1.4.5 Leadership Flashcards
1
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Define leadership
A
The action of leading a group of people or an organisation, or the ability to do this.
2
Q
Define management
A
The process of dealing with or controlling things or people, the responsibility for and control of a company/organisation.
3
Q
What are the qualities of a leader?
A
- innovators
- natural abilities/instincts
- respected and trusted
- inspire and motivate others
- original
- wins followers
- creates change
4
Q
What are the qualities of a manager?
A
- direct/monitor others
- problem solver
- plans
- coordinates
5
Q
What are the 4 types of leadership?
A
- Autocratic
- Democratic
- Paternalistic
- Laissez-faire
6
Q
When is autocratic leadership used?
A
When leaders tell employees what they want done and how they want it accomplished, without getting advice of their followers.
7
Q
Features of autocratic leadership
A
- little/no consultation on decisions
- staff are told what to do
- subordinate’s opinions not taken into account
- mostly found in factories, police, fast food businesses
8
Q
What is democratic leadership?
A
- offers guidance and participates in group
- allows input
- employees participate in group and can collaborate
- staff are involved
9
Q
What is paternalistic leadership?
A
- paternal means showing kindness like a father, but could be the leadership style of a woman
- makes the right decisions for their employees
- dominant authority figure who expects loyalty and trust
- take welfare of staff i to account when making decisions
10
Q
What is laissez-faire leadership?
A
- employees can make decisions freely
- work in a relaxed environment and have little direction and guidelines
- very affective in creative environments
- lack of supervision may lead to poor productivity and motivation
