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SYNOPSIS
The project entitled a study on leader ship style in Apollo tyres ltd ,kalamassery. Leader ship is
an important element of the directing function of management.The power of leadership is the
power of integration .
The term leadership style refers to the consistent behavior pattern of a leader as precieved by
people around him. Every leader develops a pattern in the way he handles his subordinates or
followers in various situation







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INTRODUCTION
In India whenever people think of the word Leader or Leadership They generally tend to view only
social and contexts. But here we shall discuss it in all the contexts more so in administrative and
managerial contexts
THE CONCEPT OF LEADERSHIP
Leadership has been defined on twin basis qualities possessed by leader and influence the activities of
followers through the communication process and towards the attainment of some goal or goals. This
definition stresses on two aspects. Firstly, leadership involves the use of influence and thus relationships
can involve leaderships. Secondly, it also involves the importance of communication affect the behavior
and performance of follower. Similarly, Koontz and Weihrich have defined leadership. As influence the
art or process of influencing people so that they will strive willingly and enthusiastically towards the
achievement of group goals. It means that the leader is one who inspires the group to work hard
willingly and enthusiastically towards the achievement of goals.
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LEADERSHIP THEORIES
Various approaches to leadership can be classified into two brand heading ; Universalistic Contingency.
This can be discussed as follows:
UNIVERSALISTIC THEORIES
These theories over the years suggested the one best way of leading subordinates. Following are the
most popular universalistic theories
1. Trait theories
2. Leadership behavior and styles theories
1. TRAIT THEORIES
This approach is based on the assumption that leader have got certain physical, mental and
personality traits which make them leaders. This is a traditional approach and is based on the
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assumption that leaders are born and not made. This approach started with the great man theory
and explains leadership in terms of personal abilities.




A] INTELLECTUAL TRAITS
Decisiveness, judgemental ability, knowledge and verbal, abilities have been associated with
leadership effectiveness
B] PERSONALITY TRAITS
Personality traits such as altertness, originality personal intergrity and self confidence are associated
with effective leadership. However identify creativity , emotional balance, non-conformity, and
diplomacy as essential traits for effective leadership.
C] PHYSICAL TRAITS
Energy, appearance and height are some of the physical traits which have been associated with
effective leadership
2] LEADERSHIP BEHAVIOUR AND STYLE THEORIES
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1) Leadership styles based on use of authority
2) Lickerts four systems of managing and
3) The managerial grid.


1) LEADERSHIP STYLES BASED ON USE OF AUTHORITY
Leadership styles on the basis of authority have been classified under following three categories
Authoritic , Democratic , Laissez faire

