“Empowering Leadership in the 21st Century: A Critical Analysis of Management Issues and Organisational Change”

Module learning outcomes: 1. Critically evaluate a wide range of contemporary management issues by synthesizing relevant theories Critically analyse and evaluate an organisational situation and change so as to inform and improve performance and enhance value Individual ESSAY 2000 words “Train people well enough so they can leave. Treat them well enough so they don’t want to.” – Sir Richard Branson As we look ahead into the 21st century, leaders will be those who empower others. – Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft
To lead people, walk beside them. As for the best leaders, the people do not notice their existence … When the best leader’s work is done, the people say, ‘We did it ourselves!’ – Lao Tsu, Chinese philosopher
Discuss these statements critically within the context of 21st Century organisations, using relevant leadership and human capital theories.
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