Dennis Rosa

Types of Functional Role

May 20th, 2009

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.

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