MGSC46H3 : The Case for Directive Leadership

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A democratic style will be effective only if followers are both willing and able to participate actively in the decision making process. Participation concerns the degree to which the leader lets subordinates take on some of the responsibility for making decisions about which tasks, projects, or results are to be achieved. Direction reflects the extent to which the leader delegates the responsibility for choosing the actual means to accomplish the desired tasks, projects, or results. Treating subordinates with concern and respect, as well as demonstrating a strong desire for goal achievement are essential to effective leadership in the workplace. Successful leaders also make every effort to strengthen the connection between performance and rewards. The extent to which the leader links available rewards or sanctions to subordinate performance defines a leadership dimension that we call incentive for performance. Leaders should create the strongest connection possible between performance and rewards (or sanctions) that organizational constraints will permit.

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