Organizational Behavior (OB)
Organizational behavior (OB) outlines how individuals interact in an organization as well as indicate their attitude towards tasks that are given. Leadership is one of the components of OB and it defines the way of creating an easy way for people to contribute to making something extraordinary happen. The application of different leadership styles depends on a person and management level. In particular, the study will have a hospital setup as our case study situation to determine how OB can be applied to improve worker performance. The research will explore the elements of equipment malfunction emergencies and instances of employee demotivation as the primary work scenario cases as alternative topic to the OB.
Situational Contingency Theory
According to the situational contingency theory, the desired traits and behavior exhibited by a leader are heavily dependent on a particular situation. Developed by Fred Fiedler, the theory suggests that in an emergency situation during times of crisis, authoritarian leadership style is the most effective (Giltinane 36). Autocratic management means that only the manager has the final word on all decisions at that particular moment. In a clinical set up where it is a matter of saving lives, such kind of leadership can be of great benefit. But in normal circumstances, autocratic leadership can lead to lower employee productivity since they have no input in the organization's decision-making mechanism.
Behavioral and Environmental Theories
In a case scenario of employee unrest, application of behavioral and environmental theories of leadership can be of great benefit to alleviate the situation. The behavioral method defines leadership as the set of styles and behaviors such as the Laissez-faire form of management. The laissez-faire takes the employee-does-all approach by having the leaders not presiding over the collective decision-making process. Such a leadership style promotes a sense of ownership by the employees, and they are more willing to take charge of their work knowing they have control over what they do. On the other hand, the environmental theory of leadership promotes employee morale by presenting an argument that a leader should create a culture that excites and motivates workers to complete their tasks. The setting of the work environment should be one where everyone feels cared for and not left behind (Giltinane 37).
Conclusion
In conclusion, the relationship a manager cultivates with their employees is crucial for purposes of productivity and workplace satisfaction. An understanding of leadership styles by the management of an organization can help improve the leadership skills in an organization and get the best outcomes from their workers.
Work Cited
Giltinane, Charlotte Louise. "Leadership Styles and Theories". Nursing Standard, vol 27, no. 41, 2013, pp. 35-39. RCN Publishing Ltd., doi:10.7748/ns2013.06.27.41.35.e7565.
