UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, JAMAICA

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP,

Discussion Questions

1. Explain the concept Organizational Leadership and employee relation in the contemporary
view

2. Discuss the characteristics of leaders in the modern organization? Are transformational

leaders more effective than transactional leaders?

3. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of leadership in the modern organization? Should
organizations look for charismatic leaders when selecting managers?

4. Describe the differences (if any) between a leader having a high-quality of exchange with
employees than a leader with poor employee relations skills.

5. Identify and explain the different types of diversity which can be observation.

6. Discuss some of the challenges currently facing leaders in the organization that go beyond
their individual capabilities?

7. Discuss the strategies which can be implemented to manage diversity in the modern
organization. Would leadership be more effective in achieving expected outcomes by
considering these strategies?

8. Select and discuss some outcomes (setting direction, building commitment, attainment of
goals or creating alignment) which can be excepted with the introduction of a set of programs
focusing on diversity in the modern organization.