Good And Bad Farming: A Case Study

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Introduction Leadership is a social influence process that entails a leader seeking the voluntary participation of the employees or followers with the primary aim of fostering the attainment of organizational goals and objectives (Bhatti, Maitlo, Shaikh, Hashmi, & Shaikh, 2013). Leadership and management are important functions in any organization or institution as they ensure that the organization has been properly guided towards relevant goals and objectives and all employees are motivated and enthusiastic about the mission and vision of the organization. The success or failure of a particular entity is determined by the effectiveness of the leadership function. Good leaders are able to create appropriate visions and ensure that the organization …show more content…

The purpose of this paper is to provide a comprehensive understanding of effective leadership by distinguishing between good and bad leadership. To reinforce the impact of both good and bad leadership, the process of leadership will be examined against the backdrop of two processes that we can all relate with – the planting and nurturing of seeds, and the parable of the mustard seeds. Farming is a common phenomenon that majority of individuals have interacted with or even engaged in. Farming is a critical process as it is through it that we all get our food from. The planting and nurturing of seeds is a complex process that involves numerous activities to nurture the seedlings until harvesting. This entire process can be likened with the leadership process. On the flip side, the parable of the mustard seed in Mark 4: 3-9 also provides an important biblical perspective for evaluating the leadership …show more content…

Soil is a critical element in farming as it serves as the medium through which plants obtain the necessary nutrients and water required for growth (White, Crawford, Alvarez, & Moreno, 2012). Therefore, poor soil preparation and care practices will negatively impact the growth and development of the plants. Hence, to ensure improved farming productivity, it is imperative for the farmer to maintain and improve soil conditions. Proper soil management promotes environmental sustainability, crop production, and human health by ensuring that critical mineral elements are not depleted nor become toxic to plants, and that the appropriate mineral elements enter the food chain (White, Crawford, Alvarez, & Moreno, 2012). Examples of best practices that preserve the soil is by utilizing an effective mix of fertilizers and organic materials prior to planting, and tilling the land when the soil is slightly moist or dry and never when the soil is wet. After the seed bed has been prepared, the seeds are now

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