...because the culture, structure, leadership, management and team work of Syngenta is related here. In task 1 the relation among the culture and structure is important for building a strong structure of work and for reaching goal. Task 2 and 3 indicate about the leadership management and the motivation, Leadership is important for stick with the effective plan. Team work and organization’s work is necessary so do the motivation to accomplish it. Lastly task 4 says about the effective team work to complete every task in Syngenta to reach its goal. 1.0 Task 1 This task contains a great relationship among the structure and culture of the organization. Through this relationship an organization can make them a perfect one for earning profit and to satisfy the employees and customers also. 1.1 Comparing and contrasting different organizational structures and culture for Syngenta. There are different types of organizational structure and culture. Among them 4 points description is given below: Functional structure In this structure Syngenta will choose specific employees for specific people for developing a great relationship with the other organizations during the dealings. This structure indicates a team to work for betterment for that specific task (Case, 2012). Here Syngenta collects specific people for a specific task where individual task is not that much effective. Geographical structure Syngenta divides some employees for particular task mainly where the geographical...
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...how and why management and leadership approaches lead organizations to develop and implement successful strategies in different economic conditions while other organizations are unable or unwilling to adapt their strategies. Section 1: | Discuss and explain the link between strategic management and leadership in Nissan/ | | | In order to discuss and explain the link between strategic management and leadership we need first to explain the definition of strategic management and Leadership, then show how there is a link between them. What is management? Management is the science of getting things done through other people generally by organizing and directing the activities on the job and to use available resources in an effective and efficient way to achieve the organization objectives. This is a general definition of management but there are different functions and levels of management, each function defined differently according to the level of management (operational manager, tactical managers, strategic managers, etc.). For examples: Operational management refers to the administration of business practices to create the high level of efficiency in achieving the organization goals. Tactical management refers to the process of selecting the appropriate ways to achieve the strategic plan in other meaning it allows manager to choose the best method depends of the situation rather than following a particular or a standard procedure Strategic management is the set...
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...| Leadership and Management | | Executive Summary The assignment has shown the leadership mechanism in relation to management. Who a leader is, what he possesses within the organization, what he should do in decision making, motivating employees are the main theme of the assignment. The managers or leaders motivate the employees using which theories are also shown. Managers use performance management techniques to contribute higher performance of the employees and team. Here, the development and models of team have also been showed with the benefits of it within the organization. However, by going through the article, anyone can get an exact idea on leadership management. Table of Contents Executive Summary 2 Introduction 4 Task 1 4 1.1an analysis of the concepts of leadership and management 4 1.2 An evaluation of the key management and leadership theories 5 1.3 An assessment of the challenges of leadership and management practice 7 Task 2 8 2.1 An analysis of the key motivational theories and how they influence organizational success: 8 2.2 An evaluation of the role of leadership and management in employee motivation: 11 (Task 3) 11 2.3 An analysis of the contribution of performance management techniques as organizational processes: 11 Task 4: 12 3.1 An analysis of the development of teams: 12 3.2an analysis of the roles and models of team leadership: 13 3.3 An evaluation of the role and usefulness of teams within the organization:...
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...| | |3 D MORDEN COLLEGE LONDON | | | |Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Level 7 | | | |Unit 1: Developing Strategic Management and Leadership Skills | | | |Assignment : Apply theories of Leadership and Management to an organisation | | | |Tutor: Mr M.T.Islam Date Set: 08 January 2015 | | ...
