1.4.5 Leadership Flashcards
1
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What is leadership and management
A
- leadership is about having a vision, sharing that vision with others and providing direction
- management is that day to day organisation of the business, its resources and its staffing
2
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Key differences between leadership and management
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- Vision = leadership, execution = management
- Influence = leadership, control = management
- People = leadership, processes = management
- Long-term = leadership, short-term = management
- Creativity = leadership, efficiency = management
3
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Different types of leadership styles
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- Autocratic = leader has complete control over decision making with little or no input from others
- Paternalistic = leader takes on a parental role, making decisions in the best interest of their staff
- Democratic = leader involves their team in the decision making process
- Laissez-faire = leader takes a hands off approach and allows their team to manage their own work
4
Q
Autocratic leadership style
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- used when there is a need for quick decision making such as during a crisis
- more suitable in a small business where the owner is the primary decision maker and has complete control over the business
5
Q
Paternalistic leadership style
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- more appropriate when there is a staff are uneducated or inexperienced
- they require more guidance and support from there leader
- also effective where the leader needs to build a strong sense of loyalty from their employees
6
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Democratic leadership style
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- more appropriate when there is business needs to encourage creativity, innovation, and employee engagement
- also effective in larger firms where decisions require input from multiple stakeholders or where there is a need to build consensus
7
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Laissez-faire leadership style
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- more appropriate where the staff are very experiences and require minimal supervision
- also effective where the leader wants to build a culture of independence and self motivation
