Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this article is to identify the theoretical sources of the process of acquisition and development of leadership styles represented by managers in many industries. Design/methodology/approach: The article analyzes five distinct management paradigms and leadership styles as emerging from five distinct worldviews currently present in the world. Findings: It turns out that the realization, conscious or unconscious, of one paradigm of reality implies the adoption of a particular management style, which then influences the actions with groups, teams and entire organizations. Worldviews form a specific loop with a leader's mindset, which influences his actions and performance. Research limitations/implications: The major limitations of this analysis are its theoretical nature and the question of whether it can be confirmed by a real life research. Practical implications: Understanding the sources of behavior has implications for how organizations operate and can significantly impact the design of recruitment, initial training, and development programs as well as on what curriculum business schools offer.. Social implications: People interpret the reality around them through the worldview. It influences their values, beliefs, communication or management style. Companies with knowledge of the sources of management styles can intentionally create these styles through organizational culture and thus influence the surrounding community. Originality/value: Sources of management and leadership styles as a prelude to the Industrial Revolution 4.0. Keywords: paradigms of management, leadership styles, worldviews, Industrial Revolution 4.0. Category of the paper: Research paper.
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