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(a) Leadership does not exist without followership. A leader has be accepted by (he group which the former is supposed to lead. To gain acceptability, the leader should cause an emotive impact on the group members. (b) The strength of character exhibited by leaders makes them dear to their followers. A leader is one who effectively inspire followers to achieve worthwhile things. What character of the leader motivates the followers? It is not pomp and show, neither flattery nor sanctioning more incentives. Pomp and show creates a sense of awe and the leader is deified rather as emulated. Flattery is unrealistic and cannot serve as long term motivational tool. A leader’s style should be one that can be emulated by all irrespective of cadre, class and calibre. Simplicity in one’s day- to- day conduct is the only thing that can be adopted by all. When the leader is simple, he is counted as one belonging to the group of which he is the leader. That is enough to motivate the people. Motivation is the innate quality that enables an individual or group to contribute unlimitedly with limited means. It is proud prerogative of enlightened human beings. (c) A leader needs to assume the role of a guide, quintessential of fulfilling the role of knowledgeability. Technical and administrative knowledge of the guide in balanced quantity and of right kind are essential. Technical knowledge is too vast to be acquired by a leader. At best he is either ‘jack of all’ or ‘master of few’. But he has to master the human relations aspect of administration in all detail. And when the leader is good at this, his guidance is sought and accepted; then he fulfils the role of a guide. The leader is a negotiator within and outside the organization. (d) The leader shapes people and moulds character. To achieve this the leader should maintain equanimity. Equanimity is keeping oneself poised and balanced at all times. A leader is simply great if he can mould his followers with his frame of mind. He does this by his own example. (i) On the basis of your reading of the above passage make notes on it in points only, using abbreviations wherever necessary. Also suggest a suitable title.  (ii) Write a summary of the above passage in 80 words.

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(i) Leadership

(a) Essentials for leadership

(i) Followership

(ii) Acceptable to the gap

(iii) Should cause emotive impact on group members

(b) Qualities of a leader

(i) Strength of character

(ii) Simplicity

(iii) Motivation

(iv) Should assume the role of a guide

(c) Role of a leader

(i) Shape people & mould character.

(ii) Maintain equanimity

• Keeping oneself balanced. I poised at all times.

(iii) mould his followers with his frame of mind.

(ii) Summary It is essential for leadership to have followers. A leader must be acceptable by the group which he leads. He should cause emotive impact on the members of the group. A leader should have many qualities which include strength of character, simplicity, motivational spirit and above all, he should have the ability to guide his followers. It is his duty to shape people and mould their character. He should keep himself balanced and poised at all time and should have the quality to mould his followers with his frame of mind.



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