Leadership Flashcards
What is a leader?
Someone who influences and directs workers to achieve the organization goals.
What is leadership?
the influencing and directing of workers performance into achieving the goals of a business.
what are 3 characteristics of a good leader??
ability to communicate.
willingness to listen.
great self-motivation
What are 3 features of a good leader
inducing influence
motivating others setting a good example
What is an autocratic leader?
2 advantages and disadvantages
leader who makes decisions alone. No discussion.
fast one way communication
no time is wasted.
demotivates workers who wants to contribute.
decisions do not benefit from workers knowledge and experiences.
Democratic leader?
2 advantages and disadvantages
leader who involves workers in discussions before taking decisions
two-way communication
Job enrichment
Time is wasted.
There are personal details that don’t need to be discussed with employees
Paternalistic leader?
2 advantages and disadvantages
leader who listens, explains issues and consult with the workforce but they are not involved in the final decision
care about workers
do what’s best for business
workers get frustrated because they are consulted but have no influence
Bureaucratic leader?
2 advantages and disadvantages
follows rigid and complex rules and procedures to guide/ lead an organization
clearly defined rules
no personal views or opinions
slow to respond to new situations
power concentrated at top
Laissez faire leader?
2 advantages and disadvantages
workers are left to do their work no supervision or control is used.
workers get motivated after hearing positive feedback
job enrichment
ineffective if a weak manager is present
Charismatic leader?
a person who uses his or her persuasiveness, communicative skills and charm to influence others
