Engineering Management

Leading
 MODULE IX
LEADING
PART I

• Define what is leading;

• Understand the functions of leadership;
• Identify the types of leaders and the different leadership styles; and
• Apply the different leadership theories
Presentation Timeline
1. Introduction
2. How Leaders Influences Others
3. Bases of Power
4. Nature of Leadership
5. Traits of Effective Leader
6. Leadership Skills
7. Behavioral Approaches to Leadership Styles
8. Contingency Approaches to Leadership Styles
Introduction
What is LEADING?

Leading is influencing or prompting the member of

the organization to work together with the interest
of the organization.
What is LEADERSHIP?

Leadership refers to the process while Leading

refers to the function.
How Leaders Influences Others
Managers are expected to maintain effective
workforces. To be able to do so, they are required to
perform leadership roles.

Leaders are said to be able to influence others because

of the power they possess. Power refers to the ability of
a leader to exert force on another.
Bases of Power
1. Legitimate power
2. Reward Power
3. Coercive Power
4. Referent Power
5. Expert Power
Nature of Leadership
One cannot expect a unit or division to achieve objectives in the absence of
effective leadership. Even if a leader is present, but if he is not functioning
properly, no unit or division objectives can be expected to be achieved.
Traits of Effective Leader
1. A High Level of Person
2. The Desire to Lead
3. Person Integrity
4. Self-Confidence
5. Analytical ability or Judgement
6. Knowledge of the company, industry or technology
7. Charisma
8. Creativity
9. Flexibility
Leadership Skills
1. Technical Skills
2. Human Skills
3. Conceptual Skills
Behavioral Approaches to Leadership Styles

According to ways leaders how approach

people motivate them

1. Positive Leadership
2. Negative Leadership
Behavioral Approaches to Leadership Styles

According to the way the leader uses

power

1. Autocratic Leaders
2. Participative Leaders
2. Free-Rein Leaders
Behavioral Approaches to Leadership Styles

According to the leader’s orientation towards

tasks and people

1. Employee Orientation
2. Task Orientation
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• Publisher: 2010 Pearson Education
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