scholarly journals EXPLORATION OF ASIA LEADERSHIP THEORY: LOOKING FOR AN ASIAN ROLE IN THE FIELD OF LEADERSHIP THEORY

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Budi Santoso
Keyword(s):  
Effective Leadership ◽  
Cultural Influences ◽  
Modern Society ◽  
Leadership Theory ◽  
Leadership Studies ◽  
Local Leadership ◽  
Western Influence ◽  
Asian Leadership ◽  
Asian Society ◽  
Leadership Process

This study begins with the question of whether Western leadership theory is universal and where is Asia's contribution to this theory of leadership. Studies show that the theory of Asian leadership is local and influenced by the cultural influences of Asian local communities. Harmony and stability are the essences of Asian local culture. The leadership process is voluntary, collectivity, and is in a traditional or informal social structure. The effectiveness of traditional leadership is more concerned with aspects of guarding and achieving an atmosphere of harmony and stability. Furthermore, Western leadership theory is built from an organizational perspective that is competing to gain resources and maintain the organization's life. The West leadership process is mechanical, formal and transactional. Leadership effectiveness is the ability to win the competition and defend itself in a strong position in the competition. The differences in the approaches to Asian and Western leadership theory are in line with the concept of low-context and high-context perspective. This is also in line with the contingency approach for effective leadership. The study states that the position of Asian and Western leadership theory is the same, both groups of theories are on a practical level that emphasizes contextual conformity. The globalization paradigm has strengthened Western "influence" hegemony about effective leadership. However, this dominance will be temporary according to the human perspective or learning organization because of the contextual conformity. On the other hand, modern society has a stigma over the concept of Asian local leadership above. The things above reinforce the dim role of local Asian leadership in modern Asian society itself.

scholarly journals From the Black Square to the Red Square: Rebel leadership constructed as process through a narrative on art

Leadership ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 100-119 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gareth Edwards
Keyword(s):  
Leadership Theory ◽  
Leadership Studies ◽  
Socially Constructed ◽  
Leadership Process ◽  
Narrative Forms ◽  
Practical Implications

The contribution this paper makes to leadership studies is to advance leadership theory towards a process based perspective based on an appreciation of art. The article does this by using a narrative on art in Russia. The narrative forms the basis for discussing the role that symbolism and aesthetics play in (re)interpreting rebel leadership. The article also explores James Downton’s work alongside the narration to develop a socially constructed process based interpretation of rebel leadership. Building on this interpretation fundamental aspects of process-based leadership so far missing from the literature are highlighted. One such aspect is the ridicule (in this case through caricature) of existing leaders and leadership by the incumbent leader and/or leadership process – a pre-stage to the emergence of rebel leadership. Other aspects include stages of social and organizational liminality and introspection. From here suggestions are made for further theoretical and empirical enquiry and practical implications are highlighted.

Importing Complexity Leadership Theory Into Bureaucratic Organizations in Non-Western Environments

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-18
Author(s):  
Francis Donkor ◽  
Isaac Sekyere
Keyword(s):  
Theoretical Models ◽  
Leadership Theory ◽  
Organizational Goals ◽  
Complexity Leadership ◽  
The Public ◽  
Complexity Leadership Theory ◽  
Hybrid Governance ◽  
Leadership Process ◽  
Study Support ◽  
Conceptual Underpinning

Criticisms of bureaucratic leadership in the public sector literature are increasing, and as such, a growing number of scholars in public administration are calling for a more complex and conceptually sound theoretical models of leadership that are collaborative and reduce the power of the leader and create hybrid governance models. With a multifaceted perspective, detailed conceptual underpinning and a growing body of empirical study support complexity leadership theory (CLT) as a potential to address many of the issues where an individual is seen to possess all the knowledge in the organizational goals. The intent for proposing the importation of CLT in PSOs is to offer a paradigm for thinking about leadership to explore issues that confound those from the traditional view to the shared and adaptive leadership process. In conclusion, the HR practitioners within the entity should be seen to be responsible for their actions. Therefore, adopting complexity leadership theory in today's PSOs will enhance the performance of employees.

scholarly journals SENI PERTUNJUKAN TRADISIONAL DI PERSIMPANGAN ZAMAN: STUDI KASUS KESENIAN MENAK KONCER SUMOWONO SEMARANG

