E-Leadership in the New Century

2012 ◽  
pp. 122-131
Author(s):  
Victor X. Wang
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Environment ◽  
Leadership Style ◽  
Technological Development ◽  
Facilitative Leadership ◽  
Leadership Theories ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Traditional Leadership

This article argues that E-leadership emerged out of technological development among all other major developments in our society. In the virtual environment, leaders are required to lead followers by using different approaches. This is not to say that traditional leadership has no place in the new virtual environment characterized by the constant use of technology. Rather, traditional leadership and leadership style studied and conceptualized by researchers and scholars enhance E-leadership supported by Rogers’ facilitative leadership. Leadership theories are meant to be applied to practice. Further, leadership theories can be applied in part or in whole. They are not ideologies that must be followed to the letter.

E-Leadership in the New Century

2012 ◽  
pp. 12-22 ◽  
Author(s):  
Victor X. Wang
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Environment ◽  
Leadership Style ◽  
Technological Development ◽  
Facilitative Leadership ◽  
Leadership Theories ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Traditional Leadership

This article argues that e-leadership emerged out of technological development among all other major developments in our society. In the virtual environment, leaders are required to lead followers by using totally different approaches. This is not to say that traditional leadership has no place in the new virtual environment characterized by the constant use of technology. Rather, traditional leadership and leadership style studied and conceptualized by researchers and scholars enhance e-leadership supported by Rogers’ facilitative leadership (1951, 1961, 1969, 1980). Leadership theories are meant to be applied to practice. Further, leadership theories can be applied in part or in whole. They are not ideologies that must be followed to the letter.

E-Leadership in the Digital Age

2012 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Victor X. Wang ◽  
Jim Berger
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Environment ◽  
Leadership Style ◽  
Technological Development ◽  
Digital Age ◽  
Facilitative Leadership ◽  
Leadership Theories ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Traditional Leadership

This chapter argues that E-leadership emerged out of technological development among all other major developments in society. In the virtual environment, leaders are required to lead followers by using totally different approaches. This is not to say that traditional leadership has no place in the new virtual environment characterized by the constant use of technology. Rather, traditional leadership and leadership style studied and conceptualized by researchers and scholars enhance E-leadership supported by Rogers’ facilitative leadership. Leadership theories are meant to be applied to practice. Further, leadership theories can be applied in part or in whole. They are not ideologies that must be followed to the letter.

E-Leadership in the New Century

2011 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 50-59 ◽  
Author(s):  
Victor X. Wang
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Environment ◽  
Leadership Style ◽  
Technological Development ◽  
Facilitative Leadership ◽  
Leadership Theories ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Traditional Leadership

This article argues that E-leadership emerged out of technological development among all other major developments in our society. In the virtual environment, leaders are required to lead followers by using different approaches. This is not to say that traditional leadership has no place in the new virtual environment characterized by the constant use of technology. Rather, traditional leadership and leadership style studied and conceptualized by researchers and scholars enhance E-leadership supported by Rogers’ facilitative leadership. Leadership theories are meant to be applied to practice. Further, leadership theories can be applied in part or in whole. They are not ideologies that must be followed to the letter.

Digital Leadership in the New Century

2017 ◽  
pp. 143-159
Author(s):  
Victor X. Wang ◽  
Geraldine Torrisi-Steele
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Environment ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Leadership Skills ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Facilitative Leadership ◽  
Leadership Theories ◽  
Leadership Practice ◽  
Leadership Challenges ◽  
Traditional Leadership ◽  
Information And Communication

The emergence of information and communication technologies have impacted greatly on organizations and subsequently their leaders. The virtual context in which many leaders now operate both provides opportunities and poses challenges. The virtual environment, demands that leaders develop some different practices but this is not to say that traditional leadership has no place in the new virtual environment. Rather, the traditional leadership theories and leadership styles studied previously conceptualized by researchers and scholars enhances electronic leadership (e-leadership). E-leadership is supported by Rogers' facilitative leadership. It is important to realize that leadership theories are not ideologies that must be followed to the letter but rather that leadership theories can be applied in part or in whole. In the present chapter the authors consider the relevance of existing leadership theories to e-leadership, highlight the impact of technologies on leadership practice, and raise discussion around e-leadership challenges, and key e-leadership skills.

scholarly journals Your leadership style: why understanding yourself matters

BMJ Leader ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 165-167
Author(s):  
Clare Felicity Jane Price-Dowd
Keyword(s):  
Leadership Styles ◽  
Leadership Style ◽  
Personal Development ◽  
Effective Leadership ◽  
Leadership Theories ◽  
Inclusive Leadership ◽  
Leadership Practice ◽  
Personal Leadership

