1.4.5 - Leadership

Question 1

What is an autocratic leadership?

Answer 1

When a leader has complete control over decision making with little or no input from others

Question 2

Advantages of autocratic leadership

Answer 2

• Quick decision making
• Offers structure
• Clear direction

Question 3

Disadvantages of autocratic leadership

Answer 3

• Leads to a lack of motivation
• Resentment as no input
• Lack of ideas

Question 4

What is paternalistic leadership?

Answer 4

Leader takes a parental role and makes decision that are in the best interest of the staff

Question 5

Advantages of paternalistic leadership

Answer 5

• Increases employee loyalty/retention
• Motivated

Question 6

Disadvantages of paternalistic leadership

Answer 6

• No employee involvement (may be unmotivated)