Leadership

Question 1

Leadership definition

Answer 1

The action of leading a group of people or an organisation, or the ability to do this.

Question 2

Definition of management

Answer 2

The process of dealing with or controlling things or people, the responsibility for and control of a company or organisation

Question 3

Characteristics of leadership

Answer 3

Innovators – encourage others to accept change
• Natural abilities and instincts
• Respected and trusted by followers
• Inspires others
• Motivates
• Original
• Develops others
• Wins followers
• Creates change

Question 4

Management characteristics

Answer 4

Directing and monitoring others • Problem solver
• Official position of responsibility • Plans
• Organises
• Co-ordinates
• Maintains
• Has employees
• Manages change

Question 5

Types of leadership styles

Answer 5

1 Autocratic
2 Democratic
3 Paternalistic
4 Laissez-Faire

Question 6

Autocratic leadership

Answer 6

This style is used when leaders tell their employees what they want done and how they want it accomplished, without getting the advice of their followers

Question 7

Democratic leadership

Answer 7

Democratic leaders offer guidance to group members, but they also participate in the group and allow input from other group members.

Question 8

Paternalistic

Answer 8

Pater was an old word for father, paternal means showing kindness like a father, but this could also be the leadership style of a woman.
• A leader who is being paternalistic makes the right decision for the employees that they are responsible for

Question 9

Laissez-faire

Answer 9

This style of leadership is where employees can carry out activities and make decisions freely
• They work in a very relaxed environment and have little direction and guidelines