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Question
Define leadership.
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Solution 1
Leadership is the action of leading people in an organisation towards achieving goals. Leaders do this by influencing employee behaviors in several ways. A leader sets a clear vision for the organisation, motivates employees, guides employees through the work process, and builds morale.
Solution 2
- “Leadership is the ability to influence people to strive willingly for mutual objectives.” - George R. Terry
- “Leadership may be defined as the ability to exert interpersonal influence by means of communication towards the achievement of a goal.” - Koontz and O'Donnell
- “Leadership is the ability to shape the attitude and behavior of others whether in formal or informal situations.” - Hodge and Johnson
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