2 Managers, leadership and decision making Flashcards
What are the 5 basic tasks for managers
- Set objectives
- Organise
- Motivate and communicate
- Measure
- Develop people
What does managers setting objectives look like
They set goals for a group and decide what work needs to be done
How do managers organise
They divide the work into manageable activities and select the people to undertake them
What does managers motivating and communicating look like
They create a team of people who work together
How do managers measure
They analyse and appraise performance
How do managers develop people
They establish who may be looked upon as the most important asset of a business
What are the roles of a manager
- Plan
- Organise
- Direct
- Control
Define leadership style
The way in which a leader approaches his/her role of planning, organising, directing and controlling
What are the different types of leadership styles
- Autocratic
- Democratic
- Laissez-faire
- Charismatic
- Paternalistic
- Bureaucratic
Define an autocratic leader
Makes decisions without consulting others
Defuse democratic leaders
Make the final decision but include others in the process
Define Laissez-faire leader
Allows team members freedom if they do their work and meet their deadlines
Define Charismatic leader
Believe they can do no wrong
Define Paternalistic leader
Consult and try to make decisions in the best interest of all
Define Bureauctic leader
Do everything exactly by the rules
What is the Tannebaum and Schmidt’s continuum
A model that highlights the range of different management styles that may be adopted.
- Tells
- Sells
- Suggests
- Consults
- Shares
- Delegates
Autocratic to democratic
Freedom of subordinates as you continue to the right
What are the key features of a Democratic management style
It encourages participation and makes use of delegation
What are keys features of an Autocratic management style
Sets objectives and allocates tasks
What are the key features of a Laissez-faire management style
Evades duties of management and uncontrolled delegation occurs
