ADMINISTRATIVE LEADERSHIP (Part 3) Session Eleven

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ADMINISTRATIVE LEADERSHIP (Part 3) Session Eleven Session Overview Functions of a leader is as interesting as the leadership style discussed above. Oftentimes people misjudge leaders in their evaluation because they fail to understand the leadership dynamics in terms of the kind of function a particular has the capacity to perform and upon which he/she should be assessed. This session teases out the issues by examining some of scholarly perspectives regarding the functions different leaders perform. For a long time scholars have debated whether a leader and manager are the same or, they differ from each other. Others say that a leader is the same as a manager but others still say that the two are different. Slide 2 Session outline These are the topics to be discussed: Topic one: The Ideas of Taylor and Barnard Topic two: Functions Perform by Expressive and Instrumental Leaders. Topic three: Fundamental Difference between management and Leadership. Topic four: Qualities and Importance of Leadership. Slide 3 The Ideas of Taylor and Barnard Topic one The Ideas of Taylor and Barnard F. W. Taylor’s ideas a leader seeks to set up and enforce performance criteria to meet organizational goals. defines the purpose of the organization. anticipates possible future outcomes in terms of the organization’s operations. facilitates cooperation and ensures goal-attainment among his followers. Slide 5 Taylor and Barnard provides opportunity for employees’ personal growth and development. focuses on individual needs. defends institutional integrity and orders internal conflicts by acknowledging the presence of competing interests within the organization and tries to strike a balance between them. Slide 6 Ideas of Chester. I. Barnard A leader is concerned with the specialized work of maintaining the ‘organization in operation’. establishes and maintains the system of communication in the organization; secures the essential services from the employees by motivating them towards the organization’s goals’ formulates the goals and purposes of the organization in a clearly communicable way Slide 7 Functions Performed by Expressive and Instrumental Leaders Topic two Functions of Expressive Leaders They are responsible for setting the goals for the organization. Are able to encourage adherence to the norms and objectives of the organization. serve as organization-spokespersons. nurture effective interpersonal relations within the organization, are able to motivate members of the organization. As a result, the members tend to develop commitment to service organiz have the capacity to rally men and women toward a common goal. Slide 9 Functions