Analysis of Leadership and Entrepreneurial Characteristics in Strategy

This report delves into the analysis of leadership and entrepreneurial characteristics within an organizational context, specifically examining their influence on strategic choices. It begins with an introduction to leadership styles, differentiating between behavioral and situational approaches, and explores various leadership styles like structural, participative, servant, freedom thinking, and transformational leadership. The report highlights the importance of strategy, defining it as a blueprint for organizational decisions aimed at achieving goals, with insights from Simon Rouse, Managing Director of PeoplePlusUK. It examines leadership qualities such as honesty, integrity, empowerment, authenticity, and communication, and their impact on strategic decisions. Furthermore, the report explores entrepreneurship, defining it as the process of launching and managing a new business, and discusses entrepreneurial characteristics such as independent thinking and risk-taking. The report then evaluates how these characteristics can enhance or inhibit organizational growth and change, particularly within PeoplePlus UK, referencing transactional and transformational leadership styles. The analysis underscores the significance of adaptability, innovation, and the ability to balance short-term goals with a long-term outlook for organizational success.

Report Structure

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
Analysis of leadership and entrepreneurial characteristics of employe and its impact on
strategic choices...........................................................................................................................1
Critically evaluate how these characteristics might enhance or inhibit growth and/or change in
this organisation...........................................................................................................................4
Reflection on applications of own learning, knowledge and career aspirations..........................7
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................8
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................9

INTRODUCTION
Leadership style is considered as a leader method and an approach that provide formative
direction, plans implementation and motivating people (Baloglu, 2012). Leadership style mainly
includes explicit and implicit set of action that is being performed by a leader in an organisation
with the help of which accomplishment of goals and responsibilities can be effectively achieved.
There is different type of behavioural pattern that can be adopted by a leader in order to
effectively influence behaviour of subordinates and employees in an organisation. A leader is an
individual who provide formative direction to employees and further motivate them in order to
accomplish organisational objective in a stipulated period of time. Leadership styles are mainly
based on two aspects which is behavioural approach and situation approach. In addition, with
this there are mainly five leadership style that can be considered by a leader that include
structural leadership, participative leadership style, servant leadership style, freedom thinking
leadership style and transformational leadership style. With the help of all these forms of
leadership styles leaders can effectively able to influence individual towards formative
accomplishments of goals and objectives. With the help of different types of leadership styles
leaders can not only able to direct guide and motivate employees towards best effective
performance but they can also lead organisation towards more developmental growth. In this
report formative discussions have been made on leadership and entrepreneurial characters of
employees along with their impacts on strategic choices. Further report include report include the
viewpoint of Simon Rouse on leadership. Further application of leadership styles and
understanding of entrepreneurship along with their principles have also been discussed in this
report.
Analysis of leadership and entrepreneurial characteristics of employe and its impact on strategic
choices.
Strategy: It is derived from Greek word “strategos” which means art of the general. It
denotes action taken by managers for attaining one or more organizational goals (Boutet and
et.al., 2012). Basically, it is a general direction set for the organization and the different
components to attain a required state with respect to future. It is an outcome attained from
thorough strategic planning process. Strategy refers to knowledge of goals; uncertainties of
events as well as requirements must be taken into consideration such as behaviour of others.
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Generally, strategy denotes a blueprint of decisions within organization which reflects their goals
and objectives, plan for attaining these goals. As per Simon Rouse strategy is important as
without effectual foresight, organization might not be ready to foresee the uncertain events which
comprises of business environment. It is a roadmap which defines overall vision, mission and
direction for an organization. Strategy provides a bridge between where the organization is at
present scenario and where they want to be.
Understanding of strategy: As per Simon Rouse Managing Director of PeoplePlusUK,
strategy deals with integration of organisational activities, as well as utilisation and allocation of
scarce resources in an organisational environment to meet the objectives at prevailing situation.
It is necessary that while planning the decisions must be taken in such a form that reactions of
people who are affected by that like employees, suppliers or competitors must be taken into
consideration (By, Burnes and Oswick, 2012). Strategies must be created in such a manner that
they deal with long term developments rather than day to day operations. Generally, it includes
probability of innovations of new methods or products or developing within a new market in
future. Simon says that strategies are created to understand the behaviour of competitors as well
as customers. In other words, it is prediction with respect to market. If strategies are formulated
for employees then it denotes that behaviour of employees will be predicted with respect to
future aspects. Its objective is to maximise strengths of organisation and reduce the strengths of
their competitors.