Understanding of personal leadership style has been shown to be a key part of effective leadership practice. It has been a topic of interest for many decades as we have tried to understand, and replicate, what makes those considered to be ‘great leaders’ so successful. This article gives a brief introduction to different leadership ‘theories’, leadership ‘styles’ and the effect they have on the ‘climate’ in organisations. Having an understanding of the different approaches can help leaders be more effective through comprehending how and why they do what they do, as well as helping them identify where and when they need to adapt their style. By considering how our understanding of leadership has evolved, it is possible to show how effective leadership is not linked to one approach. It is a combination of knowledge, attitudes and behaviours with a focus on both the task in hand and concern for those undertaking that task. Furthermore this understanding supports impactful personal development, which creates positive climates in organisations where compassionate and inclusive leadership behaviours can, and do result in better outcomes for staff and patients.

scholarly journals ANALYSIS OF THE READINESS OF INDONESIAN PEOPLE AND REGULATIONS IN HANDLING FRAUD ON TECHNOLOGY EXPLOITATION

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 33
Author(s):  
Mustika Prabaningrum Kusumawati ◽  
Ari Nur Rahman ◽  
Panzi Aulia Rahman ◽  
Henry Adrian Sumule ◽  
Endrojoyo Sigit Triyono
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Financial Services ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
Technological Development ◽  
Modern Society ◽  
Financial Service ◽  
State Institutions ◽  
Positive Side ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Economic Growth Factors

The development of information technology has a big influence in supporting business continuity among producers, consumers, distributors, and financial service institutions. The development of Financial Technology (Fintech) has now become a trend in modern society that follows the current developments. The positive side of technological development, especially in supporting fast and smooth financial services, can actually create a large gap in the readiness of the use of technology in the industrial revolution 4.0. Without strong preparation, this will increasingly create a big gap in the formation of the Fintech technology-based fraud chain. This paper discusses how a qualitative research using the grounded research model can find out the use of recht vacuum loopholes to commit fraud in the exploitation of technology. In addition, it also encourages the establishment of a regulation that supports the creation of a healthy Fintech ecosystem which is the main key in increasing Indonesia's economic growth. Factors influencing the occurrence of fraud include the lack of public knowledge about how to transact using Fintech, the looseness of applicable regulations, the arrogance of Fintech consumer in utilizing bug software Fintech to get profit as much as possible without thinking about legal consequences, the arrogance of the Fintech company in minimizing the large risks that will occur, and not maximum formation of the Fintech ecosystem with other traditional financial service institutions. The situation is exacerbated by the unavailability of the Whistleblowing System (WBS) through a complaint channel specifically for Fintech. The establishment of the Fintech ecosystem, with the adoption of an anti-fraud system as one of the factors that drive Indonesia's economic growth, can be done by creating a technology-savvy community, especially Fintech; making an integrity pact to support anti-fraud and anti-money laundering among regulators, the Fintech association, and the Fintech companies at the time of making official registration with the regulator; Regulators need to get rid of egotism between institutions by synchronizing verbally or nonverbally through technology channels that are automatically integrated between state institutions and preparing special channels for whistleblower systems or consumer complaints channel specifically for Fintech.

Research-Based Leadership for Next-Generation Leaders

2017 ◽  
pp. 1-39
Author(s):  
Peggy M. Delmas
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Leadership Styles ◽  
Leadership Style ◽  
Self Awareness ◽  
Leadership Theories ◽  
Comprehensive Overview ◽  
Effective Leaders ◽  
Emerging Leadership ◽  
Organizational Needs

This chapter uses a leadership typology to review categories of traditional and emerging leadership theories and styles. Those theories and styles that have particular application or extensive research in the areas of education, change, problem solving, decision making, and organizational culture are emphasized. Strategies for increasing leader self-awareness, matching leadership styles and organizational needs, and improving problem solving and decision making are provided. The aim of this chapter is to give a clear and comprehensive overview of the array of leadership styles and theories grounded in research. The intent is to help practitioners working in education be more effective leaders by providing a comprehensive theory base to guide their actions, and to help them utilize the leadership style(s) most appropriate for their organization.

scholarly journals Built leadership: women administrators in architectural education

2009 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Margaret Dale Woosnam
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Women Administrators ◽  
Leadership Style ◽  
Architectural Education ◽  
Institutions Of Higher Education ◽  
Female Leaders ◽  
Leadership Theories ◽  
Administrative Positions ◽  
Male Dominated ◽  
Heroic Style

