2.1a - Managers and Leaders Flashcards
1
Q
Who are more risk averse - managers or leaders?
A
Managers
2
Q
Roles of managers:
A
- Set objectives
- Make decisions
- Appraise employees
3
Q
What are the four main types of management?
A
- Autocratic
- Paternalistic
- Democratic
- Laissez-faire
4
Q
Features of an autocratic management:
A
- Centralised
- Use of rewards and penalties
- Little delegation
- Top-down and one-way communication
5
Q
Features of a paternalistic management:
A
- ‘Father-like’
- Leader decides what is best for employees but explains why actions are taken
- Little delegation
6
Q
Features of a democratic management:
A
- Decisions are taken by the people for the people
- Aims to remove ‘them and us’
- Takes longer to make decisions
7
Q
Features of a laissez-faire management:
A
- ‘Let it be’
- Leader has little input into day-to-day decision making
- Lots of delegation
- Poor role definition for managers
8
Q
Why has there been a gradual shift away from autocratic leadership?
A
- Changes in society’s values
- Better educated workforce
- Greater workplace legislation
