2.2.3 AND 2.2.4 - LEADERSHIP AND TRADE UNIONS

Question 1

What is autocratic leadership? Pros and cons

Answer 1

Autocratic leadership: managers make decisions without asking staff

Advantages

• less time needed
• task done quickly

Disadvantages

• can’t get opinions
• staff is less motivated

Question 2

Democratic leadership, pros and cons

Answer 2

Democratic leadership: managers allow workers to take part in decision making

Advantages

• more opinions brought in
• more motivated

Disadvantages

• more time needed
• longer time for task to be compleated

Question 3

Laissez-faire, pros and cons

Answer 3

laissez-faire: managers leave most of the decision making to workers

Advantages

• wide range of ideas
• workers well motivated
• Small decisions made quickly

Disadvantages

• department can get out of control
• inappropriate decisions can be made
• more time for task to be completed

Question 4

What is a trade union

Answer 4

a group of workers that join together to protect their interests

Question 5

Pros and cons of trade unions

Answer 5

Advantages:

• improved work conditions
• improved work environment
• support for someone unfairly treated
• strength in numbers
• improved communication between employees and management

Disadvantages:
- have to pay annual subscription fees