12 main Functions of a industrial leader are as follows:

There are certain important functions of a business leader and they may be briefly summarized as follows:

1. To take the initiative:

It is the first and the foremost job of an industrial leader to take the lead in all activities. He should not expect others to guide or direct him.

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He himself should come in the field, lay down the aims and objectives, commence their implementation and see that the goals are achieved according to the pre­determined targets.

2. To represent the undertaking:

A leader is the true representative of the entire organisation. He represents the undertaking and its purpose both to those working for it as well as to the outside world.

3. To act as the friend, philosopher and guide of the undertaking:

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It is the primary function of the leader to guide and direct the organisation. He should issue the necessary instructions and see that they are properly communicated. It is an old saying that, ‘No high quality avails where the rule of order fails’.

4. To interpret:

It is a delicate task of the business leader to assign reason to his every command. If his instructions are irrational and there is no backing” by reason or logic, they are bound to be ineffective. He has to instruct things in such a way that they are intelligible to all concerned and their cooperation is readily forthcoming.

5. To encourage team work:

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Last but not the least; the leader must act like the Captain of a team. He must try to win the confidence of most of his colleagues, if not all. Without team work he cannot be successful and the leadership may fail.

6. Setting of organisational goals within constraints of internal needs and external pressures.

7. Integrates the activities of his group and develops its team spirit and cohesiveness.

8. Serves as a representative of group members and official contracts with other parts of the organisation, and facilitative group interaction.

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9. Gives out regards, punishment and recommendations.

10. Serves as a father figure and sometimes has a major impact on the norm, beliefs and values of the group.

11. He is instrumental in resolving internal conflicts by bringing about a balance among conflicting interests.

12. Serves as a model of behaviour for other members.