Directing

Directing Define
Refers to the task of working with and through people to accomplish
organizational goals
DIRECTING FUNCTION
Leadership considered to be one of the most important behavioral
roles exercised by managers in their efforts to make organizations
perform.
Communication process by which the management functions of
planning, organizing, directing and controlling are accomplished.
Motivation process by which the leader influence people to follow for
possible gain of reward or satisfaction.
LEADERSHIP
The process of directing and influencing the task-related activities of
group members.
3 IMPORTANT AREAS OF LEADERSHIP
Leadership must take into consideration other people.
Leadership cover unequal distribution of power among leaders and
their followers.
Leaders should influence their subordinates in various ways.
LEADERSHIP STYLE
1. DICTATORIAL LEADER uses form of penalties in achieving his tasks.
2. AUTOCRATIC LEADER plays the role of a paternalistic leader who
motivates their subordinates to rely to him for their satisfaction.
3. DEMOCRATIC LEADER thrive on consultation with the subordinates who
are encouraged to participate in planning, decision making and others.
- Leader delegates a great deal of authority while retaining ultimate
responsibility.

4. LAISSEZ-FAIRE LEADER tends to get result completely from subordinates.

- Leader grants responsibility and authority to group.
THEORIES OF LEADERSHIP
1. Trait Theory
2. Behavioral Theory
3. Situational Theory of Leadership
4. Contingency Theory of Leadership
Trait Theory
It posses certain personal qualities, abilities or skills which make them
to lead.
10 Desirable Qualities
1. Brain
2. Education
3. Special or technical knowledge
4. Manual dexterity or strength
5. Tact
6. Energy
7. Honesty
8. Judgment or common sense
9. grit/courage/determination
10.

Good health

Behavioral Theory of Leadership

Task orientation
(structure)

Employee orientation
(consideration)

Task oriented leaders efforts to get things organized and get the job done.

Employee orientation the degree of trust , friendship, respect and warmth

that the leader extended to subordinates.
Situational Theory
According to Robert Tannebaum and Warran H. Schmidth popularize
the view about situational theory of leadership which bridges the gap
between the behavioral and situational theory.
Stresses the need for flexibility.
Determine when and where various styles of leadership are
appropriate.
CONTINGECY THEORY
According to Fred E. Fiedler contingency theory comes from the
following assumptions:
1. The degree to which the situation gives the leader control and
influence the leader can successfully accomplish the job.
2. The leaders basic motivation- self-esteem depends on accompishing
the task or on having close supportive relations with others.
PATH-GOAL THEORY
A derivative of expectancy motivation theory.
According to Robert House and Terence Mitchell leaders can enhance
motivation by providing clear goals and meaningful incentives for
reaching them.