3.2 Managers, Leadership And Decision Making Flashcards
What is an autocratic leadership style?
A leadership style in which leaders dictate without consultation of subordinates
What is an advantage of an autocratic leadership?
Quick decision making in stressful situations
What is a disadvantage of autocratic leadership?
It is too dependant on the leader.
What is democratic leadership style?
Where the leader allows employees to take part in decision making.
Advantage of democratic leadership style?
Employees feel motivated.
What is a disadvantage of democratic leadership style?
Depends on the skills and knowledge of employees
What is paternalistic leadership?
Where leaders make the right decision for employees they’re responsible for as though they are part of an extended family.
Advantages of paternalistic leadership style?
Loyalty from employees - increased staff retention.
Disadvantages of paternalistic leadership
This is still quite autocratic, employees may feel demotivated because of this.
What is a laissez faire leadership?
Leadership where subordinates may carry out activities and decisions freely
Advantage of laissez-faire
Suitable for creative industries
Disadvantage of laissez faire
May lead to poor productivity.
What is the Tannenbaum and Schmidt continuum?
Demonstrate the relationship between level of freedom that a manager chooses to give a team and the level of authority used by manager.
What is level 1 on the Tannenbaum Schmidt continuum?
TELL - manager tells staff about decisions.
What is level 2 on the Tannenbaum Schmidt continuum?
SELLS - manager sells or convinces staff about decision.
