Micheal Dell Leadership Style

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Analyzing Michael Saul Dell as Leader in the Context of Transformational Leadership Theory Transformational leadership works when leaders set out to empower followers and nurture them in creating change. They act as role models for their followers, listen to them and make them have a vision (which is a focal point for transformational leadership). Northouse (2007), pp. 189 – 190 Moving on to analyze the extent to which Michael Dell’s leadership style explains the theory of Transformational Leadership using the four factors and other characteristics of the theory will help to ascertain if indeed ‘Transformational Leadership is an effective form of leadership’. (Yukl, 1999 in Northouse, 2007), pp. 192 (1) Charisma or Idealised Influence – It describes the degree to which a leader behaves in admirable ways, displays convictions and takes stands that cause followers to identify with this leader who has a clear set of values and acts as a role model for the followers. As an Idealized Influencer - Dell is a role model to followers and other young executives as a result of his achievements and strong moral responsibility for business, thereby creating a new image of a young entrepreneur. (2) Inspirational Motivation – This describes a leader with articulated vision that appeals to and inspires the followers with optimism about future goals, and offers meaning for the current tasks in hand. As an Inspirational Motivator - Dell communicates expectations and inspires his followers through motivation to be committed and be a part of a shared vision to make Dell Corporation the best PC Company in the world. He knows how to use the vision to communicate and motivate his employees and get people excited about what he does and also challenges his employees to perform at their possible highest level, he praises them for a feat achieved, thereby encouraging them to

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