Leadership: It denotes ability of a group or an individual to create an impact and guide
the employees of an organization (Cameron and Green, 2015). This is an art of motivating
certain group of people who aims at attaining a common goal. As per Simon it means that
directing other members and colleagues with a strategy to accomplish organizational goals.
Leadership comprises of formulation effective as well as clear vision, communicating same with
others so that they can acknowledge what is required to be done and furnishing methods,
knowledge and information to realize vision. Along with this, it also comprises of coordination
and balance in between conflict interest of all stakeholders. Leader is an individual who steps in
if some critical situation arises to handle that in creative manner. According to Simon,
transactional leadership is only suitable in case of short term situations in which to be on track is
very important. On the other hand transformational leadership is major style which leads
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organization to success. The major challenge which is faced of leader is to have right talent so
that effectiveness as well as involvement can be attained.
Leadership characteristics: Leadership cannot be learned, it’s the passion of an
individual which leads them to creative as well as innovative thinking which leads organization
to success (Cleary, Dembitzer and Kettler, 2015). As per Simon, emphasis must be on values, for
this leader needs to be honest and must have integrity. This will create an affirmative impact on
employees or followers to stick to values as well as beliefs as without this success cannot be
attained. Leadership relates with empowerment as well as creation of an environment in which
people realize their capabilities, potential and attain success. As per Simon, there is no difference
between leading 10 or 1600 people. Authenticity is other key characteristic of leadership along
with confidence which shows eagerness or assertiveness to attain something. Leader must think
in an affirmative manner and must have positive approach which must be indicated by their
actions. Along with this communication is crucial asset which must be possessed by an
individual while rendering the services as half of the problems can be solved by this. Decisions
which are made by leaders must be strong enough to create an impact on masses or employees.
Leader must be able to think and take into consideration various aspects related with the same
before making any kind of decisions.
Impact of characteristics on strategic choices: Leader have the style to work
efficiently, they need to acknowledge business in both the manners i.e. interconnected and
interdependent (Cornell and et. al., 2013). They need to understand impact of their single action
on the immediate surroundings as well as the manner in which one decision can create an impact
on the working of entire organization. Along with decision making characteristic, they need to
have future focused applications. As per Simon leader must aim finding balance in between long
term focus style by making use of transformational leadership and in case of short term goals
transactional style of leadership can be taken into consideration. Aim is to amalgamate, short
term goals and decisions with far reaching outlook. Leadership framework is change oriented
means there exist a strong element associated with transformations. This will create a strong
impact on organizational values, vision, system and structure. It sets more clarity as well as
operational strength to attain entire goals of organization.
Entrepreneurship: It is the process of designing, launching and executing a new
business; usually it is a small business. Individuals who are responsible for creation of these
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businesses are referred to entrepreneurs. It is the ability, capacity and willingness for developing,
organizing and managing business venture by taking risks so that profit can be earned. Generally,
entrepreneurship is about transforming world by finding solution for bigger problems such as
initiating social change, presenting a new life changing solution or creation of innovative
product. Entrepreneurial spirit is defined by risk taking and innovative capability to succeed in
changing environment to gain competitive advantage within global market.
Entrepreneurial characteristics: Entrepreneur is an economic agent who is responsible
for production of services and goods by which profits can be ensured (Edmonstone, 2013). They
possess the strong passion to be successful within market as they do what they think.
Entrepreneur have independent thinking, they look out off the box and do not get swayed by
what others think about their ideas. They are optimist with respect to their ideas and believe that
this can be attained through their self confidence. The willingness to attain something leads to
have affirmative results and this motivation; enthusiasm leads them to attain their goals.
Impact of characteristics on employer’s strategic choices: There are lots of
opportunities which an individual can utilize to turn their dreams into realities by taking risk and
making use of latest techniques and trends which exist within the market (Fan, Titman and
Twite, 2012). Entrepreneur possesses abilities to take risks which will either lead them to success
or failure. This characteristic can either lead an entrepreneur to bring innovations. Suppose if an
entrepreneur is looking forward to expand their business then they can opt for latest trends and
technologies which prevails within the market. Although it is a risk as people or employees are
not aware about how to work on them but entrepreneur knows that by this they can have
innovative services and provide customers with innovative products. Along with this, they think
out of box, which leads them to have creativity in their services. But there may negative impact
also due to the changing environment like alterations within government rules and regulations or
any laws. Entrepreneur must be agile to opt to challenges which come in their way to adapt to
such kind of situations (Steinert, Naismith and Mann, 2012). As per Simon, successful
organizations are those which are ready to take risks and adapt to prevailing environment.
