Leadership

Question 1

What is a leader?

Answer 1

A leader is someone who directs the affairs of a group to achieve their goals

Question 2

Define what Autocratic Leadership is

Answer 2

Autocratic Leadership is when the leader has full control and makes decisions with little or no input from group members

Question 3

The advantages of Autocratic Leadership are:

Answer 3

• Allows for quick decision making
• Offers a clear chain of command
• Works well where strong, directive leadership is needed

Question 4

The disadvantages of Autocratic Leadership are:

Answer 4

• Discourages group input
• Hurts morale and leads to resentment
• Ignores creative solutions and expertise from subordinates

Question 5

Autocratic Leadership can be effective where…

Answer 5

The group leader is the most knowledgeable person in the group

Question 6

Democratic Leadership is when…

Answer 6

The leader allows the group members to have a more active role in decision making

Question 7

The advantages of a Democatic leader are:

Answer 7

• More ideas and solutions are generated
• Group members are more comitted
• There is higher productivity

Question 8

The disadvantages of Democratic Leader are:

Answer 8

• Miscommunication if roles are unclear
• Poor decision making by unskilled group members
• Some ideas and opinions may not be considered
• Time-consuming decision making

Question 9

What is Laissez-Faire Leadership?

Answer 9

This is when the leader has a more hands-off approach and allows group members to make decisions

Question 10

The advantages of a Laissez-Faire leader are:

Answer 10

• Encourages personal growth
• The freedom given to employees encourages innovation and creativity
• The lack of management allow for faster decision making

Question 11

The disadvantages of a Laissez-Faire leader are:

Answer 11

• The lack of guidance makes members unclear of their role
• Members may express less care and concern for the project
• Leader will blame the members if goals are not met