to the understanding of leadership and calls for a reconsideration of the objectivist, functionalist assumptions and … approaches to leadership. It aims to argue the value of incorporating the subjective perspective through two related approaches …, functionalist assumptions and approaches to leadership and argues the value of incorporating the subjective perspective through two …

of leadership and organizational dynamics and contributes to the growing body of literature in the same subject. Design …/methodology/approach – Stacey's theory of complex responsive processes is used to analyse leadership and organizational dynamics in an unusual …, forms of organization and leadership. It demonstrates how to recognise and work with the qualities of participation …

challenge leadership style and to suggest ideas for management best practice. Design/methodology/approach – Case studies and … certain circumstances, a permissive leadership culture. This paper advises leaders on how it may lead to positive consequences …

Purpose – The paper aims to explore Japanese followers' leadership preferences and consider the suitability of Bass and … Avolio's full‐range leadership model in Japan. Design/methodology/approach – A qualitative approach is used predominantly …'s full‐range leadership model in a Japanese context, indicate some impact of cultural changes in Japan, and identify liberal …

of subordinates and/or supervisors. Design/methodology/approach – Previous literature from the general leadership …