LEADERSHIP AND INFLUENCE PROCESS LECTURE 9

Lecturer: Sara Aslam Fall 2011 Kinnaird College for Women

THE MEANING OF LEADERSHIP

Process: what leaders actually do?

Use non-coercive influence to shape the groups or organizations goals. Motivate others behaviour toward goals. Help to define organizational culture.

Properties: who leaders are.

The set of characteristics attributed to individuals perceived to be leaders.

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CHARACTERISTICS OF THE LEADERS

Some of the characteristics are:

Clarity in speech and thoughts

Assertiveness if your instructions are not listened/taken seriously, this

can cause huge problems

Optimism Creative

builders/spreaders of hope

Aware
Fairness

Patience
Honest

Inspiring
Straight forward
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The Meaning of Leadership

Leaders are the:

People who can influence the behaviors of others without having to rely on force. People who are accepted as leaders by others.

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DIFFERENCE BETWEEN LEADERS AND MANAGERS

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Power in the Organisations

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TYPES OF POWER IN ORGANISATIONS

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POWER & LEADERSHIP

Power and Leadership

Power is the ability to affect the behavior of others.

Legitimate power is granted through the organizational hierarchy. Reward power is the power to give or withhold rewards. Coercive power is power that is dependent on fear, suppression of free will and use of punishment or threat Referent power is the personal power acquired from being well liked or respected by the followers. Expert power comes from ones information or expertise through which you influence others.

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Thank You

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