a) Autocratic leadership style:
This style of leadership is based on rigid control over the subordinates .Here the leaders initiates
and plans. He expects compliance and full implementation of his ideas and plans .He direct and
control them. He of course rewards the subordinates for their performance. At the same time,
he punished them and with holds the rewards, if the performance is not his satisfaction. This
way he exercises strict discipline. control authority over the subordinates. It useful in difficult
situation when the subordinates. It useful in difficult situation when the subordinates have not
developed to desirable levels.
b) Democratic leader ship style;
In contrast to the authoritarian style, in this style the leader involves all the members of the
group in decision making. He regards them as equal partners and values their participation.
He considers the participation by the nates in essential element for the success of the
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organization. As opposed to authoritarian leader who generally practices both way
communication i.e., upward communication as well as downward communication.
c) Laissez faire leader ship style;
In this style the leader exercises minimum power control over his subordinates. He gives
them maximum freedom to work and set their goals according to their wishes. He should
give his own suggestions when wanted by the subordinate.
2) Lickerts four system of management;
System no;1;
In this system has little confidence in his subordinate. He doesnt involve the in decision making.
He used prize & punishment to motivate the subordinates. Authority is highly centralized in the
manager.
System no:2
In this system manager adopts what is known as benevolent authoritive style .He adopts
patronizing confidence and trust in subordinate. He uses a few rewards and occasional
punishment to motivate workers. Some participation in decision making is also allowed. Most
decision continues to be taken by manager himself.
System no:3
Manager in this system adopts participative approach. He has substantial but no complete
confidence and trust in subordinate. Broad policy decision are made at top. Specific decision,
however are allowed to be taken at the lower levels also
System no:4
Managers in this system, adopts participative approach. He has complete confidence and trust
in this subordinates. He involves them in decision making. The rewards are given according to
their participation. Lickert found the system no 4 approach leaders. Lickerts systems 4 has got
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its own limitation. Empirical support for the theory has been generated almost exclusively by
Lickert and his associates. They have ignored the impact of situational variables on
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HISTORY OF APOLLO TYRES
Incorporated In 1972, Apollo tyres has a network of 119 officers across
and 5500 employees across location. Its manufacturing units are located in
perambra in Kerala, limda in Gujarat and Rajasthan in Maharashtra. The
company exports tyres to the USA, Europe, china, Africa, the Middle East,
Pakistan & south East Asia through the Apollo tyres international. The
European rubber journal has rated Apollo tyres as the sixth fastest growing
tyre company in the world.
In November 2003, Apollo tyres entered into a joint venture with Michelin
the world number one tyre manufacture with operations in over 170
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countries. The JV, called Michelin Apollo Tyre Pvt,Ltd, will be the vehicle for
the manufacturing marketing and sales of truck and bus radial tyres.
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GENESIS
There lies a legend behind every success story and ours goes back a long way to
ancient Greece. Named after the Greek sun god, Apollo has created a niche for itself in
the tyre market. After three decades of consistent growth today, Apollo shines as India
premier tyre manufacturing and Distribution Company.
The history of Apollo as a company goes back to the early seventies, when
hardnosed MNCS and Indian tyre majors dominate the tyre industry. Despite incurring
heavy losses in the initial year, mainly due to the fact that all tyre major in those days had
light production capacities as compared to the market demand, Apollo came back as
strong player backed by strong production and marketing strategies.
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Thank to its state of the art technology goal oriented people and clear adventurous
vision of the top management, Apollo is today a name to reckon.





COMPANY PROFILE
Company vision
To be a leader in the Indian tyre industry and significant global player,
providing customer delight and enhancing share holder value.
Core values
C - Care for customer
R - Respect for associates
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E - Excellence through teamwork
A - Always learning
T - Trust mutually
E - Ethical practice


