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Running head: REFRAMING ORGANIZATIONAL PROBLEM

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REFRAMING ORGANIZATIONAL PROBLEM

Reframing organizational problem

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Reframing organizational problem

This discussion regards the application of leadership theories discussed in this unit to reframing the organizational problem. The discussion also identifies the pros and cons of each of those leadership theories. That said this discussion progresses as follows.

Before proceeding any further, it is important to put this discussion into perspective. In retrospect, the organization's problem that was identified in week two for reframing is that Cosentino S.A., the building material company was battling with the inability to attract and retain talented employees. During this unit, the leadership theories discussed include the transactional leadership theory, the transformational leadership theory, the contingency theory, and the participative leadership theory.

In applying transformational leadership in reframing the identified organization's problem I would start off encouraging creativity among the team members. By doing so, I would have fostered innovation through challenging assumption what can and cannot be accomplished. I also provide support and resources at my disposal while at the same time removing barriers to change. Besides being a role model, I would also guide, motivate, and inspire team members to be the best and produce the best based on their abilities.

One of the benefits of transformative leadership theory is that it allows for a quick formulation of vision. In fact, it assess the current situation of an organization and formulates a vision that would guarantee growth and improvement of the prevailing situation. Equally, this theory promotes enthusiasm that drives the change that organization needs. The disadvantages of this theory is that it can face challenges regarding details of the prevailing problem. Unless transformational leaders get help from detail oriented individuals, they may find themselves "struggling with details at some point" (Bass, & Riggio, 2006).

Transactional leadership theory focuses on supervision of the followers and that the performance of the organization is based on rewards and punishment of those followers. The system of reward and punishment ensures that followers are motivated in the short run. In applying this theory of leadership, I would be practical by focusing on the efficiency of procedures to ensure smooth running of the organization. To do so, I will endeavor to take responsibility for what the followers do. Also, I will endeavor to be open to alternative options given the situations of the organization.

One of the benefits of transactional theory of leadership is that it works effectively in removing uncertainty and doubt from projects of an organization. Besides, the theory focuses on rewarding subordinates to follow instructions to achieve efficiency in production. The problem with this theory of leadership is that it focuses on short term goals. Besides, "not every subordinate is motivated through the reward and punishment system" (Winkler, 2010).

References

Bass, B. M., & Riggio, R. E. (2006). Transformation leadership. Mahwah, N.J: L. Erlbaum Associates.

Winkler, I. (2010). Contemporary leadership theories: Enhancing the understanding of the complexity, subjectivity and dynamic of leadership. Heidelberg: Physica-Verlag.