Assessing the role of leadership in strategic planning
- Authors: Solomon, Wesley Anthony
- Date: 2006
- Subjects: Leadership , Strategic planning , Management
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MBA
- Identifier: vital:8758 , http://hdl.handle.net/10948/609 , Leadership , Strategic planning , Management
- Description: Effective leadership is one of the most important factors that influence the performance of an organization. Effective leadership together with supervision are similar in terms of their influence on others towards achieving the goals of the organization. Therefore, effective leadership and supervision are principal activities through which organizational goals and objectives are achieved.
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- Date Issued: 2006
- Authors: Solomon, Wesley Anthony
- Date: 2006
- Subjects: Leadership , Strategic planning , Management
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MBA
- Identifier: vital:8758 , http://hdl.handle.net/10948/609 , Leadership , Strategic planning , Management
- Description: Effective leadership is one of the most important factors that influence the performance of an organization. Effective leadership together with supervision are similar in terms of their influence on others towards achieving the goals of the organization. Therefore, effective leadership and supervision are principal activities through which organizational goals and objectives are achieved.
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- Date Issued: 2006
Relationship between employee performance, leadership and emotional intelligence in a South African parastatal organisation
- Authors: Hayward, Brett Anthony
- Date: 2006
- Subjects: Employees -- Rating of , Leadership , Leadership -- Psychological aspects , Emotional intelligence , Government business enterprises -- South Africa
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MCom
- Identifier: vital:1206 , http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1019740
- Description: This research investigates the relationship between employee performance, leadership and emotional intelligence in a South African parastatal. The literature provided discusses the three variables of performance, leadership and emotional intelligence. Information was gathered, using three instruments, from a sample of 160 leaders and 800 raters. The Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire was used to determine leadership style within the parastatal, while the Emotional Competency Profiler was used to determine the emotional intelligence of the leaders within the parastatal. Employee performance was captured and recorded using the parastatal’s performance appraisal process. Leadership and emotional intelligence were identified as the independent variables and employee performance as the dependent variable. Data obtained from each of the research instruments was then statistically analysed. Through linear regression analysis it was concluded that there is a significant relationship between employee performance and an emotionally intelligent, transactional leader. However, no significant linear relationship was found between employee performance and an emotionally intelligent, transformational leader. Simple correlation analysis showed that there is a relatively weak significant linear relationship between emotional intelligence and transactional leadership. Moreover, it was found that there is a very strong significant linear relationship between emotional intelligence and transformational leadership. This research therefore adds a new dimension to employee performance, leadership and emotional intelligence, since no similar study has been conducted. As this research takes place in the South African context, it contributes to the bank of findings relating to the concepts.
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- Date Issued: 2006
- Authors: Hayward, Brett Anthony
- Date: 2006
- Subjects: Employees -- Rating of , Leadership , Leadership -- Psychological aspects , Emotional intelligence , Government business enterprises -- South Africa
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MCom
- Identifier: vital:1206 , http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1019740
- Description: This research investigates the relationship between employee performance, leadership and emotional intelligence in a South African parastatal. The literature provided discusses the three variables of performance, leadership and emotional intelligence. Information was gathered, using three instruments, from a sample of 160 leaders and 800 raters. The Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire was used to determine leadership style within the parastatal, while the Emotional Competency Profiler was used to determine the emotional intelligence of the leaders within the parastatal. Employee performance was captured and recorded using the parastatal’s performance appraisal process. Leadership and emotional intelligence were identified as the independent variables and employee performance as the dependent variable. Data obtained from each of the research instruments was then statistically analysed. Through linear regression analysis it was concluded that there is a significant relationship between employee performance and an emotionally intelligent, transactional leader. However, no significant linear relationship was found between employee performance and an emotionally intelligent, transformational leader. Simple correlation analysis showed that there is a relatively weak significant linear relationship between emotional intelligence and transactional leadership. Moreover, it was found that there is a very strong significant linear relationship between emotional intelligence and transformational leadership. This research therefore adds a new dimension to employee performance, leadership and emotional intelligence, since no similar study has been conducted. As this research takes place in the South African context, it contributes to the bank of findings relating to the concepts.
