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.
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
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 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 .
Advantages
Disadvantages
It helps to make quick decisions
-It kills initiatives for work and can
create demotivation.
- Leader makes decisions without
reference to anyone else
Inefficient and insincere workers
can easily be identified
It often gives scope for conflicts
between the leader and his followers
Participative or Democratic Leader

A democratic leader Encourages decision
making(Consultative and Persuasive) and cooperation
Advantages
-May help motivation
-Workers feel ownership of
the firm
Disadvantages
It may, sometimes be very
find a solution difficult to
that is
acceptable to everyone.
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.
Advantages
Disadvantages
The superior subordinate
relationship is found to be very
good.
Control may become difficult
As the leader does not involve
himself at all in the activities.
Highly efficient subordinates,
can make use of the freedom
given to them to succeed
The subordinates are prived of
the expert advice and moral
support of their leader.
Paternalistic Leader

A paternalistic leader takes care of his followers
in the way the head of the family takes care of
the family members
Advantages
He is always ready to provide
the necessary physical conforts
to the subordinates
Disadvantages
He is not in a position to offer
intellectual help to his
followers.