The Nature of Administrative Leadership in Institutions

Abstract

Many prominent scientists, scholars, practitioners and writers are agreed that the most polymorphic concept of leadership is an indispensable and universal element for the useful and successful functioning of a group or institution and attainment of its goals and objectives. They further maintain that without leadership a group or institution is but a mule of men and women and machines. Leadership transforms potential into reality. It is the ultimate act that brings to success all the potential which is in an institution and its people. This particular article focuses on the meanings and the nature of administrative leadership.