Any company, organization, or any other union of people cannot exist without a good leader able to organize separate individuals into a united team which is successful at work, poses new goals and shows a progressive development. The personality of a leader, leadership style, and behaviors make a significant impact on productivity of his subordinates as well as general performance of a company or organization. Having analyzed a variety of scientific studies related to the influence a leader may cause on employee performance and development, it is possible to assume that leadership behaviors especially transformational leadership style may enhance subordinate’s task performance as well as their organizational citizenship behaviors (OCB).
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
2. Leadership and performance management
3. Conclusion
Objectives and Topics
This paper examines the critical impact of transformational leadership on organizational performance and individual task completion, specifically focusing on how leadership styles can enhance Organizational Citizenship Behaviors (OCB) to improve overall company success.
- Analysis of transformational leadership theory
- Relationship between leadership behaviors and employee productivity
- Development strategies for leadership training programs
- Impact of OCB on organizational performance
- Application of coaching and action learning in leadership development
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Leadership and performance management
Transformational leadership theory developed by Bernard Bass indicates that the leader of a transformational type represents a personality able to formulate the major objectives of subordinate’s performance, divide tasks and responsibilities, explain the task to each separate employee, and encourage the team to do their work effectively and productively (Bryant,2009). Behaviors of the leader may have a significant influence on the improvement of subordinate’s task performance.
Performance beyond expectations is another trait of transformational leadership. This characteristic is close and very important for the enhancement of the OCB of the employees. The study of leadership conducted by Podsakoff, MacKenzie, et al. (1990), indicates that leaders of the transformational model establish a close cooperation with their followers. Such collaboration helps to increase motivation inside the working team and make the subordinates perform much better (Strauss et al., 2009). At the same time, the investigations of Bass and Avolio state that behaviors of the transformational leaders correspond to the five transformational styles: idealized behavior, inspirational motivation, intellectual stimulation, individualized consideration, and idealized attributes (Sluss et al. 2008). All of the above mentioned styles are closely related to the development and the improvement of the OCB of the employees. Attention paid by the transformational leader to each separate employee, his individuality, professionalism may be used in order to motivate the worker’s performance, realize his role and significance for the process of work, apply the best of his practical skills and knowledge to the improved performance which stands beyond the standards and rules. In general, the transformational leader who aims at changing the standards of performance and improvement of company’s productivity may reach his goals by means of the effective leadership behaviors and practices.
Summary of Chapters
Introduction: This chapter highlights the fundamental necessity of strong leadership in organizing teams and explores how transformational leadership behaviors positively influence employee performance and Organizational Citizenship Behaviors (OCB).
Leadership and performance management: This section details the theoretical foundations of transformational leadership, discusses the specific traits that foster employee motivation, and outlines how leadership development programs can be constructed to address performance gaps.
Conclusion: This final part synthesizes the training strategies presented, emphasizing that evaluating leadership success through observable improvements in OCB and staff performance is vital for long-term organizational health.
Keywords
Leadership, Transformational Leadership, Organizational Citizenship Behavior, OCB, Performance Management, Employee Productivity, Leadership Development, Coaching, Action Learning, Organizational Structure, Motivation, Team Collaboration, Professionalism, Mentoring, Training Programs
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core focus of this paper?
The paper explores the correlation between transformational leadership styles and their influence on employee performance and organizational success.
What are the primary thematic areas covered?
Key themes include transformational leadership theory, the significance of Organizational Citizenship Behavior (OCB), and the construction of effective leadership development programs.
What is the main objective of the research?
The goal is to demonstrate how specific leadership behaviors can enhance subordinate task performance and foster higher levels of organizational citizenship within a company.
Which scientific methods are discussed in the work?
The paper discusses developmental methods such as coaching, mentoring, and action learning as tools for leadership improvement.
What topics are addressed in the main body?
The main body examines the definitions of transformational leadership, the impact of leader behaviors on OCB traits, and the structured development of training programs to address performance issues.
Which keywords define this work?
The work is defined by terms like transformational leadership, organizational citizenship behavior, performance management, coaching, and action learning.
How does the author define a "transformational" leader?
A transformational leader is described as someone who can formulate clear objectives, divide tasks effectively, and encourage followers to perform beyond initial expectations through inspiration and individual consideration.
Why is Organizational Citizenship Behavior (OCB) emphasized?
OCB is highlighted because it encompasses behaviors like cooperativeness and helping, which are essential for team productivity and the overall advancement of company standards.
What role does "Action Learning" play in the proposed development programs?
Action learning is used as a training procedure to involve leaders in solving real-world company problems, thereby developing the necessary skills to support their staff and improve OCB.
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- Philipp Dunkerbeck (Autor:in), 2010, Leadership and performance management, München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.hausarbeiten.de/document/176504