INTRODUCTION ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION HISTORY OF THE CONCERN
Apollo, named after the Greek sun god has created a remarkable identify
for itself in the tyre market so that the name itself has become synonymous
with brand, in its constant pursuit of excellence, Apollo has come a long way
up of the corporate gradient. The history of Apollo the company can be
tracked back to the seventies, when hardnosed MNCs and Indian tyre
majors dominated the tyre Industry.
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Since its incorporation in 1972, Apollo has suffered huge losses in its
infant years, owing to the fact that all tyre majors had high production
capacities as compared as compared to the market demand.
Within a decade through backed by its strong production and marketing
strategies, Apollo had catapulted itself among the top tyre companies of the
country. Thanks to its state of art technology, goal oriented people and clear
adventures vision of the top management.
Apollo has become a name to reckon with not just in the nylon but also in
the radial tyre segment. Change is something Apollo as a corporation has
always been comfortable with and never feared years ago, with a view of
position itself in the perineum tyre segment, Apollo decided to price its
brand reasonably higher than its brand reasonably higher than its
competitors. It thus targeted a customer segment for which price was almost
a non-issue. The key criterion was product benefit. Premium branding led to
the development of the niche that composed those who looked from the
best tyre and not necessarily the best bargaining. This made the company
less vulnerable to reversionary trends in the year to come.
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MISSION
A major focus would also be on exports, which are taken care by Apollo
Tyre International. Apollo tyres limited are a high performance company and
the leading Indian tyres.
APOLLO TYRE LTD A PROFILE
Apollo tyres Ltd, incorporated in the year 1962 in collaboration with
general tyres International Corporation USA (Now owned by M/s continental
AG Germany the fourth largest tyre company in the world.) is one of the
fastest growing tyre companies in India. The co-operate head quarters is
located at New Delhi and its registered office is at Cochin.
Near Cochin and in Linda near Baroda. The company also has a tube
factory installed at Rajangaon near Pune in the state of Maharashtra.
The first manufacturing unit, which is located in perambra, at trichur
district, Kerala, commenced commercial production of automatic tyres,
tubes and flaps in the year 1977. The company was bagged down by a loss of
Rs. 27.8 crores form 1977 to 1981. It was in 1982 that Apollo formulated and
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put into action series of pragmatic project generation policies geared
towards turn around.
A dynamic news manager team under the leader ship of vice chairman MD
Mr. Omkar S. kanwar took over the helm of commercial affairs. The
objectives were redefined with emphasis growth through quality product
and services, aggressive market penetration and expense
containments.in1984 Apollo tyres ltd wipe out entire accumulated. Loss
even posted a {project of RS.57 lakhs BIFR banded over premier tyres ltd
(the plant is situated at kalamassery near cochin) to Apollo tyres Ltd on the
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April 1955 and products are being made in Apollo brand name with this
achievement the company has expected its management base to emerge as
the No;1 tyre company in India. In 95-96 apollo clocked turnover Rs. 1250
crores.
Today an Apollo tyre Ltd is the fastest growing and most profitable tyre
company in India. The Co. manufactures and sells wide range of tyre and
tubes and also flaps. Apollo tyres is the No;1 truck and passenger tyres in
India.
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The company is also a major manufacture of light commercial vehicle and
tractor tyres. The company produced the to branch like storm XTT and mile
star XTT which spell quantity and quality, which is a reflection of class to
serve the needs of the customer Apollo tyre has been ranked ax the 16
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larger and 7
th
fastest growing company in the world by the European*
rubber journal, considered as an international authority.
Board of/Directors
Onkar S Karvvar -
K.Jacob Thomas -Chairman & managing/Directors Kerala Govt. Nominee
L. radha Krishnan
MRB punja
Neeraj kanwar - Chief operating officer and whole time Director
Nimesh N. Kampani
O.P Gupta
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Raja R.S, Kanwar
Shardul S. shroff - Kerala Govt. Nominee
V.S Oberoi - Chief manufacturing & SPC) whole time director
P.N. Wahal - company secretary
Fraser and Ross - Auditors
Employee Strength of the Company
After the takeover of premier tyre Ltd., Atl ceased former marketing
decision as well as its sales depose. Present employee strength of the
company is 1400.
Management of Apollo Tyres Ltd
The major tyre manufacture with the largest no; of management.
Professionals in India have been India have been in path of exercising a
never management is always alert take any challenge in the environment.
Because of their efficient marketing dynamism and Strategies they could
freely float in the market despite of cyclical depression in the industry.
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Manufacturing
Tyre is high performance composite product. The raw materials used for
its management are rubber, nylon, steel, tyre, cord fabric, carbon black and
composed mix where rubber is mixed with required additives. After so many
process like fabric clipping, calendaring, squeegee applications, bead
preparations etc, it assembles all the compounds into semi finished products
into semi finished products called green tyres. Tyres after press writing are
kept under high pressure to help shape retention and to reduce growth in
service.

