The objective of this research is: To analyse the role of social media impact in leadership in the Western Cape, with these guiding objectives • To identify the prevalence and types of social media tools used by corporate leaders for communication with the subordinates in the workplace • To identify the purposes of use for each type of social media utilised in the workplace • To identify the advantages and disadvantages of using social media in the workplace • To identify the extent to which corporate
Study Leadership is not a new concept at all. The idea of leadership dated back to the primitive period when humans first formed small communities (Bass, 1990). The importance of leadership is out of debate, yet there remains a mystery about what leadership really is and how to conceptualize it. This elusive concept has received numerous definitions that are arbitrary, ambiguous and subjective (Bass and Bass, 2008). Bass (1990) noted, “there are almost as many different definitions of leadership as
Analysis The strengths listed through the Gallup’s Strengths-based leadership applies to one’s professional work life and personal life. The area of harmony allows one to have the ability to allow participants within interdisciplinary groups agree upon a common idea even though everyone has differing points of views. They see common ground areas where people are able to agree upon a common decision within group discussions. This characteristic becomes applicable within the hospital work environment
That is why, very often even right and needed solutions cannot be accepted because of the lack of trust which this person has. In coherent society this problem is usually connected with the leadership qualities which a person possesses. Under these conditions, the question of leadership obtains great importance. Trustworthy leader can be more
transformational leadership and the connection between all the three with leader ethical behavior. Results confirmed that leader’s femininity is a stronger predictor of transformational leadership and masculinity explains additional variance in transformational leadership. In other words, femininity, masculinity, and transformational leadership are positively related to leader’s ethical behaviors. A number of authors have speculated the difference in feminine and masculine leadership styles. Surprisingly
Leadership involves bringing people together and motivating them to accomplish specific set goals (Plonien, 2015). Leadership in nursing is a critical field that is needed in the nursing profession and patient care (Plonien, 2015). Exceptional leaders in the nursing profession are required to motivate the staff to provide patient-centered care and increase their productivity in providing patient care (Plonien, 2015). Several specific qualities are necessary for effective leadership that differs
lets us talk about leadership skill, Leadership roles are all around us, not just in a work environment. They can be applied to any situation where you are required to take the lead, professionally, socially and at home in family settings. Ideally, leaders become leaders because they have credibility, and because people want to follow them. Leadership is an important function of management which helps to maximize efficiency and to achieve organizational goals. Generally, leadership is all about having
Rural areas often need to be self-sufficient due to distance and lack of resources. It was mentioned by the interviewee that self-sufficiency is a characteristic in itself that sows the seeds of leadership from a very young age in leaders that are born and brought up in rural areas. Proactive was considered as a trait by two of the candidates. The characteristics of being proactive had started to show up from school age. This is then carried on into adult life and which, when opportunity arises
Personal attributes and characteristics If one believes in the great man theory, that followers are different than leaders, an individual may not aspire to be a leader, believing leadership to be unattainable (Hughes, Ginnett, & Curphy, 2012). This theory is very narrow in its view of leadership, but a pro of the theory is that it has led to more research on leadership. This has helped in the process of learning which characteristics and attributes successful leaders many have, so that skills can
Leadership is the persons who are the leaders in an organization, and he or she is regarded collectively (Leadership, 2017). According to Koontz, H. and C. O'Donnell, the good leadership is "influencing people, willing to work for themselves to achieve the collective goals," and leadership will also have a clear vision for subordinates and their ability to influence subordinates complete the progress of all tasks. A leader is important for the company and every department, and in most cases, people