Yukls Multiple-Linkage Model
Yukl's Multiple-Linkage Model Yukl's linkage model of management is based on the notion of shared direction (Winston and Patterson, 2005), between organization process and managerial influence on those processes through leadership to achieve a common goal. In plain terms at the interpersonal levels, the manager influences and persuades followers to work towards' the organizational mission and objectives (Winston and Patterson, 2005). Types of variable in the Yukl management model include subordinate effort, subordinate ability, organization of work (task structure), teamwork & cooperation, availability of resources, and external coordination of work unit operations with other parts of organization variables (Multiple Linkage Model, 2008). These are presented as areas of focus for the manager in galvanizing his workforce and uniting them in pursuit of the organizational goals which the manager is entrusted with by the organization with achieving, and pursuing most efficiently and effectively. Interaction among variable is orchestrated by the desire to achieve desired outcomes. The leader leads by "influencing situational variables (Multiple Linkage Model, 2008)," and also by assessing the importance of intervening variables and addressing them accordingly. The leader intervenes according to intervals of time which he is basically trying to influence, looking to correct deficiencies over shorter periods of time, and in order to make the situation more favorable to leadership and performance over longer periods of time. The effective leader makes the situation more favorable to both employees and the organization through the specific intervention of interaction among variables such as influencing subordinates to internalize values and beliefs, developing subordinates skills by selection and training, implementing programs to improve