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What is Leadership?
Leadership has been described as the process of social influence in which one person can enlist the aid and support of others in the accomplishment of a common task
From Mahatma Gandhi to Adolf Hitler to Barack Obama ,there are as many leadership styles as there are leaders..
LEADERSHIP STYLES
Leadership style is a manner and approach of providing direction ,implementing plans and motivating people. Leadership style in traditional leadership theory is how you relate to your subordinates.
Leadership styles
The leadership style we will discuss are:
AUTOCRATIC STYLE
BUREAUCRATIC STYLE DEMOCRATIC STYLE
AUTHORITARIAN (AUTOCRATIC)
This style is used when leaders tell their employees what they want done and how they want it accomplished, without getting the advice of their followers. The motivation environment is produced by creating a structured set of rewards and I want both of you to. . . punishments.
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Autocratic leaders
Bureaucratic
Manages by the book Everything done according to procedure or policy
Most effective
When: Staff performing routine tasks over and over Staff need to understand certain standards or procedures Safety or security training conducted Staff performing tasks that require handling cash
Ineffective
When: Work habits form that are hard to break, especially if they are no longer useful Staff lose their interest in their jobs and in their co-workers Staff do only what is expected of them and no more
Persuasive.
Let's work together to solve this. .
Non profit organizations also tremendously benefit from drawing upon the creative energies of all their staff to bring about cost cutting techniques or fund raising ideas.
As previously mentioned, creative industries such as advertising and television enjoy a lot of benefits from the free flow of ideas that democratic leadership brings.
Indra Nooyi
Leadership is hard to define and good leadership even harder. But if you can get people to follow you to the ends of the earth, you are a great leader. As a leader, I am tough on myself and I raise the standard for everybody; however, I am very caring because I want people to excel at what they are doing so that they can aspire to be me in the future." Indra Nooyi in an interview to CNBC
LAISSEZ-FAIRE
Let it be the leadership responsibilities are shared by all.
Situational leadership
Conclusion
Three factors that influence which leadership style to use. The managers personal background: What personality, knowledge, values, ethics, and experiences does the manager have. What does he or she think will work? Staff being supervised: Staff individuals with different personalities and backgrounds; The leadership style used will vary depending upon the individual staff and what he or she will respond best to The organization: The traditions, values, philosophy, and concerns of the organization influence how a manager acts