INTRODUCTION Leadership is the art of getting others to do something. The verb ‘’to lead’’ is also defined in several ways to guide, to run in a specific direction, to direct, to be first. Leaders typically are the ones who ‘’go first’’. DEFINITION ❑ “Leadership is the process of influencing the activities of an individual or a group in efforts toward goal achievement in a given situation.” Hersey & Blanchard Leadership is the ability of a manager to induce subordinate to work with zeal and confidence. Koontz and O’Donnell IMPORTANCE LEADERS MOTIVATES PEOPLE A leader motivates employees for higher output through motivational techniques. LEADER COUNSELS EMPLOYEES In an organization employees needs counseling to reduce the emotional disequilibrium and to remove barriers to effective performance. IMPORTANCE .. c) LEADER DEVELOPS TEAM SPIRIT A leader creates confidence in his subordinates and gains their faith and cooperation. Besides, the leader provides environment conductive to work which results in team spirit. d) LEADERS AIMS AT TIME MANAGEMENT Leader is in a position to utilize time productivity in an organization. A leader gets things done by people by the proper time management. IMPORTANCE e) LEADER STRIVES FOR EFFECTIVENESS contd. A leader brings effectiveness to an organization by providing the workers with the necessary resources in terms of money, methods, climate, work environment, etc. Functions of a Manager Leader ✓ To act as a representative of the workgroup ✓ To develop team spirit ✓ To act as a counselor of the people at work ✓ Time Management ✓ Secure effectiveness of group-effort CONCEPT OF LEADERSHIP Leaders are made not born: Leadership is not inherited and there is no single set of traits that makes a leader. Leadership is a set of functions: leadership is thus define as performance of function which helps group to achieve objectives. Authority influence power and leadership: Authority is the power to influence the conduct and reactions of others. ✓ ✓ ✓ Emergence of leadership: it is determined by structure, situation and task of the group. Leadership in group complexity: as group becomes longer or larger it requires more and more functions. Leadership in crisis: it is particularly demanded when progress toward group goal is blocked. Leadership and failing heads: new leaders are likely to emerge when official of group or leaders does not perform function adequately. Fourfactorsofleadership Leader - You must have an honest understanding of who you are, what you know and what you can do. To be successful, you have to convince your followers not your superiors. Follower -You must know your people. The starting point is having a good understanding of human nature, such as needs, emotions and motivation. Communication- Bad communication harm the relation between leader and employee. Situation-We must use our judgment to decide the best course of action and the leadership style needed for each situation. It refers to the manner in which a leader interacts with his or her subordinates. STYLES OF LEADERSHIP I. According to Kurt Lewin (1939) Autocratic Leadership Democratic Leadership Laissez-Faire Leadership STYLES OF LEADERSHIP AUTOCRATIC / AUTHORITARIAN LEADERSHIP: The authoritarian leader makes decisions alone as power is centralized in one person. He alone dictates activities of members. He alone determines policies of group, major plans and further steps in group activities. Decisions are enforced using rewards and the fear of punishment. It is an abusive, unprofessional style called “bossing people around.” CHARACTERISTIC OF THE LEADER Ø Firm personality, highly directive, dominating. Ø Shows no regards to the interests of the employees Ø Set rigid standards and method of performance and expects the subordinates to obey the rules and follow the same Ø Makes all decision by himself or herself Ø Minimal group participation or none from the workers Autocratic Leadership Advantages Disadvantages Efficient in time of crisis, easy to make decision by one group and less time consuming Does not encourage the individuals growth It is useful when there is only leader who is experienced having new and essential information, while subordinates are inexperienced and new Leader lacks supportive power It is useful when the workers are unsure of taking decision and expect the leader to tell what to do Less job satisfaction leads to less commitment to goals of the organization DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIP Participative consultative style of leadership The participative leader include one or more employees in the decision making process. Communication flow freely; suggestions are made in both directions. He encourages and reinforces IPR throughout the group so as to strength it. CHARACTERISTIC OF THE LEADER Sense of equality among leader and followers. Open system of communication prevails. Interaction between the leader and group is friendly and trusting. Leader works through people not by domination but by suggestions. DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIP ADVANTAGES Encourages all employee in decision making Promotes personnel involvement and enhance job satisfaction DISADVANTAGES It takes more time for taking decision by the group than the leader alone LAISSEZ-FAIRE LEADERSHIP It is opposite extreme from autocratic leadership. The laissez-faire style is to minimize the leader's involvement in decision-making, and hence allowing people to make their own decisions, although they may still be responsible for the outcome. This is used when employees are able to analyze the situation. CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES Encourages independent activity by the group member. Group members are free to set their own