Wilson Model: Stewardship Analysis and Organizational Fit

This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the Wilson model of stewardship, contrasting it with the Block model. It begins with an introduction defining both models, followed by a detailed examination of the Wilson model, including its potential benefits and challenges. The analysis further explores the application of the Wilson model within an organizational context, specifically using Telstra as a case study, outlining both the advantages and disadvantages of implementation. The report concludes by summarizing the findings and emphasizing the implications of adopting the stewardship model for organizational effectiveness. The report draws on the provided assignment brief to structure the analysis, adhering to the word count and specific requirements outlined in the brief.

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Table of Contents
Introduction................................................................................................................................3
Discussion..................................................................................................................................3
Wilson and Block model........................................................................................................3
Detailed analysis of Wilson Model........................................................................................4
Conclusion..................................................................................................................................7
References..................................................................................................................................8

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Executive Summary
The aim of this paper is to demonstrate the model of Stewardship that is given by Block and
Wilson. In this report the potential benefits and challenges are also described. The advantages
of implementing the Wilson model in an organizational setting is also depicted. The report
concluded that stewardship model can improve the profit of the organization.

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Introduction
The concept of stewardship is taking care of property or organization which belongs
to someone else. Applying the theory of stewardship in an organization will help to motivate
people to work for the well being of the other rather than working for self-interests 9Ross et
al. 20160. The employees of the organization will see themselves as the caretaker and will
focus on their duties towards the organization (Silva and Krasny 2016). The idea of
stewardship is described by Wilson R. Kent and Peter Block implement the idea of
Stewardship in their respective books. By implementing this model the organization can
develop a better environment and can also increase the productivity (Balakrishnan, Malhotra
and Falkenberg 2017).
Discussion
Wilson and Block model
In Wilson stewardship model he described stewardship in a non-profitable
organization. He explain the concept of steward leaders who exercise their duty with humility
of a slave. He also explained in the past how the stewards play their role. Wilson described
that how steward leadership is applied in estate, prison and even also in national level
(Wilson 2016). Wilson also described that the steward hold authority independently and
dependently. Wilson also described prototypical steward. There are several consequences of
acting as a owner which are explained in his book. He explain the role of steward in the
Bible. The block model of stewardship is based upon three pillars that are empowerment,
partnership and service. It force the leaders to think for the second time about the way they
do their daily work. It is applied to many other fields such as society, community in a general
way and to a workplace. By implementing this model in different area gives a successful
result in a variety of fields(Simpkins and Lemyre 2018). The block model is based upon

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power, the platform of rewarding someone and distribution of work. This model relies on not
focusing in self interest and work for the others. The block model provides empowerment to
the employees of the organization (Neubaum et al. 2017). Block model is based on
gracefully utilizing power. The Wilson model of stewardship is explained Biblically and is
more comprehensive and prevalent y explaining the duties and responsibility of an individual.
He model clearly explain the roles of non-power leadership. With his theory he proposes that
hoe leaders can make decisions that will maximize the benefit of the organization and also
increases the benefit of the stakeholders and arise a sense of duty among the employees or
within the people of a community in general (Ewest 2017). This make Wilson model suitable
for implanting stewardship within an organization.
Detailed analysis of Wilson Model
While implementing Wilson model there potential benefits and challenges that comes
with it.
The potential benefits of implementing Wilson model in a society, community or
organization.
1. Firstly, it is discussed by Wilson that how idea of stewardship plays an important role
in the past. This have several benefits such as learning continuously and motivating
the people working in an organization.
2. Wilson differentiate the classical idea with the biblical idea of stewardship with the
help of biblical integration .This implement how a steward leader gain the trust of the
people. This explain how the non-profit leadership is different from the business
leadership. Implementing the same in the organization help the manager or the
executives to earn the trust of their employees.

