Functions of an industrial leader
- Leader (Manager) must be careful in his conduct in the presence of his subordinates.
- He must act as a friend, philosopher and guide to his subordinates in the organisation.
- He must co-ordinate individual efforts for better efficiency.
- He must possess clarity in his understanding.
- He must remove misunderstanding in the minds of workers.
- He must work hard and zeal in the people with whom he is concerned.
- He must with the confidence by his superiority of knowledge and skill about the working of the organisation.
- He must provide orderliness (discipline) in the organisation with his managerial skill.
- He must be able to inspire his subordinates.
- Leader must strengthen his personal qualities, like knowledge, character and high integrity.
- He must possess competence and sense of justice.
- He must have maturity and emotional balance.
Qualities of good leadership
- Intelligence of leader must be above average.
- He must possess perfect technical background and sound education.
- He must have sound judgement.
- He must possess the art of effective communication with his subordinates.
- He must be able to take quick and sound decisions.
- He must have a sense of responsibility.
- He must have capability to guide and teach the subordinates.
- He must have a physical energy.
- He must encourage team work.
- He must channelize group functioning.
- He must be impartial.
- He must have persuasiveness.
