LEADERSHIP STYLE AND TEAM MANAGEMENT PSYCHOLOGY: A CRITICAL APPRAISAL

Abstract

Leadership in modern-day organisations does not just require good managerial competence to keep the team cohesion and harmony alive with the objective of achieving the team’s objective, but also involves a certain understanding of the psychological and emotional needs of the team members to make the team morale high. Understanding the psyche of the team members is crucial for the leader, not just to connect with the team but also to make the team members feel that they are vital stakeholders in achieving the team’s targets and thereby provide the team with the necessary resilience in every phase of the team’s work. The study “Leadership Style and Team Management Psychology: A Critical Appraisal” examines the myriad roles that a leader performs for his team, but focuses on exploring how the leader’s understanding of the psyche of his team members is an essential part of the process and can be vital in determining the team's performance.