HUMANIKA ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 25
Author(s):  
Laura Andri R.M.
Keyword(s):  
Performing Arts ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Cultural Influences ◽  
Traditional Culture ◽  
Modern Society ◽  
Shift Function ◽  
Stage Of Development ◽  
The Arts ◽  
Art And Culture ◽  
Changing Times

In Indonesia, each province has its own traditional culture. Traditional arts are used to express the beauty of the human soul. In traditional artwork implicit message of the society of knowledge, ideas, beliefs and values norms. In addition to the function of rituals, traditional performing arts is also being used to honor and commemorate the influential figures in the local community, heroism, patriotism and nationalism. One example of a traditional art that has the functionality is Menak Koncer. Menak Koncer is a community-owned art Sumowono, Kabupaten Semarang, Jawa Tengah raised to preserve the culture and values in society. Through a qualitative descriptive approach with observation techniques and literature, it was found that at the next stage of development, especially in the modern society, arts performances Menak Koncer shift function just as mere entertainment. Menak Koncer existence as art and traditional culture in Indonesia progressively eroded by the expansion of global art and culture. Therefore, efforts must be made to preserve the arts and culture in the midst of changing times and foreign cultural influences have been increasing in Indonesia.

scholarly journals Charismatic Leadership Studies- Past, Present and Future: Theorizing the Potential of Charismatic Rhetoric Research in Doctor of Education Programs.

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Simone Elias ◽  
Michael O Akintayo
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Charismatic Leadership ◽  
Leadership Theory ◽  
Leadership Studies ◽  
Education Programs ◽  
Future Studies ◽  
Doctor Of Education ◽  
Current State ◽  
Seminal Article ◽  
Historical Developments

This theoretical review examines selected literature concerning charismatic leadership theory. It starts with an introduction of Max Weber’s (1947) groundbreaking application of the term “charisma” in the field of Social Sciences. Subsequently, it presents a research table, chronologically organized reflecting significant articles that highlight traits and historical developments of the charismatic leadership theory. Next, beginning with Weber’s (1947) seminal article, this literature review discusses how the construct of charismatic leadership has advanced over the years. The examination largely concludes with a discussion of the current state of charismatic leadership, and a call for future studies to address charismatic rhetoric research in doctor of education programs.

scholarly journals ‘No More Heroes’: Critical Perspectives on Leadership Romanticism

2017 ◽  
Vol 39 (11) ◽  
pp. 1625-1647 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Collinson ◽  
Owain Smolović Jones ◽  
Keith Grint
Keyword(s):  
Authentic Leadership ◽  
Leadership Theory ◽  
Leadership Studies ◽  
Critical Approach ◽  
Leadership Theories ◽  
Research Directions ◽  
Romance Of Leadership ◽  
Positive Engagement ◽  
Critical Perspectives

This paper revisits Meindl et al’s (1985) ‘romance of leadership’ thesis and extends these ideas in a number of inter-related ways. First, it argues that the thesis has sometimes been neglected and/or misinterpreted in subsequent studies. Second, the paper suggests that romanticism is a much broader and more historically rich term with wider implications for leadership studies than originally proposed. Arguing that romanticism stretches beyond leader attribution, we connect leadership theory to a more enduring and naturalistic tradition of romantic thought that has survived and evolved since the mid-18th century. Third, the paper demonstrates the contemporary relevance of the romanticism critique. It reveals how the study of leadership continues to be characterized by romanticizing tendencies in many of its most influential theories, illustrating this argument with reference to spiritual and authentic leadership theories, which only recognize positive engagement with leaders. Equally, the paper suggests that romanticism can shape conceptions not only of leaders, but also of followers, their agency and their (potential for) resistance. We conclude by discussing future possible research directions for the romanticism critique that extend well beyond its original focus on leader attribution to inform a broader critical approach to leadership studies.

scholarly journals The Implications of Village Regulation toward the Dualism of Local Leadership Dynamics

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 39
Author(s):  
I Nyoman Subanda ◽  
I Nyoman Budiana ◽  
A.A.Ngr Eddy Supriyadinata Gorda
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
Local Level ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Local Leadership ◽  
Leadership Process ◽  
Relationship Model ◽  
Coordination System ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Local Leaders

