TYPES AND QUALITY OF LEADERS

  

TYPES OF LEADERS

 Different types of leaders in an industry can be classified as under:

 According to Style of Leadership: 

1. Authoritarian or Autocratic leaders

 this type of leaders drives their gang through command and by developing fear in their followers. Such leaders give orders; assign duties and responsibilities without consulting the employees or caring for their opinions. Such leaders never like to delegate their powers.

 2. Democratic or Consultative leaders

 these leaders always work according to the wishes of their followers. They frame the policies and procedures in consultation with them but sometimes such leaders also work as a moderator of the ideas and suggestions of the gang.

 3. Persuasive Leaders

 Such leaders influence their followers due to his personal contacts, to join with him in getting things done. He gives directions personally and whole of the gang responds to his call, because they love and respect him and have full confidence in him. 4. Functional leaders Such leaders lead because of their expert knowledge and win the confidence of their followers by their superior knowledge.

 5. Free-rein leaders such leaders use very little power and give a high degree of independence in their working. These leaders are dependent on subordinates to set their own goals.

 What are the qualities expected from a good leader?

 The following qualities are expected from the good leaders.

 Intelligence and technical knowledge

 A good leader must have an intelligence which is more than that of his followers. He must be able to understand and solved the problems in accordance with prevailing situation. He must also be technically sound. Technically soundness includes skilled in planning, organization, co-ordination and control.

 Initiative

 He must initiate good activities and must be capable of taking the initiative.

 Decisiveness

 A leader must be able to make proper decision at proper time. Generally, ability to decide comes from self-confidence.

 Persuasiveness

 Pursuance is also a good quality of leader. It also helps in implementing his decisions, orders etc.

 Responsibility

 A leader must be able to know and feel his responsibilities.

 Ability to inspire

 A leader cannot do a whole of the work himself. He has to inspire his men so as to get the work done from them.

 Social Consciousness

 He must always realize that he is dealing with human being, who is also having feelings of social status and sense of respects.

 Positive Attitude

 He should always have a positive attitude towards the problems of the industry or workers. Energy Good health and physical as well as mental energy.

  Knowledge of Human Relation

 He should feel for individuals and recognized their problems and should be considerate towards other, can motivate and get people to work together.

 Communication skill

 He should be able to talk and write clearly.

 Teaching Ability

 He should help, develop and inspire his subordinates.

 Maturity

 He should be emotional stable and do not breakdown with frustration and able to take decision in any situation.

 Attitude

 He should have enthusiastic, optimistic, and loyalist attitude towards the organization. 

Creative and independent thinking

 Open mindedness

 Self-confidence

 Foresightedness

 Faith and respect from followers

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