What is Leadership Meaning: Leadership is the process of encouraging and helping others to work enthusiastically towards objectives. It is the behaviour of an Meee MVsun eke c en uretomuecM mene te) shared goal. Itis the relationship in which one person influences others to work together willingly on related task to attain goals desired by the leader and/or group. eee Tee cerca Cis Ere rok ace ceca tke ee Page eee en ee eC Mere cue) Pee me ee tes on eneC2 i According to Livingston “Leadership is the ability to awaken in others they desire to follow a common objective”© a According to Jerry “Leadership is the ability of influencing people to strive willingly for mutual objectives.” ‘e}2 zu According to Keith Davis “Leadership is the human factor which binds a group together and motivates towards the particular goals.” o}Importance of LEADERSHIP + Representation- A leader represent the group to his superiors. A good leader is the guardian of the interest of the subordinates. He is the personal embodiment of the impersonal organisation inside and outside the organisationImportance of LEADERSHIP + Develop Team Spirit- A leader develops a sense of collectivism in the employees to work as a team. Individuals within the group may be shown varied interests and multiple goals. A leader has to reconcile their conflicting goals and restore equilibriumImportance of LEADERSHIP + Setting Goals- Leader provide guidance to the group by setting goals to his subordinates he acts asa guide of his followers by setting objectives of the groupImportance of LEADERSHIP « Motivation- A leader proves to be playing an incentive role in the concern's working. He motivates the employees with economic and non-economic rewards and thereby gets the work from the subordinates.Importance of LEADERSHIP « Providing guidance- A leader has to not only supervise but also play a guiding role for the subordinates. Guidance here means instructing the subordinates the way they have to perform their work effectively and efficiently.Importance of LEADERSHIP Co-ordination- Co-ordination can be achieved through reconciling personal interests with organizational goals. This synchronization can be achieved through proper and effective co-ordination which should be primary motive of a leader.Nature /Characteristics / Features of Leadership OREN Use eee Sei Na ae iced tng Paereeke atone Pee ee re kee Tan eau aad) ees PE ee UE Cee R CU ortega) effectiveness of leadership. Pee eae ea Rid aah acl aoe ee Peet Sura eo Eee Ieee n a e nna ns ieee Pere en TSC Uist Ca Coe Leadership pre-supposes the existence of a group of followers. Leadership implies pursuit of common goals in the interest of individuals as well Pee elt eevee