Leadership Flashcards
1
Q
What do managers do?
A
- set objectives
- analyse data
- lead
- decision making
2
Q
Authoritarian
A
Managers make all the decisions and employees are told what to do
3
Q
Laissez afire
A
Managers let employees get on with their jobs with as little interference as possible
4
Q
Democratic
A
Managers and employees work together to make decisions
5
Q
Autocratic advantages and disadvantages
A
Advantages
- decisions are made quickly
- decisions made by most experienced
Disadvantages
- employee demotivating due to lack of responsibility
- employees ideas not considered
6
Q
Laissez faire advantages and disadvantages
A
Advantages
- effective in situations where staff are highly skilled
- employees feel empowered and motivated
Disadvantages
- poor performance can result if staff are left without direction
- unclear who takes responsibility
7
Q
Democratic advantages and disadvantages
A
Advantages
- highly motivated employees who’s feel empowered
- employees more accepting of change
Disadvantages
- decision making takes time
- a strong leader is required to lead discussions
