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Chapter 8

Leadership inManagement

Section 8.1

LeadershipQualities

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Define leadership.

Describe the qualities of a leader.

Name at least three ways in which an individual can develop leadership skills.

The Main Idea

Leaders develop a vision for the organization that they are leading. They move employees and their organization toward that vision. The qualities of leaders include motivation, confidence, communication skills, and integrity.

Key Concepts

Managing and Leading Others

Developing Leadership Skills

Key Term

leadership

initiative

taking a company and its employees in a direction based upon a vision

the ability to act and make decisions without the help or advice of others

Key Term

humanrelations

integrity

the study of how people interact in the workplace and how communication can be improved

an adherence to a code of ethical values such as honesty, loyalty, and fairness

Managing and Leading Others

There is more to leadership than just being in charge.

leadershiptaking a company and its employees in a direction based upon a vision

Managing and Leading Others

Leaders know their business.

Leaders know the capabilities of their employees.

Leaders can analyze current trends.

Leaders have vision and can inspire others.

Leaders help a company run smoothly.

Managing and Leading Others

Some people who are managers are not leaders.

They may focus on specific tasks to make sure work gets done, but they may not be visionaries or inspire others.

Motivation

The three components of motivation are:

initiativethe ability to act and make decisions without the help or advice of others

Inspiring others

Initiative

Having goals

Quiet Leadership

On December 1, 1955, Rosa Parks, an African American seamstress, was ordered to give her bus seat to a white male passenger in Montgomery, Alabama. Her refusal and subsequent arrest sparked the civil rights movement.

Confidence

Being self-confident means knowing what to do and taking action.

A confident leader is decisive and makes others feel confident in their leader’s abilities.

Communication Skills

To deal with some human relations problems, leaders have to apply conflict resolution techniques.

human relationsthe study of how people interact in the workplace and how communication can be improved

Communication Skills

A mentor is a trusted counselor or guide.

As mentors, leaders can better understand employees and their needs.

Figure 8.1

How Good Are Your Communication Skills?

Integrity

Integrity is the most highly valued quality in a leader.

Leaders need to set a good example and follow standards.

integrityan adherence to a code of ethical values such as honesty, loyalty, and fairness

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Developing Leadership Skills

Read books, watch videos, and take courses on leadership.

Work with someone who has leadership ability and study what he or she does.

Join a club, a team, a drama group, or a community organization.

Take the initiative at school, at work, or in club activities.

1. Why are some managers not leaders?

Some managers are not leaders because they do not have a vision for the organization and do not inspire others to work toward a vision.

2. What are the three motivational qualities that leaders have?

The three motivational qualities that leaders have are initiative, ability to motivate others, and ability to set goals.

3. How can leadership skills be developed?

by taking courses on leadership, studying a leader, joining a club, or taking initiative

Chapter 8

Leadership inManagement

Section 8.1

LeadershipQualities

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