Description
In this discussion, you will evaluate, differentiate, and interconnect the dynamics of power and influence of an organizational leader. In your response, consider the traits, values, ethics, and skills found in effective leaders.
APPLICATION: As you generate your response, consider an organization or a leader you know or have read about. Provide specific examples to support your discussion.
Instructions:
- Identify the leader or organization.
- Select a characteristic or value that you think is important to this leader’s or organization’s success.
- Discuss this characteristic or value in the context of the topic of power versus influence in organizational leadership.
Requirements
Include introduction and conclusion
Discussion should be 3 to 4 paragraphs.
Use at least two Peer Reviewed Journal Articles
APA format is required and each reference must be cited in the paper.
Use headings to organize the content in your work.
Please no plagiarism and sources should not be older than 5 years
Explanation & Answer
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Introduction
An organization must have a leader who is a fundamental being towards the attainment of
an organization success and achievement of the laid objectives. An effective leader in any
organization must have excellent character traits, reputable values, good ethics and skills to
create a conducive environment for the performance of any organization. There are many
effective leaders who I have read about, and through their guidance in the respective
organization, they lead they have ensured greater success and performance which have made
their business to enjoy increasing market share.
The Leader of an Organization
One of the leaders that I have read about is Steve Jobs who is the Chief Executive Officer
and Co-founder of Apple Inc. Company. Through his leadership as the CEO, the company has
been able to excel in the personal computer and mobile phone industry through his values, skills,
and character which ensured a conducive working employment provided to the workers.
A Characteristic Important to the Leader
The characteristic that is important for Steve Jobs to continue maintaining the success of
Apple Inc. Company is having a respectable relationship with other individuals in the
organization. This character is of the essence as it creates a remarkable environment for the
performance of every individual in the organization. When the leader relates to the employees
through creating an atmosphere of respect to one another and creating an environment of love
without any form of discrimination will eventually lead to better performance of the company
(Hollander, 2013). Therefore Steve Jobs need to be honest, straightforward and truthful as
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through these characters traits the followers will be able to create an environment which will
foster the success of the company.
The Characteristic and its context to the topic of power versus influence in organizational
leadership.
The characteristic of the leader having a good relationship with other individuals in the
workforce will ensure that the workers respect the power bestowed to th...
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