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1. Define leadership and explain the difference between being a manager and being a leader. Which boss would you rather have? Why? (02 Marks)
2. The leadership style theories, which you have learned in the chapter 13 & 14 based on that determine which leadership styles are suitable for managers who are managing workers ( both Blue collar & White collar) in the organizations.(03 Marks)
3. Describe directive leadership and supportive leadership, Explain their importance. (02 Marks)
4. How organizations are benefitted from supportive leadership? Give an example of such organization which you might have come across. (03 Marks)

Answer 1

Leadership is the ability of an individual or group of individuals to motivate, guide and inspire an individual or group of individuals to achieve a common goal or task. It is the act of providing necessary tools and support to the team members for achieving the desired target.

The difference between a manager and leader is as follows -

1-) A leader provides long term Vision to the team whereas a manger is more focused on short term Goals.

2-). A manager manages things through cooperation among components and coordinating operations whereas a leader leads a team through proper guidance and support in case of any problems.

3-) Managers are static and work on the already built process whereas leaders are innovative and try new experiments to succeed.

I would have a leader because a manger can only teach processes which will be beneficial to achieve short term goals whereas leaders will inspire and motivate to achieve something out of the box and provide a vision to follow.

The leadership style theories are as follows -

1-) The great man theory - In this Theory it is said that the leader is born and not made. This type of leaders are born with intelligence, confidence and intuition.

2-) The trait theory - the trait theory says that certain qualities does not make good leaders. For example a good leader may be a good motivational speaker but every motivational speaker cannot be a good leader.

3-) The behavioural theory says that a how a leader behaves in his/her surrounding environment. It states that different environments lead to different behaviour by the leaders.

4-) The transactional theory . It states that leaders are more focused on order and policies rather than creativity. It is a strict system of rewards and penalties. If the target is achieved, yje the Employees will be rewarded and if thwy fail they will be penalised.

5-) The transformational theory states the relationship between the leaders and team members. Here the leaders are more focused to inspire and motivate to give higher inputs .

Transaction leadership is best for blue collar jobs wheres transformation leadership is best for white collar jobs.

Directive leader gives clearcut information and objectives about what to do , how to do, when to do etc.

It is important to bring order in the Organisation. Witbout directions and objectives, the team wonyt have mission or agenda to work

Supportive leader guides and support throughout the path. The provide the necessary tools and solutions at aver step .

It is important because only directions won't go through , necessary support is also required to achieve goals . Organisations are benefitted as by recieving thw necessary support , Employees stay committed and dedicated towards the company. They build faith and trust towards the company.

The coca cola company where leaders support their Employees at every step so that they don't get stuck anywhere and by their relevant experience, can innovate and perform effectively.