“LEADERSHIP STYLES AND

ORGANIZATIONAL POLITICS IN
A CORPORATE MERGER”
PRESENTED BY NAYAN CHETTRI
BBA 3RD SEM
REG NO 202201103004
PESENTING TO MR.TAPAN DEKA
LEADERSHIP STYLES IN A CORPORATE
MERGER:
• Transformational Leadership: focuses on inspiring and motivating employees towards a
common vision.
• Democratic Leadership: Involving employees in decision-making processes for change.
• Strategic Leadership: long-term planning and vision, which is crucial during a merger to
navigate complexities and uncertainties.
• Servant Leadership: the needs of employees and encourages collaboration and empathy.
ORGANIZATIONAL POLITICS CHALLENGES
AND STRATEGIES:
• Resistance to Change: Employees may resist the merger due to fear of job loss, changes
in roles, or cultural clashes.
• Power Struggles: Organizational politics can manifest as power struggles between leaders
or departments vying for control or resources.
• Cultural Integration: Merging companies often have different organizational cultures,
leading to clashes and misunderstandings.
CONTRIBUTIONS OF APPROPRIATE
LEADERSHIP STYLES:
• Adopting appropriate leadership styles can contribute to the success of the corporate
merger by:
• Fostering employee engagement and commitment to the merger’s goals.
• Facilitating effective communication and collaboration across teams.
• Managing resistance to change and promoting a smooth transition.
• Building trust and alignment among stakeholders, reducing conflict and uncertainty.
CHALLENGES IN MANAGING
ORGANIZATIONAL POLITICS:
• Leadership may encounter challenges such as:
• Balancing competing interests and power dynamics.
• Addressing resistance from entrenched factions or individuals.
• Navigating cultural differences and managing emotions.
• Ensuring fairness and transparency in decision-making processes.
CONCLUSION

• By proactively addressing these challenges and leveraging suitable leadership styles,

leaders can navigate the complexities of organizational politics and steer the merger
towards success.