LEADERSHIP Flashcards
1
Q
why is effective leadership become increasingly important?
A
- changing organisational structures
- rapid change and dynamic markets
2
Q
autocratic
A
- manager has all the power
- one way communication
- use of rewards and penalties
- very little delegation
3
Q
when is autocratic used?
A
- urgent activity
- workforce is unskilled
- high labour turnover
- operate in a dynamic market
4
Q
characterisitics of democratic
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- power within the group
- employees are involved with decision making
- delegation and consultation
- trade off between speed of decisions and better motivation/morale
5
Q
when is democratic useful?
A
- flat structure
- decentralised
- skilled staff
- decisions are made with wide expertise
6
Q
characteristics of paternalistic
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- leader decides what is best for employees
- mayo = addresing needs
- littlew delegation
7
Q
when is paternalistic useful?
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- little creativity
- employees need guidance
- staff trust leader
8
Q
characteristic of laissez faire
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- leader has little to no input into day to day decisions
- staff have the freedom to do what they think is best
- effective when staff are willing to take on responsibility
9
Q
when is laissez faire useful?
A
- staff are experts and are highly motivated
- dont need guidance
