The Impact of Leadership on Organizational Change in the New World System

Abstract

People are captivated by the idea of leadership, and they seek more information on how to become effective leaders. Many individuals believe that leadership is a way to improve how they present themselves to others. Corporations want individuals who have “leadership abilities” because they believe these individuals provide special assets to their organizations. Future leaders need to understand and analyze the impact of culture on organizations. Furthermore, they should lead in influencing cultural change within their institutions. Today’s managers operate in a global environment that has changed more rapidly and extensively than any other period in human history. In order to survive and develop, leaders not only need new skills for coping with change, but must learn to build an environment that is open to dynamic change within their systems, as well as within the life-styles of their colleagues and themselves. This article presents the role of leaders on change and the impact of leadership on organizational change