Leadership Flashcards
Why do organisations change as they grow?
fulfil demands, larger premises, employ more staff, widen product portfolio, change ethically, change objectives, change mission statement, managers, taller hierarchy, legal structure may change
What are some difficulties of being a leader?
lack of experience, change approach, delegate work, not able to work with others, departments documents, learning to delegate, trust in others, listening, open mind, less reactive, deeper emotional intelligence
What is leadership?
+ followers, takes risks
a relationship where, one person influences the behaviour or actions of other people
What are some qualities of a leadership?
consult others, iconic with presence, authority, leads by example,charismatic, inter-person skills, vision, inspirational, integrity,
What is management?
+ subordinates, manages risks
to supervise to be in charge of and to maintain control of resources.
What is authoritarian management?
- some features
- what does it link to?
When managers tell employees what to do and don’t listen to employee demands.
Use one way, top down communication, giving out orders,
Links to McGregor x theory, Taylor motivation, formal, little delegation
What is democratic management?
- some features
- What does it link to?
- What are the two sub categories?
When managers involve workers in all decisions consulting with employees before decisions allowing contribution.
Two-way communication, subjective opinions, delegate decisions,
participation, empowerment
Persuasive Democratic - force decisions
Consultative Democratic - allow opinions
What is laissez-faire management?
- some features
- What does it link to?
When managers let the employees have freedom and don’t take time to ensure employees are on task.
increased productivity + creativity, incentive to work harder, self actualisation, leader has little input, may stop corporate objectives, conscious decisions to delegate
What is paternalistic management?
- some features
- What does it link to?
managers try to act like a father guiding and mentoring staff in a personal relationship, believe employees need direction and support.
social and security needs of staff, staff consulted in decisions but leader makes decision, links to mayo,
soft form of authoritarian
What things influence which leadership style should be adopted?
size, nature of business, function, staff, economy, organisational structure, market, dynamics of market, retention, plans, competitors, skills, profit, development
What are the two types of democratic leadership?
Persuasive
Consultive
