Leadership Situations
As CEO, it is important to be aware of all the variables impacting the firm and apply the right foundational theory of leadership so that these variables are considered with effectiveness. In this situation, strategic contingencies theory serves as the best foundational theory from which I would draw to lead this organization. Developed by Hickson (1971), strategic contingencies theory focuses on the job that has to be accomplished and does not consider so much the personalities related to that job. In other words, the most important aspect of leadership according to this theory is the ability to identify the problems that need to be solved and implementing the right tools and/or people to solve those problems. In this case, the best solution to solve the company’s stagnation is to update systems (modernize) and offshore jobs that can be offshored.
Another foundational theory that may be helpful so as to make the Board happy with respect to rewarding those employees who have been loyal to the company for so long is transformational leadership. Transformational leadership was developed over a period of time in the 1900s but focuses mainly on how leaders can transform followers through the application of inspirational and charismatic techniques that motivate the followers to perform to the expectations of the leader. In order to get the long-serving workers of the company to adapt and implement the modern methods that need to be utilized in the firm, transformational leadership can be a helpful tool. Specifically, Burns’ (1978) transformational leadership theory can be instrumental here because it uses the “high road” approach to instilling values and meaning in individual workers by utilizing philosophical tones to support the workers’ drive towards the company’s ultimate goal. In other words,...
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It should also make sure that the managerial members have a consistent and constructive association with the team member to ensure success of the firm. They should also make sure that the team formed has an appropriate level of conformity in terms of the attitudes, principles and work ethics. The company should also make sure that there are no ego clashes within a team and that it stays united
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