Leadership

Question 1

Define Leadership.

Answer 1

Someone who has influence in helping others to achieve goals.

Question 2

What are the 2 types of Leader?

Answer 2

Prescribed Leader - chosen from out of group
Emergent Leader - chosen from within group

Question 3

List the Advantages of a Prescribed Leader.

Answer 3

Good for New Ideas.

Question 4

List the Disadvantages of a Prescribed Leader.

Answer 4

Can Disrupt Harmony - cause Upset.

Question 5

List the Advantages of an Emergent Leader.

Answer 5

Good for Group Unity.

Question 6

List the Disadvantages of an Emergent Leader.

Answer 6

Lack of Fresh Ideas.

Question 7

What are the Qualities of a Leader?

Answer 7

1. Communication
2. Organisation
3. Charisma
4. Interpersonal Skills
5. Empathy
6. Inspirational
7. Confidence
8. Experience

Question 8

List the Styles of Leadership.

Answer 8

Autocratic.
Democratic.
Laissez-Faire.

Question 9

Describe an Autocratic Leader?

Answer 9

• leader makes all the decision
• dictates instructions
• concerned with getting results
• players switch off, if there is no coach
• players don’t think for themselves

Question 10

Describe a Democratic Leader?

Answer 10

• decisions are made by consultation
• concerned with interpersonal relationships
• players will work if coach isn’t there

Question 11

Describe a Laissez-Faire Leader?

Answer 11

• leader does very little
• leaves the group to it
• less motivated players will stop working.

Question 12

Which situations are better suited for Autocratic Leaders?

Answer 12

• dangerous situations > need correct task
• large groups > too many opinions
• hostile groups
• limited time > democratic is too slow
• cognitive performers > dont know what to do

Question 13

Which situations are better suited for Democratic Leaders?

Answer 13

• small groups
• lots of time > time to get opinions
• friendly and cohesive groups > easy compromise
• advanced performers

Question 14

Which situations are better suited for Laissez-Faire Leaders?

Answer 14

• need to encourage problem solving
• only works with advanced performers
• highly motivated performers

Question 15

Explain Fielder’s Contingency Model of Leadership.

Answer 15

Leaders should match the leadership style to the situation.

Question 16

Describe the Most Favourable Situation.

Answer 16

Strong Leader.
Group Harmony.
Clear Task.
Respect for Leader.
High Ability.
High Motivation.
Support.

Question 17

Describe the Moderate Favourable Situation.

Answer 17

Some Motivation.
Some Harmony.
Some Clarity.
Need for Consultation.

Question 18

Describe the Least Favourable Situation.

Answer 18

Weak Leader.
Group Hostility.
Unclear Task.
Little Respect for Leader.
Low Ability.
Low Motivation.
Some Support.

Question 19

Give an example of Situational Characteristics.

Answer 19

Group Size.
Danger Level.
Difficulty of the Task.

Question 20

Give an example of Leader Characteristics.

Answer 20

Experience.
Personality.
Skill Level.

Question 21

Give an example of Member Characteristics.

Answer 21

Age.
Ability.
Motivation.
Relationships with each other and the Leader.

Question 22

Which Antecedants go with which Behaviour?

Answer 22

Situational Characteristics - Required Behaviour.
Leader Characteristics - Actual Behaviour.
Member Characteristics - Preferred Behaviour.

Question 23

Explain the Required Behaviour.

Answer 23

What the Situation demands.

Question 24

Explain the Actual Behaviour.

Answer 24

What Leadership Style is adopted.

Question 25

Explain the Preferred Behaviour.

Answer 25

What the Group wants.