Presented by:

Muhammad Asad Seat number: A-12029025

What is Leadership? Characteristics of a good Leader Types of Leader i. Autocratic Leader ii. Democratic Leader iii. Laissez-Faire Leader iv. Transactional Leader Which type of Leader is best for organizational with narrow span of control? i. Factors for determining the best style ii. The right Leadership style

A leader is a person who guides others toward a common goal, showing the way by example, and creating an environment in which other team members feel actively involved in the entire process.

OXFORD DICTIONARY: The action of leading a group of people or an organization, or the ability to do this.

Respectful Flexible/Adaptable A Good Communicator Well Educated Organized Consistent Initiative Motivator

Autocratic Leadership

Democratic or Participative Leadership

Laissez-faire Leadership

Bureaucratic Leadership

Transactional and Transformational Leadership

Leaders have a lot of power over their people Staff and team members have little opportunity to make suggestions, Decisions are made quickly, and work gets done efficiently most people resent being treated this way. Autocratic leadership can often lead to high levels of absenteeism and high staff turnover.

Team members in the decision-making process. All group members participate freely. Team members tend to have high job satisfaction and productive Slow decision-making, but the result is often good. Most suitable when working as a team is essential Can often hinder situations where speed or efficiency is essential.

This French phrase means "leave it be," Leaders may give their teams complete freedom to do their work and set their own deadlines Effective when individual team members are experienced, skilled, self-starters. If not then its not effective. Giving team members so much autonomy can lead to high job satisfaction and increased productivity

Everything must be done according to procedure or policy This is a very appropriate style of work involving serious safety risk or where large money are involved. Staff need to understand certain standards or procedures Staff lose their interest in their jobs

In transactional, Members agree to obey their leader when they accept a job The transformational leadership style depends on high levels of communication from management to meet goals. Clarifies everyone's roles and responsibilities Team members can do little to improve their job satisfaction. It can feel stifling, and it can lead to high staff turnover Power is given to the leader to evaluate, correct and train subordinates .

Which Type of Leader would Best Suit an Organization with Narrow Span of Control?
Factors to determine that which type would best Suit Commitment Competence and clarity of direction Cooperation and cohesiveness Resources and support External coordination Leader