In particular, literature demonstrates a growing interest on the issue of whether men and women behave differently in leadership roles (Statham, 1987; Pounder & Coleman, 2002; Eagly & Johannesen-Schmidt, 2001; Carless, 1998; Burke & Collins, 2001; Davidson & Ferrario, 1992; Park, 1996; Van Engen, Van der Leeden & Willemsen, 2001; Eagly & Johnson, 1990; Powell & Graves, 2003). Within this literature of research, there has been substantial divergence in the opinions of the gender-leadership debate. ... In the attempt to answer this valid question, this paper will aim to review previous literat...

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In addition, the examination of literature in fields such as Organizational Theory and Behaviour, Management and Sociology has confirmed that these factors have been independently linked to organizational performance. ... - We will always support others to achieve their goals Literature Review Multiple researches have been conducted on Organizational Structure and Leadership styles and the ways in which they promote organizational efficiency and effectiveness. ... The behaviour of leaders can either be described as employee oriented which is concerned about effective interpersonal relation...

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This study tried to look into the relationship between the managerial leadership skills and overall employee satisfaction. ... Aim The primary objective of this study is to examine the nature of relationship between the leadership skills and employee job satisfaction. ... The study examines two distinct types of leadership styles such as transformational and transactional. ... Literature Review Leadership According to Robbins (2001) Leadership can be defined as the influence a leader on to their followers or the subordinates which is a result of the process of interaction between the leaders...

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INTRODUCTION This coursework has been divided into three parts. The first part entails a discussion on the transformational leadership style of leadership as practiced by Sir Richard Branson founder of the Virgin Group with particular focus on virgin train. (Avolio & Bass, 1995),describes transformational leadership as a leadership style in which leaders articulate a shared vision of the future, stimulate followers intellectually and show individual consideration to followers, this style of leadership best describes the characteristic and the leadership attributes of Richard Branson. The seco...

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In Leadership: Improving the Quality of Patient Care, Angie Clegg summarizes a review of theories and early studies in relation to leadership. ... In the 1950's research changed from the study of leader traits to leader behaviors. ... Several nursing frameworks are recognized in literature as being grounded in caring. ...

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Abstract The object of this study is to explore specific identity-formations that have occurred under specific cultural and socio-political contexts that have enabled women politicians in India to acquire political power. ... Literature Review Mediation of Reality, Creation of Identity and the Reality of Power From the massive billboards to countless fliers, every possible inch on any commodity packaged for daily consumption is shaped into spaces where identities are created and recreated. ... The paper will subsequently address some of the problems with existing studies on the 'teen dev...

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Introduction This essay will examine whether Apple is accountable for the actions of Foxconn through analyzing the influence of organizational culture and leadership. Foxconn is a Taiwanese multinational electronics contract manufacturing company headquartered in Tucheng, New Taipei, Taiwan. It is...

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