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Research the topic and then present the research.
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Developing My Topic and My Literature Review
Instructions
This assignment puts all the knowledge together from previous weeks. You will focus on your
research topic and write a well-developed literature review.
Assignment Instructions:
The assignment for this week is:
1. Update your work from last week per your professor’s comments and feedback (attached
“Organizational leadership paper”)
2. Following the directions below, enhance your theoretical or conceptual framework.
3. Update your annotated bibliography to move the sources to the reference page and now merge
the content from each article into logically flowing paragraphs.
4. Include in your summary at least one or two dissertation titles you reviewed and what you
discovered about chapter 2.
Theoretical Framework:
• Identify the guiding framework. Present the key concepts, briefly explain how they are related,
and present the propositions that are relevant to this study.
• Explain how the framework guided the research decisions, including the development of the
problem statement, purpose statement, and research questions.
• If more than one framework is guiding the study, integrate them, rather than describing them
independently. Do not select a separate framework for each variable/construct under
examination.
• Do not exceed two pages. A more thorough discussion of the theoretical/conceptual framework
will be included in chapter 2.
Length: 10- 15 pages
References: Include a minimum of 15 scholarly resources.
Your paper should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts presented in
the course and provide new thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic. Your response
should reflect scholarly writing and current APA standards.
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I appreciate the deep considerations that you gave to this assignment. Overall, very nice work. This is a good foundation to continue building should you consider organizational leadership communication as your dissertation research study. See my feedback comments for additional information and considerations in developing this upcoming assignment (Developing My Topic and My Literature Review
Assignment).
Focusing and developing a research study is an iterative process that includes thoughtful meditation, research within the literature, and (yes) tradeoff decisions. Some of my feedback is purely for your information as you move forward in developing and refining the dissertation research study. Be sure to learn and practice APA style formatting. This will be an integral component of the signature assignment.
Organizational Leadership
Problem Statement
The problem that is to be addressed in the study is poor communication in organizational leadership. The leadership in the organization plays an important role in ensuring the success of the organization. it is therefore critical for the leadership to maintain effective communication channels with the employees. Communication and management are regarded as reciprocal disciplines where the leadership cannot strive if they are poor communicators. Poor communication in organizations has a negative impact on the outcomes. This is because it will damage staff morale, productivity, and the working relations in the organization. productivity in the organization depends on the value of communication (Martinez and & Fernandez, 2018). Leaders use communication as a strategic tool where they are able to communicate their vision and mission to the employees. A good leader is able to use communication to their advantage. This is why infective communication is regarded as the biggest problem facing organizational leadership. Comment by Author: APA formatting employs the “Oxford” comma. This is the comma placed before the “and” in a term series of 3 or more.https://apastyle.apa.org/style-grammar-guidelines/punctuation/serial-comma Comment by Author: what is infective communication?
The problems from the organization usually emanate from poor communication. The irony is that the average leader will spend most of their time communicating to the employees. Poor communication is defined as a disparity between what is being said and what is heard. It is important for the leader to communicate effectively and for the employees to understand what is being said by the leader in order to ensure the success of the organization. Communication is important in the organization in various ways like the formation of teams and ensuring the valuable performance is achieved. In their study Bucata and Rizescu (2017) were able to highlight the impact of communication on achieving valuable performance.
Purpose Statement
The purpose of this paper is to explain the issue of poor communication on organizational leadership and its impact on the performance of the organization. The focus will be on poor communication and its impact on organizational leadership.
Theoretical Framework Comment by Author: Rremember components of the annotated bibliography assignment – use these for to refine this section in the signature assignment AND include a section on Name the theory or conceptual framework in a heading.Write two or three paragraphs about the author, the concept of the theory or conceptual framework.Write at least one paragraph of the use in history and today or why it is not used today.Write a conclusion about how the theory may be used to guide development of the problem, purpose, and research questions.
