ACTION - CENTRED LEADERSHIP

A general theory on the functional approach concentrates on what leaders do. The effectiveness of the leader is dependent upon meeting three areas of need within the work group: The need for team maintenance, and the individual needs of group members.

This symbolises the needs by their overlapping circle.

Task functions involve:

• Achieving the objectives of the work group

• Defining groups task

• Planning the work

• Allocation of resources

• Organisations of duties and responsibilities

• Controlling quality and checking performance

• Reviewing progress

Team functions involves:

• Maintaining moral and building team spirit

• The cohesiveness of the group as a working unit

• Setting standards and maintaining discipline

• Systems of communication within the group

Individual functions involves:

• Meeting the needs of the individual members of the group

• Attending to problems

• Giving praises and status

• Reconciling conflicts between group

• Reconciling conflicts between group needs and needs of the individual.