Leadership Flashcards
What was Barrow’s definition of leadership?
“The behavioural process influencing individuals and groups towards set goals”
What makes an effective leader?
- Good communication
- Highly motivated
- Good knowledge of the sport
What is an emergent leader?
A leader that emerges naturally from within a group
What is an advantage of an emergent leader?
They win over the hearts and minds of teammates as they are “one of their own”
What is a disadvantage of an emergent leader?
They may lack objectivity due to friendships
What is a prescribed leader?
They are appointed as a leader external to the group
What is an advantage of a prescribed leader?
They are objective and have a fresh pair of eyes and a creative strategy
What is a disadvantage of a prescribed leader?
Prescribed leaders rarey share the same culture immediately
What is an autocratic leadership style?
They are tall orientated, commanding and show little interest in the individuals of the group
What is an autocratic leadership style more suited to?
Males, team players and novices. It is also beneficial in a dangerous situation
What are disadvantages of an autocratic leadership style?
- Perceived as controlling
- Stifles creativity
What is a democratic leadership style?
They are person orientated and value group opinions and contribution
What is a democratic leadership style most suited to?
Females, autonomous/associative learners and performers with a democratic personality
What is a laissez-faire leadership style?
The individual makes very few decisions and gives very little feedback, they let the group make their own decisions
What is a laissez-faire leadership style most suited to?
Elite/high-level athletes and by leaders who can’t employ other leadership styles
What are the disadvantages of a laissez-faire leadership style?
- Low productivity
- Lack of organisation
What are the disadvantages of a democratic leadership style?
- Teammates are unsure of roles
- Time consuming
What is the trait perspective theory of leadership?
Leaders have genetics or innate characteristics that make them leaders
What is an assumption that the trait perspective theory makes?
- Certain traits produce certain behaviours
- People are born with the traits
What is the social learning theory in leadership?
Leadership characteristics are learnt from a significant other
What its the interactionist theory in leadership?
Some leadership characteristics are innate and genetic, that can be state or trait
What is Chelladurai’s Multi-dimensional Model of Sports Leadership?
People learn to be leaders through social learning and interactions with the environment
What are Chelladurai’s ‘antecedents’?
- Situational characteristics
- Leader characteristics
- Member characteristics
What are the different ‘leader behaviour’s’ in Chelladurai’s model?
- Required behaviour
- Actual behaviour
- Preferred behaviour
What is the ‘consequence’ in Chelladurai’s model?
Performance and satisfaction