Human Resource
The ATL is well equipped with [personnel having skills at all levels enough
to meet competitive challenges. The management to cope up with changing
scenario conducts training programmers. Company is providing all faculties
fir metal and physical vigor of the employees. There are about 1400
employees working in Apollo tyres Ltd.
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Apollo tyres aims to achieve a turnover of $ 1 billion by 2005-2006 our
corporate objectives n support of this are;
Employees Satisfaction
Customer delight
Revenue growth
Operating margin improvement
SWOT analysis of Apollo tyres strength
Industry leader in trade and bus tyre segment
Superiors product quality
Strong brand equity
Over 500 qualified professional with y employees age of 35 years .
Superior under standing of market.
Largest distribution network in the industry
Quick response to market needs
Bench mark for managing efficiencies in Indian industry
Managing facilities near major markets.
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Weakness
Low pressure in radial market
Opportunities
Estimated 12% growth in annual demand
Opportunities for low cost capacity enhancement through take over
and mergers.
Threats
External
Introduction of truck radicals in the market
Cheap imports from china and south East Asian countries.
Internal
Rising cost of inputs.
INDUSTRY PROFILE
Growth of tyre industry in India the tyre industry began to grow in India
may divide into three phases. In the first phase multinationals came to India
&started selling tyre. The first among them was fire store, followed by either
multinational like good year, dunlop etc.
In the second phase the multinational started their production in India &
they became first generation tyre manufacturer in India. Among the first
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generation tyre, dunlop was the first company that started their domestic
production at Calcutta.
The third phase of India tyre industry began when Indian companies
started producing tyre, which came to be called as second generation tyre
the important among them are MRF tyres, PREMIER tyres, good year tyres,
CEAT tyres etc. they started production in the sixties later in the 1970 s he
third generation tyres started their production. The main third generation
tyres are Apollo, VIKRANT, JK MODI tyres etc. all the tyre companies, which
started operation after70s and the tyre companies which are yet to start
production are classified under the leadership style of fourth generation.
Notable among them are S.KUMAR, RADO, SREECHAKARA, BIRLA tyres etc.
market leaders in the Indian tyre industry are MRF, JK, CEAT, APOLLO,
GOODYER tyre. They are updating their strategies in order to hold market
shares & invade others.
INDIAN TYRE INDUSTRY
Tyre made in india can be broadly classified as cross play & radial. The
body of a tyre called carcass on casting is made up of layers of rubber coated
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nylone on rayon fabric called plies the main difference between these two
types is the direction is which the ply cords are arranged and the type of
reinforcement medium used. In a cross ply tyre the, cords run across each
other or diagonally to the outer surface of the tyres. On the other hand in a
radial tyre the cords done radically from bead to bead at 90 degree angles to
the rim or along the out of surface of the tyre.
In a cross ply tyre the major reinforcement materials used are rayon &
nylon tyre lords. In a radial tyre the reinforcing medium are polyester, nylon,
fiber glass & steel. As such there is a substantial price difference between
cross ply and radial tyre. Radial tyres are 10-15% costly compared to the
cross ply ones & naturally, in india they sell less than the cross ply ones.
The radial tyre provide certain advantage like better vehicle control,
longer tyre life, cooler running and better road holding & lower fuel
consumption. They even reduce the occurrence of flat. Even then radial tyres
have not really caught on these because road condition are unsuitable for
radial tyres.
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More over as against radials the cross plies can be retreated twice during
the life time of the tyre and given the cost of a new tyre it comes cheaper.
The over loading conditions in the truck light at & heavy commercial vehicles
is one of the factors responsible for none popularity of radial is these
segment.
Radial tyres account his only 5% of the total Indian tyre production as
against 60-80% is the development countries. The extent of radialicaton is
highest , at almost in the truck tyre segment which constitute about 75% of
the total value in production. The industry is looking at radializaton as one of
the ways to service in this falling market conditions. They are expecting 55-
60% radicalization is expected to attain only 13-15% by that time.
THE RAW MATERIALS
The type industry is material intensive raw material accounts for almost
70% of the production cost. The main raw materials for tyre are rubber
[natural & synthetic], carbon black, and nylon tyre cord& rubber chemicals.
The tyre segment accounts for a major chunk of total rubber
consumption, and is increasing, its share whereas, is developed nations, the
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highly radicalized tyre industry consumer more of synthetic rubber than
natural rubber [the ratio is 80:20 ]in India it is just the opposite .
The important raw materials used are:
Natural rubber
Synthetic rubber
Nylon tyre cord[NTC]
Carbon black

STORAGE MATERIAL IN APOLLO TYRES
LPG, naphtha, diesel, furnace oil, rubber processing oil, sapphire,
carbon black, rubber.
QUALITY STANDARDS
ISO 9001
Is an international standard on quality management system issued by ISO
[International organization for standardization] head quartered at Geneva?
This, model is an exhaustive quality standard that describes the quality
assurance systems in design, development production sales and servicing of
products
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QS 9000
Defines the fundamental quality systems expectations of CHYSLER,
FORD, GENERAL MOTORS or other OEM customers subscribing to the
document for their internal and external suppliers of productions and
service part and materials.
The seven documents needed for the QS 9000 program are
QS 9000 Quality System Requirement[QSR]
Advanced products Quality planning [APQP
Failure Mode and Effects Analysis [FMEA]
Measurement System Analysis [MSA]
Statistical Process Control [SPC]
Production Part Approval process [PPAP]
Quality system assessment [QSA]

Goal
Develop fundamental quality system that provide for continuous
improvement emphasizing defect prevention & of variation and
waste is the supply chain so as to ensure customer satisfaction

