Dennis Rosa

Types of Functional Role

A leader’s functional role is derived from the work group. Their actions are determined by their role in the group. These actions may reflect different kinds of functional roles to keep the group unified and act effectively in execution of its work task.
The functions of the leader may be
(1) direct, such as choosing the group goal, supervising performances, making decisions, or completing plans or it may be more
(2) complex such as serving as the group ego. The group ego develops from the individual egos of the group members; the group ego develops by

• integrating the group’s needs and goals with reality outside the group;
• satisfying interpersonal needs within the group; and
• creating an atmosphere free of conflict for group member.

In addition, the leader must

(1) know himself and his men. Self-awareness and self-development will increase his understanding of others;

(2) keep his employees informed. Make sure that each individual recognizes and understands the goals of his company;

(3) set the example;

(4) make sound and timely decision. The leader is executive, expert, instructor, personnel technician, counselor, stress manager, and custodian of his men’s welfare and developments;

(5) develop a sense of responsibility among subordinates through proper supervision and delegation of authority and responsibility. Give credit to those deserving;

(6) take responsibility of his actions and the action of subordinates. To achieve this it is important to train workers as a team where the success or failure of the group is also the success and failure of each member of the team. In situations where conflicts arise and decisions and actions seem to fail it is better for the leader to take the blame than to pass the buck.

Add comment May 20th, 2009

Coercive power

This the power to punish or to dismiss an employee or arrest someone for violating the law.
These five types of power are interrelated and may rest with the same person. The use or misuse of one kind of power affects the exercise of the other types of power. A leader who uses inappropriately each type of power will soon lose his reserves of power. This has happened with Presidents of countries both in the United States and in Asia.
Leadership in business and industry differs from leaders on the athletic field, political leaders, club leaders and so forth, in that the former type performs certain management functions such as planning, Organizing, controlling, staffing, bargaining, representing and mobilizing decision. Leadership in business and industry may be defined ideally as a process by which one in a superior position treats his subordinates in a way that they are willing to work cooperatively towards the achievement of a goal.

Add comment May 2nd, 2009