Some leadership styles noted in South Africa! In South Africa’s tough economic climate and competitive business environ

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Some leadership styles noted in South Africa!

In South Africa’s tough economic climate and competitive business environment,

progressive companies are compelled to focus on the engagement and retention of

highly skilled and productive employees. A recent study undertaken by Dr Rose

Mathafena, a post-doctoral fellow in the department of leadership and organisational

behaviour within Unisa’s Graduate School of Business (SBL), has sought to explore

how junior managers’ leadership styles influence employee well-being on an

emotional, mental, physical and spiritual level. Mathafena explains that management

– and the way managers lead – plays a significant role in determining employee

wellbeing. “Interpersonal leadership is about relating to others in a healthy and

conducive manner in order to build and maintain healthy relationships. It is importantto understand those functional leadership behaviours that can lead to heightened

effectiveness,” she said. “As managers have different personalities and outlooks, there

different types of leadership styles and practices.” Those styles that have been found

to have strong links with employee wellbeing outcomes include transformational,

empowering, ethical, servant and authentic leadership.

QUESTION 1: (25 Marks)

1.1 What makes management so profound in the above statement? (5)

1.2 It is also evident that management plays a “significant role in determining

employee wellbeing”. In detail, describe the level of management which

contributes to this unambiguous role of leadership. During your explanation,

clearly specify the area of work complexity relevant to this case? (20)

QUESTION 2: (25 Marks)

2.1 With cognizance of the case above, broadly apply the correct perspective, for

integrating the framework of management? (25)