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Ultimate drawship moods that the managerial grid deems to be modelisticThis is the ultimate drawing cardship ardours that the managerial grid deems to be ideal. This leader encourages team acidify while focuses on result and output simultaneously without compromising either. The leader is dominant enough to make the fol clinical depressioners feel that they are shaping parts of the company and so make the most out of their capabilities. explore has helped us identify this lead appearances as Charismatic leadhip or trans gradational leading. Charismatic leadinghiphip is defined as a social determine process that involves the formulation and articulation of an evocative vision, provides inspiration to motivate corporate action, demonstrates sensitivity to environmental trends, and displays unconventional and personal risk-taking deportment. These behaviors result in leaders macrocosm role models for totalers who become committed to the leader and the vision, th row designate meaningfulness, and make sacrifices for the collective cause (Conger Kanungo, 1998 Shamir et al., 1993). Shamir, House, Arthurs (1993) self-concept based theory presents devil core dimensions of charismatic leadership. These dimensions are inspirational need and idealized influence. inspirational pauperization involves communicating high performance expectations through the projection of a powerful, confident and dynamic presence. Such behaviors evoke powerful emotional responses from followers that energize them to exert extra effort.( Sosik Dinger, 2007) Idealized influence involves the display and attribution of role modeling for followers through exemplary personal succeedments, example strengths and/or behavior. (Sosik Dinger, 2007) According to Bass Avolio, (1997) both these core behaviors help frame a strong emotional bond between the follower and the leader. inspirational motivation and idealized influence are also considered as charismatic compon ents of transformational leadership. . (Sosik Dinger, 2007) Previous research suggests that transformational leadership contributes to the success of an arrangement by propel employees to go beyond self interest and be passionate to come upon scoren targets and deaths. Ross Gray (2006) chose transformational leadership when researching on teacher leadership and pupil achievement because according to them, it is compatible with broadly based trends of teacher empowerment, dual stakeholder participation in aim decisions, and reduced reserve for top see change theories. In addition, substantial evidence exists that transformational leadership is a stronger soothsayer of teacher beliefs and practices than transactional leadership (e.g., Koh, Steers, Terborg, 1995). Transformational leadership is said to contribute to collective teacher efficacy (Bandura,(1986). Collective teacher efficacy regards to the perceptions of the teachers in a school that the collective efforts of the teachers leave behind positively contribute to student achievement. (Goddard, Hoy, Hoy, 2000)Produce, Dictatorial or Perish directionThis is a very labor oriented leader who has high fretfulness for the fulfillment of goals and responsibilities and lower limit or low de none for the welfare, relaxation or interaction of the employees. His solution to a non productive doer is simply to punish him or replace him. This leader has a dogmatic air and his focus is on planning, coordinating work, scheduling and providing the necessary resources for task accomplishment (e.g., Likert,1967). People who tend to act on extremes of this leadership style tend to become piddling tyrants or opprobrious leadersHornstein (1996) describes an abusive leader as one whose primary objective is the control of others, and such control is achieved through methods that create fear and intimidation (Hornstein, 1996). Ashforth (1994) describes a petty tyrant as someone who uses their power and authority oppressively, capriciously, and perhaps revengefullyTyrannical leadership f altogethers in the domain of this leadership style. This leadership style hampers motivation, job contentment or welfare of the followers. Tyrannical leaders may behave in accordance with the goals, tasks, missions and strategies of the organization, but they typically mother results not through, but at the cost of subordinates (Ashforth, 1994 Tepper, 2000). While dictatorial leaders are least concerned about their followers and keep minimum interaction with them, bossy leaders act aggressively towards their subordinates and believe that doing so will increase work effort. Most of the literature on tyrannical leadership considers it harmful for organizations especially in the long run. (Bies Tripp, 1998 Tepper, 2000 Lombardo McCall, 1984) Nevertheless Brodsky (1976), argues that tyrannical leaders, despite of harassing followers, may perform well on other work related duties. They may also hav e strong technical skills that somewhere down the line are contributing to the overall success of the organization. Ma et al. (2004) call this, the paradox of managerial tyranny, arguing that tyrannical leadership may lead to extraordinary performance, even when subordinates suffer. So we arse argue that the behavior of this leader can be evaluated differently by upper charge as compared to the subordinates. Another style that can be discussed here is the instructional leadership style. Research on teacher leadership argues that supervisory leadership is a characteristic of instructional leadership (Hulpia Devos, 2010). Previously it has been discussed that the instructional leader plays a key role in controlling, monitoring and directing in schools (Bamburg Andrews, 1990 Hallinger Murphy, 1985). However, it empirical research shows that autocratic leaders reduce the stability, satisfaction and feelings of motivation within a group of followers. (Van Vugt, Jepson, Hart, De Creme r, 2004). As discussed to a higher place, these leaders fall low on the axis of the grid that presents concern for raft. So their priority for satisfaction, motivation and comfort of the followers is minimum reducing specialty in performance. (Judge et al., 2004). In a study where followers motivation and satisfaction were two leechlike variables checked against autocratic leadership, it was found that people do not promote autocratic leaders(Cremer, 2006). According to the study this was so because autocratic leaders donot give sufficient attention to followers and so fail to motivate them