Introduction to Leadership
•Leadership is the process of influencing
people to achieve organisational goals.
• It involves motivating, guiding, and directing
employees.
3.
Concept of Leadershipin OB
• In OB, leadership focuses on how leaders
influence the behaviour, attitudes, and
performance of individuals and groups.
4.
Characteristics of EffectiveLeaders
• • Vision and Clarity
• • Integrity
• • Empathy
• • Decision-making ability
• • Communication skills
5.
Importance of Leadershipin OB
• • Guides organisational direction
• • Enhances employee motivation
• • Promotes teamwork
• • Reduces conflicts
• • Improves productivity
6.
Leadership vs Management
•Leadership: Focuses on vision, inspiration, and
people.
• Management: Focuses on planning, control,
and process.
7.
Theories of Leadership
•1. Trait Theory
• 2. Behavioural Theory
• 3. Contingency Theory
• 4. Transformational Leadership
• 5. Situational Leadership
8.
Trait Theory
• Emphasisesthat leaders are born with certain
traits that make them effective.
• Example traits: confidence, determination,
and honesty.
9.
Behavioural Theory
• Focuseson leader behaviours rather than
traits.
• Leadership styles include: Autocratic,
Democratic, Laissez-faire.
10.
Contingency Theory
• Statesthat effective leadership depends on
matching leadership style with situational
variables.
11.
Situational Leadership Theory
•Proposed by Hersey & Blanchard.
• Leaders adjust style based on followers'
maturity and readiness levels.
Conclusion
• Leadership inOB is vital for achieving
organisational harmony and growth.
• Future leaders must be adaptable, ethical, and
emotionally intelligent.
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.