Information Flow Theory
The importance of communication in organization has been highlighted in most studies. These studies point out how critical it is or the recipient to receive the right information. The information flow theory explains the movement of information between people and systems. Information flows in four directions within the organization upward, horizontal, diagonal and external. Efficient information flow is critical in decision making and communication. Organizational leadership rely on efficient information flows to ensure the issue of poor communication. There are various aspects covered under the information flow theory like the accuracy of information and accountability of the recipient.
In the current age where data is valuable and organizations can find various uses of data, the theory is able to explain the efficient ways of transmitting information. Organization leaders should be able to transmit huge volumes of data to the employees. This is also done by making the fewest mistakes in transmission. Security of the information is important as issues of privacy and confidentiality have to be considered. The theory will be effective in the study.
Literature
Review Comment by Author: For this upcoming week assignment response –be sure to consolidate these annotations. Comment by Author: You will also be asked to review Chapter 2 for 1-2 completed NCU dissertation manuscripts. For the Chapter 2, Literature Review of the dissertation document – the chapter will be organized by themes related to the research study. Discussion within each theme will combine (synthesize) multiple works around that theme to present a holistic view of the what we think we know on around the theme. Emphasize key findings and interpretations to build a coherent narrative of the current state of the literature rather than focus on researchers/authors and specific studies.
Abbas Wasim and Imran Asghar. (2010). The Role of Leadership in Organizational Change. Relating the Successful Organizational change to Visionary and Innovative Leadership. Master’s Thesis in Industrial Engineering and Management.
Abbas and Imran look at the concept of organizational leadership through the role of the leader during organizational change. The leader being the change agent has an important role to play during the process of change considering 70% of the planned change in organizations fail. The article takes an in-depth analysis of previous literature on the thesis and also includes real life cases of organizations to ascertain the effectiveness of leadership during organizational change. The authors are able to show that leadership with vision and the use of innovation approach would be effective during organizational change.
The thesis is useful as it able to look at organizational leadership through one of the most difficult processes that an organization can undertake. Visionary and innovative leadership is related to successful organizational change as the leader is able to provide strategies and the resources that will ensure a successful change. This fits in my research of organizational leadership which not only looks at the development of skills across the organization but also the role of the leader during tough periods in the organization. Change is difficult for organizations and it takes visionary and innovative leadership to ensure a successful organizational change.
Dibiku, Mulugeta. (2017). Organizational Leadership. 10.13140/RG.2.2.29653.83686.
Dibiku draws from his experience as an assistant professor of marketing and management to present organizational leadership, its characteristics and also supplements the paper with various models and theories. The author is able to look at organizational leadership from a dual angle which is what is best for an individual and what is best for a group. organizational leadership is management approach where the leaders are supposed to develop strategies and at the same time motivating people within groups. The models presented by the author like Reflective Human Action leadership theory and Wisdom Intelligence and Creativity Synthesized (WICS) model are able to highlight the purpose of organizational leadership.
One of the major weaknesses displayed by the author is that some of the theories presented have no limitations. However, the information presented is good as the paper takes a wide dig at organizational leadership while presenting the various theories that show the purpose of organizational leadership. The paper fits perfectly to my research of organizational leadership as Dibiku is able to present organizational leadership, its characteristics and also the various theories and models that are related to organizational leadership. Comment by Author: I am not sure what is meant by ‘no limitations.’ Please clarify. Comment by Author: Do you limitations of the research study? If so, I agree that all research holds limitations and should be identified for the Reader to consider when interpreting findings of the research study. Another consideration might be to look at the discussion of recommendations for future research (if included). This area may be related to limitations (or delimitations – these are limitations intentionally set by the researcher most likely as tradeoffs) of the research.
Hao Moo Jun and Rashad Yazdanifard. (2015). How Effective Leadership Can Facilitate Change in Organizations through Improvement and Innovation. Global Journal of Management and Business Research: A Administration and Management Volume 15 Issue 9 Version 1.0 Year 2015.
