PGDSHRM Unit 101: Leadership Model Analysis and Comparison

This report critically analyzes two primary leadership models: transformational and directive leadership. It begins by defining and exploring the characteristics, advantages, and disadvantages of each model, providing examples like Steve Jobs and Elon Musk for transformational leadership, and discussing the implications of directive leadership. The analysis highlights the importance of visionary skills, employee enthusiasm, and the potential for faster action and less complexity in the respective models. The report then recommends the situational leadership model as the most effective for contemporary business environments, emphasizing its flexibility and adaptability to changing external factors. The report concludes by summarizing the key findings and reiterating the significance of situational leadership, while also acknowledging the importance of factors like management flexibility and employee skill sets for successful implementation.