Leadership styles in organization

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MODULE IVTEAMLEADERSHIPANDCONFLICTMANAGEMENT

MBA 3


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CONTENTS

Leadership styles in Organizations

Self-authorized Team Leadership

Causes of team conflict

Conflict Management strategies

Stress and coping in teams


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LEADERSHIPSTYLESINORGANIZATION

Leadership style is a manner and approach of

providing direction ,implementing plans and

motivating people.

Leadership style in traditional leadership theory is

how you relate to your subordinates.


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AUTOCRATIC LEADERSHIP STYLE

Manager retains as much power anddecision-making authority as possible.

The manager does not consult employees,

nor are they allowed to give any input.

Employees are expected to obey orderswithout receiving any explanations.

The motivation environment is produced bycreating a structured set of rewards andpunishments


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ADVANTAGES

Reduced stress due to increased control

A more productive group while the leader is

watching

Improved logistics of operations

Faster decision making


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DISADVANTAGES

Short-termistic approach to management.

Manager perceived as having poor leadership skills

Increased workload for the manager

People dislike being ordered around

Teams become dependent upon their leader


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DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIP STYLE

Democratic Leadership is the leadership style thatpromotes the sharing of responsibility, the exerciseof delegation and continual consultation

Manager seeks consultation on all major issues anddecisions

Manager welcomes feedback on the results of

intiatives and the work environment.

Manager encourages others to become leaders andbe involved in leadership development.


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ADVANTAGES

Positive work environment

Successful initiatives

Creative thinking

Reduction of friction and

office politics

Reduced employee turnover


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DISADVANTAGES

Like the other styles, the democratic style is not

always appropriate. It is most successful when

used with highly skilled or experienced employees

Lengthy and boring decision making


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LAISSEZ-FAIRE

(LEAVETHEMALONE)

A style of leadership in which the leader fails to

accept the responsibilities of the position.

You two take care of the problem while

I go. . .
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THISSTYLEISEFFECTIVE WHEN

Employees are highly skilled, experienced, and

educated.

Employees have pride in their work and the drive todo it successfully on their own.

Outside experts, such as staff specialists or

consultants are being used

Employees are trustworthy and experienced.


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DISADVANTAGES

It makes employees feel insecure at theunavailability of a manager.

The manager cannot provide regular feedback to let

employees know how well they are doing.

Managers are unable to thank employees for theirgood work.

The manager doesnt understand his or herresponsibilities and is hoping the employees cancover for him or her.


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SELF-AUTHORIZED TEAM LEADERSHIP

Self-authorized team leadership is a concept that

places the responsibility of leadership on the

shoulders of each team member.

The team members assume responsibility for their

actions and relationships with others.

They share leadership responsibilities in all aspects

of the teams work.


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CONFLICT

Conflict is a serious disagreement between two or

more people about something that matters to them.

It is serious because those involved are unable to

accept each others behavior or point of view.


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CAUSESOF CONFLICTSINATEAM

Breach of trust

Unresolved issues

Opposing personalities

Different values

Stress

Ego


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CONFLICT MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES


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STRESS

Stress is the wear and tear our minds and bodies

experience as we continue to cope with our

continually changing environment.

Sources of stress are

External

Internal


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STRESSORS

External

physical environment

social interaction,

organizational,

major life events

daily hassles

Internal

Lifestyle choices

Negative self-talk

Mind traps

Personality traps


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STRESS MANAGEMENT

A-B-C strategy


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A= Awareness

What causes your stress?

How do you react?


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B=Balance

There is a fine line between positive and

negative stress.

How much can you cope with before it

becomes negative?

ABC STRATEGY


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ABC STRATEGY

C=ControlWhat can you do to help yourself combat the

negative effects of stress?


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