Critically evaluate how these characteristics might enhance or inhibit growth and/or change in
this organisation
As per the viewpoint of Simons on the concept of leadership is empowering and creating
environment within which individual can actually realise there potential and further succeed.
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Transactional leadership is being considered by Simon with the help of which success can be
accomplished. In addition, with this as a leader it is essential to find right talent and further set
key milestones with the help of which effective outcomes can be generated (Fleming and
Amesbury, 2013).
Mentioned below there are some characteristics with the help of which in habitation and
enhancement of growth and change in within People Plus UK organisation is inhabitant:
Transactional leadership is mainly a part of leadership styles that mainly focus towards
supervision organisation and performance transactional leadership. It mainly includes motivating
and directing employees towards their own self-interest, within this power come through with
responsibilities and formal authority in an organisation. Simon considered transactional
leadership as one of the best form of leadership style with the help of which leaders can
effectively able to guide Their employees and subordinates towards Desired outcomes. In
addition, with this in order to motivate employee’s rewards and punishment act as a balancing
factors with the help of which organisational goals can be accomplished. Transactional
leadership is mainly in the form of responsive nature that works along within an organisational
culture. In addition, with is this form of leadership facilitate employees towards achieving
organisational goals with the help of rewards and punishments (Schalock and Verdugo, 2012).
With the help of this form of styles leaders can effectively able to gain maximum output from
their subordinates by providing an in environment within which they guide subordinates with
perks and punishments.
As per the viewpoint of Simon there are some characteristics that inhabited growth and
change in People Plus organisation some of that include, there is a requirement for a leader to
find real opportunity and focus on evolving Technology as with the help of this they can
effectively enable their employees to work in a more effective and efficient manner (Giltinane,
2013). Thus, in this leaders are required to analyse effectiveness of Technology in a personal and
professional manner. Technology holds the ability with the help of which more productivity can
be gained and Organisation can lead towards more directional growth path. Further Technology
can be considered as a one of the most essential tool that can drive environment within which
change embraces along with learning and communication. In addition, with this technology
benefits People plus UK organisation leader to decrease individual errors and further develop
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automated process it further enables business organisation to conduct their operation in a more
Swift and Agile manner and further response to change in a faster manner.
Thus with the help of this it enables leaders to have an ability to accept changes and direct
individuals towards more growth prospective.
In addition, with this as per the viewpoint of Simon leaders are advised to have best form
of communication Bridge within organisation as with the help of this taken process the smooth
flow of communication within an organisation (Li, Zhang and Wang, 2014). Further leaders by
taking use of best form of decision making style can effectively able to make decisions in best
effective manner even in adverse situations. Further in order to effectively conduct their
leadership operations leaders are required to know to make balance in between governance and
decision making as with the help of this overall objectives of organisation can be effectively
attending. Thus with the help of having best form of communication channel leaders can
effectively able to communicate organisation goals and visions to their employees with the help
of which accomplishment of goals can be done in more effective manner (Rogers, 2015.).
Leaders are required to take advantage of two-way form of Communications as with the help of
which they can effectively able to guide employees within People Plus UK in more formative
manner. Thus, with the help of best form of communication leaders can able to connect and
inspire employees and can further build plans and execute strategies in more effective manner. It
has been said that communication is the only way with the help of which leaders can able to
connect with their employees and can share the real aspects of organisational objectives. Thus,
leaders are required to put their consideration of using best form of communication channel with
their organisational aspects.
Leaders by taking advantage of Technology can effectively able to amplify human
insight as well as their talent (Lynch, 2012). As technology have powerful impact on each and
every aspects thus, with the help of this tool leaders can effectively able to create environment in
which they can drive forces with new form of leadership style. As in order to become a
successful leader it is essential to understand the technological benefits in order to manage
people effectively. It further helps in building team and monitoring formative track across the
channels. With the help of different types of technological aspects like artificial intelligence and
cloud business solutions leaders can effectively able to empower people towards reaching most
successful growth. With the help of technology leaders can effectively able to provide their
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employees a more flexible working environment within which they can further increase their
productive nature. Along with this with the help of technology leaders can manage individuals
and project anywhere and anytime. It further lead towards embracing diversity and expanding
activities in more developmental way. With the help of application of Technologies leaders can
effectively able to improve human involvement and can direct them towards future growth
prospective. Alone with this technology effectively increase knowledge and skill base of
employees within an organisation that allow leaders to conduct organisational objectives in a
more defined manner (McCaffery, 2018). It further benefits present organisation to inhabit the
growth in their organisational structure that lead towards attainment of organisational goals and
objectives in best effective manner.
