PEPSICO Leadership Approach
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There are three main types of Leadership approaches Transformational, Trait and Behavioral approach. Managers often make mistakes that they are also leaders because they are managers however in reality position only denotes titles. Leadership is a process whereby one individual influences a group of individuals to achieve common goals. An effective leader influences his associates in a positive way to reach the goals of the organization. The transformational leadership approach can help managers to become exceptional leaders.
Transformational leadership is the ability to get people to want to change, to improve, and to be led. It involves assessing associates' motives, satisfying their needs, and valuing them. Therefore, a transformational leader could make the company more successful by valuing its associates. Effective transformational leadership results in that better performance of the organization beyond its expectations.. (Northouse, 2001)
The basic dimensions of transformational leadership approach are as follows:
Idealized influence:
It describes managers who are exemplary role models for associates. Managers with idealized influence are trusted and respected by associates to make good decisions for the organization. (Northouse, 2001)
Inspirational motivation:
It describes managers who motivate employees to commit to the vision of the organization. They encourage team spirit to reach goals for market growth of the organization. (Northouse, 2001)
Intellectual Stimulation :
It describes managers who encourage innovation and creativity through challenging the values and beliefs .They promote problem solving attitude and makes the organization a better place. (Northouse, 2001)
Individual consideration:
It describes managers who act as coaches and as a guide to the subordinates. These people encourage associates to attain those goals that help both the organization and also themselves. (Northouse, 2001)...