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- Date Issued: 2006
The development of a leadership brand to enhance the competitiveness of organisations
- Authors: Baatjes, Jerome Clinton
- Date: 2006
- Subjects: Leadership , Competition
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MBA
- Identifier: vital:8565 , http://hdl.handle.net/10948/189 , Leadership , Competition
- Description: Effective leadership is and will remain the cornerstone of business success. It is leadership that differentiates world class from mediocre performance. The objective of this study is to investigate how positive leadership brand can be developed in order to leverage human capital and enhance the competitive position of organisations. To achieve this objective a comprehensive literature study was performed to determine the extent of existing knowledge on branding, leadership and leadership branding. The study included an investigation into the attributes of effective leaders, leadership development activities, leadership styles and a formula for effective leadership was presented. Managers from selected organisations were requested to complete questionnaires in order to determine the views of South African managers on leadership branding. The questionnaire was developed in accordance with the findings from the literature research. The answers of the respondents were analysed and compared to the literature study. The information obtained from the literature study and from the respondents resulted in various recommendations and conclusions. In general, support was found for investing resources into developing leadership brand as respondents indicated that positive leadership brand could result in a source of competitive advantage. The major obstacles in developing positive leadership brands are: absence of a clear message of what makes an effective leader, lack of feedback that leaders receive on the behaviours they display and no (or an unknown) link between leadership behaviours and rewards.
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- Date Issued: 2006
- Authors: Baatjes, Jerome Clinton
- Date: 2006
- Subjects: Leadership , Competition
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MBA
- Identifier: vital:8565 , http://hdl.handle.net/10948/189 , Leadership , Competition
- Description: Effective leadership is and will remain the cornerstone of business success. It is leadership that differentiates world class from mediocre performance. The objective of this study is to investigate how positive leadership brand can be developed in order to leverage human capital and enhance the competitive position of organisations. To achieve this objective a comprehensive literature study was performed to determine the extent of existing knowledge on branding, leadership and leadership branding. The study included an investigation into the attributes of effective leaders, leadership development activities, leadership styles and a formula for effective leadership was presented. Managers from selected organisations were requested to complete questionnaires in order to determine the views of South African managers on leadership branding. The questionnaire was developed in accordance with the findings from the literature research. The answers of the respondents were analysed and compared to the literature study. The information obtained from the literature study and from the respondents resulted in various recommendations and conclusions. In general, support was found for investing resources into developing leadership brand as respondents indicated that positive leadership brand could result in a source of competitive advantage. The major obstacles in developing positive leadership brands are: absence of a clear message of what makes an effective leader, lack of feedback that leaders receive on the behaviours they display and no (or an unknown) link between leadership behaviours and rewards.
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- Date Issued: 2006
An investigation of the effects of leadership training on junior managements' (sic) morale at three manufacturing organisations within the Buffalo City Area
- Authors: Naina, Ruweida Anastacia
- Date: 2002
- Subjects: Employee morale , Leadership
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MBA
- Identifier: vital:10908 , http://hdl.handle.net/10948/105 , Employee morale , Leadership
- Description: The present study was undertaken to determine the effects that leadership training has on employees’ morale at work. The study was conducted on 15 students from three organisations within the Buffalo City area, studying towards a Diploma in Manufacturing Management at the Johnson & Johnson Leadership Development Institute, Rhodes University, East London Campus. The main aims of the study were: · to review the literature of the leadership training conducted at the Johnson & Johnson Leadership Development Institute (JJLDI), and to assess the effects it has on employees’ morale at work. · to provide industry with documented evidence that the leadership training conducted at the JJLDI has a positive influence on employees morale. · to provide the JJLDI with valuable information as to whether or not the course material and methods has a positive impact on meeting industry demands. A secondary objective of the study was to provide a medium in which students undergoing the leadership training were able to address their concerns with regard to course content and structure. Fieldwork comprised a 5-day, week (40 hours) of intensive lectures and group discussions at Rhodes University. Students were then assigned a 4-month workbased project with the lecturer acting as mentor to each student. The researcher used self- administered electronic questionnaires as the research tool. Results revealed the following: · that the students morale increased by more than 20 percent after having undergone leadership training; that the students communication skills has increased, and, · that the students interpersonal relations with co-workers has shown a significant increase Future implications are that students exposed to this type of leadership training will have a positive influence on their co-workers. This will spurn a new organisational culture that will cope with global demands. In some cases these future leaders will be the source of sustained competitive advantage over insurgents through increasing the organisation’s human, social and knowledge capital.
