Sign Up Now
Get instant access to over 1 million+ study documents
OR
Already registered? click here to login
By creating your account, you agree to our terms of service, privacy policy and student honor code.
¶ … leaders face; these dilemmas are critical to the success of not only the leader, but of the organization he or she provides leadership for, according to the authors of an article in CNN Money (Stewart, et al., 1996).
What are the ideas in this article and how practical are they?
The authors' ideas are original and practical, which helps the reader grasp the importance of each one. Moreover, the authors specifically point out that these nine dilemmas, when faced in an open and honest evaluation and discussion, can empower employees (not exclusively "leaders" per se because anyone can lead if there is the right strategy) to help shape an organization to be creative and disciplined.
Personally I believe that it is important for a leader (or a person who strives to be a leader) to be constantly reaching out and embracing all the good ideas and strategies that are available. No one particular idea can be uses as the absolute answer when leadership is sought, and notwithstanding the learning about leadership that may have taken place at a university or a private training facility, professionals need to embrace all available ideas, and these nine ideas...
high-visibility leaders") is among the most obvious and practical concepts in leadership within organizations. I certainly agree that if the leadership simply "dominates the airwaves" it blocks out the possibility of others having their say, and people will feel like they are working in a place where their voices don't count and aren't heard. But on the other hand, CEOs and other executive managers can't just retreat to their ivory towers and let the action pass them by -- they must be heard and must lead.
The fourth idea (or dilemma that must be overcome) is "creativity vs. discipline," and it is a very important part of any discussion about leadership. Any company worth its salt is going to encourage people to "think outside the box," or, to be creative and fresh in their thinking. But on the other hand there has to be structure in order for the company to keep growing and making profit. A smart, alert, competent leader should promote creativity; he or she should ask employees, for example, to offer serious written suggestions for new and…
Works Cited
Stewart, Thomas A, and Curry, Sheree R. (1996). The Nine Dilemmas Leaders Face the Hardest Job a Leader has is to Navigate Among often Conflicting Goals. Identify Them
First, and you can Steer a Winning Course. CNN Money. Retrieved December 13, 2012,
from http://money.cnn.com.
Critical Thinking Action Project The fact that Manager Michael Lee Ray is in trouble "yet again" for an inappropriate interaction with the Tokyo office is a reminder that ExtraVert has not addressed its most serious problem. An observer can presuppose that Ray is intellectually or morally deficient -- but on the other hand, an observer doesn't know that but it is unlikely that a global organization would place a social outcast
Critical Thinking Styles and Forces of Influence Any choice or decision that a manager makes influences the organization's performance. It is one of an employee's job responsibilities to make decisions that are in favor of the organization. If the decision taken serves any personal interest of one person or a few people then it is bound to prove harmful for the organization. Therefore such decisions can bring devastating results for the
Critical Thinking in Professional Life & Career Using critical thinking skills in my life as a professional develops my ability to become competent and motivated in my work. Critically thinking, for me, is like thinking "within the box." This means that I get to center my attention towards a problem and find a solution or immediate response to this dilemma. As a result, I become motivated to work on the decision-making
Virtual Teams Resolving the Dilemmas of Teamwork in Virtual Teams The continual adoption of virtual teams by enterprises globally are making the dilemmas of teamwork more challenging than ever, exacerbated by cultural, distance and time constraints. These dilemmas are made all the more challenging based on the pace of change accelerating, uncertainty over economic conditions and the continual turbulence in global economies. Further complicating virtual teams is the lack of transparency within
Ethical Dilemmas in Human Resource (Hr) Practice The article introduces readers to the concept of "Organizational Apologies by BP as a remedy to its role in the Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill and the management of its employees. Ethical behaviors remain matters of interests within and outside organizations (O'Connor, 2011). Corporate failure and scandals that continue to rock headlines raise serious concerns about management approaches employed in the workplace (Carter, 2015).
Ethical Dilemmas & Marketing Ethical Dilemmas Ethical dilemmas in international marketing Background of Marketing Ethics Ethical Issues in Marketing Modern Debate in Stakeholder Theory Ethical Theories Teleological Theories Virtue Ethics Ethics in Marketing Ethical dilemmas in international marketing Humanity has long struggled with the question of what constitutes ethical behavior. The answer to this question has not always been simple or easy especially in the midst of conflicting interests. Businesses desire and need to sell products to consumers but serious issues