Of the 114 accredited architecture programs within colleges and universities across America, only 18 (or 16%) employed females at the highest administrative positions as deans, directors, chairs, or heads at the time this study was conducted. Despite this statistic, nearly 50% of all graduates from architecture programs are female. Little is known about women administrators in architectural education, perhaps because of the fact that there are so few. The central question that guided this research study is as follows: What personal and professional factors characterize 10 women employed as administrators in nationally accredited architecture programs, departments, schools, and colleges in American institutions of higher education? Additionally, this study identified the women’s career paths, and obstacles they overcame andsacrifices they made in order to advance in their careers. The qualitative case study tradition was employed for this study. Ten women administrators of accredited architecture programs, departments, schools, and colleges within American institutions of higher education participated in the study. Interviews, documents, and observations were collected and included in the data analysis. While feminist leadership theories were used as a lens and guided the current research, themes emerged from the study that point toward a potentially new, emerging theoretical construct. This emerging construct requires that pioneering female leaders in male-dominated fields be characterized differently than female leaders in other contexts. Specifically, the conclusions drawn from this study require characterizing pioneering female leaders in male-dominated fields as built leaders or leaders who have systematically developed professionally as a result of unwavering ambition but who employa post-heroic style of leadership. In other words, these women fought their way to the top, but once there, use an up, down, and across hierarchical leadership style.

Millennial Teamwork and Technical Proficiency's Impact on Virtual Team Effectiveness

2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 34-50 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Matt Graham ◽  
Harold Daniel ◽  
Brian Doore
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Virtual Environment ◽  
Virtual Teams ◽  
Leadership Style ◽  
Database Management ◽  
Team Effectiveness ◽  
Natural Extension ◽  
Virtual Team ◽  
Database Management System ◽  
Technical Proficiency

The successful completion of information systems projects is already a difficult process that many times ends with projects failing to meet the information systems requirements. These requirements typically center on completing projects that perform the way initially envisioned, and delivering completed projects on time and within budget. Pressures around communication and leadership style are now compounded by the use of virtual teams. The goal of this study was to determine whether or not technical proficiency in the project-based skills, facility with database management systems development, and greater technical proficiency in coping within the virtual environment contributed to the development of greater virtual team effectiveness. This study targeted millennial students at the Maine Business School who were assigned to virtual teams tasked with developing a database management system within a virtual environment. Findings suggest that increased proficiencies in project skills will contribute to greater team effectiveness and more importantly, increased proficiencies within the virtual environment will contribute to greater virtual team effectiveness. These findings have implications for business educators and by natural extension, business practitioners as they suggest that training students and workers how to communicate, collaborate, exchange ideas, and share information better within virtual environments will improve virtual team effectiveness which should translate into greater virtual teams project outcomes.

scholarly journals Transformational Leadership: Implications for Organizational Competitive Advantage

2014 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 276
Author(s):  
Kelechi John Ekuma
Keyword(s):  
Transformational Leadership ◽  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Leadership Style ◽  
Global Market ◽  
Organisational Performance ◽  
Market Place ◽  
Leadership Theories ◽  
Organisational Effectiveness ◽  
Improved Performance ◽  
And Performance

There is a growing consensus among scholars and practitioners alike that maximising the potentials of human resources is central to organisational effectiveness and improved performance in the 21st century global market place of intense competition. It has also been suggested that the ways in which organisational leaders manage people can remarkably influence company performances and competitiveness. Despite this realisation however, scholars, managers and practitioners alike disagree on the most appropriate approach to organisational leadership. Indeed, there is an on-going debate about the leadership style that yields the best results for organisations in contemporary times. And whilst the debates rage, an increasingly dominant discourse is that transformational leadership is central to organisational effectiveness and gaining of competitive advantage. This notwithstanding, the most fundamental issue remains how to understand how transformational leadership practices impact on performance in practical terms. Consequently, producing an unequivocal response to the question ‘what does transformational leadership really contribute to organisational performance?’ has remained elusive. It is against this backdrop, that this article critically evaluates the concept of Transformational Leadership (henceforth TL), with a view of highlighting its contributions to organisational effectiveness and performance. Synthesising organisational and leadership theories and integrating literatures in organisational development and HR, the paper argues that there are evidences to suggest that there are clear linkages between TL, organisational effectiveness and improved performance. The paper further contends that emotional intelligence is key to the operationalization of TL and concludes that the greatest challenge remains how to quantify the contributions of TL in practical terms.

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