Leadership

Question 1

4 types of leadership

Answer 1

Autocratic
Paternalistic
Democratic
Laissez-faire

Question 2

Autocratic leadership

Answer 2

• full control of decision making
• use power to get others to carry out work
• motivation through rewards
• employees have little/no input

Question 3

Paternalistic leadership

Answer 3

• leader decides what is best for employees and address their needs
• paternal = father figure
• still little delegation
• explains specific reason to why taking certain actions

Question 4

Democratic leadership

Answer 4

• focus of power is more with the group as a whole
• leadership functions shared with group
• employees greater involvement in decision-making
• emphasis on delegation and consultation

Question 5

Laissez-faire leadership

Answer 5

• gives employees little direction
• responsibility lies with the group
• leaders get employees to choose how to complete objectives, make decisions and resolve problems on their own