Leadership

Question 1

What are the Qualities/ Characterstics of a Leader ?

Answer 1

Charisma
Inspirational
Communication
Confidence
Qualities
Organisationa l Skills
Experience
Interpersonal Skills
Empathy

Question 2

What are the different types of leaders ?

Answer 2

Autocratic
Democratic
Laissez-faire

Question 3

What is an autocratic leader ?

Answer 3

leader makes all decisions. Dictates instructions
Task – task orientated (set target, achieve quickly), concerned with results.

Question 4

What is a democratic leader ?

Answer 4

leader listens to the group before making a decision.
Person orientated – concerned with individual success/wellbeing. Concerned with
interpersonal relationships

Question 5

What is a Laissez-faire leader ?

Answer 5

leader has little input. Led by senior players, less motivated players can stop working

Question 6

What does the Fiedler’s Contingency Model say about most favourable autocratic leader ?

Answer 6

Most favourable
Clear task
Group gets on / support
Strong leader
Respect for the leader
High ability
High levels of motivation

Question 7

What does the Fiedler’s Contingency Model say about a moderately favourable democratic leader ?

Answer 7

Moderately favourable
Need for consultation
Some support
Some harmony
Some clarity
Time to discuss
Motivation is moderate
Group has reasonable ability

Question 8

What does the Fiedler’s Contingency Model say about least favourable autocratic leader ?

Answer 8

Least favourable
Unclear task
Hostile group
Weak leader
Little respect for leader
Low ability
Low motivation
Little support for group members

Question 9

What are the 3 factors that effect leadership ?

Answer 9

Situation
Group
Leader