Leadership in Organisational
Behaviour
Introduction to Leadership
• Leadership is the process of influencing
people to achieve organisational goals.
• It involves motivating, guiding, and directing
employees.
Concept of Leadership in OB
• In OB, leadership focuses on how leaders
influence the behaviour, attitudes, and
performance of individuals and groups.
Characteristics of Effective Leaders
• • Vision and Clarity
• • Integrity
• • Empathy
• • Decision-making ability
• • Communication skills
Importance of Leadership in OB
• • Guides organisational direction
• • Enhances employee motivation
• • Promotes teamwork
• • Reduces conflicts
• • Improves productivity
Leadership vs Management
• Leadership: Focuses on vision, inspiration, and
people.
• Management: Focuses on planning, control,
and process.
Theories of Leadership
• 1. Trait Theory
• 2. Behavioural Theory
• 3. Contingency Theory
• 4. Transformational Leadership
• 5. Situational Leadership
Trait Theory
• Emphasises that leaders are born with certain
traits that make them effective.
• Example traits: confidence, determination,
and honesty.
Behavioural Theory
• Focuses on leader behaviours rather than
traits.
• Leadership styles include: Autocratic,
Democratic, Laissez-faire.
Contingency Theory
• States that effective leadership depends on
matching leadership style with situational
variables.
Situational Leadership Theory
• Proposed by Hersey & Blanchard.
• Leaders adjust style based on followers'
maturity and readiness levels.
Transformational Leadership
• Leaders inspire followers through vision,
enthusiasm, and charisma.
• They bring change and innovation.
Transactional Leadership
• Focuses on exchange relationships: rewards
for performance, punishment for failure.
Servant Leadership
• Leaders prioritise serving others before self-
interest.
• Focus on empathy, stewardship, and
community building.
Leadership Styles Chart
• A diagram comparing key styles:
• Autocratic | Democratic | Laissez-faire |
Transformational | Transactional
Emotional Intelligence &
Leadership
• High EI leaders manage emotions effectively,
fostering better relationships and decision-
making.
Leadership and Motivation
• Leaders influence motivation through goal
setting, feedback, and recognition.
Leadership and Communication
• Effective communication is key for team
alignment, clarity, and trust.
Leadership Challenges in Modern
Organisations
• • Managing diversity
• • Technological changes
• • Remote leadership
• • Ethical dilemmas
Developing Leadership Skills
• • Training & mentoring
• • Self-assessment
• • Feedback
• • Experience-based learning
Conclusion
• Leadership in OB is vital for achieving
organisational harmony and growth.
• Future leaders must be adaptable, ethical, and
emotionally intelligent.

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Editor's Notes

  • #2 Leadership plays a crucial role in organisational behaviour as it determines the overall morale and productivity of employees.
  • #3 It includes leadership theories, styles, and the impact on organisational culture.
  • #4 Effective leaders possess both emotional intelligence and strategic thinking capabilities.
  • #5 Leadership acts as the backbone of organisational success and employee satisfaction.
  • #6 Leadership complements management by giving purpose and direction beyond formal authority.
  • #7 Each theory provides a unique approach to understanding how leaders emerge and succeed.
  • #8 Used to identify leadership potential but criticised for ignoring situational factors.
  • #9 Emphasises that leadership can be learned through training and development.
  • #10 Developed by Fiedler – no single best leadership style fits all situations.
  • #11 Focuses on flexibility and adaptability of leaders.
  • #12 Transformational leaders create a shared sense of purpose and motivate followers intrinsically.
  • #13 Effective in stable environments but may limit innovation.
  • #14 Servant leadership builds trust and long-term employee commitment.
  • #15 Charts can be used to visually analyse leadership effectiveness under different contexts.
  • #16 EI includes self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills.
  • #17 Motivated employees contribute positively to organisational culture.
  • #18 Transparent leaders encourage feedback and engagement.
  • #19 Modern leadership demands adaptability and cultural intelligence.
  • #20 Continuous development ensures leaders evolve with organisational needs.
  • #21 Strong leadership ensures long-term organisational success and employee well-being.