Lessons from the Major Leadership Theories in Comparison to the Competency Theory for Leadership Practice
Objectives: This article presents perspectives on the review of eight major theories of leadership in comparison to the competency approach. Also, the various definitions, significance, and benefits of the leadership competency concept is also highlighted.Methodology: A review of the various publish...
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| author | Chow, Tong Wooi Mohd. Salleh, Lailawati Ismail, Ismi Arif |
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| description | Objectives: This article presents perspectives on the review of eight major theories of leadership in comparison to the competency approach. Also, the various definitions, significance, and benefits of the leadership competency concept is also highlighted.Methodology: A review of the various published literature on the major leadership theories, the competency theory, and the related topics on the scope of the study.
Results: The findings of the review show the significance and relevance of the leadership competency approach as a viable leadership option for the 21st century- leadership. Leadership for best practice continues to evolve due to the changing leadership landscape. The literature states that newer theories will eventually replace old leadership concepts.Implications: An understanding of the various leadership theories, specifically the competency theory will facilitate in the choice of the adoption of leadership approach.Moreover, employing the appropriate
leadership practice in this current knowledge-based era is key to individual and organizational performance. |
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| spelling | uum-248002018-09-23T07:45:07Z https://repo.uum.edu.my/id/eprint/24800/ Lessons from the Major Leadership Theories in Comparison to the Competency Theory for Leadership Practice Chow, Tong Wooi Mohd. Salleh, Lailawati Ismail, Ismi Arif HD28 Management. Industrial Management Objectives: This article presents perspectives on the review of eight major theories of leadership in comparison to the competency approach. Also, the various definitions, significance, and benefits of the leadership competency concept is also highlighted.Methodology: A review of the various published literature on the major leadership theories, the competency theory, and the related topics on the scope of the study. Results: The findings of the review show the significance and relevance of the leadership competency approach as a viable leadership option for the 21st century- leadership. Leadership for best practice continues to evolve due to the changing leadership landscape. The literature states that newer theories will eventually replace old leadership concepts.Implications: An understanding of the various leadership theories, specifically the competency theory will facilitate in the choice of the adoption of leadership approach.Moreover, employing the appropriate leadership practice in this current knowledge-based era is key to individual and organizational performance. 2017-07-11 Conference or Workshop Item PeerReviewed application/pdf en https://repo.uum.edu.my/id/eprint/24800/1/2nd%20IRC%202017%2034.pdf Chow, Tong Wooi and Mohd. Salleh, Lailawati and Ismail, Ismi Arif (2017) Lessons from the Major Leadership Theories in Comparison to the Competency Theory for Leadership Practice. In: 2nd International Research Conference on Economics Business and Social Sciences, 11-12 July 2017, Park Royal Hotel, Penang Malaysia. |
| spellingShingle | HD28 Management. Industrial Management Chow, Tong Wooi Mohd. Salleh, Lailawati Ismail, Ismi Arif Lessons from the Major Leadership Theories in Comparison to the Competency Theory for Leadership Practice |
| title | Lessons from the Major Leadership Theories in Comparison to the Competency Theory for Leadership Practice |
| title_full | Lessons from the Major Leadership Theories in Comparison to the Competency Theory for Leadership Practice |
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| title_full_unstemmed | Lessons from the Major Leadership Theories in Comparison to the Competency Theory for Leadership Practice |
| title_short | Lessons from the Major Leadership Theories in Comparison to the Competency Theory for Leadership Practice |
| title_sort | lessons from the major leadership theories in comparison to the competency theory for leadership practice |
| topic | HD28 Management. Industrial Management |
| url | https://repo.uum.edu.my/id/eprint/24800/1/2nd%20IRC%202017%2034.pdf |
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