Leadership
BY:-
SUSMIT SAHA, UDAY DALVI, EESHAN MOGHE, BHARGAV UNDHAD
Definition
Leadership is a process by which an executive can direct guide and influence
the behaviour of the group.
Leadership is the ability of a manager to induce the subordinates to work with
confidence and zeal.
According to Keith Davis it’s the ability to persuade others to seek defined
objectives enthusiastically.
The human factor which binds a group together and motivates it towards goals.
Traits and Characteristics
Intelligence
Accepts responsibility
Understands the needs of followers
Able to motivate people
Trustworthy
Good decision maker
Self confident
Assertive
Flexible
Leadership Influence
Types of influence patterns
Compliance
Identification
Internalisation
Styles
Directive
Supportive
Achievement oriented
Participative
Theories of Leadership
Trait Theory: An individual must possess the key personality traits and characteristics to be an
effective leader.
1. Physiological traits: Height , Weight, Structure colour
2. Socioeconomic characteristics: Gender, religion
3. Personality traits: Extraversion, self-confidence, patience
4. Intellectual traits: Decisiveness, intelligence, judgemental ability
Leadership Behaviour Theory
Task Oriented Leaders are focusing their behaviours on the
organizational structure , the SOP and keep in control.
Initiating, Organizing, Clarifying, Information Gathering
People oriented leaders ensuring that inner needs of the people are
satisfied and motivate their staff through emphasizing human relation.
Encouraging, Observing, Listening, Coaching and mentoring.
Contingency Theory- Contingency theories of leadership state that effective
leadership comprises of all the three factors, i.e. traits, behavior and situation.
Charismatic Leadership Theory:- This theory believes that a leader must
possess some extraordinary and exceptional qualities to become an effective
leader.
Transactional and Transformational Leadership
TRANSACTIONAL LEADERSHIP:- A leadership style that employs rewards
and punishments for motivating followers is Transactional Leadership.
Leader lays emphasis on his relation with followers.
Reactive
Developing the existing organizational culture.
TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP:-A leadership style in which the
leader employs charisma and enthusiasm to inspire his followers is
Transformational Leadership.
Controlling
Truly accomplished leaders are people who have a compelling vision and the
ability to rally others to make that vision a reality.
1. Control-over power (controllers)
[Link]-with power (empowerers)
Control-over power is probably the most prevalent form of power experienced by
man throughout history.
Such leaders believe they have to control people in order to accomplish
organizational results. These leaders may accomplish much, but often at a high
price.
Influence-with power, on the other hand, begins with a very different set of
assumptions.
These leaders care about the needs and interests of their followers as well as their
own.
Rather than imposing control from without, they create an environment that elicits
motivation and commitment from within.
Success in leadership
Promoting your vision. Keep a clear vision of where your organization is going
in front of your people on a daily basis.
Managing priorities. The better you can prioritize the things you have to do, the
better you can focus your efforts on the things that matter most.
Delegating tasks. Leaders by nature want to do things for themselves, but
learning to delegate when necessary is important. produce better results and
accomplish more than you ever could on your own.
Motivating change.A key role of strong leadership involves constantly and
consistently motivating change—for individuals, for teams, and for the entire
organization.
Generating urgency. When you instill a sense of urgency within yourself, you
motivate yourself to deliver on results.
Communicating clearly. Good communication is a foundational element for
successful leadership.
Listening actively. Good listening is among the best skills you can cultivate. It
means intentionally focusing and listening to understand, then following up with
open-ended questions that start with what, how, or why.
Managing risk. Successful leaders are always scanning the horizon for risks as
well as opportunities—or for the two in combination,
