Question

Leadership is considered as the most important element of the directing function of management. In the light of this statement explain the importance of leadership.

Answer 1

Leadership -It is the process of influencing the behaviour of other people so that they work willingly for the attainment of goals in a given situation.According to George Terry, ‘Leadership is the activity of influencing people to strive willingly for group objectives’.

1. Features of Leadership
(i)Process of influencing people
(ii) Brings behavioural change
(iii) Excercised to achieve common goals
(iv)Relationship between leader and followers
(v) Continuous process.

2.Importance of Leadership
(i) Effective direction
(ii) Provides confidence
(iii) Development of team spirit.

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