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- Date Issued: 2002
- Authors: Naina, Ruweida Anastacia
- Date: 2002
- Subjects: Employee morale , Leadership
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MBA
- Identifier: vital:10908 , http://hdl.handle.net/10948/105 , Employee morale , Leadership
- Description: The present study was undertaken to determine the effects that leadership training has on employees’ morale at work. The study was conducted on 15 students from three organisations within the Buffalo City area, studying towards a Diploma in Manufacturing Management at the Johnson & Johnson Leadership Development Institute, Rhodes University, East London Campus. The main aims of the study were: · to review the literature of the leadership training conducted at the Johnson & Johnson Leadership Development Institute (JJLDI), and to assess the effects it has on employees’ morale at work. · to provide industry with documented evidence that the leadership training conducted at the JJLDI has a positive influence on employees morale. · to provide the JJLDI with valuable information as to whether or not the course material and methods has a positive impact on meeting industry demands. A secondary objective of the study was to provide a medium in which students undergoing the leadership training were able to address their concerns with regard to course content and structure. Fieldwork comprised a 5-day, week (40 hours) of intensive lectures and group discussions at Rhodes University. Students were then assigned a 4-month workbased project with the lecturer acting as mentor to each student. The researcher used self- administered electronic questionnaires as the research tool. Results revealed the following: · that the students morale increased by more than 20 percent after having undergone leadership training; that the students communication skills has increased, and, · that the students interpersonal relations with co-workers has shown a significant increase Future implications are that students exposed to this type of leadership training will have a positive influence on their co-workers. This will spurn a new organisational culture that will cope with global demands. In some cases these future leaders will be the source of sustained competitive advantage over insurgents through increasing the organisation’s human, social and knowledge capital.
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- Date Issued: 2002
An evaluation of the leadership effectiveness among production supervisors at selected pharmaceutical organisations in Port Elizabeth
- Authors: Swanepoel, Deon Andre
- Date: 2001
- Subjects: Leadership , Pharmacy management
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MTech
- Identifier: vital:10889 , http://hdl.handle.net/10948/62 , Leadership , Pharmacy management
- Description: Effective leadership is one of the most important factors that influence the performance of an organisation. Effective leadership together with supervision are similar in terms of their influence of others towards achieving the goals of the organisation. Therefore, effective leadership and supervision are principal activities through which organisational goals and objectives are achieved. The main objectives of this study are firstly to evaluate the leadership effectiveness of production supervisors at Lennon and Intramed. Secondly, to suggest recommendations to management to improve or eliminate shortcomings in the leadership effectiveness of the production supervisors at Lennon and Intramed. In this way, a contribution to the overall leadership effectiveness of the production supervisors at Lennon and Intramed is achieved. In order to achieve the said objectives, the following methodology was employed: Firstly, guidelines for effective leadership were identified by means of evaluating existing literature and theory. This was achieved by critically examining existing leadership theories and models. The major contributions, disadvantages, and advantages of each of these theories and models were evaluated which resulted in the list of guidelines for effective leadership. Secondly, the pharmaceutical industry and the theory surrounding supervision were critically examined and discussed. Attention was given to the pharmaceutical industry in South Africa, with special reference to Lennon and Intramed. The theory of supervision was examined with special focus on the skills, functions, power, and responsibilities of the supervisor. Thirdly, a postal questionnaire was used to gather the required empirical information. The response obtained from the questionnaire was critically evaluated against the guidelines for effective leadership and effective supervision, and the results were graphically represented in a company leadership profile. Lennon and Intramed were evaluated separately, and the major differences and similarities between the two organisations were critically evaluated. Lastly, the main findings and recommendations were formulated in order to remedy the shortcomings that were identified. The following recommendations may lead to more effective leadership among production supervisors at Lennon and Intramed: It is necessary that this study be made available to the supervisors at Lennon and Intramed, as it will give them insight into the theory of leadership and what effective leadership is about. It will furthermore give the supervisors an insight into the way that their subordinates view their leadership behaviour and effectiveness. It is further recommended that the information from this study be made available through sensitisation sessions where the necessary information is presented to a group or individual supervisors. Leadership training and development is required as it can make a meaningful contribution to equip supervisors with the necessary leadership skills to practise effective leadership. This leadership training and development can be done by means of short courses presented by a formal training institution, or by a suitably qualified in-house presenter. The last recommendation to leadership effectiveness involves the implementation of a performance management system and incentive scheme to further motivate and drive the supervisor’s leadership behaviour towards effective leadership.
