Leadership

Question 1

What are the 8 qualities/ characteristics of a leader?

Answer 1

• Charisma
• Communication
• Organisational skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Empathy
• Experience
• Confidence
• Inspirational

Question 2

What is a autocratic style of leadership?

Answer 2

The leader makes all the decision and they dictate instructions. It is a style that is task orientated and is concerned with results.

Question 3

What is a democratic style of leadership?

Answer 3

The leader listens to the group before making a decision. It is person orientated and is concerned with individual success/wellbeing. Concerned with interpersonal relationships.

Question 4

What is a Laissez faire style of leadership?

Answer 4

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

Question 5

What does Fiedlers contingency model include?

Answer 5

Autocratic (desirable): clear task, group get on, strong leader, respect for leader, high ability, high motivation
Democratic: some support, some harmony some clarity, time to discuss, moderate motivation, reasonable ability
Autocratic (non desirable): Unclear task, hostile group, weak leader, little respect for leader, low ability, low motivation, little support for group members

Question 6

What are Chelladurai’s 3 factors that affect leadership?

Answer 6

• Situation
• Group
• Leader