4. Leadership is followership . A good leader leads
but does not push . Managers who possess
the quality of guiding & directing the
subordinates under inspired impulses can be
called BUSINESS LEADERS….
Definition –
According to George Terry , “ Leadership is the
activity of influencing people to strive for
mutual objectives .”

5. Only few among us are born as
leaders . It is the gift of nature.
Such people display leadership
qualities right from younger days.
On the other hand , leaders are made also .
Some among us opt for professional education &
having received training cultivate leadership qualities
..

6. FUNCTIONS OF LEADERSHIP
1.] To build up confidence …
2.] To motivate employees …
3.] To introduce change …
4.] To improve employee morale …
5.] To exercise coordination …

7. A leader needs sound health & physical
capacity to perform his functions in an
efficient manner .
The main qualities include personal traits
& managerial traits which are as follows
…

9. PERSONAL Traits
1.] Self – Confidence .
2.] Intelligence.
3.] Innovative .
4.] Emotional Maturity .
5.] Dynamic Personality .
6.] Flexibility .
7.] Effective Communication .
8.] Acceptance of responsibility .

11. Managerial Traits
1.] Knowledge of human skill .
2.] Administrative ability .
3.] Technical knowledge .
4.] Ability to deal with people .
5.] Ability to judge & decide quickly .

13. Autocratic leadership directs the
followers but does not allow the
subordinates to question ‘why’.
Suitable when :
1.When the subordinates are not ade
quately trained .
2.The size of business unit is small .
3.Quick decisions are required to be
Taken .

14. SUITABLE WHEN :
1.] PURPOSEFUL PARTICIPATION OF EMPLOYEES
IS REQUIRED ..
2.] SUBORDINATES ARE MATURED & ENLIGHTENED
3.] BUSINESS UNIT IS LARGE WITH PROFESSIONAL
MANAGEMENT STYLE ..
Democratic style of leadership is
constructive & sympathetic
towards subordinates….

15. This is free style of leadership where
 subordinates are given freedom .
 SUITABLE WHEN :
1.] Subordinates are capable
mature & responsible.
2.] Leadership is given only
for a short period.
3.] Subordinates are educated.

16. This leadership style is noticed in the case
of government departments. It is not
effective in business body .
SUITABLE WHEN :
1.] Business unit operates like a
government .
2’] Greater importance are given to rules
, procedures & formalities.