and Leading Chapters 7 amp 8 Directing Process of guiding people in their work and ensuring that they do it in the best possible manner Interpersonal aspect of managing by which subordinates are led to understand and contribute effectively to the attainment of enterprise objectives ID: 536260
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Directingand Leading
Chapters 7 & 8Slide2
Directing
Process of guiding people in their work and ensuring that they do it in the best possible manner
Interpersonal aspect of managing by which subordinates are led to understand and contribute effectively to the attainment of enterprise objectives
Involves issuing orders and instructions, overseeing of subordinates and supervising the work performed by themSlide3
Characteristics of Directing
Initiates action
At all levels of management
Continuous process
Flows from top to bottom
Indivisible from other functions of management
Goal orientedSlide4
Steps in DirectingSlide5
Leadership
Leadership is the ability to secure desirable actions from a group of followers voluntarily, without the use of coercion
Leader shows the way by his own example. He is not a pusher, he pulls rather than pushes.
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leadership style
is a leader's style of providing direction, implementing plans, and motivating peopleSlide6
Qualities of a good leader
Physical features
Knowledge
Communication skills
Integrity and Honesty
Motivator
Self Confidence
Initiative and courage
Social skillsSlide7
Leadership Styles
Autocratic Style:
Task manager
Takes all decisions by himself
Does not consult subordinates in decision making
Formal relations between superior and subordinateSlide8
Leadership Styles
Bureaucratic Style:
Takes decisions by strictly following rules and regulations
Subordinates not consulted
Emphasis is on procedures and historical methods regardless of their usefulness in changing environments
Results in delaySlide9
Leadership Styles
Consultative style:
Leader consults the subordinates before making decisions
Subordinates’ suggestions may or may not be accepted
Superior takes the decision
Superior is responsible for the decision
Informal superior and subordinate relationshipsSlide10
Leadership Styles
Participative Style/ Democratic Style:
Superior not only consults his subordinates but also allows them to take part in decision making
Leader also takes part in decision making along with the group
Responsibility of the decision shared by the leader and the group
Informal relationsSlide11
Leadership Styles
Paternalistic Style:
Leader respected and treated as a father figure
Followed in Japanese organizations
Leader may consult subordinates
Leader mostly takes decisions
Leader supplies complete concern for his followers or workers
The workers normally stay with a company for a longer period of time because of the loyalty and trustSlide12
Leadership Styles
Laissez Faire/ Free rein/ Delegate Style
Non Interference or influence
Complete freedom to subordinates
Motivation provided by group members
No guidelines providedSlide13
Leadership Styles
Charismatic Style
Leader motivates his followers through his charisma
Leader believes in himself /herself more than his/her followers
Followers believe that success is because of the presence of the leader
Situational Style:
Style varies depending on the situationSlide14
Leadership Styles
People Oriented Leadership
The exact opposite of task oriented leadership
Servant Leadership
Leads by meeting the needs of the team
Sometimes not even formally recognized as the leader
Leads by example
Shows extraordinary honesty
Leads to high morale among team membersSlide15
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