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- Date Issued: 2001
- Authors: Swanepoel, Deon Andre
- Date: 2001
- Subjects: Leadership , Pharmacy management
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MTech
- Identifier: vital:10889 , http://hdl.handle.net/10948/62 , Leadership , Pharmacy management
- Description: Effective leadership is one of the most important factors that influence the performance of an organisation. Effective leadership together with supervision are similar in terms of their influence of others towards achieving the goals of the organisation. Therefore, effective leadership and supervision are principal activities through which organisational goals and objectives are achieved. The main objectives of this study are firstly to evaluate the leadership effectiveness of production supervisors at Lennon and Intramed. Secondly, to suggest recommendations to management to improve or eliminate shortcomings in the leadership effectiveness of the production supervisors at Lennon and Intramed. In this way, a contribution to the overall leadership effectiveness of the production supervisors at Lennon and Intramed is achieved. In order to achieve the said objectives, the following methodology was employed: Firstly, guidelines for effective leadership were identified by means of evaluating existing literature and theory. This was achieved by critically examining existing leadership theories and models. The major contributions, disadvantages, and advantages of each of these theories and models were evaluated which resulted in the list of guidelines for effective leadership. Secondly, the pharmaceutical industry and the theory surrounding supervision were critically examined and discussed. Attention was given to the pharmaceutical industry in South Africa, with special reference to Lennon and Intramed. The theory of supervision was examined with special focus on the skills, functions, power, and responsibilities of the supervisor. Thirdly, a postal questionnaire was used to gather the required empirical information. The response obtained from the questionnaire was critically evaluated against the guidelines for effective leadership and effective supervision, and the results were graphically represented in a company leadership profile. Lennon and Intramed were evaluated separately, and the major differences and similarities between the two organisations were critically evaluated. Lastly, the main findings and recommendations were formulated in order to remedy the shortcomings that were identified. The following recommendations may lead to more effective leadership among production supervisors at Lennon and Intramed: It is necessary that this study be made available to the supervisors at Lennon and Intramed, as it will give them insight into the theory of leadership and what effective leadership is about. It will furthermore give the supervisors an insight into the way that their subordinates view their leadership behaviour and effectiveness. It is further recommended that the information from this study be made available through sensitisation sessions where the necessary information is presented to a group or individual supervisors. Leadership training and development is required as it can make a meaningful contribution to equip supervisors with the necessary leadership skills to practise effective leadership. This leadership training and development can be done by means of short courses presented by a formal training institution, or by a suitably qualified in-house presenter. The last recommendation to leadership effectiveness involves the implementation of a performance management system and incentive scheme to further motivate and drive the supervisor’s leadership behaviour towards effective leadership.
