BPL 5100H Chapter Notes - Chapter 11: Social Skills, Self-Awareness
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Undercutting a firm"s value of its brand and its culture. Effective leaders set a clear direction for the firm. Setting a direction: a strategic leadership activity of strategy analysis and strategy formation iii. Nurturing a culture committed to excellence and ethical behaviors: can lead the organization to build trust and be more independent by reducing unnecessary corporate processes, lead the organization to success or failure. Characteristics of individuals and organizations that prevent a leader from transforming an organization. Ppl tend to be risk-averse and resistant to change. Barriers to change that stem from organizational design that impedes proper flow and evaluation of information. Barriers to change associated w/ tendency for managers to look at issues from a biased or limited perspective based on prior educational/experience. Sufficient time for strategic thinking and reflection. Leader"s ability to get things done in a way he/she wants them. Power a person wields bc of formal mgt position.