goals. Style effective in highly motivating professional growth. LAISSEZ-FAIRE LEADERSHIP ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES Creativity may be encouraged May lead to instability, for specific purposes disorganization, inefficiency, no unity of action To try new method of action Lack of feeling responsible to solve the problem that may arise. Leadership Style II. House and Mitchell (1974) describe four styles of leadership ❑ ❑ ❑ Supportive leadership Directive leadership Achievement-oriented leadership Supportive leadership Considering the needs of the follower, showing concern for their welfare and creating a friendly working environment. This includes increasing the follower's self-esteem and making the job more interesting. This approach is best when the work is stressful, boring or hazardous. Directive leadership Telling followers what needs to be done and giving appropriate guidance along the way. This includes giving them schedules of specific work to be done at specific times. Rewards may also be increased as needed. This may be used when the task is unstructured and complex and the follower is inexperienced. This increases the follower's sense of security. Achievement-oriented leadership Leader who challenges followers to perform work at the highest level possible. Set challenging goals for subordinates. Establishes a high standard of excellence for subordinates. Seek continuous improvement. III. Likert’s leadership styles LEADER SHIP STYLES 28 1/18/2021 Exploitive authoritative In this style, the leader has a low concern for people and uses such methods as threats and other fear-based methods to achieve performance. Communication is almost entirely downwards and the psychologically distant concerns of people are ignored. Consultative The leader is making genuine efforts to listen carefully to ideas. Nevertheless, major decisions are still largely centrally made. (process of consultation before decisions are taken) Participative Consulting with followers and taking their ideas into account when making decisions and taking particular actions. This approach is best when the followers are expert and their advice is both needed and they expect to be able to give it. OTHER STYLES OF LEADERSHIP BUREAUCRATIC LEADERSHIP Bureaucratic leaders work "by the book." They follow rules rigorously, and ensure that their staff follows procedures precisely. This is a very appropriate style for work involving serious safety risks (such as working with machinery, with toxic substances, or at dangerous heights) or where large sums of money are involved (such as handling cash). Transformational Leadership Transformational leaders, in contrast, are more inspirational in approach. The leader and followers raise one another to higher levels of motivation and morality. People with this leadership style are true leaders who inspire their teams constantly with a shared vision of the future. TRANSACTIONAL LEADER: The transaction is usually the organization paying the team members in return for their effort. He is given the power to perform certain tasks &rewards/ punishments for team performance. He gives the opportunity to other members to lead the group. He has the power to evaluate, correct & train the subordinates to make it to the desired level. Task-Oriented Leadership A highly task-oriented leader focuses only on getting the job done, and can be quite autocratic. He or she will actively define the work and the roles required, put structures in place, plan, organize and monitor. Servant leadership A servant leader shares power, puts the needs of the employees first and helps people develop and perform as highly as possible. Sees leadership as an opportunity to serve others. People working to serve the leader, the leader exists to serve the people. These leaders are rare in business. CHARISMATIC LEADERSHIP It is a process of encouraging certain behaviours in others via force of personality. It involves creating a self-image so powerful that people are naturally drawn to you. Charisma is a positive and compelling quality of a person that makes many others want to be led by that person LEADERSHIP SKILLS The following skills are needed: ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Speaking skills Decision-making skills Writing skills Problem-solving skills Listening skills Critical analytical skills Political skills Work skills Administrative skills Interpersonal skills Supervisory skills FACTORS AFFECTING LEADERSHIP 1)Personal characteristics :a) Personality b) Honesty c) Self confidence e) Communication skills f) Social skills FACTORS AFFECTING LEADERSHIP Working Environment :-Good , motivating , challenging & favorable environment including good working resources availability have an influence on leadership. 3) - Leader should work in order to satisfying their needs . 4) Multiplicity of roles:- A leader is a only person who plays multiple roles in an organization 5)Flexibility:- Leader should be flexible for adequate & appropriate leadership. 2) The manager accepts reality; the leader investigates it. The manager focuses on systems and structures; the leader focuses on people. The manager relies on control; the leader inspires trust. The manager has a short-range view; the leader has a long-range perspective. The manager asks how and when; the leader asks what and why. The manager has his or her eye always on the bottom line; the leader has his or her eye on the horizon. The manager initiate; the leader originates. QUALITIES OF GOOD LEADER 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Self awareness Interactive qualities Emotional control Tactful Helping individual Awareness of responsibility Good listener Skilled communicator Dedicated Enthusiasm & creative