What Is the Impact of a Certain Leadership Style on Business? A Closer Look On a Business Unit

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• INTRODUCTION.
• THE EVOLUTION OF LEADERSHIP
  • Chronological definitions of leadership.
  • The introduction of leadership style.
  • Categorization of leadership styles.
    • Transactional leadership.
    • Transformational leadership.
    • Servant leadership.
    • Ethical leadership.
    • Shared leadership.
    • Lateral leadership.
  • Conclusion and personal perspective.
• METHODOLOGY
  • Sampling and Data Collection
  • Participants.
  • Hypothesis development.
• PRACTICAL APPROACH
  • Overview of the company.
  • Information related to the hired personnel.
  • Current situation of the leadership concept within the company
  • Multiple linear regression analysis.
    • Testing of the assumptions.
    • Interpretation of the results.
  • Limitations
  • Recommendations
• CONCLUSIONS
• REFERENCES

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This thesis aims to investigate the impact of different leadership styles on business performance. The study seeks to analyze the relationship between leadership styles and unit performance within a specific company. The author explores the evolution of leadership concepts and categorizes various styles, including transactional, transformational, servant, ethical, shared, and lateral leadership.

• Evolution of leadership concepts
• Categorization of leadership styles
• Impact of leadership style on business performance
• Analysis of leadership practices within a specific company
• Multiple linear regression analysis to assess the relationship between leadership styles and unit performance

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

The thesis begins with an introduction to the topic of leadership and its evolution over time. Chapter 2 delves into the various types of leadership styles, providing a comprehensive overview of their characteristics and theoretical frameworks. Chapter 3 outlines the methodology employed in the research, including the sampling technique, data collection methods, and hypothesis development. Chapter 4 presents the practical approach taken, including a company overview, information about the hired personnel, and an analysis of the leadership concept within the company. This chapter also includes a detailed examination of the multiple linear regression analysis conducted to assess the relationship between leadership styles and unit performance.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The key concepts and terms explored in this thesis include leadership styles, transactional leadership, transformational leadership, servant leadership, ethical leadership, shared leadership, lateral leadership, business performance, unit performance, multiple linear regression analysis, company analysis, and leadership practices.