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Chapter 8
Leadership in
Management
Section 8.1
Leadership
Qualities
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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
taking a company and its employees
in a direction based upon a vision
initiative
the ability to act and make decisions
without the help or advice of others
Key Term
human
relations
the study of how people interact in the
workplace and how communication can
be improved
integrity
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.
leadership
taking 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:
Inspiring others
Initiative
Having goals
initiative
the ability to act and make
decisions without the help
or advice of others
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 relations
the 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.
integrity
an 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
End of
Chapter 8
Leadership in
Management
Section 8.1
Leadership
Qualities