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Shift System
There are three shifts
General shifts -9 AM to 5PM
A shift -7AM to 3 PM
B shift -3 AM to 11 PM
C shift -11 PM to 7 AM
Saturday 9AM to 1PM


Awards;
First tyre company in the company to get ISO 9001 Certification
October 94 one of the few tyre manufactures with QS 9000
Certification march 2001

1.4 PRODUCT PROFILE
Product range
Apollo tyres established itself as a manufacture of tyres of the highest
quality in India; the company has always concentrated on high performance
passenger, truck and tractor tyres. Today it supplies to niche markets of all
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types of tyre for trucks, tractors, buses, light commercial vehicles and
passenger car.
Domestic product range
1. Truck tyres
a) Hercules load star
b) Haw lug
c) Load star super
d) Mile star
e) Hum safer XC plus
f) XT-7, XT-9
g) Flash
h) Amar
i) Amar premium
j) Amar express
2. Passenger car tyre

a) Amazer steel
b) Storm
c) Armour
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d) Gripper
e) Celebrity
f) Panther
g) Hunter
h) Radial tyre
3. LCV Tyre
a) Load star
b) Lancer
4. Two wheeler tyres
a) Black cat
b) Ace
5. Anima driven vehicle[ADV]
a) Bhim
b) ADV
c) ADV PLUS
6. Tractor tyres
a) Krishak .E
b) Krishak
c) Power haul
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d) Sarpanch TF
e) Kissan TF
7. Tractor trailer tyres
a) Rider T.T
b) Super amar T.T
c) Truck plus T.T
d) Dhruv T.T
e) Haul track T.T

ORGANIZATIONAL CHART APOLLO TYRES LTD
KALAMASSERY





Unit head
Association manager
Group manager HR
Assistant manager
security

Association
manager
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FLOW CHART OF PRODUCTION PROCESS









Executive
reception
Associate manager safety
Raw materials
Compound mixing
Ageing
Extrusion
Cooling
Rolling
Squeegee application
Beed filtering
Fabric dipping
cooling
calendaring
Ply cutting/bias cutting
Squeegee calendering
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OBJECTIVES
1. Study on the leader ship style in Apollo tyres
2. To find the effectiveness of leader ship in Apollo tyres
3. Workers role in decision making.
4. To analyze which type of relationship establish between the leadership and subordinates



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RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Research in common parlance refers to search for knowledge .one can
also define research as a scientific and systematic search for pertinent
information on a specific topic. In fact research is an art of scientific
investigation. The advanced learners dictionary of current English lays
down the meaning of research as a care full investigation or inquiry
especially through search for new fact in any branch of knowledge. In
short, the search for knowledge objective and systematic methods of
finding solution to a problem to research.
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RESEARCH DESIGN
a research design is the arrangement of condition for classification and
analysis of data in a manner that aims to combine relevance to the
research purpose with economy in procedure. In fact, the research
design is the conceptual structure within which research is conducted. A
constitutes the blue print of the collection, measurement and analysis of
the data.

DESCRIPTIVE RESARCH DESIGN
In this research, the researcher used descriptive research design. A
descriptive research design is concerned with the detail description of
certain functional variables and characteristics of a problem situation. The
major purpose of this research is the description of the state of affairs and
its exists in present.
SOURCES OF DATA
Sources of data can be classified into two ways,
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Primary data
Secondary data
Both primary and secondary data collected for the purpose of study.

PRIMARY DATA
It refers to the first hand information which is original in character that
an investigator himself collected from the respondent.
Primary data required for the study where generated from individuals,
structures, questionnaire and also from the discussion made with people.
In this research the researcher collect primary data through interview
and questionnaire method.

