Question

Which of the following statements is correct regarding leadership in an informal organisation?

Options

• Managers are always the leaders

• Leaders derive authority from their position in management

• Leaders are appointed by the top management

• Leaders may or may not be managers; they are chosen by the group

Answer 1

In an informal organisation, leaders may or may not be managers; they are chosen by the group. Their authority arises out of personal qualities, unlike formal organisation leaders, who are managers deriving authority from their position.