An Introduction To Leadership & Organizational Theories

Analyses and Procedures: Leadership and Organizational Theories

What you'll learn

Students will review and analyze thirteen business leadership theories

Students will review and analyze twelve organizational theories and models

Students will increase their knowledge of leadership theories through questions and answers

Students will also increase their knowledge of organizational theories and models through questions and answers.

Requirements

No prerequisites needed If you're interested in knowing how companies and corporations work this is the right course for you.

Description

An Introduction to Leadership and Organizational Theories and Models. This course analyzes thirteen leadership theories and twelve organizational theories and models, and you will learn business leaders' characteristics, thought processes, and behavior. You will also understand the ramifications of managers' decisions as applied to employees. The second part of the course reviews organizational theories and models. All companies are structured on a set of ideologies and procedures.The course includes the history and development of twelve organizational models. These theories establish the operational rules and regulations that impact company employees, management and staff. You will be able to test your knowledge of leadership and organizational theories through questions about both topics with an answer key included.Here are two highlights from the course:Transformational Leadership Theory:A transformational leader can be highly effective; this person creates an atmosphere that allows subordinates to thrive and produce abundantly. The transformational leader has a vision and propagates the highest levels of integrity, fairness, patience, and commitment to the encouragement of team members. The transformational leadership strategy encompasses the traits and experiences human beings embrace, building individual self-confidence, the ability to grow professionally, and a sense of membership and acceptance.Human Relations Management Theory•The human relations theory of management began development in the early 1920s. •In the 1920s, Elton Mayo, an Australian-born psychologist and organizational theorist, began his research on the behavior of people in groups and how it affects individuals in the workplace, known as the Hawthorne Studies. The human relations management theory is a researched belief that people desire to be part of a supportive team that facilitates development and growth.*The instructor, Dr. Grace Hinds, has held executive positions in business, education, and

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 An Introduction to Business Leadership and Organizational Theories

Lecture 2 Business & Organizational Theories 2

Lecture 3 Business and Organizational Theories 3

Lecture 4 Business Leadership and Organizational Theories 4

Lecture 5 Business Leadership Questions & Answers

Lecture 6 Organizational Theories and Models - 1

Lecture 7 Organizational Theories and Models - 2

Lecture 8 Organizational Theories and Models - 3

Lecture 9 Organizational Theories and Models - 4

Lecture 10 Organizational Theories and Models - 5 *Questions and Answers

If you're interested in knowing how companies and corporations work this is the right course for you. You will have a much better understanding of the daily decisions and concepts utilized by small and large companies.