SECONDARY DATA
The secondary data are those which have already being collected by
someone else, so which have already passed through the statistical
process. The main source of secondary data collection is
a) Books
b) Journals
c) Internet
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SAMPLING

If the information is collected only from a representative part of
[sample] the population/universe, we can say that the data are collected
through sampling.
SAMPLING TECHNIQUES
In this project convenient sampling method is used for selecting
respondent. In this method the investigator choose the sample unit on the
basis of accessibility.
CONVENIENT SAMPLING
The convenient sampling techniques used in this project. A convenience
sample is obtained by selecting a convenient population unit. As the name
implies in this method, the researcher choose the sample units on the
basis of convenience or accessibility. This form of sampling is commonly
using the man of the street form for interviewing at time his associates
may be interviewed sample because they are accessible. It is one of the
important non random sampling.
SAMPLE SIZE
A sample size of 100 samples is selected for the study.
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TOOLS OF DATA
The researcher obtained the response from these respondents by using
structured and open and closed ended questionnaire. The techniques
used for analysis and interpretations are percentage analysis pictures,
graphical representation like bar diagrams, pie diagrams, column graph,
pyramid chart etc
DATA PROCESSING AND ANALYSING INSTRUMENT
The data collected has been tabulated and the percentage of the
respondents for each factor has been calculated using tally mark
operation. Datas collected has been converted into quantitative figure.
The percentage of analysis has been done to draw the conclusion.
PERCENTAGE ANALYSIS
Percentages refer to the special kind of ratio. Percentages are used in
making comparison between two or more series of data it can also used
for compare the relative terms, the distribution of two or more series of
data. The easy and simplicity of calculating the general understanding of
its purpose and the universal applicability of the percent statistic have
made it most widely and standardize tool researchers.
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Since the percentage reduced everything to a common based and
thereby allows meaningful comparison to make with the data. The
percentage analysis is conducted by dividing number of respondents with
tool population of sample.
Percentage = No. of respondent
Total no. of population 100



DATA ANALYSIS
1) Table shows the opinion about the leader ship style in the Apollo tyres
TABLE-1
NO. Particular Respondent Percentage
1 Satisfactory 26 87
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2 Highly satisfactory 04 13
3 Poor 0 0


Total 30 100




satisfactory
highly satisfactory
poor
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Inference
From the above table we can inference that 87 percentage of workers are highly and No. employer
and dissatisfied.
This shows that the leader ship style followed by leaders and superiors of Apollo tyres is effective
and efficient the supervisors lead their subordinate feel good about the working condition and their
organization.


2) Which type of supervision in provided by the superiors

Table-2
NO
Particular Respondent Percentage
01
Strict 08 26
02
Mild 22 74
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Total 30 10






Inference
strict
mild
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From the above diagram we can understand that 26% workers get strict supervision $74% workers
gets Mild Supervision.
26% of the employees that is 8 people said that the supervision in strict they believe that the supervision
and leaders are trying to implement strict leader ship in order to bring out the efficiency of the workers.
But the majority of employees think that the leader ship style mild leadership that enables the
supervisors to establish control co-operation co-ordination and discipline.

3) The supervision invites you to participate in decision making.
Table-3
NO. Particular Respondent Percentage
01 Yes 07 23
02 No 23 77
30 100

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Inference
From the above diagram we can concluded that 23% workers say that their superior invite them to
participate in decision making.
Among the employee said that worker do have participation in management they believe that in the
matter which direct affects they are asked for their suggestion.

0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
yes no
yes
no
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4) Do you like to participate in decision making activities rating to your work.
Table-4
NO Particular Respondent Percentage
01 No 27 90
02 Yes 03 10
Total 100


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Inference
From the above we can on that 90% workers like to participate include decision making but 4% dont
like.
90% 20 workers would like to participate in decision making especial the decision relating them the 10%
who are not that interest to participated as decision believes that the process of decision making is not
their cup of tea.

0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
yes no
yes
no
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5) Is your relationship with your superior satisfactory?
Table-5
No Particular Respondent Percentage
01 Yes 29 96
02 No 01 04
Total 30 100


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Inference
From the above diagram can conclude that 96% workers have good relation with superior but 4%
workers dont on have a good relation with their superior.




0
20
40
60
80
100
120
yes
no
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6) According to your manager effective in leadership style.
Table-6
NO. Particular Respondent Percentage
01 Young managers 06 20
02 Aged managers 24 80
Total 30 100

young managers
aged managers
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Inference
From the table we can see that most of the employees are satisfied with the managerial style aged
managers among the 30% employees interviewed 24% respondent in favor of aged managers.
This shows that in the present scenario aged managers are likely to have much better managerial skill
than the young managers. The aged managers have more experience to their merit are performing
much better than the youngsters, considering their relations with our employees and their performance.










