The Analyses of Five Statements Associated With Leadership

1. INTRODUCTION


Warren Bennis in 1985 in partnership with Burt Nanus wrote a book called ¡§Leaders¡¨. Six statements evolved about leadership and have since been subject to much debate. These statements are mythical and are:

„X Leadership is a rare skill
„X Leaders are born, not made
„X Leaders are charismatic
„X Leadership exists only at the top of the organisation
„X The Leader Controls, Directs, Prods and Manipulates
„X The leader¡¦s sole job is to increase share-holder value

The first five statements shall be analysed with the scope to assess the truthfulness and usefulness of them.

2. REPORT


2.1. Leadership Is a Rare Skill


2.1.1. Concepts and Analysis

Leadership is not just a simple noun which one can learn its definition from a dictionary. There are about 350 definitions of the term ¡§leadership¡¨. This is due to the fact that it is difficult concept to explain but can easily be recognised. T...