Leadership Definition Types of leadership Chapter 9 Copyright

Leadership § Is generally defined as the art and science of influencing people so

“All Managers Must Be Good Leaders, But Not All Leaders Could Be Good Managers”

Types of Leadership 1. Dictatorial Leader 3. Democratic Leader 2. Autocratic Leader 4. Laissezfaire

1. Dictatorial Leader § Accomplishes tasks through fear of penalties, and maintains a highly

2. Autocratic Leader § Assumes a paternalistic role which forces subordinates to rely on

3. Democratic Leader § Depends not only on their own capabilities but encourage consultation

4. Laissez-faire Leader § Depends completely on subordinates to establish their own goals and

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Leadership § Is generally defined as the art and science of influencing people so that they willingly move toward the achievement of the group goals. § Is a process of influencing the activities of members of a group in performing their tasks of goal setting or goal achievement. Chapter 9 Copyright © 2007 by South-Western, a division of Thomson Learning. All rights reserved

Types of Leadership 1. Dictatorial Leader 3. Democratic Leader 2. Autocratic Leader 4. Laissezfaire Leader Chapter 9 Copyright © 2007 by South-Western, a division of Thomson Learning. All rights reserved

1. Dictatorial Leader § Accomplishes tasks through fear of penalties, and maintains a highly critical and negative attitude in relations with subordinates. § At times this approach is apparently is effective in the short run, but it DOES NOT provide a solid foundation for continued performance; because it DOES NOT give lasting satisfaction for those being led. Chapter 9 Copyright © 2007 by South-Western, a division of Thomson Learning. All rights reserved

2. Autocratic Leader § Assumes a paternalistic role which forces subordinates to rely on the leader for their satisfaction. § This type results in dependency on the continued presence of the leader, and work deteriorates when the person is absent. Chapter 9 Copyright © 2007 by South-Western, a division of Thomson Learning. All rights reserved

3. Democratic Leader § Depends not only on their own capabilities but encourage consultation of subordinates. § This type of leadership results in a cooperative spirit and the development of managerial abilities on the part of the subordinates. Satisfaction is gained through the feeling of group accomplishment. § Chapter 9 Copyright © 2007 by South-Western, a division of Thomson Learning. All rights reserved

4. Laissez-faire Leader § Depends completely on subordinates to establish their own goals and to make their own decision. § Under this conditions, members of the group are permitted to act individually and, therefore, may easily head in different directions. Chapter 9 Copyright © 2007 by South-Western, a division of Thomson Learning. All rights reserved