2.3 Leadership and Motivation

Question 1

What is the definition of a “manager”?

Answer 1

A manager can be defined as somebody who takes control and is administering, directing and ensuring that things are happening and operating as they should be.

Question 2

What is the definition of a “leader”?

Answer 2

A leader can be defined as somebody who creates a vision that inspires people to follow that vision and move forwards towards achieving it.

Question 3

What are the 5 styles of leadership?

Answer 3

Democratic
Autocratic
Laissez-faire
Situational 
Paternalistic

Question 4

What does the “democratic” leadership style include?

Answer 4

Makes the final decisions but asks for inputs from the employees

Question 5

What does the “autocratic” leadership style include?

Answer 5

Like to maintain and exert all power, because having complete control allows for high efficiency and better results
–> Rarely asks for inputs

Question 6

What does the “laissez-faire” leadership style include?

Answer 6

Likes to allow people to call the shots, lets people do their job when and how they want
–> Little pressure from leader

Question 7

What does the “situational” leadership style include?

Answer 7

The ‘we’re all in this together’ approach to reaching an objective. Usually a democratic leader but may switch to an autocratic leader
–> Switches between democratic and autocratic

Question 8

What does the “paternalistic” leadership style include?

Answer 8

Very caring about the needs of employees, treat them like family

• -> Very rare in the US
• -> Mostly common in Asia

Question 9

What is the definition of a “leadership style”?

Answer 9

Refers to the way in which managers and leaders provide direction for others.

Question 10

What is the definition of “management”?

Answer 10

The art of getting things done through others by setting clear objectives and organising organizational resources.