Analysis of Leadership Style: Mary Barra's Leadership Report

This report provides an overview of Mary Barra's leadership style, specifically focusing on her use of transformational leadership at General Motors. The report examines the characteristics of her leadership, highlighting aspects like innovation and adaptability. It then explores the benefits of her leadership style, such as a positive working environment and competitive advantage, while also acknowledging potential drawbacks like a process focus and challenges in employee support. The report concludes by summarizing the impact of Barra's leadership, emphasizing the balance between the advantages and disadvantages of her approach. The document includes references to various academic sources on leadership and management.

LEADERSHIP

TABLE OF CONTENT
INTRODUCTION
Introduction of the Leader
Type of the leadership style which is used by Mary Barra
Characteristic of Leadership style of Mary Barra
Benefit seen by organization due to leadership style
Drawback seen by organization due to leadership style
CONCLUSION

INTRODUCTION
Leadership is both a research area and a practical skill
encompassing the ability of an individual or
organization to "lead" or guide other individuals.
This report highlights the leadership style of Mary
Barra. Report highlights the characteristic, benefit and
drawback of using Mary leadership style.

Introduction of the Leader
Mary Barra is an American
businesswomen who has been
worked as a chairmen and the
CEO of the company Genral
Motor Company Since 15
January 2014.

Type of the leadership style which is
used by Mary Barra
Transformational leadership is the type of the
leadership which is generally used by Mary Barra to
carry out different operation of the business in the
market. At the time of Mary Barra joining General
motors, company was going with the issue of lack of
consumer relationship and employee turnover in the
organization.

Characteristic of Leadership style of Mary Barra
More head on single issue

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Innovation

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Self management

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Adaptability

Benefit seen by organization due to leadership
style
Positive working environment

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Competitive advantage

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