Theories of Leadership and Management in The Adecco Group

Unit: 4 – Leadership
and Management

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION ..........................................................................................................................1
MAIN BODY...................................................................................................................................1
P1 Discussing different theories of leadership in relation to the management activities.......1
P2 Evaluating different theories of management in relation to the management and leadership
activities..................................................................................................................................2
M1 Analysing the impact of application of leadership and management theories on the
effectiveness of a large organisation......................................................................................3
D1 Critically evaluating the impact of different approaches to leadership and management.3
P3 Assessing different leadership and management styles in a range of business situations.3
P4 Evaluating different factors that influence the development of culture............................4
M2 comparing the impact of leadership and management styles on decision making..........5
M3 Evaluating the importance of organizational culture on the performance.......................6
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................6
REFERENCES ...............................................................................................................................8

INTRODUCTION
The concept of leadership is vital for an organization as it allows in effectively guiding
and directing employees towards the set goals and objectives of the business. In addition to this,
it allows a business to ensure that it is able to keep its employee motived in an optimal manner in
order to ensure high level of productivity as well as performance. Moreover, the concept of
leadership is essential for management of human resource within an organization and helps in
reducing conflicts as well as grievances among employees. The following report is based on The
Adecco Group which is the world's second largest human resource provider and temporary
staffing firm based in Zurich, Switzerland. The following report will highlight and discuss
different theories of leadership in relation to management activities in various organization along
with their of management. In addition to this, it evaluate different leadership and management
styles and their application in different organization situations along with factors that influence
the development of culture in an organization.
MAIN BODY
P1 Discussing different theories of leadership in relation to the management activities.
There are various theories of leadership that can be used by an organization in order to
attain high level of productivity relative to management actives. Given below are different types
of leadership theories:
Situation leadership theory:
This leadership theory states that there is no correct leadership style of theory but rather
the theories and leadership styles should be adopted relative to the situation presented in order to
have proper leadership and management activities (Reed., 2021). This leadership theory is
utilized at TESCO as it allows the organisation to be proactive as well as have optimal
management activities related to its HR operations.
Transactional Theory:
This leadership theory is based on the systems of rewards and punishment in order to
keep management activities optimal. It consist of providing employees rewards such as bonuses
in order to keep them motivated along with the element of punishment in order to keep tier level
of performance high (Alrowwad and Abualoush., 2020). This leadership theory is used by the
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organization of ASDA in order to keep its employees highly motivated thorough rewards. This
results in attaining high level of productivity in its management activities.
Transformational leadership theory:
This leadership theory is based on establishing positive relation with employees in order
to motive and enhance their performance. In addition to this, it allows a leader to improve both
team and individual performance (Siangchokyoo, Klinger and Campion., 2020). This leadership
theory is utilized by Morrison's as it allows the leaders and management of the organisation to
develop positive relation with its employees. This results in high level of effectiveness in
managing the workforce.
P2 Evaluating different theories of management in relation to the management and leadership
activities.
There are several theories of management that allow a business to achieve high level of
management capabilities within the organisation. This allows the business to have high level of
performance within its management and leadership activities. Given below are some theories of
management:
Scientific management theory:
This management theory helps in analysing and synthesizing workflow and has the
primary objective of enhancing economic efficiency along with labour productivity. This
management theory is utilized by ASDA in order to attain a systematic and structured
management operation. This allows the business to attain high level of efficiency relative to its
leadership operations (Hill and Van Buren., 2018).
Behavioural management theory:
This management theory is based on addressing human dimensions of work and believes
that effective understanding of human behaviours at work through elements such as motivation
and conflicts improve productivity. This management theory is utilized by Morrison's as it allows
the business to understand the perspective of employees as well as include them in decision
making process in order to make management and leadership activities efficient (Foerstl,Franke
and Cataldo., 2021).
Human relationship theory:
This management theory focuses on the individuals needs and resultant behavior of
individual and groups. In addition to this it, takes into account the interpersonal approach to
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