“Leadership is required only for less efficient subordinates.” Do you agree? Explain any four reasons in support of your answer.

No, I do not agree with this statement. Leadership is needed for all. Following are the reasons:

(i) Helps in Influencing the Behaviour of People: A manager influences his subordinates with his leadership ability.

(ii) Helps Followers in Fulfiling their Needs: A leader establishes personal relationship with his followers and tries to fulfil their needs.

(iii) Helps in Introducing Required Changes: In order to face the changing environment, many changes have got to be introduced in the organisation. Since the people already happen to be under the influence of the leader, he readily makes them agree to implement these changes.

(iv) Helps in Training and Development of Subordinates: A leader proves helpful in the training and development of his subordinates.