Globalization is having a major impact on organizations as these organizations have to create a competitive advantage in order to thrive. Leadership can help in spurring the change that will make the organization competitive. Hao and Rashad are able to highlight how effective leadership can bring positive changes to the organization like increasing innovation and making the organization compete in its business environment. This is done by relating effective leadership and change management. The impact of leadership on various elements that are important for the growth of the organization like trust, vision and culture. The authors are able to conclude by ascertaining the importance of effective leadership during change in the organization and the importance of change in sustaining the business.
There are various important points to note from the journal including the various leadership skills that are required for effective leadership. Some of these traits include communication and sharing which can be used during the change process. The information is reliable as Hao and Rashad were able to carry out thorough research in the importance of effective leadership in organizational change. The journal is indexed in one of the major databases globally. This fits my research on organizational leadership.
Kolzow R. David (2014). Leading from Within: Building Organizational Leadership Capacity.
There are thousands of books written about leadership and effective leadership. This is one of those books that takes a different approach which is more direct and structured in the development of effective leaders. Kolzow, the author of the book not only shows the different styles of leadership but is able to show what it takes to be an effective leader. The book highlights the different characteristics of an effective leader which can be used by the reader to understand what type of leader they are. The author also presents the various competencies that can make a person to become a successful leader. The author looks at change management and what is required by the leader during the change process. In conclusion a comparison is done between a leader and a manager.
The book may be one of the many written about leadership but the author goes further in defining organizational leadership by highlighting more of the critical leadership competencies. The information presented in the book is useful as it gives a direct and structured understanding on organizational leadership. This will be relevant in my research as the book gives more information that is required for my study in organizational leadership.
Laub James Alan. (2000). Assessing The Servant Organization: Development of The Organizational Leadership Assessment (Ola) Instrument. Center for Creative Leadership
There are various styles of leadership that can be regarded as effective in the organization and which will ensure that the success of the organization. Laub takes a different approach when looking at servant leadership where through the use of a Delphi study he was able to determine the characteristics of a servant leader and used the same characteristics to develop an Organizational Leadership Assessment instrument. The Delphi study involved a survey where the panel was asked to rate the characteristics of servant leader. The author uses the study to provide an operational definition of servant leadership and the various characteristics of the servant leader.
The use of Organizational Leadership Assessment instrument was really effective especially as a tool for measuring servant leadership in organizations. This made this tool useful in future research and also in identifying servant leadership in organizations. This tool also makes the study and the information provided useful which can be used in my study. Servant leaders appear in part of my study in organizational leadership. An understanding of servant leadership including and the various characteristics of the servant leader will be effective in my study.
Manzi Freitas William. (2003). Servant Leadership Characteristics in a Healthcare Organization and the Relationship with Leader-Member Exchange.
The study looks at the characteristics of servant leadership in healthcare setting. Manzi was able to use the Organizational Leadership Assessment instrument to verify the various differences between the characteristics of servant leadership in the various departments in a hospital. The study did not find any major differences between the characteristics of servant leaders in the different departments in the hospital. However, the age and tenure of the servant leader indicated differences in the characteristics. Age was able to connect with the leader valuing others, authenticity, team builder and shared leadership.
The study is able to provide a different angle about the concept of servant leadership where one can use the information to understand why different servant leaders may dispel different characteristics. The age and gender factors that were used in the study fully explain the difference in characteristics between the different servant leaders. The study will be beneficial in my study as servant leaders form part of the leadership styles that will be used in my study. This study helps me to understand why servant leaders can portray different characteristics while working in the same organization. Comment by Author: Very interesting. What was the finding/interpretation for these findings?
Meraku Anjeza. (2017). Role of Leadership in Organizational Effectiveness. Journal of Economics, Business and Management, Vol. 5, No. 11.