to participate, bring out loyalty, or contribute positively towards the group.The Impoverished or the Indifferent Style. leading who fall in this category have low concerns for both people and production. They either adopt a very lazy approach or simply try to avoid getting into any trouble. The main concern of this leader is not to be held responsible for any mistakes and in that bank lin e he/she tends to be unproductive, disorganized and they lack effective leadership qualities.Up to date, there has been little effort to research or study this leadership style, instead literature on leadership is concentrated of effective and ideal leadership styles. (Kelloway, Mullen, Francis, 2006). Although destructive leadership is not a synonym for the free leader but it can fall within the domain of this leadership style. Destructive leadership behavioris defined as the systematic and reiterate behavior by a leader, supervisor or manager that violates the authentic interest of the organization by undermining and/or sabotaging the organizations goals, tasks, resources, and effectiveness and/or the motivation, welfare or job satisfaction of his/her subordinates. (Einarsen, Aasland, Skogstad, 2007) According to this interpretation the leader does not deliberately harm the subordinates or doesnt intend to do so kind of he is thoughtless, incompetent as well as ignorant.( E inarsen, et al. 2007). According to the presented definition a leader will be practicing a destructive style if he is violating the legitimate laws of an organization. Any behavior that opposes a legitimate decision, goal or strategy ofthe firm, is to be regarded as destructive from the moment these decisions, goals or strategies are enforced. . ( Einarsen, et al. 2007) For example, if a school decides to give extra attention to weaker students and instructs all teachers to do so, and some teachers fail to abide by this decision, this behavior can be characterized as destructive teacher leadership.Country Club StyleThese leaders are extra cautious about the welfare and comfort of the followers. They take care of their followers at the expense of the welfare of the organization frequently by interacting with them on a personal level, or by giving them favors and rewards that are not part of the organizations judgment. The main goal of task or goal attainment is undermined while viol ating the legitimate interest of the organization. (Einarsen, et al. 2007) these leaders may be giving more benefits to the subordinates than they are obliged to and this is through with(p) at the cost of the company. They may be stealing resources in form of time or finance from the work place. (Altheide et al., 1978 Ditton, 1977). They are of the opinion that if the employees are happy, they tend to be more motivated to work hard and achieve organizational efficiency.The research work of Einarsen, et all.2007, shows that a category of leaders called supporting disloyal leaders is very similar to Blake and Moutons country club style. It is argued in their article that both the styles show overriding concern to establish swell relations with the subordinate. These leaders lack strategic competence and so support values and beliefs that are not consistent with those focused by the organization. no matter of that, they may be able to maintain a good human relationship with the fo llowers. Such leaders easily gain popularity amongst their followers and are often considered them by as good leaders. It is also argued in previous studies that the tendency of supportive disloyal leaders is not to harm the organization they bonny believe acting in the special way discussed above will bring benefit to it. (Mars, 1994)Another concept that falls in the corresponding domain is that of Laissez faire leadership. This leader avoids getting into trouble, make any decision or try solving a problem. (Bass Avolio, 1997),Middle of the road or the status-quo styleThis leadership style lies in the middle of Blake Moutons grid. His focus is equally shared out between concern for production and concern for people. It is argued that he tries to keep a balance between the two.(Bartol, Tein, Mathews, 1994. p405)These leaders are regarded to be average or mediocre leaders. They are not pioneers nor are failures. Also, this approach puts considerable strain on the leader, his characteristics and attributes. However, not much attention is paid on the attributes of the subordinates, or the circumstances within which the leader and followers are interacting.( Hitt, Black, Porter, 2006. P 418)The above discussion was aimed to present multiple leadership styles considered effective or differently so previous research may be highlighted. I bring out it important to point out here that there is no ideal leadership style, rather the effectiveness of a leadership style is reckonent upon the choice of leadership style adopted in a particular situation. According to the contingent approach to leadership, leader effectiveness doesnt only depend on a leader but also on situational characteristics. So a leader will only be effective if he adopts his leadership style according to the situation.(liu, et all, 2003) The contingency approaches to leadership dominated by the path goal theory House, 1971 all argue that situational characteristics influence the effectivene ss of a leader. Also, it is argued culture is an important situational factor that influences leadership style. (Hofstede, 2001)According to Hofstede (2001) leaders in socialistic cultures aspire more for traditional values and they follow standard methods, and do not support followers initiative. People plow their leaders with respect and are obedient towards them in many collectivistic cultures, where paternalistic leadership is traditionally seen (Dickson, et al., 2003 Dorfman et al., 1997).The directive and supportive leadership styles collectively make up this paternalistic style. So in this leadership style close supervision of employees is combined with high concern for the well being of the follower. Paternalistic Leadership is widespread in non-western cultures (Dickson et al., 2003). Directive leadership in general, is a less cat valium practice and is not much of a consideration when an appropriate leader behavior is considered in individualistic (Western) countries, as it is in the case of collectivist societies (Hofstede, 2001 Dickson et al., 2003). Similarly, supportive leadership is more common in collectivistic cultures as compared to individualistic cultures. (Wendt, 2004)