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