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Leadership Functions:: Following Are The Important Functions of A Leader

A leader has several important functions: 1. Setting goals and policies to motivate subordinates. 2. Organizing the group by assigning roles based on abilities to work towards goals. 3. Initiating action and making original decisions rather than depending on others.

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Leadership Functions:: Following Are The Important Functions of A Leader

A leader has several important functions: 1. Setting goals and policies to motivate subordinates. 2. Organizing the group by assigning roles based on abilities to work towards goals. 3. Initiating action and making original decisions rather than depending on others.

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Leadership Functions:

Following are the important functions of


a leader:
1. Setting Goals:
A leader is expected to perform creative function of
laying out goals and policies to persuade the
subordinates to work with zeal and confidence.
2. Organizing:
The second function of a leader is to create and
shape the organization on scientific lines by
assigning roles appropriate to individual abilities
with the view to make its various components to
operate sensitively towards the achievement of
enterprise goals.
3. Initiating Action:

The next function of a leader is to take the


initiative in all matters of interest to the group.
He should not depend upon others for
decision and judgment. He should float new
ideas and his decisions should reflect original
thinking.
4. Co-Ordination:

A leader has to reconcile the interests of the


individual members of the group with that of the
organization. He has to ensure voluntary co-
operation from the group in realizing the common
objectives.
5. Direction and Motivation:

It is the primary function of a leader to guide and


direct his group and motivate people to do their
best in the achievement of desired goals, he should
build up confidence and zeal in the work group.
6. Link between Management
and Workers:
A leader works as a necessary link between the
management and the workers. He interprets the policies
and programmes of the management to his subordinates
and represents the subordinates’ interests before the
management. He can prove effective only when he can act
as the true guardian of the interests of his subordinates.

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