Stewardship in Organizations: A Critique of Peter Block's Model

This report examines Peter Block's model of stewardship, a leadership approach emphasizing responsibility, empowerment, and shared decision-making. The essay details the key elements of the model, including financial accountability, organizational structure, and strategies for governance. A SWOT analysis is conducted to evaluate the model's strengths, such as increased employee confidence and cost-effectiveness, and weaknesses like time-consuming research and potential conflicts. The report highlights opportunities like fostering connections and threats like the model's unrealistic nature for some organizations. The conclusion underscores stewardship's potential in non-profit settings, emphasizing the importance of balancing strengths and weaknesses for organizational success. The report references multiple scholarly sources to support its analysis and conclusions.