Contemporary Theories of Leadership
当代领导理论
The two contemporary theories of leadership which I will be discussing today are Transformational Leadership and ···
Introduction
The two contemporary theories of leadership which I will be discussing today are Transformational Leadership and Leader member exchange theory (LMX).
Transformational Leadership
According to Bass, transformational leadership typically engage in several categories of behavior, which enhances the followers’ motivation and performance (Brent J. Goertzen). According to this theory, transformational leaders have the ability to achieve the following three things;
1.Make the followers understand the importance of a task and its outcome.
2.Influence the follows to let go of their personal interests for the sake of the greater good of the organization.
3.Direct and guide followers towards higher order needs.
This helps in creating an understanding with the followers, while allowing them to feel more involved and confident in their abilities, and also builds a strong trust in the leader.
译文：介绍 企业管理
我今天要讨论的两种当代领导理论是变革型领导和领导成员交换理论（LMX）。
变革型领导
Bass 认为，变革型领导通常涉及多种行为，这会增强下属的动机和绩效（Brent J. Goertzen）。 根据这个理论，变革型领导者有能力实现以下三件事：
1.让追随者了解任务的重要性及其结果。
2.影响下属为了组织的更大利益而放弃他们的个人利益。
3.引导和引导追随者走向更高层次的需求。
这有助于与追随者建立理解，同时让他们对自己的能力更有参与感和信心，并建立对领导者的强烈信任。
Leader Member Exchange Theory (LMX)
On the other hand the Leader Member Exchange Theory proposes that the manner in which a leader influences his or her followers is dependent upon the kind of relationship he or she has with them. If the leader and member are on good terms with each other and they like each other, then they will help each other out when in need, and have each other’s back. Whereas, if they do not get along with each other, then discrepancies may arise and the team may not be able to function well at all.
Health care organizations where the management follows the LMX theory are bound to face a lot of problems, as physicians need to work together, and the lives of people are in their hands. If they are not on good terms with each other, then some situations may become foul. On the other hand, the transformational leadership may be more suited for such organizations
As employees who feel that the interest of the organization are in tune with theirs’ and the leader is able to make them understand the importance of what they do, and why they should always focus on the greater cause rather than their own interests, then the organization is likely to flourish.
译文：领导成员交换理论（LMX） 企业管理
另一方面，领导成员交换理论提出，领导者影响他或她的追随者的方式取决于他或她与他们的关系类型。如果领导和成员关系融洽，彼此喜欢，那么他们会在需要时互相帮助，互相支持。然而，如果他们彼此不相处，则可能会出现差异，团队可能根本无法正常运作。
管理遵循LMX理论的医疗机构必然面临很多问题，因为医生需要共同努力，人们的生命掌握在他们手中。如果他们彼此关系不好，那么某些情况可能会变得犯规。另一方面，变革型领导可能更适合这样的组织
由于员工认为组织的利益与他们的利益一致，领导者能够让他们了解自己所做工作的重要性，以及为什么他们应该始终专注于更大的事业而不是自己的利益，那么组织可能会蓬勃发展。
References
Brent J. Goertzen, Contemporary Theories of Leadership, retrieved 19-1-18 from;
http://samples.jbpub.com/9780763781507/81507_CH06_Printer.pdf
Contemporary Approaches to Leadership, retrieved 19-1-18 from;
http://open.lib.umn.edu/principlesmanagement/chapter/10-6-contemporary-approaches-to-leadership/
Jones and Barlett, Theories and Styles of Leadership, retrieved 19-1-18 from;
http://www.jblearning.com/samples/0763749761/49761_PT01_Clark.pdf
