To what extent do you agree that the democratic leadership style is most

appropriate for an educational institution? Provide specific examples.

All existing leadership style can be applied by anyone at the time he became a
leader in an organization. So that an organization of any kind must have and need a
leader who can lead the organization in achieving the goals set together, especially in
educational organizations. And in bringing the organization into a good direction,
then there are problems encountered, as well as differences of opinion. In the event
that unites these opinions need a leader who can unite every opinion in order to avoid
the things that will damage the organization.
Therefore, for me are democratic leadership style that can be used as
guidelines in solving the problem in terms of uniting the opinion of each subordinate
by consensus. And this type of leadership can be actualized by the students in the
organization.
eadership comes from the word leader means people who do influence on
subordinates. So in the absence of a leader then the leadership will not happen. In
defining the meaning of leadership, there are several different opinions issued by the
respective experts.
According !irawan "the Sagala #$$$% &''( gives the notion of leadership as
process leaders create a vision, influence attitudes, behaviors, opinions, values, norms
and so on followers to realize the vision. )n the other hand *oontz "the Sagala #$$$%
&'+( defines leadership is ,influence, tips "art(, the process of influencing people so
that they want to try it wholeheartedly and enthusiastically to achieve the goal.,
eadership by -ary .ukl "the Sagala #$$$% &'/ ( is
,eadership is defined broadly as influence processes affecting the
interpretation of events for followers, the choice of ob0ectives for the group or
organization of work activities to Accomplish the ob0ectives, the motivation of
followers to Achieve the ob0ectives, the maintenance of 1oorperative relationships
and teamwork, and the enlistment of support and coorporation.snow from people
outside the group or organization. ,
That is, that leadership is the process of influencing the members that
emphasizes the goals and ob0ectives of the organization through motivation,
maintaining a cooperative relationship with members, and giving good support to
groups from outside and inside the organization.
Then -eorge Terry "the Sagala #$$$% &''( defines leadership is ,the
relationship between a leader in influencing others to cooperate consciously in
relation to the task of achieving the desire of leaders.,
!hile the formulation of leadership by the !est 2oint 3ilitary Academy "the
Sagala #$$$% &'+( leadership is the process of influencing the behavior of people in
achieving organizational goals. Stephen 4obbins "in !ahab #$$/% 5#( also explains
that leadership is the ability to influence others to achieve its intended purpose. This
opinion considers that all members of the group 6 organization is a unified whole that
can do the 0ob in order to achieve organizational goals.
eadership also is a process of using the power or authority of the drive
system to achieve social goals social.
There is also some description of the meaning of leadership, including%
7 According to Stogdill "in !ahab #$$/% &8#(, ,eadership is the process of
influencing the activities of organized groups heading to the determination and
achievement of goals,.
7 According Siagian "in !ahab #$$/% &8#(, ,eadership is the motor or the
driving force rather than all sources, plate available for an organization,.
7 According to 9ubin "in !ahab #$$/% &88(, ,eadership in organizations
means the use of power and decision7making,.
7 According to :iedler "in !ahab #$$/% &88(, ,eadership is a group of
individuals in the organization that provides guidance tasks that are relevant to the
activities of the group,.
According to !ahab "#$$/% &88( the conclusion of the notion of leadership is
a ;uality and integrity activities in the educational situation. !hile educational
leadership is the ability to mobilize educational workers, so that the educational goals
that have been set can be achieved effectively and efficiently.
<ased on some opinions can be concluded that leadership is an attempt by the
leader to influence others "subordinates( to cooperate or adhere to the orders issued in
order to achieve the intended purpose. Activities in a leadership involve giving
encouragement, motivation, and direction to subordinates to complete the 0ob with a
vengeance. So that the components are in a leadership, namely%
7 <ehavior "activity( leader=
7 The relationship of power with members=
7 Interaction=
7 Initiatives in influencing others.
According to Sagala "#$$$% &'+( in his book 1ontemporary >ducational
Administration explained that an educational organization declared a success or a
failure if applied leadership style is not able to influence each subordinate.
In terms of being a leader who can perform the task7tuganya and its role as a
good leader, then the leader of emotion education capable of meeting a number of
re;uirements, including%
7 <eing humble and modest=
7 1haracteristically prefer=
7 2atience and have emotional stability=
7 <elieve in yourself=
7 ?onest, fair, and trustworthy= and
7 ?ave expertise in office.
?owever, an educational leader must also have the skills to support its role as
a leader in an educational organization. According to !ahab "#$$/% &85( there are
some skills that must be owned by a leader of education, namely%
7 Skills in the lead
That is a leader in an educational organization must master the ways of
applied leadership, especially democratic leadership. So that he may act in
accordance with the procedures good lead. :or example, in terms of skill plan
together, invites all members of the organization to be able to participate, assign any
decisions by deliberation and consensus, and so on. And weeks to ac;uire the skills
necessary to an experience, and have a lot to communicate with all members of the
organization.
7 Skills in human relations
This means that the Traffic in human relationships with all members of the
organization. !hether it@s a formal relationship with regard to the task atupun work,
as well as a more informal relationship to the nature of kinship. In terms of running
this skill takes mutual respect to others, whether it subordinates to superiors, and
superiors to subordinates.
7 Skills in group process
That is how the way a leader in increasing the participation of all members of
the organization as much as possible so that the potential possessed by the members
of the organization can be effected to the fullest anyway. A leader must be able to be a
mediator or moderator, not 0ust as a 0udge pro.
