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3 3 Leadership
3 3 Leadership
DEFINITIONS
CHARACTERISTICS OF LEADERSHIP
Getting things done through people and all that entails (the
organization of people into productive teams)
Directing group activities.
The creation of effective means of communication.
The resolution of conflicts, both behavioural and operational.
Fulfilling social responsibilities.
Taking informed, effective and successful decisions.
Getting optimum performance from those carrying out the
work.
Ensuring continuity, development and improvement.
Seeking continuous improvement.
Monitoring and evaluating.
Establishing human relations.
FUNCTIONS OF LEADERSHIP
* Production emphasis
LEADERSHIP STYLES
Environment
contingency factor
-task-nature of work
- authority