1.4.5 - Leadership

Question 1

What is leadership

Answer 1

• The action of leading a group of people or an organisation, or the ability to do this.
• To lead: to be in charge of, to show direction, to be superior to others.

Question 2

What is management

Answer 2

• The process of dealing with or controlling things or people, the responsibility for and control of a company or organisation
• To manage: to supervise, to be in charge of, to maintain control over
  resource

Question 3

What are types of leadership

Answer 3

• Autocratic
• Democratic
• Paternalistic
• Laissez-faire

Question 4

What is autocratic leadership

Answer 4

• The autocratic leadership style is most often found in factories, fast food businesses, and the police
• Direct orders are given and are to be followed
• Views and opinions of subordinates are not taken into account by managers who just issue orders and expect them to be followed
• This style is used when leaders tell their employees what they want done and how they want it accomplished, without getting the advice of their followers
• There is little or no consultation on decisions in a manager who uses an autocratic leadership style
• Staff are told what to do

Question 5

What is democratic leadership

Answer 5

• Democratic leaders offer guidance to group members, but they also participate in the group and allow input from other group members.
• Employees have a higher degree of participation in the business and are allowed to collaborate on the decision making process
• Staff are involved
• The leader who uses a democratic style can be persuasive, in their opinion they have made decision and then they persuade subordinates into selecting the best option
• The leader who uses a democratic style may also consult with staff on decision making
• Staff have an input on decisions that effect the business

Question 6

What is paternalistic management

Answer 6

• Pater was an old word for father, paternal means showing kindness like a father, but this could also be the leadership style of a woman.
• A leader who is being paternalistic makes the right decision for the employees that they are responsible for
• In this type of leadership there is a dominant authority figure who expects loyalty and trust from their employees
• They take the welfare of their staff into account when making the decisions

Question 7

What is laissez-faire management

Answer 7

• This style of leadership is where employees can carry out activities and make decisions freely
• They work in a very relaxed environment and have little direction and guidelines
• Advantage; superb in creative environments such as web designers or artists
• Disadvantage; lack of supervision may lead to poor productivity and lack of motivation