Question

b) Explain the concept of leadership according to JRD Tata.

Answer 1

J R D Tata truly cared for his workers. He adopted the Fabian Socialism approach towards labor. This approach avoided any form of revolution. Moreover, he consulted them before taking any decision on his own. He never exploited his workers for the sake of earning profits. He was against paying bribe for getting a license.


J R D Tata did not do anything that would benefit the company alone. He put the nation’s benefit before that of his company. He was always ready to apologize if he realized that he had hurt someone.

Answer 2

According to JRD Tata, leadership meant motivating others. ... To be a leader, one has to get to lead human beings with affection. The leader should identify talent easily. And once he/she is confident that a manager would perform, he/she should give the manager a long hope.