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- Date Issued: 2001
An investigation into the role of leadership in strategic planning
- Authors: Van Wyk, Luhan George
- Date: 2001
- Subjects: Leadership , Strategic planning
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MTech
- Identifier: vital:10888 , http://hdl.handle.net/10948/65 , Leadership , Strategic planning
- Description: Strategic planning will reach its full potential once leadership operates effectively within the South African organisation. In this research, theoretical views of strategic planning and the role leadership should perform within South African organisations in the year 2000 are investigated. Firstly, the author conducted a theoretical study into the strategic management model, and the most important factors influencing it. Secondly, the author investigated the leadership theories in relation to strategic planning. Thirdly, an empirical study was conducted to determine to which extent South African managers are successful leaders, and the resulted impact on strategic planning. Lastly, the author evaluated the empirical study, and made recommendations based on the literature and empirical study conducted.
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- Date Issued: 2001
- Authors: Van Wyk, Luhan George
- Date: 2001
- Subjects: Leadership , Strategic planning
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MTech
- Identifier: vital:10888 , http://hdl.handle.net/10948/65 , Leadership , Strategic planning
- Description: Strategic planning will reach its full potential once leadership operates effectively within the South African organisation. In this research, theoretical views of strategic planning and the role leadership should perform within South African organisations in the year 2000 are investigated. Firstly, the author conducted a theoretical study into the strategic management model, and the most important factors influencing it. Secondly, the author investigated the leadership theories in relation to strategic planning. Thirdly, an empirical study was conducted to determine to which extent South African managers are successful leaders, and the resulted impact on strategic planning. Lastly, the author evaluated the empirical study, and made recommendations based on the literature and empirical study conducted.
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- Date Issued: 2001
The development of a model of factors promoting leadership effectiveness in the private hospitals of Afrox Healthcare in the Port Elizabeth area
- Authors: Bosch, Wouter Conrad
- Date: 2001
- Subjects: Leadership
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MTech (Management)
- Identifier: vital:10901 , http://hdl.handle.net/10948/53 , Leadership
- Description: Effective leadership is essential for the achievement of organisational success in the long term. Leadership is the central ingredient necessary for progress as well as for the development and survival of organisations, especially in a changing environment such as South Africa. In this study an evaluation of various leadership models was conducted and a model of factors promoting effective leadership has been developed and proposed. This model was then tested amongst managers in the Private Hospitals of Afrox Healthcare in the Port Elizabeth area. The following procedure was followed: Firstly, a literature study was undertaken to identify the various leadership approaches. Attention was mainly focused on the most recent or advanced approaches to leadership. Secondly, based on the most recent approaches to leadership, a model of factors promoting effective leadership has been developed and proposed. The key elements identified for effective leadership are contained in this model. Thirdly, an empirical study was conducted to test the proposed model of leadership. Lastly, the results of the empirical study were evaluated, conclusions were drawn and recommendations made, based on the information obtained from both the literature study and the empirical study. The model of factors of effective leadership that has been developed is a combination of : · Leader Behaviours, which includes the elements of vision, communication, planning and empowerment; · Follower Behaviours, consisting of identification with the leader and the leader’s vision, commitment, motivation and goal pursuit, as well as trust; and · Organisational Environmental factors, including organisational configuration, organisational structure and organisational culture. It is argued that when the factors contained in the model achieve synergy, leadership will be effective, leading to enhanced organisational performance and success.
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- Date Issued: 2001
- Authors: Bosch, Wouter Conrad
- Date: 2001
- Subjects: Leadership
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MTech (Management)
- Identifier: vital:10901 , http://hdl.handle.net/10948/53 , Leadership
- Description: Effective leadership is essential for the achievement of organisational success in the long term. Leadership is the central ingredient necessary for progress as well as for the development and survival of organisations, especially in a changing environment such as South Africa. In this study an evaluation of various leadership models was conducted and a model of factors promoting effective leadership has been developed and proposed. This model was then tested amongst managers in the Private Hospitals of Afrox Healthcare in the Port Elizabeth area. The following procedure was followed: Firstly, a literature study was undertaken to identify the various leadership approaches. Attention was mainly focused on the most recent or advanced approaches to leadership. Secondly, based on the most recent approaches to leadership, a model of factors promoting effective leadership has been developed and proposed. The key elements identified for effective leadership are contained in this model. Thirdly, an empirical study was conducted to test the proposed model of leadership. Lastly, the results of the empirical study were evaluated, conclusions were drawn and recommendations made, based on the information obtained from both the literature study and the empirical study. The model of factors of effective leadership that has been developed is a combination of : · Leader Behaviours, which includes the elements of vision, communication, planning and empowerment; · Follower Behaviours, consisting of identification with the leader and the leader’s vision, commitment, motivation and goal pursuit, as well as trust; and · Organisational Environmental factors, including organisational configuration, organisational structure and organisational culture. It is argued that when the factors contained in the model achieve synergy, leadership will be effective, leading to enhanced organisational performance and success.
