Leadership Flashcards
Define leadership
The behavioural process influencing individuals and groups towards set goals
What are some characteristics of an effective leader? (11)
Good communicator
Effective decision maker
Enthusiastic
Knowledgeable
Approachable
Empathetic
Clear goals
Charismatic
Motivational
Confident
Organised
According to Martens theory, what 4 factors affect the effectiveness of leadership?
Leaders qualities
Style of leadership
Situational factors
Followers qualities
What 2 ways can leaders be appointed?
Prescribed leader
Emergent leader
Define prescribed leader
A leader appointed by an external source
Define emergent leader
A leader who comes from within the group through a possession of skills
What are the 3 types of leadership?
Autocratic
Democratic
Laissez faire
What is autocratic leadership?
Where the leader makes the decisions
What is democratic leadership?
Decisions are made by group consultation
What is laissez faire leadership?
Leader makes few decisions, little feedback and leaves the group to do as they wish
What type of leadership is focused on results?
Autocratic
What type of leadership is concerned with interpersonal relationships?
Democratic
What situation is autocratic leadership most suitable in?
Limited time
Dangerous task
Large number of people
Clear goals
Decisions need to be made quickly
Inexperienced group
Male
What situation is democratic leadership most suitable for?
Time available
Safe
Small group
Clear goals
No quick decisions
High group ability
Female
What situation is laissez faire leadership most suitable for?
Time available
Safe
Small group
Goals dont need to be clear
No quick decisions
High group ability
In fielders contingency model, What type of leadership should be used in a most and least favourable situation?
Task orientated
What type of leadership should be used in a moderately favourable situation?
Person orientated leader
In Fielders model, can the style of leadership change?
Yes, a change in situation can cause and need to change leadership
What are some characteristics of a most favourable situation?
Leader respected
Good support
High ability
High motivation
Task is clear
What are characteristics of a moderately favourable situation?
Need for consultation
Moderate motivation
Limited support
Reasonable ability
What are the characteristics of a least favourable situation?
Hostility in group
low ability
Little respect to leader
Motivation low
task unclear
Leader is weak
What are the 3 stages in Chelladurais model of leadership?
Antecedents
Leader behaviour
Consequences
What are the antecedents in Chelladurais model of leadership?
Situational characteristics
Leader characteristics
Group characteristics
What are the factors that affect leader behaviour in chelladurais model?
Required behaviour
Actual behaviour
Preferred behaviour
