Research Paper on:
Difference of Leadership

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to address an organizational crisis. The authors article helps to define exactly what a leader means, and whether or not the masses place far too much emphasis upon success  that is based on the abilities of one persons attributes. In his discussion on what defines true leadership, Pfeffer (1977) addresses several problems with the overall concept, including the  extent of ambiguity in relation to definition and assessment, which leads one to surmise that leadership, while necessary, is not always the saving grace it is meant to be.  Barkdoll (2002) notes that there has long been resistance to define this ambiguity, contending that "the way we do things around here is an efficient and frequently cited common sense  definition of culture. Although this is an expedient definition it misses many powerful underlying concepts..." (Barkdoll, 2002). II. DEFINING LEADERSHIP How  is an effective leader chosen, and what are the criteria for choosing such? Does leadership truly influence organizational performance? How essential is good leadership in relation to the  performance of the group as a whole? These represent just some of the concerns Pfeffer (1977) discusses as a means by which to ascertain the true benefit of effective  and enabling leadership. When one closely examines his myriad points on the subject, it becomes clear that to depend solely upon the leadership skills of a select few individuals  as an organizations saving grace can ultimately undermine the entire operation. "The hard thing is figuring out what youre not going to do" (Lipton, 1996, p. 83). Additionally,  Viswesvaran et al (1995) note that a "key factor to consider here is the power a manager has over the disputants" (Viswesvaran et al, 1995, p. 249) in situations that