6. What is meant by "Leadership"? State any two leadership styles.
Leadership is the process of influencing the behaviour of people by making them strive voluntarily towards the achievement of organisational goals.
1. Autocratic or Authoritarian leader
An autocratic leader gives orders and expects his subordinates to obey those orders. If a manager is following this style, then communication is only one-way with the subordinate only acting according to the command given by the manager.
2. Democratic or Participative leader
A democratic leader will develop action plans and makes decisions in consultation with his subordinates. He will encourage them to participate in decision-making.
1. Autocratic or Authoritarian leader
An autocratic leader gives orders and expects his subordinates to obey those orders. If a manager is following this style, then communication is only one-way with the subordinate only acting according to the command given by the manager.
2. Democratic or Participative leader
A democratic leader will develop action plans and makes decisions in consultation with his subordinates. He will encourage them to participate in decision-making.