LEADERSHIP

CONCEPT OF LEADERSHIP Leadership is a complex process by which a person influences others to accomplish a mission, task, or objective and directs the organization in a way that makes it more cohesive and coherent Leadership makes people want to achieve high goals and objectives, while, on the other hand, bosses tell people to accomplish a task or objective.

CHARACTERISTICSOF LEADER CHARACTERISTICS OF LEADER  Co-existence with follower : A leader exercises authority over the group, and it should be willingly accepted by his followers.  Responsibility: he has to assume responsibility for all actions of the group.  Understanding nature: a leader should satisfy the personal and social needs of his followers

IMPORTANCE OF LEADERSHIP IMPORTANCE OF LEADERSHIP 1.Initiates action 2.Motivation 3.Providing guidance 4.Creating confidence 5.Building morale 6.Builds work environment 7.Coordination

IMPACT OF LEADERSHIP IN AN ORGANISATION Leadership and human behavior Leadership and Communication Leadership and motivation

Leadership and human behavior Human nature is the comman qualities of all people have similar needs. A leader must understand these needs because they are powerful motivators.

Leadership and Communication Communication is very important because a leader coach, coordinate, counsel, evaluate, and supervise through this process.

Leadership and motivation A person's motivation is a combination of desire and energy directed at achieving a goal.

Leadership styles Leadership styles Leadership styles refer to a leader’s behavior. It is the result of the philosophy, personality and experience of the leader. The types of leadership style are Autocratic Democratic Laissez Faire Paternalistic

Autocratic Leader An Autocratic leader will not entertain any suggestions or initiative from subordinates. Under this type of leadership, one person decides for the whole group. DisadvantagesAdvantages -It kills initiatives for work and can create demotivation. - Leader makes decisions without reference to anyone else It helps to make quick decisions It often gives scope for conflicts between the leader and his followers Inefficient and insincere workers can easily be identified

Participative or Democratic Leader A democratic leader Encourages decision making( Consultative and Persuasive ) and cooperation DisadvantagesAdvantages It may, sometimes be very difficult to find a solution that is acceptable to everyone. May help motivation - -Workers feel ownership of the firm

Laissez Faire or Free Rein Leader A free rein leader will leave the group entirely to itself such as a leader allows maximum freedom to subordinates. DisadvantagesAdvantages Control may become difficult As the leader does not involve himself at all in the activities. The superior subordinate relationship is found to be very good. The subordinates are prived of the expert advice and moral support of their leader. Highly efficient subordinates, can make use of the freedom given to them to succeed

Paternalistic Leader A paternalistic leader takes care of his followers in the way the head of the family takes care of the family members DisadvantagesAdvantages He is not in a position to offer intellectual help to his followers. He is always ready to provide the necessary physical conforts to the subordinates