7 Skills in administration
That is an all7encompassing expertise and capabilities effectively and
efficiently. :or example, the selection in terms of selecting the most appropriate to the
task and work, appointment, placement, assignment, orientation, supervision, and
guidance and development and welfare.
7 Skill in assessing
That is an assessment of whether something fatherly mengetahuai been
fulfilled and enforceable in accordance with its intended purpose. In this case a leader
must be able to keep an eye on the work, how to work, and people who do it in a way%
define the purpose of the assessment, set the size of the assessment, so that corrective
action can be done if it is not in accordance with the plans or goals that have been set
previously. These control activities can be done at the time before the event, at the
time of the activity, as well as the time after the activity. So you will know what the
cause of the error is.
An effective leader is a leader who can give a good effect on subordinates,
where members may feel that their needs are met, both need work, motivation, health,
clothing, food, and other necessities.
>ffective leadership can memeberikan base and putting an end to the most
important position to change the norms in the course of learning, increase
productivity, and develop creative approaches to achieve maximum results from the
program are educational organizations.
eadership also determine the success of an organization. <ecause if not
applied leadership organizations can streamline the organizational goals will not be
achieved with either. >very leader must be able to have a personal picture of what
will be done in the organization.
According to !ahab in his book Anatomy of eadership and >ducation
organization "#$$/% &#5( explains there are four framework within the organization,
namely%
&( structural framework, which is a structure of formal rules and relationships
within the organization.
#( The framework of human resources, the skills and human limitations in
doing a 0ob and have amsing individual needs that must be met.
8( the political framework, the organization saw a coalition forms that may be
changed in accordance with the evolving issues, as well as looking at the organization
as a place where power is always affecting placements of resources among members
of the organization.
'( symbolic framework, which puts together the organization as a venue or a
drama driven by things that ritual, which happens to a person@s behavior settings, so
that if something goes wrong it can be improved through symbol, myth, and magic.
According to !ahab in his book Anatomy of )rganization and eadership
education are the main functions of an educational leader, among others%
&( A leader must be able to create a family atmosphere and cooperation.
#( 1an help in terms of establishing and realizing the goals of the
organization.
8( 1an help the organization in analyzing the situation to be prescribed
procedures are effective to use.
'( 4esponsible for all policies 0ointly determined and provide the opportunity
for the group to learn from an experience.
+( A leader can be responsible for developing and maintaining the
organization@s existence.
)n the other hand the leadership style adopted by a school principal is one of
the determinant factors create a conducive and harmonious atmosphere in the school
environment. In the context of leadership, force is defined as the relationship between
the leader and subordinates that menampilakan character, typical ssifat$sifat, skill,
and attention to individual tendencies through interaction.
In leadership also there are several styles or types that can be applied by any
leader, including authoritarian style, the style of transformational, charismatic and
democratic.
9emocratic leadership is a leadership in which a leader in dealing with the
various problems that arise in the organization of action shared decision7making
among leaders with all members of the organization in order to achieve
organizational goals.
In other words, a leader always gives an opportunity to all the members within
each issuing its opinion for the solution of problems faced terhapap. It could be
argued also that an organization will be able to succeed or fail depending on applied
leadership by a leader of the organization.
According to <ig Indonesian 9ictionary, &AA/ "the Sagala #$$$% &/8( argues
democracy is an idea or way of life that has e;ual rights and obligations as a whole.
Any policy is determined by the leader carried deliberation.
In performing its duties, a democratic leader willing to accept and even expect
opinions and input from all members of the organization. <ut in any decision7making
leader must be able to refer to the organizational goals by optimizing all the potential
resources available.
Similarly, according to !ahab "#$$/% &8+(, the leader of the democratic type
of leadership not interprets as a dictator, but as a leader who is always in the middle
of the organization@s members. This means that obtaining a democratic leader being
populist by all members of the organization.
?is relationship with the members not like the relationship between an
employer and his subordinates, but rather a leader who has always been a family,
which can be a big brother to his siblings. In each performing its duties, a democratic
leader, to accept and even mengahrapkan all criticism and suggestions from all
members of the organization. Always try to give a fillip to stimulu or any of its
members to work diligently and responsibly.
>very action taken is always originating on the interests and needs along with
consideration and attention to the ability of each member of the organization. Add or
kritikkan >ach of the members of the organization and the feedback is always used as
a material consideration in any decision7making in order to achieve organizational
goals. Thus the democratic leaders can dikatrakan give full confidence to his
subordinates that they possessed the ability to carry out any given task or 0ob.
A democratic leader who can appreciate all its potential by its members and
will listen and take advantage of all the participation of members of the organization
as well as possible in order to achieve organizational goals.
There are four things that need to be considered by the followers or members
of a group in a democratic leadership, namely%
7 Is a supporter of the leader
7 Take responsibility for every action in the organization=
7 4ecognizing the ways or mechanisms of leadership within the organization=
7 In cooperation with the leader.
In addition, a democratic leader always seeks to foster a sense of kinship,
unity and solidarity, as well as always giving encouragement and motivation to all
members of the organization in carrying out and developing his power. That every
member of the organization has the skills to lead, a democratic leader always gives an
opportunity to all members of the organization by way of delegating some of his
powers and some responsibility.