BPP University MSc Management Leading Business Organisations Report

This report is a reflective statement on the Leading Business Organisations module, addressing key questions about leadership, organizational mission and vision, leadership strategies, motivation theories, and personal leadership style. The report explores fundamental questions leaders need to ask themselves, key aspects of leadership like honesty and innovation, and the roles of individuals and leaders in executing a company's mission and vision. It defines leadership strategy, change leadership, and organizational potential. Furthermore, it delves into motivation theories, categorizing them into intrinsic and extrinsic factors. The report concludes with a self-assessment of the author's potential democratic leadership style, highlighting strengths in communication and honesty while acknowledging challenges in conflict resolution.

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REFLECTIVE STATEMENT
QUESTION 1
What are the two fundamental questions that leaders need to ask themselves?
It is essential for leaders to question themselves first for higher productivity and performance levels of employee and themselves.
 What exactly subordinates and the management expect form me?
 As being a leader do I need to excel in innovative and managerial skills in case of inspiration and motivation?
What are the two key aspects of leadership?
Leadership is a skill for a leader and and a practice which is necessary in an organisation to be performed for better results and
higher performances of staff. Thus, there are certain aspects that are major for the concept of leadership and these are:
 Honesty, as no leader can inspire and enhance people performance by keeping them from the truth and rendering them
lower clarity.
 Innovation, is the second most important and essential aspect which makes a leaders successful and their leadership a
inspiration for others.

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QUESTION 2
What is an organisational mission and vision?
Organisations mission statement is a document which describes its goals and targets based on shorter time span. The vision
statement of company is its base and guides the actions and practices being undertaken by the entity to reach to the desired
position.
What contribution do individuals typically make in executing the mission and vision?
Employees are referred as individuals here and their contribution to company's vision and mission is of following all the
instructions and working according to the aim of the firm for keeping up with the standards of these statements.
What contribution do leaders typically make in executing the mission and vision?
Leaders contribution to the vision and mission of the entity is same as of employees but their role changes. Leaders are the one
who shows a path to employees for following and which leads them to company's goals.

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QUESTION 3
What is a leadership strategy?
Leadership strategy is the pathway chosen and developed by leaders after analysing and examining all the respective aspects and
which leads to attaining prescribed goals and targets.
What is change leadership?
This is a leadership style or an approach that enables leaders to drive and influence individuals or followers to accepts the change
taking place and make them comfortable in changing situations.
What is organisational potential?
The term defines the efficiency, resources, capabilities and power of the organisation which is used for obtaining end goals and
fulfil all the requirements.

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QUESTION 4
What is a motivation theory?
Motivation is an art of encouraging individuals to perform in certain way with their will and potentials. Motivation theory is a
concept developed by experts to practice the act of motivation and keeping workforce satisfied and enthusiastic for rendering
their best to the firm and their job role.
What are the two categories of motivational theories?
Two broad categories of motivational theories are Intrinsic and Extrinsic, both are elaborated below:
 Intrinsic Theory defines those factors that are influential over the internal surroundings and elements of company and
impacts on the performances of staff. Through this motivation theory company can motivate staff by keeping rewarded for
their performances.
 Extrinsic Theory defines all the respective behaviours that contributes to improved and efficient performances of staff
members. With the help of this motivation theory tangible rewards such as extra money, a vacation and similar benefits
adds up to the value and enthusiasm of employees.

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QUESTION 5
How would you define your potential leadership style?
According to me my potential leadership style would be Democratic as I am an extrovert and believes in keeping people engaged
in management and decisions rather then instructing them. According to my examination this allows me to learn more and be
creative.
What are your key strengths?
My key strengths as a leader is my honest behaviour and efficient communication skills. What make me efficient is my
communication abilities as it helps me in developing better relationship with others and understand their perspectives better.
What are your key challenges?
Some major challenges which is face is in resolving conflicts in between others. I am an efficient communicator but I lack in
solving problems and which is my biggest challenge as a leader.

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