied in this. Here, specific steps or process is developed which allows employees to work ineffective manner. However, leader properly motivates employees which create a positiveworking environment. It is necessary to build a positive environment so that change can beimplemented. By becoming an idol of employee’s leader shows his or her leadership capability. Transactional 2
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According to Darling-Hammond, 2015., this theory focuses on overall organization ratherthan on one thing. Here, leaders promote change by both giving rewards and punishments. Dueto this employee are highly influenced as they develop a feeling of fear among them. Leadersgenerally follow this style when there is urgent need for change. Moreover, it has been said thatthere are many things which is taken into consideration. In this, strict and proper rules andregulations are set which has to be followed by employees failing to which results in punishment.in view of Bowe, Ball and Gold, 2017, in addition to this leader highly focuses on performanceof employees so that goals can be modified. They also evaluate it on basis of employee behaviorand culture. Usually, by giving rewards it becomes easy for leader to motivate others.Furthermore, employees are automatically encouraged when they see others are getting rewards.So, in order to attain those, they put more efforts in achieving their goals and objectives. Incontrary Downs and Pacion, 2016, said that employee performance is also enhanced due topunishment. The feeling of fear forces them in positive way. It motivated them to attain goals inspecified time manner. Great man It is a historic concept in which leader explains or tells story about hero’s, their traits,features, etc. due to which individual are highly influenced. The individual inherits traits, skills,etc. or are influenced by their way of taking decisions. According to Jordan, 2015, the leader isable to manage and solve all issues that exists. This makes it easy in creating a positiveenvironment. By applying new concept and styles leader is able to motivate employees. greatman theory is very complex as it requires frequent change in leadership styles in order to manageand encourage people. In the opinion of Makel and Plucker, 2014, there has been not very highinfluence on employees due to this theory. It may be due to inconsistency in leadership styleemployee may not able to understand what basic motive of leader is. In a study conducted by Jordan, 2015, leadership style is applied according to thesituation. But in most cases, it depends on traits of leader that which style is suitable. If leadertraits are highly developed it will be easy for him or her to motivate employees by applying anystyle. So, overall it generally depends on leader skills and abilities. A leader is developed whenthey are able to handle critical situation in easily. This becomes an idol if change is implementedwithin given time. Also, a leader must identify and analyze overall situation so that appropriatestyle can be applied. This also gives an insight to leader that what style will be suitable.3
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