ASSIGNMENT 4
Chapter 12
Explain how the Psychodynamic Approach differs from other leadership theories.
What is Freud’s contribution to the Psychodynamic Approach? What is the main function of leaders under the Psychodynamic Approach? What are the differences of this approach from those we have studied in previous chapters?
The psychodynamic approach places emphasis on leaders obtaining insight into their personality characteristics and understanding the responses of subordinates, based on their personalities (Psychodynamic approach to leadership, 2013). Most theories address observable, conscious, and rational phenomena and not the emotional and psychological realm of organizational life. Leadership …show more content…
It is the process through which children develop proper attitudes and behaviors toward other people in society, based on social and cultural norms, rules, and laws (Moral Development, 2015). It is the principles for how individuals should treat each other in regards to welfare, rights and respect for one another. Moral development is related to ethical leadership in that moral development is the foundation for ethical behavior. Ethics pertains to who a leader is and what they do and how they respond to situations. The ethical choices they make are influenced by their moral development (Northouse, 2014, p. …show more content…
According to Hackman, for this to occur teams must be energized, motivated and the goals and objectives for the team must be clearly stated so that the team understands the objective. Hackman’s theory is that teams should be enabled under certain conditions for the team to be effective. The components under Hackman’s theory include; compelling purpose, right people, real team, clear norms of conduct, supportive organizational context, and team focused coaching. Hackman believed that teams often failed due to an unclear goal. By having a compelling purpose teams become more engaged and motivated to meet their goals. Hackman’s theory states that teams should be constructed with the right mix and numbers of members and they should have the proper education, training, and information to be able to successfully do the job as a team. The same is true for real teams. They don’t just happen. Teams are developed and designed over time and must be united in their actions. Clear norms of conduct in this situation refers to how a team should act based on standards of excellence. Hackman felts that with a clear excellence standard put in place a team member will feel pressure to perform to the best of his/her ability. Supportive organizational context refers to external support and recognition. Teams should not only