Understanding Management
Understanding Management
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ISBN: 9781337333375
Author: Richard L. Daft; Dorothy Marcic
Publisher: Cengage Learning US
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The approach that define Ventura in a finest way.

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Leadership stands to be the dynamic relationship that exists between collaborators and leaders, which results in moral development and high level of motivation for both parties as they evoke the real change. Contemporary approach pertaining to leadership refers to the leadership which comprises of authentic, servant, leader member and transformational leadership.

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The contemporary approach of leadership that can describe Ventura in a best way is authentic leadership.

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Jeffrey Ventura stands to be the chief executive officer that is responsible for his workforce as well as the community. Jeffrey is always worried about the environment and thus he carry out his operation in such a manner that it does not impact the environment. Such an approach reflects his authentic leadership and the manner in which he is making his workforce aware of the accountability they have towards the society.

He is an authentic leader because he has the courage to address public and make a difficult decision for the company so as to provide insight to the society about the initiative taken by their company for recycling of the water resources. He possesses the skill and potential to conserve natural resources by his action that involves breaking of rock to allow methane to pass out in the ground.

The case states that it has been declared by few organizations that it is impracticable to drill the ground without causing any harm to the environment. However, Jeffrey from his skill and potential has achieved success that not only keeps the safety of the environment intact but also earns profit for his company. This represents that Jeffrey and his workforce is authentic towards the environment.

The characteristic associated with level 5 leadership include working hard towards the company’s long term success without being money oriented. Best utilization of range resources allows the company to carry out their operation in an environmentally friendly manner and helps in attaining faith of the society. Jeffrey’s dedication can be seen from his action to publish frack fluid over the internet that helps in keeping the society informed about safety issues. Thus, it can be said that Jeffrey is not afraid in facing the challenges and is ready to assume responsibility for his actions.

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