As per according to the view point of Simon Rouse, Technology drive change in a fast
manner with the help of which opportunities can be utilised. It also enables business organisation
to conduct their business operations in different International cultures that lead towards bringing
cultural diversity in People Plus UK. With the help of proper understanding of technological
importance within organisation leaders can effectively able to guide Their employees in best
effective manner with the help of which organisation can easily able to accomplish their goals
and objectives. In addition, leader with the help of technology can able to increase the skill and
knowledge of employees within people plus UK with the help of organisation can effectively
able to utilise strength of labour workforce in more directional manner (Renz, 2016). It further
allows organisation to gain More market share and growth with the help of which company can
effectively able to succeed more Heights.
Reflection on applications of own learning, knowledge and career aspirations.
Simon possesses lots of characteristics which makes them great leader within
PeoplePlusUK. That is the reason that they are able to lead a team of 1600 people across UK. As
per my analysis, I have observed that according to Simon there is no difference to lead a team of
10 members and 1600; it is the passion of individual which shows them the way. I also possess
abilities but not sure whether I can be a good leader or not. I am hard working as well as
committed to my work which has been assigned to me by my tutors or mentors. Hard work along
with enthusiasm is needed for creation of new ideas, development of plan and identification of
resources which are required to accomplish goals. Passion is other crucial factor which drives
leader to deal with challenges faced by employees in carrying out their day to day activities with
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respect to attainment of entire organizational goal (Payandeh and et.al., 2012). I know the fact
that passion is something which leads to motivation for this I need to have a goal which will
drive me to work on achieving it. If I will not be passionate about what I am doing being a leader
then I won’t be able to inspire others who are around me and it will be next to impossible to
attain overall goals. If it seems that it cannot be attained or it is not feasible then its better to
move on rather on holding on to it.
The presentation helped me to have knowledge associated with different aspects related
with entrepreneur that enhanced my curiosity to learn more about specific concept. Entrepreneur
has ability to take risks (Radvansky and Doválová, 2013). I also possess this ability and always
ready for challenges irrespective of what the results may be. With respect to future, I want to be
an entrepreneur and lead a team so that I can make my relevant contributions within society by
bringing something new or by fighting for societal benefits. By describing what is to be done
and how it can be done leads to motivate others. By acknowledging what others feel about it and
addressing their view will bring innovations. I believe that before implementing anything, it must
be evaluated with respect to its feasibility and the results which can be attained by this. The next
step is to analyze that what has been learnt from what has been already occurred so that similar
mistakes can be avoided in future. From this a conclusion can be derived that whether I can
implement that or not and results which I will get will be positive or not. If it seems that
affirmative outcome is attained then action plan can be formulated. Basically, it involves the
characteristics and skills possessed by me so that I can transform dreams into reality in an
innovative manner. In addition to this, I have understood that as an individual I possess abilities
that are necessary for an intrapreneur, social entrepreneur as well as entrepreneur in an strategic
manner. Along with this, I have knowledge with respect to creative thinking depending upon the
situations that exist as well as ways in which they can be resolved through brainstorming. It
denotes that series of options that come into mind depending upon situations which prevails.
From overall analysis. I have found that I have insight into management as well as leadership
styles along with entrepreneurial leadership. By going through diverse styles, I have found that
transactional leadership is apt while leading group of people and make them work as per
guidelines furnished by an individual. It leads to motivate employees as well as provide them
assistance while they are carrying out their tasks.
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Along with this, I have learned that there exist five traits which are necessary for an
entrepreneur to have by which they execute their operations in an appropriate manner as well as
ensure that they remain stable as well as sustainable within market for longer duration of time.
They are need for achievement, autonomy, locus of control, propensity for taking risk and self-
efficacy. Apart from all this, I have analysed that innovative nature must be possessed by an
individual for ensuring that tasks are carried out in an efficacious way.
CONCLUSION
As per the above mentioned report it has been concluded that leadership characteristics acts
as a one of the most essential element with the help of which leaders can effectively able to
motivate employees towards more directional growth prospects. In addition, with this with the
help of leadership styles leaders can further able to formulate Strategies and strategic planning
process with the help of which they can further able to accomplish organisational goals in best
factor manner. Along with this report covers understanding of strategies according to the
viewpoint of Simon Rouse with the help of which productions of future expects can be done.
With the help of best form of leadership style further strength can be measured in order to reduce
risk and more competitive advancements against compotators can be gained. Further leadership
characteristics and entrepreneurial concepts has been discussed in this report along with the
impact of characteristics on employee strategic choices. With the help of this smooth
accomplishment of the determined goals can be done in order to gain more profitability and
productivity and a business aspect.
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