This document discusses leadership styles and Home Depot's leadership. It defines leadership as a relationship where one person influences others. There are three main leadership styles - autocratic, democratic, and free reign - that fall on a continuum from telling to joining subordinates. The document then examines Home Depot's leadership styles, which range from country club to middle of the road. It identifies strengths like increased commitment but also weaknesses such as unsatisfied customers. In conclusion, it recommends a more participative leadership style over authoritative approaches and focusing on long term goals and local markets.

1. LEADERSHIP
•Mukesh Kulal
•Jean Tsobgny-Naoussi
•Asim Shaikh
•Rebecca Mbazalidde

2. CONTENTS
 Introduction
 Leadership: Definition and styles
 Continuum of Leadership Styles
 Leadership within Home Depot
 Leadership’s Strength & Weaknesses
 Recommendations
 Conclusion
 Questions

3. LEADERSHIP: Definition and Styles
Definition
“A relationship through which one person influences the
behavior or actions of other people”
(Mullins, L.J. 2002, Management and Organisational
Behaviour, 6th Edition, FT Publishing, p904).
Styles
- Autocratic
- Democratic
-Free Reign

4. Continuum of Leadership Styles
Use of authority by leader
Area of freedom for subordinates
‘SELLS’
‘TELLS’
Autocratic Style
‘CONSULTS’
‘JOINS’
Democratic Style

5. LEADERSHIP WITHIN HOME DEPOT
- Country Club
- Team Leader
- Empoverished
- Produce and perish
- Middle of the road

6. Leadership’s Strength & Weaknesses
Strengths
Weaknesses
Increased Employee
Localization Strategy
Commitment
Good Analytical Tools
Increased Revenue
Training Programs
Strategic Goals
Heavy Pay Package
Unsatisfied Customers
Reduced Share Prices
Increased Attrition
Rate
External Criticism

7. LEADERSHIP: Recommendations
Focus on long term goals
Participative Style of leadership
Focus on local markets
More Satisfied Customers

8. Conclusion
Participative Leadership Style better than
Authoritative
Subordinates should be encouraged and not
suppressed

9. Thank you

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