This lecture concentrates on finding the ‘best solution’ in leadership practices as seen by some of the key writers in recent years. The lecture introduces some classical and neo-classical organizational theories.

Before the lecture either print or save on your computer the related power point slides.

Assignment before the lecture: None.

Open or save the PowerPoint slides related to this lecture EDLS210_S2_L4.pdf​

Listen to the lecture, and afterwards do the assignment given below.

Assignment after all four lectures:

1. 1. Reflective report. Write your learning experiences into your personal reflective report.
   2. Submit your reflective report for session 2 here.

After completing the assignment you can proceed to Session 3 lecture 1.

Supplemtary material:

Below you can find supplementary reading material.

1. 1. Cyert R. M. & March J.G. 1963 A Behavioral Theory of the Firm. Prentice Hall, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey.
   2. Hartman S. W. Management Theory http://iris.nyit.edu/~shartman/mba0120/chapter2.htm
   3. History of leadership (educational leadership): http://www.sedl.org/change/leadership/history.html
   4. A short introduction to A Behavioral Theory of the Firm: Argote L., Greve H. R. A Behavioral Theory of the Firm — 40 Years and Counting: Introduction and Impact http://orgsci.journal.informs.org/cgi/reprint/18/3/337