3.2.1 Flashcards
role of managers
planning
directing
organising
controlling
planning
setting targets
estimating resources needed
budgeting
forecasting
organising
co-ordinating teams
allocating resources
giving instructions to subordinates
controlling
reporting on performance e.g. financial reporting
monitoring targets and budgets
enforcing company policy and rules
monitoring employee performance
e.g. conducting appraisals
directing
giving guidance and instruction
motivating employees
delegating authority
trait theory
The belief that leaders and managers hold certain traits that distinguish them from other people.
behavioural theory
The behavioural theory of leadership suggests that there is an appropriate style of management or leadership determined by the context, situation and nature of the task.
middle of the road
Neither aspect is focused on entirely. Manager might care, but does not get the balance right. Hence neither the task nor employees’ well-being are completely satisfied.
team leader
High focus on both. In theory this should be highly successful as the employees’ needs should be aligned to those of the organisation. Employees feel involved and have a stake in the
success of the business.
produce or perish
Authoritarian. Driven by targets and getting the task done. Cares little for well-being or feelings of employees.
impoverished
Perhaps focused on self and not leading the organisation.
Dissatisfaction and disorganisation.
An ineffective manager.
country club
A relaxed working environment.
Manager is concerned with
relationships and motivation of employees. Task may not get done.
why is the Blake moulton grid useful
the Blake and Mouton Grid can be used to help managers reflect on their own practice and identify strategies to improve their management/leadership skills.
what does the tannenbaum Schmidt continuum show
This shows where a manager’s approach lies on a continuum, ranging from the manager imposing strict authority at one extreme, through to employees having full freedom to act as they choose at the other extreme.
the continuum can be used to make what
choices about which approach to adopt, but no advice is given on how the approach should be chosen based on the circumstances.