Leadership is an important aspect of organizational behaviour because leaders play a critical role in shaping the culture, performance, and overall success of organizations. Leaders are responsible for setting goals and priorities, motivating and guiding employees, making decisions, and managing resources. Effective leadership can help organizations achieve their goals and thrive, while poor leadership can result in low morale, high turnover, and decreased productivity.

Studying leadership can provide insights into the characteristics, behaviors, and skills that are associated with effective leadership. This can include examining different leadership styles, such as transformational, transactional, and servant leadership, as well as exploring the traits and behaviors that are commonly associated with effective leaders, such as emotional intelligence, communication skills, and vision.

Learning Objectives

1. Recognize different leadership approaches (traits, contingencies, and inspirational theories)
2. Examine what makes an effective leader in contemporary organizations
3. Discuss cultural differences in leadership and impact to organizations