Keith Davis - “Leadership is the ability to persuade others to seek defined objectives enthusiastically. It is the human factor which binds the group together and motivates it towards goal.”
Keys
and Case – “Leadership is the process of influencing and supporting others to
work enthusiastically towards achieving objectives.”
Weihrich
and Koontz – “Leadership is the art or process of influencing people so
that
they will strive willingly and enthusiastically towards the achievement of
group goals.”
Thus
leadership is the process and the art influencing the behaviour, attitudes,
activities of people to work willingly and enthusiastically towards the
accomplishment of group goals.
Functions of Leadership:
•Guides
or Inspires or Motivates
•Boosts
Morals
•Creates
Confidence and Enthusiasm
•Develops
Team Spirit
•Creates
Vision and Initiative
•Transforms
Potential into Reality
•Sincerity
and Honesty
•Courage
and Will Power
•Flexible
and Dynamic
•Emotional
Stability i.e. Maturity
•Sound
Judgment
•Tact
and Humour
•Education
and Knowledge
•Conceptual
Skills
•Administrative
Skills
•Analytical
Skills
•Human
Relations Skills
•Technical
Skills