The role of a leader in the organization has been discussed in most of the studies. However, there are limited studies that examine the role of the leader in guiding culture and structure in the organization. Meraku takes this role in this study where she exploits various issues about leadership in the organization. These issues include decision making, leadership features and the qualities of leaders. The study tries to explain the decision making crisis facing the world currently which is a move from what everyone thinks about the financial crisis. The study uses the Albanian environment to differentiate the different leadership myths and reality.
The information provided in the study is reliable as the author digs into the various leadership styles and qualities that make a leader effective. The study takes a broad look at organizational leadership through a real-life case study “Plus Communication Organization”. this tries to explain the effectiveness of the leadership in the organization. The case study proves effective in linking some of the issues the organization was facing and the role of the leader. This research fits in my study on the concept of organizational leadership. It helps me answer questions like whether the leadership style has an impact on the culture and structure of the organization.
Safferstone, Mark. (2005). Organizational Leadership: Classic Works and Contemporary Perspectives. Choice: Current Reviews for Academic Libraries. 42. 959 – 975. 10.13140/2.1.2412.6084.
Safferstone draws on his research as the executive director center of leadership and technology to explain the need for leadership on modern organizations. The bibliography essay is able to look at the history of leadership through a historical perspective of organizational leadership. The author is able to highlight the positive impact of effective leadership on organizations, provide the different models of leadership and frameworks and show the leadership development strategies. The bibliography essay is extensive on organizational leadership providing some great web resources like Harvard Business School and Harvard Business Review which address organizational leadership. The paper also reviews the various intellectual contributions to organizational leadership providing both historical and thematic perspectives.
The paper is highly reliable with the author using their knowledge and experience in the field of leadership to provide a bibliography essay that touches on most of the areas in organizational leadership. The essay is reliable as the writer is objective basing their research on some on other peer reviewed articles. The bibliography essay fits in my research as the information is useful and will be able to shape my argument.
Stephen H. Taplin., Mary K. Foster and Stephen M. Shortell. (2013). Organizational Leadership for Building Effective Health Care Teams. Annals of Family Medicine, Vol. 11, No.
The study looks at organizational leadership in building effective healthcare teams. The authors tackle organizational leadership by looking how effective the management approach can be in the development of healthcare teams. The development and sustainment of effective teams will depend on the environment created by the leadership. The study looks at the various different teams in the organization as they explain the roles of the teams. The leadership of the organization is tasked with creating an environment that will be able ensure team success. As the study is based on a healthcare setting, organizational leaders can ensure they delegate duties, create a culture of safety, explain the different roles of the medical professionals and encourage the physicians who have leadership skills.
The study only concentrates on teams while looking at organizational leadership. The information provided only relates to the environment organizational leaders will provide for the teams. However, this also adds another dimension to my study which is on the impact of the organizational leadership on development and sustainment of teams. The importance of teams has been well researched with studies linking organizational success to well-developed teams. The organization leaders are responsible for the creation of such teams.
Tait D. Shanafelt., Grace Gorringe., Ronald Menaker., Kristin A. Storz., David Reeves., Steven J. Buskirk., Jeff A. Sloan, and Stephen J. Swensen. (2015). Impact of Organizational Leadership on Physician Burnout and Satisfaction, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, Volume 90, Issue 4.
This study is also based on the healthcare industry as it looks at the role of organizational leadership. The authors surveyed physicians and scientists in large health organization with the aim of assessing burnout. The survey was also use to rate the leadership qualities of the immediate supervisors who were either physicians or scientists. The study used a five point Likert scale in rating the leadership qualities if the physicians and scientists in 12-specific dimensions. The study was able to ascertain that the leadership qualities of both the physicians and scientists influence the welfare of the satisfaction of the subordinate physicians and scientists. This has an impact on the training of leaders in the organization.
The study may have a level of bias because of the use of 5-point Likert scale. Likert type scales are usually reliable among people with mild IQ and the current group that was used in the survey have a bigger IQ which would have an impact on the final results of the survey. However, I would use part of the study to answer some of the questions in my study as the study will be helpful to my research. Comment by Author: I find this very interesting and would very much appreciate the source. As one steeped in research design, and having my own opinions on the 5-point Likert scale, I would like to follow this information. Thank you.