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7) Do you think that whether the superior has the power to influence you
Table-7
NO. Particular Respondent Percentage
01 Yes 20 67
02 No 10 33
Total 30 100


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Inference
The above table shows superiors have the power to influence them among the 30 interview 20
employees respondent that the superiors has the power to influence them.
This clearly shows that they superiors with efficient managerial skills and good interpersonal relation
can influence the managers.


0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
yes no
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8) What is your opinion about charging leader ship style according to the situation.
Table-8
NO. Particular Respondent Percentage
01 Supporting 22 73
02 Not supporting 08 27
Total 30 100


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Inference
Regarding the change in leadership style according to the situation 22 respondents are said to have a
supporting attitude towards to the topic only 8 respondent said that a change in leader ship style in not
quite effective in all the situation.
Leadership style of the superiors is expected to have the quality of the adaptabacility. The managers
should change themselves according to the situation.22 respondents agree with this argument.

suppoorting
not supporting
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9.Does your manager consider your complaints and suggestions forwarded by you?
Table No.9
NO. Particular Respondent Percentage
01 Yes 28 93
02 No 2 7
Total 30 100


Interpretation
The above table shows that 28 of the employees responded positevily that the manager
considered complaints and suggestion still to respondence said that the managers present always
considered the complaints of suggestions.
This shows that most of the employees at APOLLO are satisfied regarding the manager
considering the complaints.
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0
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20
30
40
50
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80
90
100
yes no
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LIMITATION OF STUDY
1) The findings of the study are based on the assumptions that respondents
have given true opinion.
2) Lack of time was one of the major limitations for conducting this study.
3) The study is restricted only to few executives and workers in the
organization and their opinion need not be the opinion of the majority.
A certain degree of reluctance was shown by some of the
employees in revealing their opinion. Due to the fear of disclosure







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FINDINGS
1) The employees are satisfied with the leadership style at Apollo tyres
2) The supervisors are following a mild style of leadership style of Apollo
tyres.
3) The managers have schemes to consider employees grievances and
suggestions.
4) The employees at Apollo tyres play a part in the decision making
5) The under relationship between the employees and in good.
6) The employees are satisfied of the managerial style.



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SUGGESTIONS
1) Success doesnt mean the absence of failures; it means the attainment of
ultimate objectives. It means winning the war, not the every battle. This
wise saying must be follow to make success in their career.
2) Leader should not be influenced by interpersonal stress; it will lead them to
unsuccessful leader.
3) Manager should have a strong desire for accomplishment of goal set then
only a leader ship should be success full in his filed.
4) Participation of workers should not be in writing it should be practical.
5) Managers have to give reward for the good work or appreciate them.
Feeling of importance makes the workers to do their work better than
before.
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6) Give due consideration to the workers complaints. The complaint boxes
should be checked on a weekly basis & timely remedial Measures should be
taken.


CONCLUSION
The one month project work in Apollo tyres Ltd., Kalamassery was very
informative & gives me a wide exposure to the various leadership style followed
by the executives in the company. In this big organization its difficult to
understand the leadership style of all the executives. However I have taken
opportunity to utilize it to our level best. I sincerely believe that the project would
be of immense use in our future endeavour. I once again give sincere thanks to
the management & workers who helped to do my project work in Apollo tyres ltd
kalamassery.


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QUESTIONAIRE
o AGE
o SEX
o EDUCATIONAL QUALIFIACATION
o DESIGNATION
o MARITIAL STATUS
o WORK EXPERIENCE
o MONTHLY INCOME
1) What is your opinion about the leadership style at Apollo tyres?
Good Satisfactory poor
2) Which type of supervision is provided by the superiors?
Strict mild
3) Does the supervisors invites you to participate in decision making?
Yes no
4) Do you like to participate in decision making activities rating to your work?
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Yes no
5) Is your relationship with your superior satisfactory?
Yes no
6) According to you which managers are effective in their relationship style?
Young manager aged ones
7) Do you think that the superior has the power to influence you?
Yes no
8) What is your opinion about changing leadership style according to the
situation?
Supporting not Supporting
9) Does your manager consider your complaints and suggestion forwarded by
you?
Yes no






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Kothari C.R Research Methodology
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Information from Apollo tyres Ltd. , Kalamassery