From Management to Leadership: Strategies for Transforming Health, 3rd Edition

Conclusion

Compliance from followers is not enough during these difficult and demanding times. Exemplary leaders build among followers commitment to a certain course of action. Such leaders also understand the different forms of organizational commitment and know how to capitalize on these to create a positive work environment. They focus their efforts predominantly on building affective and normative organizational commitment. Shared values, a mission common and relevant to all, and a shared vision are three specific ways in which a leader can build normative commitment among followers. Jim Collins (2008) has found that deep abiding values and a clear purpose are two key factors found in organizations that survive tumultuous challenges and thrive ...