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 Theories The 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 CoordinationOrganizing

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 Organization Professionally managed Organizations Public Sector Organizations Family managed traditional organizations