Leadership

Question 1

Define leadership

Answer 1

The behavioural process influencing individuals and groups towards set goals

Question 2

What are some characteristics of an effective leader? (11)

Answer 2

Good communicator
Effective decision maker
Enthusiastic
Knowledgeable
Approachable
Empathetic
Clear goals
Charismatic
Motivational
Confident
Organised

Question 3

According to Martens theory, what 4 factors affect the effectiveness of leadership?

Answer 3

Leaders qualities
Style of leadership
Situational factors
Followers qualities

Question 4

What 2 ways can leaders be appointed?

Answer 4

Prescribed leader

Emergent leader

Question 5

Define prescribed leader

Answer 5

A leader appointed by an external source

Question 6

Define emergent leader

Answer 6

A leader who comes from within the group through a possession of skills

Question 7

What are the 3 types of leadership?

Answer 7

Autocratic
Democratic
Laissez faire

Question 8

What is autocratic leadership?

Answer 8

Where the leader makes the decisions

Question 9

What is democratic leadership?

Answer 9

Decisions are made by group consultation

Question 10

What is laissez faire leadership?

Answer 10

Leader makes few decisions, little feedback and leaves the group to do as they wish

Question 11

What type of leadership is focused on results?

Answer 11

Autocratic

Question 12

What type of leadership is concerned with interpersonal relationships?

Answer 12

Democratic

Question 13

What situation is autocratic leadership most suitable in?

Answer 13

Limited time
Dangerous task
Large number of people
Clear goals
Decisions need to be made quickly
Inexperienced group
Male

Question 14

What situation is democratic leadership most suitable for?

Answer 14

Time available
Safe
Small group
Clear goals
No quick decisions
High group ability
Female

Question 15

What situation is laissez faire leadership most suitable for?

Answer 15

Time available
Safe
Small group
Goals dont need to be clear
No quick decisions
High group ability

Question 16

In fielders contingency model, What type of leadership should be used in a most and least favourable situation?

Answer 16

Task orientated

Question 17

What type of leadership should be used in a moderately favourable situation?

Answer 17

Person orientated leader

Question 18

In Fielders model, can the style of leadership change?

Answer 18

Yes, a change in situation can cause and need to change leadership

Question 19

What are some characteristics of a most favourable situation?

Answer 19

Leader respected
Good support
High ability
High motivation
Task is clear

Question 20

What are characteristics of a moderately favourable situation?

Answer 20

Need for consultation
Moderate motivation
Limited support
Reasonable ability

Question 21

What are the characteristics of a least favourable situation?

Answer 21

Hostility in group
low ability
Little respect to leader
Motivation low
task unclear
Leader is weak

Question 22

What are the 3 stages in Chelladurais model of leadership?

Answer 22

Antecedents

Leader behaviour

Consequences

Question 23

What are the antecedents in Chelladurais model of leadership?

Answer 23

Situational characteristics

Leader characteristics

Group characteristics

Question 24

What are the factors that affect leader behaviour in chelladurais model?

Answer 24

Required behaviour

Actual behaviour

Preferred behaviour

Question 25

What are the consequences in chelladurais model?

Answer 25

Athlete performance

Athlete satisfaction

Question 26

How can you summarise chelladurais model?

Answer 26

If the leader shows the appropriate behaviour for that situation and the behaviour matches the groups preference, members will reach optimal performance