1.4.5 leadership

Question 1

difference between management and leadership

Answer 1

Leadership is about having a vision, sharing that vision with others and providing direction.
Management is the day-to-day organisation of the business, its resources and its staffing.

Question 2

what are the 4 leadership styles

Answer 2

autocratic, democratic, laissez- faire, paternalistic

Question 3

autocratic leadership definition

Answer 3

Leaders have complete control over decision making with little/no input from others. Communication is top down and one way, and there is very little delegation.

Question 4

autocratic leadership advantages

Answer 4

Decisions are made quickly, employees have clear instructions to follow

Question 5

autocratic leadership disadvantages

Answer 5

Employees ideas and creativity may not be considered which can decrease employee motivation due to lack of input

Question 6

Laissez- faire leadership definition

Answer 6

Leader takes a hands-off approach and allows their team to manage their own work and make decisions. Employees have to freedom to do what they think is best.

Question 7

Laissez- faire leadership advantages

Answer 7

Employees may feel empowered and motivated by their responsibility, employees are more creative and skilful and become more trusted by the business

Question 8

Laissez- faire leadership disadvantages

Answer 8

Lack of supervision may lead to poor productivity, employees may feel pressured if they lack support, poor performance if inexperienced staff are left with no instructions

Question 9

democratic leadership definition

Answer 9

Democratic leaders offer guidance to group members, but they also participate in the group and allow input from other group members. Employees have greater involvement in decision-making.

Question 10

democratic leadership advantages

Answer 10

It increases the amount of knowledge that is available to the team, employees are more accepting of change within the organisation, input from employees brings creativity and ideas

Question 11

democratic leadership disadvantages

Answer 11

Often some employees may be disappointed if their ideas are not implemented, decision making is time consuming

Question 12

paternalistic leadership definition

Answer 12

Leader decides what is best for employees, has their best interests at heart in every decision. Employees are consulted but leader makes the final decision. Based on a parent/child relationship so the manager will aim to improve the business but also have an emotional connection to employees.

Question 13

paternalistic leadership advantages

Answer 13

Staff turnover will decrease as emphasis is placed on the employee’s needs so employees feel recognised, there is an understanding that the manager wants everyone to succeed, which can result in a lower amount of competition among employees, decision making is still quick

Question 14

paternalistic leadership disadvantages

Answer 14

employees lack involvement in decision making, employees rely on the leader more than they would in a typical work setting