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...OBJECTIVES To present various findings on the styles of leadership and how they contribute to leader effectiveness; to relate implications from classic studies and modern theories of leadership; to discuss the research findings on leadership roles and activities, especially as they relate to successful and effective leaders; and to identify and analyze the skills needed for effective leadership of today’s organizations. II. TEACHING NOTES AND REVIEW OUTLINE A. Leadership roles are changing in today’s dynamic, global environment. 1. Experts state that five key leadership roles will be essential for successful managers in the next decade: a. providing a strategic vision to motivate and inspire; b. empowering employees; c. accumulating and sharing internal knowledge; d. gathering and integrating external information; and e. challenging the status quo. 2. New trends, such as telecommuting, virtual organizations, and technological advances, affect the practice and study of leadership. B. A leader’s “style” refers to the way in which he or she influences followers. Classic studies and modern theories have implications for leader style. 1. The Hawthorne studies and McGregor’s Theories X and Y delineation drew attention to the need for humanistic styles of leadership. 2. The Iowa studies examined the impact of autocratic, democratic...
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...Week 3 LEADERSHIP This third lecture focuses on the discussion if leadership is one of the most important factors for high performing organisations. The different (hierarchical) levels of leadership, different styles of leadership, and the effectiveness of these styles will be addressed. Furthermore, the professional background of leadership will be discussed. Burke This article focuses on the relationship between specific leader behaviours and team performance outcomes. Team leadership Functional approach: leaders main job is to do whatever is not being adequately handled for group needs. Within this approach the leader is effective to the degree that he/she ensures that all functions critical to task and team maintenance are completed. Team leadership = dynamic process of social problem solving through generic responses, categorized as (Fleischman): 1. Information search and structuring (to inform leader, used to decide upon course of action during 2.) 2. Information use in problem solving 3. Managing personnel resources 4. Managing material resources Hackman: not on leadership functions, but on identifying condition that leaders can create to facilitate team effectiveness. * teams must be real (team task, boundaries, specified authority) * have compelling direction (challenging, clear and consequential) gained from first two leadership functions above * an enabling structure (core conditions) Leaders manage personnel resources...
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...Foods 22/10/2015 Unit 5013V1 - Leadership practice Table of Contents Introduction 2 Scenario 2 Task 1 3 Task 2 7 Task 3 9 Task 4 11 Referencing 14 Bibliography 15 Introduction This unit is about being able to define and show an appreciation for key leadership principles in setting and communicating organisational direction, and the application of leadership styles in the achievement of organisational objectives. It is also about being able to differentiate between the leadership and management aspects of a job role and show an understanding of how these are integrated to enable effective performance Scenario Learners may use their own employment context, or that of another organisation with which they are very familiar, to base their assignment. However, in the case that they are not able to do so, please use the below scenario:- You are a manager, leading a department in a medium sized company. You have responsibility for setting direction, motivating and inspiring the team and individuals, and for co-ordinating workload and outputs. For this assignment I will predominantly be using examples and methods from my organisation unless otherwise asked by the assignment brief. Task 1 The Function of a Management Role The function of a management role is to complete set tasks and goals so as to make the best use of all use all the resources available in the most efficient way. The general five functions of management are organising, planning, controlling...
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...Task 1: Developing and using a personal development plan * Identify the links between organisational objectives and personal development objectives The organisation’s main aim is making a difference, as outlined in their Programme for and to make the Company t a “top performing organisation”. This mirrors my personal objectives to make myself a better worker. In order to achieve this I need to adhere to the Civil Service Competency Framework’s (2015) main aims of Setting Direction, Engaging People and Delivering Results. * Construct a personal development plan which meets agreed objectives I have created a PDP https://www.managers.org.uk/ that can be seen below. In my plan, I have identified what my short, medium and long term objectives will be for the next 12 months and beyond. I did this by using my Performance Management Review and my personal objectives I have included relevant training courses to enhance and expand my knowledge, but also formal and informal discussions and feedback from my colleagues to assist me to reflect on my practice and develop. Part 1 – Personal Analysis Strengths | Area for Further Development | * My personal organisational skills are excellent and I work well with others in the team. * I am confident in showing other members of the team how various system work such as the Financial System. * I have shown by attending the CMI leadership course that i have excellent time management skills by juggling my work and...
