I.

Nature of the Leadership

Process.
A. Definitions.
 Leaders.
 People who draw other people to
themselves.
 Command trust and loyalty.
 Leader is one who plans, organizes,
controls, communicates, delegates,
and accepts responsibility.
 Has authority and responsibility
and is held accountable.
I. Nature of the Leadership
Process.
A. Definitions.
 Leadership.
 Process of influencing group
activities toward goal
achievement.
 Leaders do not exist in
isolation.
 Followers must consent to
being influenced.
I. Nature of the Leadership
Process.
B: Leader-subordinate relationships.
 Leadership considered valuable by
subordinates.
 Leaders part of group only after proving value
to subordinates.
 Leadership positions receive economic and
psychological rewards.
 Make more money.
 Have influence and power over others.
 Influence well-being of others.
 Affect own destinies,
I. Nature of the Leadership
Process.
C. Sources of a leader's power.
 Legitimate power -from manager's position.
 Reward power -from ability to give
subordinates something in return for their
performance.
 Coercive power -from ability to punish
subordinates for lack of performance.
 Referent power -from admired personality
characteristics, charisma, or good reputation.
 Expert power -from special knowledge or
ability, and knowing how to accomplish task.