The Trait Theory of Leadership and The Eight-Fold Noble Path as Buddhist Leadership Paradigm: A Stark Scrutiny

This paper titled, The Trait Theory of Leadership and The Eight-Fold Noble Path as Buddhist Leadership Paradigm: A Stark Scrutiny, strives to explore an affinity between the trait theory and the eight-fold noble path, to scrutinize the theoretical and practical implication of the integrated approach of both from the Nepalese perspective, and to expedite potential paradigm shift to enhance the leadership competencies of the 21st century. It is a conceptual paper. The secondary data has been profoundly analyzed to accumulate required facts, details, and information through comprehensive literature reviews. In conclusion, there is an obvious and precise affinity between both conceptions to propose an integrated paradigm transmutation for the enhancement of leadership competencies of the 21st century. From the Nepalese perspective, the empirical implication and application of the integrated leadership approach with the amalgamation of both i.e. the trait theory and the eight-fold noble path are seen inevitable as well as undeniable.

A congenial communication climate: the catalyst and panacea for effective organizational communication

The spirit of positive relationships should be the sine qua non to communication climate. Social scientists use the term communication climate to describe the quality of personal relationships in an organization. Do people feel respected? Do they trust one another? Do they believe that they are appreciated? The weather metaphor suggested by the term ‘climate’ is apt. Your own experience shows that the mood of a workplace can be described as sunny and calm, cold and stormy, or in similar terms, organizations create an overall climate, which can be healthy or polluted, but within that environment, individual relationships have their own micro climate. For instance, your interactions with one colleague might be described as icy, while you and another person enjoy a warm or cordial relationship. There is no question that communication climate is a key factor in job satisfaction and commitment to the organization. For this reason, communicators need to understand how to create positive climates. This article focuses on how to develop and improve the personal communication skills that are critical to the well being and successes of individuals and corporate organisations. The study adopts trait theory of leadership as its framework. It describes the necessary and proactive ingredients that foster a positive communication climate between people. It goes on to offer pertinent pieces of advice about how to communicate in a variety of person-to-person-situations; leadership styles, congenial climate and emotional intelligence. Keywords: Communication climate, Informal networks, Emotional intelligence, Leadership styles, Organizational communication

Measuring Bourdieu Capitals of Landscape Architects In Malaysian Landscape Architecture Firms

Pierre Bourdieu (1986) introduced the concept of capitals as forms of intangible resources that individual use to advance their socio-economic status. Past relevant researches have not focused on all Bourdieu capitals. This study conceptualises the Bourdieu capitals to empirically determine the intangible resources of Malaysian leader landscape architects. The aim of this study is to determine the type of capitals of leader landscape architects in Malaysian landscape architecture firms. All landscape architecture firms (73 nos.) in the database of the Institute of Landscape Architects Malaysia were chosen for the survey. The firms were given the letter of invitation and questionnaires through the post. Thirty-nine firms responded to the invitation which resulted in 90 subordinates landscape architects and assistant landscape architects as respondents. The subordinates were asked to rate their leaders’ (landscape architects) capitals. The data were analysed using descriptive statistics and factor analysis. Factor analysis findings generated 5 factors (capitals). The capitals are social, human, emotional, cultural and design authority. The study findings provide evidence of the validity of scales to measure the intangible resources of the leading landscape architects in Malaysian landscape architecture firms. It also suggests a new research perspective for the Trait Theory of Leadership by replacing the traits with Bourdieu’s forms of capitals.

Relationship between Democratic Leadership and Organisational Performance of Dangote Cement PLC Gboko, Benue State Nigeria

This research examined the relationship between democratic leadership and organizational performance of Dangote Cement Plc Gboko. The study was anchored on Trait Theory of Leadership. Both primary and secondary source of data and information were used. Questionnaire was used to obtained information from the primary source while journals and internet constituted secondary source of data collection. Two hundred and twenty nine questionnaires (229) were administered to the staff of Dangote Cement Plc Gboko and one hundred and eighty nine (189) were properly filled and returned. The technique used in analyzing the data was Pearson Product Moment Correlation analysis with the aid of SPSS version 23.0, while percentages was used to present descriptive data. The results of the Pearson Product Moment Correlation indicate that there is a positive or direct relationship between Organizational Performance and leadership measurement in Dangote Cement, Benue State. Hence, on the basis of p-value of the estimate, we reject the null hypothesis; that is, we accept that there is a significant relationship between leadership measurement and organizational performance. An inverse relationship exists between Organizational Performance and realistic timeframe in Dangote Cement, Benue State. Also, an inverse relationship exists between Organizational Performance in Dangote Cement, Benue State and achieving teambuilding. A positive or direct relationship between Organizational Performance in Dangote Cement, Benue State and Leadership Accuracy. It was concluded that democratic leadership positively relates to organizational performance> It was recommended among others that it is advisable to practice democratic leadership in an organization especially when the rules are followed this will boast the moral of the people and they will work harder for the organization to achieve its goals.

Traits of Transformational Leader: Durga Saptshati- A Case Study

Leadership is the ability of an individual to influence people to achieve desired goals. Different studies in this area have propounded various theories ranging from Trait theory of leadership to behavioral approach models to contingency models. Earlier people were of the opinion that individuals are born with leadership traits, either they are born leaders or are not. Then came a phase when people realized that these traits can be acquired too. But all these studies could not come up with any conclusive list of leadership traits. Various successful leaders may have similar traits but we are yet to come across the set of traits that every leader must possess. In nut shell we may say that, “which traits to acquire”, which specific traits make you a leader is still a question? Now a day's increasingly, scholars are talking about transformational leadership as a tool to get better results in the organization. Transformational leaders influence the employee job satisfaction and morale in a positive manner. Responding to this requirement of industry, in this paper the researcher has made an attempt to identify the traits which a transformational leader must possess. The study is based on a descriptive analysis of Durga Saptashati - a Hindu religious text. The study arrived at a conclusive summary of the traits of a transformational leader. Study revealed that the transformational leader has to be perceived as a mn with solutions rather than the man with problems.