the art of process of influencing people so that they will strive willingly towards the achievement of
group goals."
Leader
is one who guides and directs other people. He must give effective direction and purpose
IMPORTANCE OF LEADERS
Technological, economic and social changes
Better utilisation of manpower
Avoiding imbalances
Source of motivation
Developing good human relations
FUNCTIONS OF A LEADER
Taking initiative: A
leader has to take all
initiatives to lead the
business activities
Representation: A
leader is a
representative of
an organisation
Encouraging others: The.
leader is the captain of a
team. The leader must win
the confidence of his
colleagues before winning in
a competition
Communication: Communication is necessary to
every organisation,The leader should arrange for
an effective communication system in an
organisation.
QUALITIES OF LEADERSHIP
Physical appearance and
strength
Mental vigour
Emotional stability
Motivation
Guiding ability
TYPES OF LEADERS
Autocratic leader: A leader is one
who wants to run the organisation
all by himself.
Intellectual leader: A leader
wins the confidence of his
followers by his intelligence
Liberal leader: A leader is
one who permits his
followers to do their job
howsoever they want to do
Democratic leader: A leader acts
according to the wishes of his
followers. The leader does what
his followers want. The leader
frames the policy or procedure
according to the