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- Date Issued: 2001
Organisational leaders' perceptions of the challenges and constraints of the leadership development of Blacks in South African private organisations
- Authors: Nyamuda, Paul Andrew
- Date: 2000
- Subjects: Leadership , Black people -- South Africa , Black people -- Employment -- South Africa
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MCom
- Identifier: vital:3033 , http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1002542 , Leadership , Black people -- South Africa , Black people -- Employment -- South Africa
- Description: In recent years, it has become clear that a lot of corporate collapse can be traced down to poor leadership. As more and more black executives are climbing the corporate ladder, it is becoming all the more necessary to explore how their effective leadership development can occur with private organisations in South Africa. There are many challenges and constraints associated with the leadership development of these executives. This can be expected as they are entering an environment which has been largely white-dominated. As a result they find themselves facing the challenges of succeeding amidst negative perceptions they have experienced from their superiors and subtle pressures from subordinates. Therefore, it can only be expected that if organisations are to maintain a competitive advantage they need to understand how to effectively develop this new breed of leaders. Hence, the researcher has used a qualitative approach to investigate the complexities of the experiences of black executives in private organisations. In terms of the theoretical framework, the research focuses on some of the new approaches to leadership. It was discovered that leadership development is essentially a process that goes beyond mere training sessions, and largely involves the relationships one has within the organisation. This involves relationships with superiors, peers, and subordinates. The research indicates that if these relationships are managed effectively, leadership development is enhanced. Whilst the role of formal training programs appeared somewhat downplayed, it was clear that these programs had a strong role in terms of their psychological impact on participants. They certainly affected their perception of the organisation and their own self-efficacy. The research, therefore illustrates how there are a variety of individual and organisational attributes that form a basis for effective leadership development of blacks in private organisations. The researcher argues that if these are implemented, organisational well-being is enhanced.
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- Date Issued: 2000
- Authors: Nyamuda, Paul Andrew
- Date: 2000
- Subjects: Leadership , Black people -- South Africa , Black people -- Employment -- South Africa
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MCom
- Identifier: vital:3033 , http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1002542 , Leadership , Black people -- South Africa , Black people -- Employment -- South Africa
- Description: In recent years, it has become clear that a lot of corporate collapse can be traced down to poor leadership. As more and more black executives are climbing the corporate ladder, it is becoming all the more necessary to explore how their effective leadership development can occur with private organisations in South Africa. There are many challenges and constraints associated with the leadership development of these executives. This can be expected as they are entering an environment which has been largely white-dominated. As a result they find themselves facing the challenges of succeeding amidst negative perceptions they have experienced from their superiors and subtle pressures from subordinates. Therefore, it can only be expected that if organisations are to maintain a competitive advantage they need to understand how to effectively develop this new breed of leaders. Hence, the researcher has used a qualitative approach to investigate the complexities of the experiences of black executives in private organisations. In terms of the theoretical framework, the research focuses on some of the new approaches to leadership. It was discovered that leadership development is essentially a process that goes beyond mere training sessions, and largely involves the relationships one has within the organisation. This involves relationships with superiors, peers, and subordinates. The research indicates that if these relationships are managed effectively, leadership development is enhanced. Whilst the role of formal training programs appeared somewhat downplayed, it was clear that these programs had a strong role in terms of their psychological impact on participants. They certainly affected their perception of the organisation and their own self-efficacy. The research, therefore illustrates how there are a variety of individual and organisational attributes that form a basis for effective leadership development of blacks in private organisations. The researcher argues that if these are implemented, organisational well-being is enhanced.
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- Date Issued: 2000