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Literature review related to leadership theory and visioning in organizations

Consequently the leader is able to apply these skills in solving issues that arise from the need for interdependence in various units . It is lack of these skills that Peter and Peter (2009 ) attribute the massive conflicts between industrialists and their workers in the 19th century

ii ) Fielder 's least co-worker theory

Fielder 's least co-worker theory as Sergio , Yoon and Perry (2010 ) explain indicates that if any leader is to be successful , he should match to the prevailing situation . Therefore , least co-workers theory was developed as a critical conduit in linking

the goals and means of achieving them . By identifying the least worker to any employee or group , an effective operating environment is developed for them . In this case , Sergio et al (2010 ) argue that the theory categorizes leaders into either work oriented or people oriented depending on their primary gratifications

Sergio et al (2010 ) further bring out the Fielders theory 's three key factors which they indicate should be applied simultaneously . First the leader-member relation should be developed to create the needed loyalty and ultimate support for cooperation at all levels . Then , task structure must reflect the correct standardization for winning the people 's confidence and creating a thrust for commitment . Finally , the position power facilitates assessment of performance , rewarding and even exercising punishment . At Walmart Super Stores , Sergio et al (2010 fault the leadership which has over the years failed to enhance leader-member relations and therefore loosing greatly in court battles on discrimination and poor working conditions

Interactions between leaders and their followers must be guided by essential skills that facilitate greater objectivity . These theories strengthen the field of organization leadership by creating the need for a new effort towards improvement at all levels

c ) Situational leadership

In his definition of leadership , Hannah et al (2009 ) seek...

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