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...support my work and credit has been acknowledged. Task 1 1.1 You are required to select any two companies from UK energy industry to compare and contrast the different organisational structures and culture with another company from the same industry. 1.2 Explain how the relationship between structure and culture can impact on business performance of the first organisation you have selected 1.3 Also discuss the factors which influence individual behaviour at your first organisation that you have chosen. Task 2 2.1 Compare the effectiveness of different leadership styles with another business organisation in the same industry. 2.2 Also explain how the management functions, managerial roles and management authorities will underpin their practice of this company management. 2.3 You need to evaluate the different approaches to management used by the both organisations concerned in this task. Task 3 3.1 You have to discuss the impacts on different leadership styles on organisational motivation throughout the change of periods in the first organisation you select in the task 1. 3.2 You need to compare application of two different theories within your work place in the same organisation. 3.3 Evaluate the usefulness of these motivation theories for the managers in your organisation concerned in this task. Task 4 4.1 Explain the nature of groups and group behaviour within...
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...| Organizations and Behavior | A Theoretical Perspective | Muhammad Ariful Islam 01-Aug-12 | Contents Introduction 3 1. Understanding of Different Approaches to Management and Leadership 3 1.1 Comparison of Effectiveness of different leadership styles in different organizations 3 1.1.1 Autocratic Leadership Style 3 1.1.2 Democratic or Participative Leadership Style 4 1.1.3 Free Rein Leadership Style 4 Table: 1 5 1. 2 The Best Suited Leadership Style in this Scenario 5 1. 3. How Organisational Theory Supports the Practice of Management 5 1.3.1 Classical Theory 5 1.3.2 Neoclassical Theory 6 1.3.3 Contemporary Theory 6 1.4. An Evaluation of Different Approaches to Management Used by Different Organizations 6 1.5. Organisations that Adopt Different Approaches of Management 8 2. Understanding of the Ways of Using Motivational Theories in Organisations 8 2.1 The Impact of Different Leadership Style on Motivation in the Periods of Organizational Change 8 2.2 An Effective Leadership Style Can Help to Achieve Organisational Objectives 8 2.3 Comparison of the Application of Different Motivational Theories within the Workplace 9 2.4 ‘Motivation can Increase Employee’s Performance’- A Justification with Argument 9 2.5 The Usefulness of a Motivation Theory for Managers 9 3. Understanding of the Mechanisms for Developing Effective Teamwork in Organisations 10 3.1 The Nature of Groups and Group Behaviour Within Organisations 10 ...
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...culture| | | |can impact on the performance of the business. | | |AC 1.3 |Discuss the factors which influence individual behaviour at work. | | | | | | | | | | | | |Learning Outcome 2 |Understand different approaches to management and leadership |Report | |AC 2.1 | Compare the effectiveness of different leadership styles in different | | | |organizations |...
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...ASSESSMENT ON CREATING A DYNAMIC CAREER DEVELOPMENT PLAN OF LEADERSHIP SKILLS Course: Developing personal and professional leadership practice Lecturer: Jill Machon /Jill Fortune Submission Date: 28TH March 2015 Nominal Word Count: 1000 Question: You should seek to show your progress during your studies, taking a critical approach and ensuring all your learning experiences inform your views. You should adapt and amend your plan as new information becomes available, ensuring that you can justify any changes made - keeping a reflective diary may be a way of achieving this. Steps * Introduction (100 words) * Section 1: * Section 2: * Section 3: * Section 4: * Section 5: * Conclusion (100 words) Assessment criteria Using knowledge of theories and concepts from the course reflect upon application and progression of learning and how this will affect/impact on your future management and leadership practice Excellent knowledge of theories and concepts from the course to reflect upon application and progression of learning and how this will affect/impact on your future management and leadership practice. Excellent ability to demonstrate an understanding of the impact of management and leadership practice in the wider organisational community. INTRODUCTION Continuing professional development (CPD) is recognised as a commitment by professionals to continually maintain and enhance their skills and knowledge with a view to support their...
