Darbuotojams priimtiniausias vadovavimo stilius organizacijoje

Vykstantys pokyčiai valstybėje neišvengiamai paveikia ir vadovavimą organizacijose. Straipsnyje aptariami organizacijoje taikomi vadovavimo stiliai. Remiantis mokslinės literatūros autoriais, pateikiamos vadovavimo stilių sampratos, apibūdinami charizmatinio, transakcinio, transformacinio ir tarnaujančiojo vadovo požymiai, juos priskiriant šiuolaikinėms vadovavimo teorijoms, sudaryta ir pateikta vadovavimo stilių krypties schema. Vertinant vadovavimo stilių bruožus, kai kurių teiginių pasirinkimui didelę reikšmę turėjo respondentų lyties požymis. Daroma išvada, kad, darbuotojų nuomone, priimtiniausias vadovavimo stilius organizacijoje yra transakcinio ir transformacinio vadovavimo stilių derinys, nevengiant taikyti ir charizmatinio stiliaus.

In this article the author discusses leadership styles and their importance in an organisation. Different understandings of leadership styles are presented, and a general conclusion concerning leadership style is made that qualifies it as an activity that is characterised by an important combination of personal features, traits, abilities and behaviour that influence the employees so that the decisions made could guarantee the implementation of the set tasks. Contemporary leadership theories present modern leadership styles: charismatic, transactional, transformational and servant. Charismatic leadership is characterised by such features as charm, inspiration, influence on decision making, vision, special relationships, personal risk taking, trust, unconventional behaviour. Transactional leadership is based on conditional exchange, response to exceptions, lack of stimulation and confidence, compliance with the rules, and assignment of specific tasks. Transformational leadership style is marked by influence, encouragement, inspiration, education, support, trust, personal example, concern, vision, satisfaction. Servant leadership style is noted by suggestions, education, support, thoughtfulness, selflessness, modesty, relationship strength, sociability, understanding of the other person, evidence-based persuasion. Transactional leadership is more focused on the goal, whereas servant leadership is more person oriented. A charismatic leader is less oriented towards the goal and the individual as compared with a transactional leader who is very much oriented towards both of them. Scientific research shows that there is no single best leadership style, and successful leaders insist that the best option is to adjust one’s own leadership style to satisfy the needs of the followers in accordance with current circumstances. The objective of this article was to determine the leadership style most preferable from the point of view of employees. [...]