Are the perceived importance and the rationale behind servant leadership principles among leaders indicative of actual change management success?

Bachelorarbeit , 2024 , 42 Seiten , Note: 1.0

BWL - Unternehmensführung, Management, Organisation

This thesis explores the relationship between the perceived importance of servant leadership principles among leaders and the actual success of change management in organizations. Through a comprehensive literature review and qualitative and quantitative research methodologies, the study assesses whether leaders who value and rationalize servant leadership effectively influence change. The thesis identifies a connection between servant leadership practices and successful change outcomes, as well as a partial alignment between the perception of leaders and the empirically determined realities of servant leadership’s impact on change success. These practices foster an organizational culture supportive of change, enhancing trust, communication, and collective commitment to change initiatives. Despite the positive impact, the study acknowledges potential limitations in decision-making speed during urgent change scenarios. Overall, this thesis substantiates the critical role of servant leadership in navigating and sustaining organizational change, providing a robust framework for understanding and applying leadership principles in dynamic business environments.

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Acknowledgment
• Abstract
• Introduction
• Literature Review
  • Understanding of Leadership
    • Definition of Leadership Theory
    • Leadership Theories
      • Trait Theory of Leadership
      • Contingency Theory
      • Transformational and Transactional Leadership
      • Contemporary Theories
      • Servant Leadership
        • Servant Leadership Theory
        • Servant Leadership Application
  • Change Management and Change Success
    • Theoretical Models
    • Common Concepts in Change Management and Change Success
  • Servant Leadership in Change Management
  • Gaps in Literature
• Theoretical Framework
  • The Servant Leadership Survey
  • Change Management Theory
  • Consolidation of Theories
• Methodology
  • Research Method
    • Qualitative Research Design
      • Sampling and Data Collection
      • Qualitative Data Analysis Approach
    • Quantitative Research Design
      • Sampling and Data Collection
      • Quantitative Data Analysis Approach
    • Integration of Findings
    • Limitations
    • Ethical Considerations
• Data Analysis
  • Qualitative Data Analysis
    • Analysis of Individual Dimensions
    • Contextual Analysis of Dimensions
  • Quantitative Data Analysis
  • Consolidation of Findings
  • Discussion
• Conclusion
• Reference

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This thesis investigates the connection between leaders' perceptions of the importance of servant leadership principles and the success of change management within organizations. The study utilizes a combination of qualitative and quantitative research methods to determine if leaders who value and apply servant leadership principles are more effective in driving organizational change.

• The perceived importance of servant leadership among leaders
• The impact of servant leadership on change management success
• The alignment between leaders' perceptions and the actual impact of servant leadership on change outcomes
• The relationship between servant leadership practices and organizational culture
• Potential limitations of servant leadership in urgent change scenarios

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

• Introduction: Provides an overview of the research topic and the rationale behind the study, highlighting the importance of understanding the role of servant leadership in contemporary organizational change.
• Literature Review: Explores existing research on leadership theories, focusing specifically on servant leadership. This section examines different leadership approaches, their effectiveness in various contexts, and the theoretical foundation for the study. It also includes a comprehensive review of change management concepts, models, and theories.
• Theoretical Framework: Outlines the research framework that guides the study, presenting the core concepts and relationships between variables explored in the thesis. It details the Servant Leadership Survey and its application in assessing the perceived importance of servant leadership principles. Additionally, it provides a detailed explanation of the change management theory used in the study, consolidating the combined theoretical framework.
• Methodology: Explains the research design, including the qualitative and quantitative approaches employed. This section clarifies the sampling methods used, data collection techniques, and the analysis methodologies applied to both qualitative and quantitative data. It also addresses potential limitations of the study and ethical considerations guiding the research process.
• Data Analysis: Presents the results of both the qualitative and quantitative data analyses, providing a detailed account of the findings. This section examines the various dimensions of servant leadership, explores their contextual significance, and discusses the statistical analysis of the collected data. It also provides a consolidated analysis of the findings from both qualitative and quantitative research.
• Discussion: Interprets the findings and their implications, offering insights into the relationship between servant leadership and change management success. This section explores the connection between servant leadership practices and organizational culture, providing evidence-based discussions on how servant leadership contributes to achieving change goals.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The primary focus of this research is to understand the link between servant leadership, its perceived importance, and its impact on change management success. This involves examining key concepts such as leadership styles, change management theories, organizational culture, and empirical evidence related to the application of servant leadership principles in dynamic environments. The study relies on quantitative and qualitative data to investigate the relationship between these concepts and provide insights into the role of servant leadership in driving positive change within organizations.

• Note: 1.0
• Autor: Anonym (Autor:in)
• Erscheinungsjahr: 2024
• Seiten: 42
• Katalognummer: V1502810
• ISBN (PDF): 9783389066126
• ISBN (Buch): 9783389066133
• Sprache: Englisch
• Produktsicherheit: GRIN Publishing GmbH