Question

Read the following examples and identify which leadership function the manager is performing.

a. _________________________ Verner Campbell is concerned about his newest employee, Robert Howe. In looking over his sales reports, Verner sees that Robert hasn’t been performing well and has only met his sales goals once in the past 6 months. Verner is thinking about ways to help Robert improve his sales performance

b. _________________________ Russ Kahn is a manager for a firm in the technology industry. Russ feels it is vital for him to monitor the changes in the industry and look for opportunities presented by those changes. If he sees a major trend emerging, Russ sets an objective to learn more about it and to determine ways for his company to participate in the trend.

c. _________________________ Jasmine White is a manager who spends a lot of time with her employees helping them to attain their goals. She looks for ways to motivate them, makes sure they are trained well, and gives them a great deal of freedom to do their jobs in the best way for them, while still working to achieve the goals of the organization.

d. _________________________ Roger More is focused on how his company can better serve their customers. He is constantly looking for ways he can design jobs and his department in the best way to be as flexible as possible to meet the needs of their customers.

Answer 1

A. Problem solving function - the leader Solves the problem that arises at various stages.

B. Planning goals and strategies function- for setting up the objective, it is necessary that we study the business environment properly. According to the changes taking place, leader prepare a road map to help he followers how And when to utilise the resources to achieve the goals.

C. Motivation function - a leader is s constant source of motivation for his employees. He develop a healthy work environment, motivate people to realise their true potential. He provides training to the following so as to create future leaders.

D. Mobilisation function- the leader always try to ensure the efforts and resources of the organisation are utilised in the best possible manner.