Orientation: The mining industry is a notoriously difficult environment in which to achieve positive work outcomes, such as organisational commitment. Therefore it was decided to investigate the association between transformational leadership and organisational commitment at a coal mine in Phola in the Mpumalanga province, a geographical area largely neglected by scientific researchers.
Orientation: The mining industry is a notoriously difficult environment in which to achieve positive work outcomes, such as organisational commitment. Therefore it was decided to investigate the association between transformational leadership and organisational commitment at a coal mine in Phola in the Mpumalanga province, a geographical area ...
The impact of leadership style on employee engagement in the platinum mining sector in South Africa Mthembeni Gigaba 25521315 0787726663 ... South African mining is a labour intensive industry. Consequently, the productivity of mining companies still depends primarily on the productivity of labour. Management
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5) Laissez-Faire Management Style. Category: Participative. The Laissez-Faire type of management style requires two things: an extremely laid-back attitude and a great deal of confidence in your staff. If you possess these two traits, you might be well-suited for a laissez-faire style of leadership.
In today's complex business world, leaders should be prepared to use different leadership styles to effectively manage their teams based on the needs of the organization. Often, it is necessary to use more than one leadership style, and which ones can depend on what challenges a business leader currently faces.1. VisionaryVisionary leadership is the ideal management style to
South African mining is a labour intensive industry. Consequently, the productivity of mining companies still depends primarily on the productivity of labour. Management needs to understand the style of leadership they need to adopt in order to effectively improve employee engagement and performance.
In 1939, a group of researchers led by psychologist Kurt Lewin set out to identify different styles of leadership. While further research has identified more distinct types of leadership, this early study was very influential and established three major leadership styles that have provided a springboard for more defined leadership theories.
What makes a good leader and why is it so important? Many people may assume that being a business owner automatically turns you into a leader. You are, after all, leading the business' strategy, making crucial decisions, picking a business niche, and driving the direction of the company, but is that all it takes to be a leader? The answer is, of course, no. Being a leader is a far more ...
With so many types of management styles to choose from, you can (and should) revel in the many leadership styles at your disposal. Rejoice! Our modern concept of ideal management has grown far past the one-size-fits-none model embraced by traditional, top-down organizations.
Valuable insights have been gained on the appropriate leadership style needed to improve commitment in a demanding and under-researched context, namely the coal mining industry in Phola ...
13. Situational Leadership: Situational leaders have a very strong intuition. Some call it a gut feeling. But once it meddles with years of experience, situational leaders can easily adapt and improvise according to changing circumstances in a tough competitive market. Choosing the right style, making the right decision at the right time, and just being able to seize the moment is what makes ...
A shift away from manufacturing and heavy industry towards knowledge and service-based industries in the economies of many developed nations over the past few decades has also influenced leadership style. More collaborative and coaching styles are seen …
Leadership is not easy and it takes years to find a balance. Becoming a better business leader has always been "a work in progress" goal that requires tenacity, a huge dose of humility, and the willingness to embrace new ideas. The aforementioned tips will help you align a …
Contribution/value add: The findings of this research add to the body of existing knowledge on transformational leadership and commitment. Valuable insights have been gained on the appropriate leadership style needed to improve commitment in a demanding and under-researched context, namely the coal mining industry in Phola, Mpumalanga.
between specific leadership styles and safety outcomes. Specifically: • Transformational leadership (e.g. acting as a role model, inspiring and motivating employees to work safely and showing concern for employees' welfare) enhances a number of safety outcomes including fostering perceptions of a positive safety climate, promoting
2 | KPMG Mining Operational Excellence Framework Mining companies have returned more money to shareholders over the last several years than companies in any other industry. Commodity prices have been pointing upwards since mid-2009. These are great times to be in this industry. However, the cyclical nature of this industry is only too well known.
leadership styles further and bring further success to organizations. Therefore, the survey was designed to focus on these six leadership styles only. The main objective of this research is "to determine the impact of autocratic leadership style, democratic leadership style, transactional leadership style,
Inadequate leadership is the reason workplace accidents in the mining industry remain high, making the industry one of the most hazardous operational activities in the world. Unsafe leadership practices may result in death or injury to workers. A group of 30 mining company leaders from 3 gold mines in Zimbabwe revealed an exception to these
By understanding these leadership styles and their impact, you can become a more flexible, better leader. This article helps you understand 10 of the most frequently talked-about leadership styles, some good, some bad. The leadership styles we look at here are: Autocratic leadership. Bureaucratic leadership. Charismatic leadership.
Leadership style depends on the leader's and organization's conception of what leadership is, and on the leader's choice of leadership methods. Depending how those fit together, a leader might adopt one of a variety styles, each reflected in the way the organization operates and the way its staff members relate to one another.
Leadership Styles. Leadership is the ability to move a group towards a common goal that would not be . met if a leader had not been there (Graham, 1997). Researchers of this study categorized leadership styles into three main styles of leadership, which helped to organize the observations into more simplified data. Autocratic (authoritarian ...
engagement in the mining industry Journal of Contemporary Management DoE accredited ISBN 1815-7440 Volume 10 2013 Pages xx - xx Page x Although previous studies have investigated leadership styles in general, the contribution of this article lies in its perspective on the combination of a
appropriate leadership style needed to improve commitment in a demanding and under-researched context, namely the coal mining industry in Phola, Mpumalanga. Introduction Problem statement Background and contextualisation of the study The South African mining industry faces continuous challenges in terms of increased demand for
Just one in 20 global firms is headed by a woman. Mining is lagging behind in its progress on gender equality. 2018 numbers show the industry has the second-largest median gender pay gap in the UK ...
Benefits: Coaching leadership is positive in nature and it promotes the development of new skills, free-thinking, empowerment, revisits company objectives and fosters a confident company culture. Leaders who coach are often seen as valuable mentors. Challenges: While this style has many advantages, it can be more time consuming as it requires one-on-one time with employees which can …
2 Cruz, whose views on bitcoin and the mining industry more widely, have proven prescient, recently weighed in on the topic at the Texas Blockchain Summit in Austin. ... Harris' leadership style isn ...
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The attached table compares the mining sector to a cross-sector group and shows that the two most commonly used styles in mining are directive and pacesetting.
Several trends are reshaping the leadership landscape in an Industry 4.0 world. Mining companies that want to strengthen their competitive advantage and create an adaptive and responsive culture must commit to upskilling their leaders.