The transformation of local leadership in Bali has implications for the emergence of various phenomena of the relationship of desa dinas (the official administrative village) and desa adat (the customary village) which both have autonomous rights. The authority of desa adat and desa dinas coincides with each other. With these conditions, various potential conflicts, poor communication patterns, and overlapping authority are very likely to occur at the local level. In this study, several issues will be discussed, namely: What is the model and process of transformation in local leadership especially in desa adat in Bali? What is the process and form of negaranisasi in local leadership especially in desa adat in Bali? What are the competencies and roles of local leaders in the local leadership process in Bali? What are the roots, the causes and solutions in handling horizontal conflicts in local leadership in Bali? Data were collected by interview, documentation and focus group discussion method to obtain sufficient data variance and validity. Furthermore, the data were analyzed qualitatively using interactive models from Miles and Huberman. The results of the study can be described, that the synergy of two (2) types of local leadership is needed. The capacity and competence of village officials and prajuru adat (customary officials) are obliged to be enhanced, strengthened and empowered, so that they are able to adapt in handling various problems that arise in rural communities in the era of modernization and globalization. For this reason, it is needed to build a synergic relationship model and leadership coordination system between desa dinas and desa adat, a model for developing the capacity and competency of village officials and prajuru adat, and developing a model for handling conflicts that have increasingly intense.

Jawaharlal Nehru and Planning, 1938–41: India at the Crossroads

1992 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 275-287 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bidyut Chakrabarty
Keyword(s):  
Effective Means ◽  
Social Process ◽  
Cultural Influences ◽  
Modern Society ◽  
Political Preference ◽  
Social Fabric ◽  
Colonial India ◽  
Complex Interdependence ◽  
Role Of The State ◽  
Jawaharlal Nehru

The modern state is interventionist, and planning is an effective means to ascertain its control over the entire social process. As an operational tool, planning seems formidable to structure the role of the state in accordance with its ideological underpinning. Therefore, not only is planning as an instrument tuned to economic regeneration, it is inextricably tied to the regime's political preference as well. The aim here is not to argue for a deterministic network between planning and the ideological slant of the regime and its leadership and viceversa, but to show the complex interdependence which entails, at the same time, an interplay of various pulls and pressures in a rapidly changing social fabric. Colonial India provides us with a political system embedded in both the age-old and primordial value system and various other cultural influences which, inter alia reflected the system's absorption of alien value preferences. This obviously was not a smooth process, for India which drew on loyalties based on primordial ties strove to absorb new stimuli which had their roots in a completely different socio-political and economic environment; the result being tension among those presiding over the destiny of the country which had its reflection in the political discourse of the day. By concentrating on planning which, among other things, strove to transform India from a traditional to a modern society, the paper seeks to explain the difficulty facing the Congress stalwarts, Jawaharlal Nehru and Subhas Chandra Bose in particular, despite their confidence in planning as the only instrument to rejuvenate India after the British withdrawal.

scholarly journals An Assessment of Transformational Leadership Theory against a University EAP Pre-sessional Course

2021 ◽  
Vol 73 (1) ◽  
pp. 24-38
Author(s):  
Sarah Blythe
Keyword(s):  
Transformational Leadership ◽  
Real World ◽  
Effective Leadership ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
High Stress ◽  
English For Academic Purposes ◽  
Leadership Theory ◽  
Staff Retention ◽  
Leadership Qualities ◽  
Democratic Principles

Abstract The evolution of leadership theory since the Industrial Revolution has been characterised by a shifting of focus from leaders’ qualities to the construction of effective leadership systems and methods. Transformational leadership, as one such theory, has gained traction in educational settings thanks both to its democratic principles and the applicability offered by its value profile modelling. A set of capacities are provided by the theory, with the intention of providing a toolkit for effective leadership which can be adopted by a range of leaders, thus avoiding the need for inherent leadership qualities. The theory continues to face charges of promoting despotism, however, and most importantly of lacking relevance to real-world settings. Through the reflective analysis of a university-based English for Academic Purposes pre-sessional course – a fixed-term, high-stress setting – a grounded assessment of the real-world applicability of transformational leadership theory can be conducted. It is proposed that such courses within the higher education sector pose specific challenges to leadership, due to time constraints, staff retention and pressures on student achievement. The scope for meaningfully engaging staff in structural processes is thus restricted and there is a clear need for an accessible theory which supports a democratic, pluralistic approach to leadership, such as transformational leadership. However, reflective analysis of the leadership methods employed on the course, and an assessment of their correlation to the principles of transformational leadership, reveals a deficit in real-world applicability of the theory and a failure to convincingly avoid the pitfalls of the cult of the leader.

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