Leadership Flashcards
What are all the possible leadership qualities?
Determination Self-confidence Communicator Visionary Charismatic Perceptual Experienced Empathetic Decisive/authoritative
What are emergent leaders?
Already a part of the group
Can assume the role of leader or be voted in
(player appointed to coach of that team/voted captain by team)
What are prescribed leaders?
Appointed from outside of the group
Externally appointed football manager
What are the positives of emergent leaders?
They have good knowledge of the other team members and can work and communicate with each individual in the most effective way.
They should already have the respect of the team, who trust their decisions and are motivated to work hard for them
What are the positives of prescribed leaders?
They can more easily make changes to systems/tactics as the team expects this
Team members may feel they have a clean slate with the prescribed leader and so work harder than before; they may display more positive attitudes.
What are the negatives of emergent leaders?
Team members may struggle to adjust to the new status of the leader; there may be perceived favouritism
It may be more difficult for the leader to make changes in the way the team play, as the leader has been involved in the previous system.
What are the negatives of prescribed leaders?
They have no previous experience with the team members so may not manage individuals in the most effective way
Building relationships and earning respect may take time
Describe autocratic leaders
Focused on the task
Make all the decisions
Goal orientated
Doesn’t delegate responsibility
Describe democratic leaders
Focused on developing relationships within the group
Shares decisions
Prioritises group cohesion and shared ownership
Delegates responsibility
Describe laissez-faire leaders
Leaves the group to get on by themselves
Does not interfere or take responsibility
May be unsure of the task giving no evaluation
Makes no decisions
May act as a consultant
When is an autocratic leader best?
When quick decisions are needed When a group is large When a group is hostile When the situation is dangerous When the performers are cognitive For team players who prefer an instructional approach If the group is predominantly male
When is a democratic leader best?
When there is lots of time
Activity is co-active
Personal support is required
When the performers are associative or autonomous
If the group is predominantly female
If the leaders personality lends itself to a democratic or social approach
When is a laissez-faire leader best?
The group is very experienced/motivated
With less experienced or able groups this style is not effective
A weak leader may drift into this style if they lose control of the group
What are the 3 theories of leadership?
Trait
Social learning
Interactionist
What is the description of trait theory of leadership?
Leadership characteristic is innate
Leadership traits are stable/enduring
Certain traits produce certain patterns of behaviour
Can be generalised across different situations
What is the description of social learning theory of leadership?
We observe and copy behaviour of a role model - called vicarious learning
Reinforcement of leadership behaviour is key
We learn leadership through copying role models
Copy the most high profile/successful leader
What is the description of interactionist theory of leadership?
Innate leadership traits can be triggered by the environmental factors
A dangerous situation may call for an autocratic leadership style
May exhibit leadership traits when the situation demands it
Show leadership as determined to win
