ORIGIN OF LEADERSHIP DEPENDS ON MANY CAUSES.

It may sometimes be possible that a very talkative person assumes the role of a leader. Such a person may begin to give suggestions to the group but he cannot remain a leader for a long period. When he fails to provide solution to problems he is removed and another person takes his place.

Sometimes leaders come forward on account of certain opportunities such may not remain in charge for a long period except if he is efficient, has great knowledge & commonsense & knows how to exercise his power, may remain a leader for a long time.

In time of danger leader many times emerges out.

Also a social reformer may take up the post of a leader.

Origin is not dependent on any particular fact. For the origin of, leadership, ability, courage & favorable conditions etc. are required. It also depends on the followers.

TWO MAIN OPINIONS ABOUT EMERGENCE OF LEADERSHIP

MAN THEORY: - BROWN gave this theory. According to this theory ability & energy are required for origin of leadership.

TIME THEORY: - KELLER gave this theory. According to him special conditions (time crisis &unsettled conditions) account for the emergence of leadership.

 For the emergence of leadership both these theories are needed.

BOGARDUS VIEW:

 Bogardus identified 3 problems in the origin of leadership:

1. ORIGIN IN HERIDITY

According to GALTON genius is born. Therefore for the emergence, the innate characteristics are essential.

 This view is not always correct. Many times those who assume leadership roles are born in poor families. It is not necessary that only the sons & daughters of great leaders get the role of leadership.

2. ORIGIN IN SOCIAL STIMULUS:
Social surroundings are of great importance for the origin of leadership. Leader emerges when the individual gets proper opportunities in his environment

3. ORIGIN IN PERSONALITY

Energy, characters & intelligence are essential for the emergence of a leader. An individual whose character is good, who is intelligent & who has sympathetic behavior with his followers & feels oneness with them can easily ascend the ladder to become a leader.

P.S.  LOOK AT THE PICTURE CAREFULLY; YOUR LEADER MAY START OFF AS A LOVABLE PUPPY, ONLY TO END UP AS A CUNNING WOLF.

BE ON GUARD!!!!!