leadership

Question 1

Role of leader in business setting

Answer 1

• Take responsibility for success
• accept diversity and thought and approach
• accept everyone as important and worthwhile
• commitment to value others
• passion to prepare others for success

Question 2

What is the “great man” theory of history

Answer 2

History can be largely explained by great men or influential leaders that used their power to have a historical impact
Leadership crucial for success in an social activity

Question 3

Trait theory of leadership

Answer 3

People who possess certain personality traits are better leaders (e.g. more energetic, intelligence and skilled in social participation)
Study- concluded leadership more dependent on context and situation

Question 4

Style theory of leadership

Answer 4

Considers what leaders do:
Leaders engage in two distinct types of behavior: task behaviors and relationship behaviors
Study- 3 groups of 11yr old boys with adult leader
1. Autocratic (leader makes decision)
2. Democratic (group decision with help from leader)
3. Laissez-faire (min input from leader_

Democratic- happiest and most productive, continued to perform even when leader left

Question 5

Contingency theory of leadership

Answer 5

No best way to lead an org, instead optimal depends on the internal and external situation. leadership behaviour depends on context where leader is operating.

e. g. Fiedlers LPC (least preferred co-worker) model suggests 2 styles based on situation:
1. Task focused (management)
2. Interpersonal relationship focus (leadership)

Question 6

Transformational leadership

Answer 6

Leader works with teams to identify needed change, creating a vision to guide the change through inspiration.
4 components:
1. Idealistically influential by establishing high standards and goals
2. Inspirationally motivating by providing followers with challenges, purpose and mutual objectives
3. intellectually stimulating
4. Provides support, mentoring and coaching while accepting others

Question 7

Difference between leadership and management

Answer 7

Leadership- produces change and movement

1. establishes direction (creates vision, big picture, sets strategies)
2. Aligns people (communication, commitment, builds team)
3. Motivates and inspires (energises, empowers, satisfies needs)

Management- Produces order and consistency

1. planning and budgeting (establish agenda, sets timetable, allocate resources)
2. Organizing and staffing (provide structure, make job placement, establish rules and procedure)
3. controlling and problem solving (develop incentives, generate creative solutions, take corrective action)