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Leadership
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Definition Leadership is the activity of influencing people to strive willingly for group objective. George R. Terry
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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
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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.
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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
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Leadership Functions Setting Goals Initiating Actions Direction and Motivation Link Between Management and workers CoordinationOrganizing
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Qualities of a Good Leader Good Personality Emotional Stability Ability to guide and Teach Communicating Skills Self Confidence and diligence Courage to accept Responsibility
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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
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Leadership Styles in Indian Organization Professionally managed Organizations Public Sector Organizations Family managed traditional organizations
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