Leadership Styles: Analysis of Different Leadership Approaches

This report delves into the multifaceted world of leadership, exploring various theories and practical applications. It begins by examining the trait theory of leadership, discussing the importance of self-confidence, knowledge, and ambition. The report then contrasts situational, transformational, and servant leadership styles, highlighting their unique approaches and effectiveness in different scenarios. A reflective experience is included, analyzing a personal leadership challenge, alongside examples of both a worst and a good leader. Furthermore, the report analyzes leadership scenarios and concludes with a personal leadership profile, outlining a preference for a flexible, situational style, emphasizing the importance of communication, ethical behavior, and continuous self-improvement. The report also provides references for further reading.

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Table of Contents
Introduction................................................................................................................................3
Trait theory of leadership.......................................................................................................3
Answer (1)..........................................................................................................................3
Answer (2)..........................................................................................................................3
Answer (3)..........................................................................................................................3
Situational, Transformational and Servant leadership...........................................................4
Situational theory of leadership.........................................................................................4
Transformational theory of leadership...............................................................................4
Servant leadership theory of leadership.............................................................................4
Most effective leadership style (according to my opinion)....................................................5
Answer (5)..........................................................................................................................5
Reflective experience.............................................................................................................5
Answer (6)..........................................................................................................................5
Example of worst leader.....................................................................................................5
Answer (7)..........................................................................................................................5
Example of good leader.....................................................................................................6
Leadership Scenario...............................................................................................................6

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Answer (8)..........................................................................................................................6
Personal leadership or management profile...........................................................................7
Answer (9)..........................................................................................................................7
References..................................................................................................................................9

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Introduction
In this report an analysis will be done over the concepts, definition and practices of
leadership theories and concepts. The importance and application of leadership theories are
also analysed. The concept of situational, transactional and servant leadership is also
described.
Trait theory of leadership
Answer (1)
I can say that I possess self-confidence. I can handle the managerial tasks and
responsibilities very effectively and efficiently. A leader has to manage and motivate its
workforce to achieve the goals of the organisation. I can motivate my subordinates with the
help of my confidence and the very good knowledge about the work (Dinibutun, 2020).
On the bases of my educational qualifications and experience, I can say that I have the
sufficient knowledge about the job role and operational part of the Company. That is why I
can easily instruct and guide my subordinates with the help of knowledge. This trait in my
personality can able to make me an effective leader (Dinibutun, 2020).
I have an intense drive towards achieving the daily targets as well as to achieve the
major objectives of organisation. I am very ambitious towards the success and this special
feature in my personality leads towards becoming an effective leader (DF O'Keefe J. P.,
2019).
Answer (2)
My friends describe me as courageous and emotionally strong person. I can never
hamper my work because of some personal issues or health related problems. Moreover, I am

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capable to handle my personal life and health along with my professional life. For becoming
an effective leader, it is quite essential to make work life balance. Moreover I have a very
balanced mind-set. No one can provoke me to do any unprofessional or embarrassing work.
That is why I can become a very effective leader (MA Khan, 2020).
Answer (3)
According to my analysis, I can say that I would be an effective leader. The major
qualities I possess is self-confidence and knowledge which helps me in every scenario in
order to solve the various problems of the organisations specially related to decision making
and problem solving of the employees (SA Olanrewaju, 2020).
For becoming an effective leader, a person has to capable in making decisions even in
critical scenarios. I have the ability to take crucial decisions in any difficult scenario and that
is why I found myself best suitable for the role of leadership (SA Olanrewaju, 2020).
Situational, Transformational and Servant leadership
Situational theory of leadership
Answer (4)
Situational leadership theory of leadership stated that there is no single style of
leadership exists in real life. This theory focuses on a flexible approach of leadership so that a
leader can adopt the best suitable style of leadership which is best fitted in the current
scenario of business. After analysing the situation, a leader can modify his approach of
leadership for the benefit and welfare of the business (Gaikwad, 2019).
Transformational theory of leadership

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This leadership theory stated that leaders work in order to identify changes and
transformation inside the Company which are extremely important to improve the situation of
the Company. It is very clear that transformational leadership inspire the workforce by
motivating them (SA Olanrewaju, 2020).
Servant leadership theory of leadership
This theory emphasis on the philosophical mind set of the leader which focuses on
selflessness in his working practices. It also stated that a leader should be very much
dedicated towards his work without thinking his personal benefit. It is concerned with making
the employees and workforce on major priority than any other matter. It is a kind of service to
its employees (B Kaya, 2020).
Most effective leadership style (according to my opinion)
Answer (5)
According to my opinion, Situational theory of leadership is best suitable theory in
today’s changing business environment. Situational theory of leadership focuses over the
flexible strategies of work that is why it is more feasible and practical for employees. Flexible
and easily changeable approach is best fitted to handle some crucial issues inside the
Company (Clarke, 2013).
Reflective experience
Answer (6)
I was working in a Company as a Sales manager. I prefer to follow a strict leadership
strategy towards achievement of monthly targets inside the Company related to selling of