References Comment by Author: Be sure to learn and practice APA style formatting. This will be an integral component of the signature assignment.
Abbas Wasim and & Imran Asghar. (2010). The Role of Leadership in Organizational Change. Relating the Successful Organizational change to Visionary and Innovative Leadership. Master’s Thesis in Industrial Engineering and Management.
Dibiku, Mulugeta. (2017). Organizational Leadership. 10.13140/RG.2.2.29653.83686.
Hao Moo Jun and Rashad Yazdanifard. (2015). How Effective Leadership Can Facilitate Change in Organizations through Improvement and Innovation. Global Journal of Management and Business Research: A Administration and Management Volume 15 Issue 9 Version 1.0 Year 2015.
Kolzow R. David (2014). Leading from Within: Building Organizational Leadership Capacity.
Laub James Alan. (2000). Assessing The Servant Organization: Development of The Organizational Leadership Assessment (Ola) Instrument. Center for Creative Leadership
Martinez, Angela & Fernandez, s. (2018). Internal Communication Issues in the Firms: Does It Affect Productivity? Review of European Studies. 10. 1. 10.5539/res.v10n2p1.
Manzi Freitas William. (2003). Servant Leadership Characteristics in a Healthcare Organization and the Relationship with Leader-Member Exchange.
Meraku Anjeza. (2017). Role of Leadership in Organizational Effectiveness. Journal of Economics, Business and Management, Vol. 5, No. 11.
Safferstone, Mark. (2005). Organizational Leadership: Classic Works and Contemporary Perspectives. Choice: Current Reviews for Academic Libraries. 42. 959 – 975. 10.13140/2.1.2412.6084.
Stephen H. Taplin., Mary K. Foster and Stephen M. Shortell. (2013). Organizational Leadership for Building Effective Health Care Teams. Annals of Family Medicine, Vol. 11, No.
Tait D. Shanafelt., Grace Gorringe., Ronald Menaker., Kristin A. Storz., David Reeves., Steven J. Buskirk., Jeff A. Sloan, and Stephen J. Swensen. (2015). Impact of Organizational Leadership on Physician Burnout and Satisfaction, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, Volume 90, Issue 4.
Developing a Solid Literature Review and Partial Prospectus
This week, you will further your understanding of revising a draft. The professor will return
comments from last week plus your continued research this week to finalize your literature
review. Remember that the full literature review in chapter two of the dissertation is between 40
and 80 pages with over 100 references. Start now to fill in your reference management library
and ensure you complete the citation at the time of entry. It will make your life much easier
when you get into the writing for the full literature review. This chapter is worked on in The
Dissertation Proposal.
Keep all the references from this class to refer back to as needed. The dissertation journey is long
and very fulfilling. You make the turn from a student to a researcher. Conducting research is a
fascinating and life-long skill to have and apply in any activity or profession. You will find that
once you become good at researching, it will become a routine action you do to ensure you have
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Research is a life skill. You use it every day inside the classroom and
out. Which smart phone should I buy? What college should I choose?
Should I have this surgery? You apply the same modes of research in
your coursework for papers, presentations, discussion posts, and more.
It is crucial to know how to navigate through this linear research
process. In doing so, you will gain lifelong skills of information literacy.
The details for each step of the research process will vary depending on
the topic, available research, and assignment or research goal, but the
main idea behind each step will always remain the same. By developing
a research strategy, you will be better able to focus on your topic,
organize your search, manage your time efficiently, progress from
general to specific resources, and understand when you have
researched your topic thoroughly or if further examination is needed.
Remember that the research process takes time and effort. You should
not expect to complete all of these steps in only a few hours; in fact,
library research for a dissertation often takes years. By thoughtfully
approaching your assignment you will be able to pick a reasonable
topic, research the topic, and compose an organized piece of scholarly
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