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3. Stewards are the persons, which have certain characteristics of its master or owner,
which allow them to be the functional representatives. The steward is responsible for
the resource, owner and the recipients thus making the individual responsible to
manage their duties. Employees develop a attitude to become responsible to their
work.
4. Wilson model laid down some principles that increases the growth of the
organization. The resources which are unproductive in certain areas are implemented
to other areas where it will ensure growth. It gives a opportunity for investing in a
business.
5. In Wilson model of stewardship the steward who is engage for the role have the
responsibility to give the fruitful result and also have the right to end the non-fruitful
investment. This gives a sense of responsibility to an individual and also give certain
rights to them.
6. According to Wilson stewardship model a person work to achieve the objectives of
the owner which helps the stakeholders, employees and other staffs in an organization
to become accountable of hat they are doing.
There are some challenges that comes when implementing the Wilson stewardship
model in an organization (Hayek et al. 2017).
1. Organization that are following paternalism, hierarchy and patriarchy for several
years face difficulty in shifting to the idea of stewardship. This idea cannot be
imposed to the employees of the organization. The member of the organization have
to adopt the idea in their minds and follow the idea willingly.
2. The managers and the executive of the organization do no follow the idea as they
assume that the do not falls under that criteria. Every member of the organization fro
the top to bottom of the organizational chart need to follow the stewardship idea.

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3. The employees sometime divert from their work because there is no fear of penalty
and no encouragement of reward. This can lead to loss to the organization (Katz et a.l
2017).
4. There can be problem of insufficient training to the employees o the organization to
understand their role when this stewardship model is implemented. They can face
difficulties in understanding their role.
5. If for any reason any employees do not understand the idea of stewardship it will be
possible for them to work according to it. They can face difficulties in serving the
others without self interest (Waldkirch and Nordqvist 2016).
Organization implementing Wilson model of Stewardship
Implementing the stewardship model in an organizational setting like Telstra can give
several benefits. It helps the organization to achieve its vision. Telstra is a technology
company that and it focus on providing customer satisfaction. Applying the stewardship
model will help to empower the employees to serve the customers without self-interests. The
organization works for enhancing the advocacy of the customers. Applying this model will
help the organization to identify the role of leadership in successful running of the
organization. These model help to reunite all the employees and motivating them to work for
the betterment of the organization. The shareholders and stakeholders of the organization will
get several advantages and thus enhancing their experience in the organization (Neubaum et
al. 2017). The implementation of the model will help all the members of the organization
from executives, managers, employees, staffs to enjoy same power. The employees will more
dedicatedly employed in the service to the customers and the organization (Hayek et al.
2017). These will help the organization to become a world class technology company with
the contribution of the staffs in all level of the organizational chart. The company need to

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work to enhance the consistency of the work they provide. This can be improved by
stewardship model that can encourage the employees to serve the organization.
The major issues that Telstra will face due to the implementation of the Wilson model of
Stewardship are as follows: -
1. In case of Stewardship the main issue that is present includes decentralization of the
functional process. This is one of the major aspect that will harm the functional process
of Telstra (Mendes 2017). This decentralization of the Telsta project will affect as
proper decision making cannot be made in case of following the Wilson Stewardship
model in Telstra
2. Another issue that is present in the Wilson Model of Stewardship that will affect Telstra
is that the responsibility of the business managers are very high despite putting high
effort the benefits that they will be gaining will not be enough rewarding. This is one of
the major aspect that will affect the functioning of Telstra as retention of employees in
the managerial section will get difficult.
3. Decision making is one of the major issue that is present in the commencing of the
project. This leads to the fact that the management of the Telstra process will get
affected in a negative manner. This processing of the negative data handling process will
affect the functional process of Telstra (Simpkins & Lemyre 2018).
4. The organization is working with patriarchy and hierarchy and shifting to stewardship
will not be easy. The organization will face difficulty in making all its employees agree
to the idea of stewardship. The mentality of the employees are set to a single idea since
so many years and shifting to another idea is challenging.
These are the major aspect that will affect the Telstra functioning in a negative manner.

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Conclusion
From the above discussion it can be stated that the functioning of business
organizations gets affected in a positive manner. This leads to the fact that the management of
the project will get functional in a better manner. In case of getting a better understanding of
the stewardship model better commencing of business can be performed by Telstra.

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