Leadership Flashcards

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Leader

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someone who influences and helps others to achieve from goals.

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2
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emergent leader

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appointed from within the group

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3
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prescribed leader

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appointed from outside the group

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4
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qualities of a leader

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confidence, inspirational, charisma, communication, empathy, interpersonal skills, organisational skills

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5
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autocratic leader

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makes all decisions and dictates instructions. task orientated and concerned with results

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democratic leader

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leader listens to the group before making a decision. person orientated and concerned with individual success.

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7
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laissez faire

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leader has little input and team is led by senior players. less motivated players can stop working

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8
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when to use autocratic (most favourable)

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clear task, group get on, strong and respected leader, high motivation, high ability and good cohesion

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9
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when to use democratic leadership

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moderately favourable, need for consultation, some support / clarity, time to discuss, moderate motivation and ability

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when to use autocratic (less favourable)

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unclear task, dangerous, hostile group, weak and unrespected leader, low motivation, need for quick decision

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when to use laissez faire

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time available, experienced performers, autonomous learner, high motivation, no danger

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12
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3 factors affecting leadership

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situation, group and the leader

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13
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situational factors

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time available, task type, danger

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14
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leader factors

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leader characteristics, experience, preference

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15
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group factors

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size, ability, age, gender

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16
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3 types of leadership behaviour

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required behaviour, preferred behaviour and actual behaviour

17
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required behaviour

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what the situation demands

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preferred behaviour

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what the group wants

19
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actual behaviour

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what the leader decides to do (should be as close to preferred behaviour as posisble)