The study of the usefulness of the psychodynamic approach in studying leadership in organizational structures is quite different from the way leadership is studied and recommendations for leadership development that address more observable, conscious
, and rational phenomena. Describe how the concepts of the psychodynamic approach specifically look at different components of leadership when compared to leadership theories focused on the behaviors of leaders.
What will be an ideal response?
Answers will vary greatly and the theories students choose to compare to psychodynamic approach to will also vary. Concepts that should be included about psychodynamic approach are
-That it is studying the more unconscious emotions, thoughts and corresponding behaviors that leaders may not have the self-awareness or social-awareness to articulate.
-Behaviors and responses to others and different contexts are not only sometimes subconscious but also based in past experiences, including early childhood caregiver experiences.
-Organizations, and individuals, may have irrational behaviors or make irrational decisions. Reasons for this can include the four clinical paradigms and the focus on the inner theatre, the focus on leader-follower relationships, and the focus on the shadow side of leadership sections of the text.
-Behavioral leadership theories that students would likely use to compare their answers to psychodynamic concepts: Situational, Path-goal, Transformational, Authentic, Servant.
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