Question
•You will produce a written report of 4,000 words (+/- 10%)
that critically assesses and evaluates current leadership
theory and synthesises a model of leadership drawn from
authoritative academic sources
•You will then use this as a basis for evaluating the
leadership in your organisation, reflecting how your personal
leadership practice fits in with this, and what steps you will
you take to develop your personal approach to leadership in
the future
Solution
Abstract
This report has focused on providing a critical assessment and evaluation of the current leadership theory and synthesis of a leadership model. This has been used to evaluate the leadership in Public Authority for Water (Diam) organisation. The rationale for evaluating the leadership theory has been informed that leaders are tasked with creating an organisation vision, supporting diverse strategies, and ensuring that an organisation is moving forward. The rationale for evaluating the leadership theory has been informed that leaders are tasked with creating an organisation vision, supporting diverse strategies, and ensuring that an organisation is moving forward. In the evaluation, different leadership models have been evaluated with their link to different leadership concepts being established. These theories have been evaluated against the individual vMEME theory as an individual theory of leadership with the different leadership concepts being informed by MELVS. From the personal leadership development reflection, it is evident that positive leadership skills have already been developed. These have influenced personal career growth and guaranteeing an alignment of individual goals to the broader organisation objectives. Specifically, specific recommendations customised to the Middle East context and future leadership strategy for organisation and individual leadership development have been provided. The recommendations are intended to establish an appropriate leadership style to guarantee followers’ satisfaction by operating in a global mindset context.
Table of Contents
1.1 Organisation Background. 4
2.2 Contextual Issues of Leadership in the Middle East 7
3.1 Practice of leadership in DIAM relationship with vMEME model 9
3.1.1 Value Systems and Structures. 10
3.1.2 Leadership Value Systems and Structures. 11
3.2 Differences of DIAM Approach to Leadership from Competitors. 12
4.0 Personal Reflection on Leadership Development 12
5.0 Conclusion and Recommendations. 15
1.0 Introduction
In the modern business environment, leadership is identified as the capability of influencing others by demonstrating positive individual attributes and behaviours. To achieve this, CIPD (2020) note that leaders adopt varying leadership styles and qualities which are required for varying circumstances. According to Al Khajeh (2018), leaders are characterised by a direct cause-effect relationship with performance. This is since they determine the values, culture, change tolerance, and employees’ motivation. Since leadership and management are almost used interchangeably (CIPD, 2020a), leaders have a role to impact others in achieving their organisation team and corporate objectives. Hence, adopting the appropriate leadership theory and style is viewed as an avenue for an organisation’s improved performance. As defined in Nawaz and Khan (2016), the leadership theories and styles represent leaders’ methods in practicing their leadership roles. Leadership development is a continuous process where leaders are supposed to reflect and enrol in different programs intended to improve their capability. This is affirmed by Murray (2014), which points out that leadership styles are consistently developing with leaders required to be flexible in their operation styles and skills development. Based on this, it is important to understand the leadership theory and leadership models relative to a specific organisation. In this report, an evaluation of leadership theory and construction of a leadership model, analysis of leadership practice, and personal reflection of leadership and development has been provided.
1.1 Organisation Background
In this report, the Public Authority for Water (Diam) has been used as a case study organisation of evaluation. The organisation focuses on providing drinking water and electricity services to citizens in the Sultanate of Oman and working as a major regulator of water and electricity services provision (DIAM, 2020). The organisation leadership model is characterised by its excelling in the competitive Middle East Business environment, particularly in Oman. As a team leader in this organisation, different skills have been acquired critical for individual success today and in future professional roles. The leadership in the organisation is lead by a Board of Directors, including five permanent members tasked with reviewing the authority strategy and achievements. Also, it has executive management and team leaders in the 12 departments of the organisation. In this report, DIAM leadership is evaluated in line with the leadership models evaluated and evaluating its differing from its competitors.
2.0 Literature Review
Based on a review of different concepts, there are different current and emerging aspects of leadership theory that can be used to develop a model of leadership. The changing concepts are informed by Kim (2017) report that
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