leadership Flashcards
1
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autocratic leadership
A
a leadership style characterized by individual control over all decisions and little input from group members
2
Q
autocratic leadership advantages
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used when managers:
- have all the information to solve the problem
- they are short on time
- their employees are well motivated
this technique is also helpful for inexperienced workers and quick decision making is guaranteed
3
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autocratic leadership disadvantages
A
- few people like to be told what to do, especially those who are already intrinsically motivated and understand the task at hand
- an autocratic leader facing this type of group will dampen morale and
- will reduce his team’s creativity and productivity
4
Q
leadership
A
a relationship through which one person influences the behaviour or ctions of other people
5
Q
why is leadership important
A
- changing organisational structures
- rapid change
6
Q
traditional view
A
- command + control
- decision - making
