leadership

Question 1

what is leadership

Answer 1

the behavioural process of influencing individuals and groups to a set goal

Question 2

characteristics of a leader

Answer 2

ambitious
clear vision and goal
knowledgeable 
good communication
organised 
confident

Question 3

what is a prescribed leader

Answer 3

chosen from outside the group

e.g gov bodies

Question 4

what is a elected leader

Answer 4

chosen from within the group - nomination

Question 5

what are the 3 theories of leadership

Answer 5

• great man theory
• social learning theory
• interactionist

Question 6

great man theory?

Answer 6

leader inherited personality traits
trait theory
doest take into account the situation

Question 7

social learning theory?

Answer 7

leadered emerged from - environment

vicarious experiance

Question 8

interactionist?

Answer 8

combines both trait and SLT

Accounts for diff behaviours

Question 9

what are the 3 leadership styles

Answer 9

• autocratic
• democratic
• laissez-faire

Question 10

what are the 2 types of leaders in Fiedlers contingency model?

Answer 10

task-orientated leaders

person-orientated leaders

Question 11

Fiedlers contingency model: Task - orientated leaders?

Answer 11

• concerned with achieving set goals
• direct and authoritative
• used in most and least fav situations

Question 12

Fiedlers contingency model: person - orientated leaders?

Answer 12

• developing harmony and good relations in group
• open to suggestions = democratic approach
• used in mod fav situations

Question 13

What situation is suited in person - orientated leaders in Fiedlers contingency model?

Answer 13

moderately favourable situations

Question 14

what situations is suited in task - orientated leaders in Fiedlers contingency model?

Answer 14

used in most and least favorable situations