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some insurance policies. But one employee who was new to the Company was unable to
achieve his monthly target in spite of doing a lot of hard work (MM Walsh, 2020).
The Company has certain policies to deduct the salary of the employee, who was not
able to achieve his target but I did not follow the rigid leadership policies related to salary
deduction (MM Walsh, 2020).
In this case, I adopted the Situational leadership style which was the best suitable in
the case of that employee (MM Walsh, 2020).
Example of worst leader
Answer (7)
Chen Jiulin was the CEO of ‘China Aviation Oil’. Earlier he was known for a superb
managing leader of the Company because in his leadership the worth of the asset were rose
extra ordinary 85,200% around US $ 150 million (Woollacott, 2018).
In 2006, it was found that Chen was intentionally hiding the loss of US $ 550 million.
This case happened because of the loss take place in speculative oil price trading. He
manipulated with the assets of the Company and that is why he sentenced to jail for four
years and three months (Woollacott, 2018).
Example of good leader
Elon musk who is the CEO of Tesla proved to be very effective and innovative leader
for Tesla Company. He launched new electric cyber truck which is not only very good for
handling the load for customers but also well for removing the emission of harmful gases
inside the environment. His innovative concepts always help the Company in order to get a

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competitive advantage over the rivals. Because of innovative skills he proved as a very
effective leader (Tesla, 2020).
Leadership Scenario
Answer (8)
Scenario (1)
According to the Hershey Blanchard Model, the ‘Participating style’ of leadership
will be best suitable for this case, which emphasis over the low task and high relationship
style. In this case the employee has a lot of interest in learning but still he is not able to
perform well in the job that is why it can be said that he wants a motivation and proper
guidance from his leaders (KENTON, 2020).
Scenario (2)
In this scenario, the supportive leadership style is best suitable in guiding the
employee. According to ‘Path goal leadership theory’, an effective leader always supports his
employees to perform well in their jobs. As discussed with this case, employees are
demotivated and that is why they feel that they are unable to handle the project. Using
‘supportive leadership style’, an effective leader provides emotional and psychological
support to his subordinates in order to solve any critical project related problems (Practical-
Management.com, 2020).
Scenario (3)
As discussed with this case, it was observed that the employee was not having
confidence in her ability but leader has trust in her ability to perform on a crucial task. Using
‘Path goal model’, the ‘Directive leadership style’ would be best suitable in improving the

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confidence in the employee by providing her right direction and guidance (Practical-
Management.com, 2020).
Scenario (4)
As discussed in this case the particular employee does not want to do sufficient work
and negatively affecting the working environment of the Company. In this case the ‘Telling
style’ of ‘Heresy Blanchard model’ would be best suitable to handle the employee. The
leader has to give direct order for finish the work related to the task by maintaining the
minimum relationship with the employee (KENTON, 2020).
Scenario (5)
According to the analysis of the case, the co-ordination in the group is very good, the
morale of the employees are very high. Using ‘Hershey Blanchard model’, it can be said that
‘delegating style’ would be best suitable to manage the group by providing them freedom to
take the decisions at their own level (KENTON, 2020).
Personal leadership or management profile
Answer (9)
On the bases of the analysis of the various situations of the working environment, I
would prefer to adopt flexible and ‘situational style’ of leadership. I would like to improve
my analysing skills in order to understand the behaviour of personal employees and group of
employees. I think effective communication is a tool for getting success in leadership that is
why I will improve my communication skills to guide and support my workforce in an
effective manner (Gaikwad, 2019).

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After analysing the cases of worst leaders I will strictly follow the business ethics in
my daily job related duties and tasks. I will also work on my interpersonal skills because
sometimes employees want to take the benefit from the current situation and try to avoid the
work and responsibilities. Simultaneously, I will try to understand the problems of my
subordinates for providing them correct guidance in work (DF O'Keefe G. H., 2019).
I will try to inculcate some important traits in my personalities like enhancing
knowledge in my work, updations with latest technologies and more interactive with the
subordinates. These traits helps me in becoming a powerful leader by directing and guiding
my workforce with the latest knowledge about the products and market (DF O'Keefe J. P.,
2019).
In the end, I would like to say that there is no exact style of leadership exists in this
world. If I would like to become a successful leader I have to do a lot of hard work and
research in order to properly understand the scenario (DF O'Keefe J. P., 2019).
An effective leader has to support his employees in each and every difficult situation.
I will try my best to understand the problems and hurdles of my employees and will try to
solve them by using my analytical and technical skills (MA Khan, 2020).
I will focus on delegating the work in an effective manner by allocating the targets to
my subordinates according to their strength. I will try to motivate my employees by
appreciating their hard work and by providing rewards (MA Khan, 2020).
I will establish the future objectives of the Company by fulfilling the short term
targets of the firm. I will try to meet and interact with my workforce on a daily bases to know
about the real problems of my subordinates which are becoming hindrance in the progress of

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my Company. I will try to establish an effective career path for human resources to ensure
about their development inside the organisation (Dinibutun, 2020).

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