11. Leadership Flashcards
What are the four leadership styles identified by the Ashridge Management College Model?
From most autocratic to most democratic:
- Tells
- Sells
- Consults
- Joins
What is a criticism of democratic styles of leadership?
Abandons important functions of management: to direct and to control
Who developed the managerial grid theory?
Blake and Mouton
What are the two axes in Blake and Mouton’s managerial grid?
Y = concern for people
X = Concern for task
What are the five main categories of Blake and Mouton’s managerial grid?
Rated 1-9 for each variable. Left number is concern for task, right number is concern for people:
- (1,1) Impoverished
- (1,9) Country club
- (9,1) Authoritarian
- (9,9) Team
- (5,5) Middle of the road
What are the most modern group of management theories called?
Contingency theories
What is the difference between classical and contingency theories?
- Classical = set of golden rules to manage successfully
- Contingency = no golden rules, it all depends on the situation
Who is associated with action-centred leadership?
Adair
Who is associated with contingency theories?
- Adair (action centred leadership)
- Bennis
- Fiedler
What are the three variables in Adair’s action centred leadership?
- Concern for individuals
- Concern for the task
- Concern for the group
Similar to Blake and Mouton but with the group as an extra variable
Why is Adair’s action centred leadership considered a contingency theory?
Because he says your concern and consideration of each variable depends on the situation.
Who makes a distinction between the terms manager and leader?
Bennis
What does Bennis say is the difference between a manager and leader?
Manager
- Concerned with administering the status quo
- Looking after the existing business somewhat in the short term (profit for the coming year)
Leader
- Concerned with innovation
- Looks at long term future of the organization
- Not so concerned with detailed control
- Focuses on people and inspiring trust
What are the qualities of great leaders suggested by Bennis?
- Integrity
- Dedication
- Magnanimity
- Openness
- Creativity
What does Fielder say leadership effectiveness depends on?
Leadership style
- Leader’s attributes. Can be psychologically close or distant
Situational favourableness
- The degree to which a situation gives the leader control and influence
