Task: Evolving Leadership Models
Recent theoretical developments in leadership paradigms seem more inclined to frame leadership concepts within the context of moral philosophy, interpersonal growth and spiritual values, topics discussed in business leadership models. Some examples include transformational leadership (Burns, 1978; Bass, 1990), Servant-Leadership (Greenleaf Center, 2002), Relational Leadership (Brower, Schoorman, & Hwee, 2000) and spiritual leadership (Mitroff & Denton, 1999).
Conduct a preliminary search of these models, and select one that resonates best with your own leadership style and one that does not resonate to your own leadership style. Using the business article collections in the Library and other credible sources, respond to the following questions regarding the model you have selected:
Select two and compare and contrast these two models, with particular emphasis on the implications of these models for the leader follower-relationship and the organizational culture.
To what degree do these models represent a theory that is grounded in experience or fact, or just a "fad"? Defend your arguments with academic sources.
In your own words, post a response to the Discussion Board and comment on other postings. You will be graded on the quality of your postings.
Objective: Assignment will involve the following the Course Outcomes
1. Analyze the various leader, follower, cultural, and situational characteristics that contribute to leadership.
2. Apply critical thinking skills to analyze business situations.
References:
Bass, B. M. (1990). Bass & Stogdill's handbook of leadership: Theory, research, and managerial applications (3rd ed.). New York: The Free Press.
Brower, H. H., Schoorman, D. F., & Hwee Hoon Tan (2000). A model of relational leadership: The integration of trust and leader-member exchange. Leadership Quarterly, 11(2), 227-250. Retrieved December 2, 2008, from Business Source Premier database.
Burns, J. M. (1978). Leadership. New York: Harper & Row.
Greenleaf, R. (2002). Servant leadership: A journey into the nature of legitimate power and greatness. Mahwah, NJ: Paulist Press.
Mitroff, I. I. & Denton, E. A, (1999). A spiritual audit of corporate America: A hard look at spirituality, religion, and values in the workplace. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass, Inc.
The response addresses the queries posted in 820 words with references.