This paper analyzed major leadership topics with a focus on situational leadership, leadership types, and Kurt Lewin’s leadership model. This studied how leadership influences the behavior of organizations, including the hospitality industry, regarding CSR, particularly regarding employment rights. Leadership was understood as the capacity to motivate, direct, and coordinate people or groups to accomplish specific objectives. Different forms of leadership were mentioned and compared, including autocratic, democratic, and laissez-faire, according to Kurt Lewin, and the situational leadership theory focuses on the use of different approaches depending on the context. The study also looked at CSR in the hospitality industry, with a focus on employment issues, including wages and remuneration for employees. The study also revealed that leadership success coupled with CSR improves the organizational culture and leads to improved retention of the employees and a positive perception towards the company by the customers. The findings of this research pointed out that organizational leadership and ethical behaviors enhance organizational performance and facilitate social welfare; the need for flexibility in leadership and corporate accountability was also underlined.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- 1.0 INTRODUCTION
- 1.1 Definition of Leadership
- 2.0 SITUATIONAL LEADERSHIP
- 3.0 KURT LEWIN PERSPECTIVE ON LEADERSHIP STYLE
- 3.1 LEADERSHIP STYLE
- 3.2 IMPORTANCE OF LEADERSHIP STYLE
- 3.3 SITUATIONAL LEADERSHIP CRITICS
- 3.4 LEWIN'S MODEL CONCLUSION
- 4.0 CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (C.S.R)
- 4.1 EMPLOYEE SATISFACTION AND RETENTION
- 4.1.1 Social Reputation and Customer Perception
- 4.1.2 Community Relation
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This study investigates various aspects of leadership, including situational leadership, leadership styles, and Lewin's leadership model, and how these influence organizational behavior within the hospitality industry. It also examines Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) focusing on ethical employment practices within this sector.
- Situational Leadership and its adaptability to different contexts.
- Kurt Lewin's perspective on leadership styles and their effectiveness.
- The role of leadership in shaping organizational behavior in the hospitality industry.
- Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and its connection to ethical employment practices.
- The impact of effective leadership and CSR on employee satisfaction and retention.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
1.0 INTRODUCTION: This chapter introduces the study's objectives, focusing on leadership, its various styles, and the influence of leadership on organizational behavior within the hospitality industry, with a special emphasis on CSR and ethical employment practices. A definition of leadership is provided, highlighting its complexity and impact.
1.1 Definition of Leadership: This section delves deeper into the concept of leadership, moving beyond formal authority to encompass the ability to direct, motivate, and influence others. It emphasizes the importance of effective communication, goal setting, and leading by example.
2.0 SITUATIONAL LEADERSHIP: This chapter explores the concept of situational leadership, emphasizing the importance of adapting leadership styles to specific circumstances and employee development levels. It describes how different leadership approaches are suitable for varying situations.
3.0 KURT LEWIN PERSPECTIVE ON LEADERSHIP STYLE: This section examines Kurt Lewin's perspective on leadership styles, including critiques of situational leadership.
4.0 CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (C.S.R): This chapter discusses the importance of CSR within the hospitality industry, focusing on employee satisfaction, retention, social reputation, customer perception, and community relations as key components.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Leadership, Situational Leadership, Kurt Lewin, Leadership Styles, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Hospitality Industry, Ethical Employment Practices, Employee Satisfaction, Employee Retention, Organizational Behavior.
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- Joeleen Kimbell (Author), 2023, Leadership and Corporate Social Responsibility. Exploring Ethical Practices and Organizational Impact in the Hospitality Industry, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.hausarbeiten.de/document/1509991
