Leading
Definition
Leader
People who can influence the behaviour of others without having to rely on force or those accepted by others
Leadership
The ability to influence people toward the attainment of organizational goals
Leadership power
Power: the ability to use human, informational, or material resources to get something done
Authority: the oficially sanctioned rifght to get something done
Types of position Power
1.Legitimate Power
2.Coercive Power
3.Reward Power
4.Information Power
Type of Personal Power
1.Expert Power
2.Referent Power
Traits Approach
Leadership Traits and Skills Focus
1.Physical Characteristic
2.Personality
3.apitudes
Traits of Successful Leaders
1.Drive
2.Motivation
3.Honesty and Integrity
4.Self confidence
6.Conceptual ability
5.Business Knowledge
Behavioral Approaches
Leadership Behavior Focus
1.Task Orientation
Setting performance goals, planning and scheduling work
2.Relations Orientation
Behavior that shows emphaty for concerns and feelings
Situational Approaches
Leader Behavior: Based on the concern for the task and the concern for the employee
Readiness: the extent which a subordinate possesses the ability and willingness to complete a specific task