DISCUSSION BOARD

Task Type: Discussion Board 3



Task Type: Discussion Board 3

Introduction

Leadership is a significant concept in every aspect of our lives since, even in the most democratic situations, there must be someone in charge. The need arises because the role of organizing and facilitating a group of people must only be appointed to one individual who possesses the ability to take control. These individuals are found in almost every aspect of our lives. Our teachers managers, artists, politicians, entrepreneurs and even parents are a form of leadership and stability in our lives, this it is critical to accept this role. There are a few different forms of leadership, and in this paper I will be discussing them as well as the major advantages and disadvantages of each.

Discussion

Although a lot of people from diverse backgrounds may find themselves performing the duties of a leader, it doesn't mean that everyone is fit for the role, or that effective in their ability to handle a pressuring situation. Recognizing the needs of a group and catering them is an ability that not many would have, as there are individual personality types that are more able to handle leadership responsibilities. A few features seem to be repeated among leadership n business as well as different industries. A leader must be outstanding, charismatic, ideological and pragmatic. It may not be important to have all of these qualities, neither to undergo a major personality change in order for a leader to be effective. Leadership style analyzes the manner as well as the approach through which direction is sought, plans are implemented and the work force is motivated. There are three styles of leadership, authoritarian, democratic and delegative. While it has been observed that ideological leaders try to utilize all three forms of leadership, it may not come that easily. Bad leaders usually stick to one type and become a nuisance over time.

In an authoritarian style of leadership, one individual is usually in chanrge of overlooking plans and keeping the workforce motivated. The leader will tell their employees what they want done as well as how they should go about doing it, but do not consult them or console them in case of any problems arising. An appropriate situation in which to use an authoritative style of leadership would be when a small workforce is present and all the information needed in order to provide solutions for a problem are available. An authoritative style of leadership should also be utilized if one is short on time and there is a critical problem in need of an immediate solution. Bad leaders are often prone to using an authoritative style for a dictatorship method, and use demeaning language or use oppresive means of power and abuse. Threats and demeaning language would be a main characteristic of such leaders. Thus it may not be a style of leadership that is suited for everyone. At times when commitment and motivation from the employees is required, effective authoritative leaders are able to ...