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John Lewis Partnership’s leadership. A case study

Titre: John Lewis Partnership’s leadership. A case study

Essai , 2005 , 10 Pages , Note: 72 % - A

Autor:in: Miriam Mennen (Auteur)

Gestion d'entreprise - Direction d'entreprise, Management, Organisation
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In this essay John Lewis Partnership’s leadership is going to be examined. First, the company’s main events will be highlighted. Furthermore, theories of leadership and democratic structures will be analysed and then will be applied to the company’s profile.

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Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

  • John Lewis Partnership's Leadership
    • History
    • John Lewis' Vision
    • Democratic Principles
    • Leadership Theories
      • Charismatic Leader
      • Traditional Leader
      • Situational Leader
      • Appointed Leader
      • Functional Leader
    • Leadership Styles
      • Authoritarian Leadership
      • Democratic Leadership
      • Laissez-faire Leadership
    • Workplace Structure

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This essay examines the leadership of the John Lewis Partnership. It begins by outlining the company's history and key events. The essay then analyzes leadership theories, particularly democratic leadership, and applies these concepts to the John Lewis Partnership's profile.

  • The historical development of the John Lewis Partnership
  • John Lewis' vision and its impact on the company's principles
  • The application of democratic leadership principles within the John Lewis Partnership
  • The relationship between leadership styles and group performance
  • The impact of different leadership styles on employee behavior and group dynamics

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

The essay begins by outlining the history of the John Lewis Partnership, tracing its origins back to 1864 and highlighting key events such as the publication of the first constitution in 1928 and the creation of the first Trust Settlement in 1929. It explores the vision of John Lewis and how it has shaped the company's core values, emphasizing the partnership's commitment to democratic principles and employee empowerment.

The essay then delves into various leadership theories, exploring the different types of leaders and their impact on group behavior. The author examines the work of Cole (1986) and Buchanan and Huczynski (1997), analyzing their classifications of leadership styles and the research they conducted on the effects of authoritarian, democratic, and laissez-faire leadership on group dynamics.

The essay focuses on the study by White and Lippitt (1950s) which investigated the influence of different leadership styles on a group of youths, highlighting the findings that democratic leadership fostered a more collaborative and productive environment, while authoritarian leadership led to mixed reactions, ranging from aggression to apathy.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The main keywords and focus topics of this essay are: John Lewis Partnership, leadership, democratic leadership, leadership theories, leadership styles, group performance, employee behavior, group dynamics, authoritarian leadership, democratic leadership, laissez-faire leadership, workplace structure.

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Titre
John Lewis Partnership’s leadership. A case study
Université
University of Sunderland
Cours
Managing Principles and Practice
Note
72 % - A
Auteur
Miriam Mennen (Auteur)
Année de publication
2005
Pages
10
N° de catalogue
V145502
ISBN (ebook)
9783640568789
ISBN (Livre)
9783668085619
Langue
anglais
mots-clé
John Lewis leadership five main types of leadership Cole Leadership treatments Leadership Styles
Sécurité des produits
GRIN Publishing GmbH
Citation du texte
Miriam Mennen (Auteur), 2005, John Lewis Partnership’s leadership. A case study, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/145502
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