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...Completion date | Submitted on | 7th February 2014 | 17th April 2014 | | | Assignment title | Comparative study of Organisational Behaviour of two chosen organisations | LearningOutcome | Assessment Criteria | In this assessment you will have the opportunity to present evidence that shows you are able to: | Task no. | Evidence(page nos.) | LO1Understand the relationshipbetween organisationalstructure and culture | 1.1 | compare and contrast different organisational structures and culture | 1 | | | 1.2 | explain the relationship between an organisation’s structure and culture can impact on the performance of the business | 1 | | | 1.3 | discuss the factors that affect individual behaviour at work | 2 | | LO2 Understand differentapproaches to managementand leadership | 2.1 | compare the effectiveness of different leadership styles in different organisations | 3 | | | 2.2 | explain how organisational theory underpins the practice of management | 3 | | | 2.3 | evaluate the different approaches to management used by different organisations | 3 | | LO3 Understand ways of usingmotivational theories inorganisations | 3.1 | discuss the impact that different leadership styles may have on motivation in organisations in periods of change | 4 | | | 3.2 | compare the application of different motivational theories within the workplace | 4 | | | 3.3 | evaluate the usefulness of a motivation theory for managers | 4 | | LO4 Understand mechanisms fordeveloping effectiveteamwork...
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...No : Registration No: Batch No: Date Issued : Date Due : Date of Submission: Date Issued : Date Due : Date of Submission: Unit Assessment Information Qualification : Higher National Diploma in Business Management Unit Code & Title : QCF/ H/601/0551 Unit 03/ Organizations and Behaviour Assessment Title & No’s : Learning outcomes and grading opportunities: LO 01: Understand the relationship between organizational structure and culture | Learning Outcomes | LO1.1 | LO1.2 | LO1.3 | | | | | LO 02: Understand different approaches to management and leadership | Learning Outcomes | LO2.1 | LO2.2 | LO2.3 | | | | | LO 03: Understand ways of using motivational theories in organizations | Learning Outcomes | LO3.1 | LO3.2 | LO3.3 | | | | | LO 04: Understand mechanisms for developing effective teamwork in organizations | Learning Outcomes | LO4.1 | LO4.2 | LO4.3 | | | | | Merit and Distinction Descriptor | M1 | M2 | M3 | D1 | D2 | D3 | | | | | Unit Assessment Information Qualification : Higher National Diploma in Business Management Unit Code & Title : QCF/ H/601/0551 Unit 03/ Organizations and Behaviour Assessment Title & No’s : Learning outcomes and grading opportunities: LO 01:...
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...Vol. 5, No. 2 Asian Social Science Leadership Style and Perception of Effectiveness: Enlightening Malaysian Managers Sharmila Jayasingam (Corresponding author) Faculty of Business and Accounting Universiti Malaya 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Tel: 03-7967-3833 E-mail: sharmila@um.edu.my Moey Yoke Cheng KDU College Sdn. Bhd 32, Jalan Anson 10400 Penang E-mail: ycmoey12@yahoo.com Abstract In the past, the leadership style of Malaysian managers has been different from our Western counterparts due to strong cultural differences. However, with the advent of knowledge economy and the transformation of workforce, leadership style of Malaysian managers is said to be altered. This research explored the current state of leadership style among Malaysian managers and its effect on the perception of effectiveness. A survey method was employed and the data was drawn from subordinates who were working in private and public sectors in the Klang Valley area. When compared to past literature, the results imply that a shift has taken place primarily with regards to autocratic leadership. Respondents attributed leadership effectiveness to the use of participative and nurturant-task leader behavior. Gender differences were not significantly evident. Keywords: Malaysian managers, Leadership, Gender 1. Introduction Reading most Management textbooks would readily reveal that leadership is one of the four management function that needs to be assumed by any manager. Although numerous studies of effective...
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