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objectives and goals of the organisation. He makes his followers aware of the organizational mission and objectives and motivates them to work for attaining the same. xiii) Compromise — Resolving differences is an important function of leadership. The leader achieves it by utilizing the processes of compromise and consensus. Types of Leadership Psychologists have offered different classifications of leadership. Bogardus (1940) has described five types of leadership: (i) Direct and indirect, (ii) Partisan and scientific, (iii) Social, executive and mental leadership, (iv) Autocratic, charismatic, paternal and democratic and (v) Prophet, Saint, Expert and Boss.
A direct leader keeps direct contact with the group and remains in touch with the members. He listens to their problems in a face-to-face situation. Indirect leaders influence the thoughts of followers through their propounded concepts, theories and guidelines. Under this category we include scientists, authors and philosophers etc.
A partisan leader favours his group and does not accept the weaknesses of his group members. Politicians and religious leaders are examples of a partisan leadership. A scientific leader appraises the group’s performance critically. He discusses both the positive and negative aspects of the group’s performance.
A social functions publicly for his group. The mental leader requires a peaceful and private atmosphere. Social workers are mental leaders. Executive leadership is a combination of social