The concept of leadership in an organization – a theoretical discourse

Any attempts to answer questions regarding the scope, essence and definition of leadership are certainly one of the most important discussion areas when it comes to the entire manage- ment science. As it was already indicated when analyzing the organization itself, many cru- cial aspects pertinent to the operation and functioning of every group or business depend on the efficiency and skill of the person managing in question or the individual units within its wi- der, complex structure. From a scientific point of view, but also taking into account quite a practical stance, a complete understanding of this concept comes under the area of numerous and ongoing studies. As in the case of certain concepts already discussed in the previous parts of this stu- dy, this definition – and any further treatises on the typology and specific styles implemented by lea- ders – can be considered either from a sociological and economic or purely sociological perspective. The understanding of the notion of leadership across management science takes into account many aspects and it continues to evolve under the influence of research, business development, markets as well as larger changes in the surrounding environment.