GS4 · 10 marks · 150 words

Analyse the importance of both influence and persuasion for effective leadership.

Answered by 7 toppers · CSE 2019–2021

Syllabus: Attitude: content, structure, function; its influence and relation with thought and behaviour; moral and political attitudes; social influence and persuasion.

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  • Points43%

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The toppers’ answers

Nupur GoelAIR 11 · CSE 2019 · 227 wordsTheir whole copy

Opening · a definition

Leadership is the act of influencing others for the success of organisation.

We have seen a number of great leaders. Eg-Nelson Mandela, APJ Abdul Kalam, Vikram Sarabhai, Kiran Bedi etc.

An effective leader is

Body · points and prose

  • a good communicator
  • motivator & transformative
  • change-agent

Importance of Influence :- It is an act of making others do the task in such a manner to make vision a reality. It doesn't involve coercion or force rather leading by doing & effective oration.

APJ Abdul Kalam used to work from 4am to late till 12mat night. This hard work & dedication motivated his team members & they also started giving their 120% to the

organisation. It is one of the reason why ISRO has best work culture in the world.

Importance of Persuasion :- It is act of social influence wherein the task is presented in such a way that it looks achievable to the followers. The leader here makes people believe in their own capacity.

e.g. Gandhiji made Indians believe that they can get rid of British not by weapon but by truth & non-violence. His persuasion was able to motivate millions of Indians in the noble cause.

Through these, the leader is able to increase efficiency {

  • effectiveness
  • individual development
  • organisational success
  • better able to connect with followers
  • Also increase his mass appeal.

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