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Leadership
Definition
Leadership is the activity of influencing people to strive willingly for group objective.
George R. Terry
Nature and Characteristics
1. Personal Quality
2. Exists with followers
3. Willingness of people to follow
4. Process of Influence
5. Neither bossism nor synonymous
6. Same under different circumstances
Leadership TheoriesThe Trait Theory:
According to this theory there are certain qualities
and traits which are essential to be a successful
leader. Most of the traits theories believe that leadership traits are
inherited or in-born, these cannot be acquired by
learning.
Charismatic Leadership Theory: According to this
theory ‘ A leader is born and not made’. Charismatic leaders can influence
employees to take early and sustained action and have a
major impact on their organization
The Situational Theory:Leadership is greatly
affected by a situation in which it operates. A good leader is one who moulds himself according to the need of a given situation
The Behavioral Theory: This theory emphasis on the actual behavior of
leader with his subordinate as against personal qualities or traits.
The follower Theory: ACC this theory the
essence of leadership is followership it is the
willingness of people that makes a person a leader.
Leadership Styles
1. Autocratic Style Leader
1.1 Tough Autocrat
1.2 Benevolent Autocrat
2. Laissez-fare Style Leader
3. Democratic Style Leader
4. Bureauceatic Leadership
5. Manipulative Leadership Style
6. Paternalistic Style Leader
Leadership Functions
Setting Goals
Initiating Actions
Direction and
Motivation
Link Between
Management and
workers
Coordination
Organizing
Qualities of a Good Leader
Good Personality
Emotional Stability
Ability to guide and
Teach
Communicating Skills
Self Confidence
and diligence
Courage to accept
Responsibility
Importance of Leadership in Management
1. It improves motivation and morale.
2. It acts as a motive power to group efforts.
3. It is needed at all level of management.
4. It provides the basis of co-operation.
5. It rectifies the imperfectness of the formal organizational relationship
Leadership Styles in Indian OrganizationProfessionally managed Organizations
Public Sector Organizations
Family managed traditional organizations