Machokoto, Washington ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3613-3553 (2026) Leadership: sense-making on current issues : handbook of reviews. Self published, London, UK. ISBN 9781066940615

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Abstract

This textbook examines a range of leadership styles and their effects on organisational performance, employee well-being, innovation, and long-term success. It argues that no single leadership style is universally effective; instead, the best approach depends on factors such as organisational goals, workplace culture, industry regulations, and environmental uncertainty.

Leadership styles such as democratic, participative, and transformational encourage collaboration, innovation, motivation, and employee engagement, making them well suited to dynamic and changing environments. In contrast, autocratic, bureaucratic, task-oriented, and transactional leadership provide structure, efficiency, and clear direction, making them effective in regulated industries, emergencies, or stable environments, although they may reduce creativity and employee morale if overused.

The textbook also highlights people-oriented, servant, coaching, ethical, charismatic, laissez-faire, and authoritative leadership. These approaches focus on employee development, trust, empowerment, ethical behaviour, or inspiring a shared vision. While they can improve job satisfaction, resilience, and organisational culture, each has limitations, such as dependence on leader charisma or reduced accountability if insufficient guidance is provided.

Overall, the text concludes that effective leadership is a strategic capability that requires adapting leadership style to the situation. By selecting the most appropriate approach, leaders can improve organisational performance, support employee well-being, navigate change, and achieve long-term competitive advantage.

Item Type:	Book
Subjects:	Business and finance > Business and management > Culture and leadership Business and finance > Business and management > Labour > Employee relations Business and finance > Business and management > Labour > Human resource management
Date Deposited:	21 Oct 2026
Dates:	Date Publication status 31 August 2026 Published
School, department or research centre:	Claude Littner Business School
URI:	https://repository.uwl.ac.uk/id/eprint/15561

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