2. •To understand the definition of leadership and its various
aspects.
•To be aware about qualities of a leader.
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Course Objective
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Objective of the Topic
• To understand Basics of Leadership and its
various aspects.
• To be aware about the qualities of leader.
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What is the definition of leadership?
The action of leading a group of people or an
organization, or the ability to do this.
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Qualities of leader
leader has got multidimensional traits in him which makes him
appealing and effective in behavior. The following are the
requisites to be present in a good leader:
Physical appearance- A leader must have a pleasing appearance.
Physique and health are very important for a good leader.
Vision and foresight- A leader cannot maintain influence unless he
exhibits that he is forward looking.
Intelligence- A leader should be intelligent enough to examine
problems and difficult situations.
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Qualities of leader
Communicative skills- A leader must be able to communicate the policies and
procedures clearly, precisely and effectively.
Objective- A leader has to be having a fair outlook which is free from bias and which
does not reflects his willingness towards a particular individual.
Knowledge of work- A leader should be very precisely knowing the nature of work
of his subordinates.
Sense of responsibility- Responsibility and accountability towards an individual’s
work is very important to bring a sense of influence.
Self-confidence and will-power- Confidence in himself is important to earn the
confidence of the subordinates.
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Qualities of leader
Humanist-This trait to be present in a leader is essential because
he deals with human beings and is in personal contact with them.
Empathy- It is an old adage “Stepping into the shoes of others”.
This is very important because fair judgement and objectivity
comes only then.
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Course Outcome
• How to groom personality accordingly for a best
managerial post.
• All important factors.
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Topic Outcome
•Students gained basic understanding of leadership through case studies
•Students understood conceptual knowledge of qualities of a leader.
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Bowdin, Glenn; Johnny Allen, William O'Toole, Rob Harris, Ian McDonnell. Events
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Goldblatt, Joe Twenty-First Century Global Event Management (The Wiley Event
Management Series)
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Steve Weinberg, The Reporter's Handbook: An Investigator's Guide to Documents
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Investigative Journalism: Context and Practice, Hugo de Burgh (ed), Routledge,
London and New York, 2000.
Ansell et al (2002) „Investigative Journalism in Africa: Walking through a Minefield at
Midnight Reporters without Borders.‟
Itule, Bruce and Anderson, Douglas (2007): News Writing and Reporting for Today’s
Media 7th edition. McGraw Hill New York U.S.A.