Date of Award
1995
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Business Administration
Department
Business
First Advisor
Daniel W. Kemper
Second Advisor
Jan Kniffen
Third Advisor
Karen Johnson
Abstract
Ibis thesis will focus on the study of leadership, and modifications a leader must make in leadership direction so that corporations' leaders will empower their employees to perform each task successfully.
Research has suggested many people do not understand the meaning of the term leadership, because it is difficult to measure objectively and define. Leaders normally are not born with leadership skills, but leadership is learned through classroom studies and monitors who possess excellent leadership talent. Organizations must develop new leaders who enhance new ideas. Leaders must communicate effectively, manage the performance of others, analyze situations and use good judgement.
The purpose of the research is to determine whether leadership skills of leaders must change if a corporation will successfully enter the twenty-first century. Specifically, the hypothesis is that effective leaders, in the twenty-first century, will depend upon the ability of the leader to empower his/her subordinates. Research consisted of secondary data collected by leadership theorists. While some of the information came from empirical studies, much of the data were a result of personal interviews.
The results of the research produced considerable evidence to suggest that the hypothesis is accepted. The authors concluded that enabling others to act in the leadership role was the most frequently used characteristic of all leaders.
Recommended Citation
Ludewig, Donna M., "Leadership: Changes Necessary to Remain Globally Competitive in the Twenty-First Century" (1995). Theses. 1013.
https://digitalcommons.lindenwood.edu/theses/1013
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