Leadership Flashcards
Name & describe 2 types of leaders
Emergent - appointed within the group
Prescribed - appointed from outside the group
List characteristics of a leader
Confidence, charisma, experience, communication, empathy, inspirational, interpersonal skills and organisational skills
List 4 styles of leadership
Autocratic
Democratic
Laissez-faire
Describe autocratic leadership
Leader makes all decisions. Task oriented, concerned with results
Describe democratic leadership
Leader listen to the group before making a decision. Concerned with individual success and wellbeing
Describe Laissez-faire leadership
Leader has little input. Led by senior players, less motivated players can stop working
In what situations are Autocratic and democratic best in
Autocratic - best in most favourable and least favourable situation
Democratic - best in moderately favourable situation
Describe Chelladurai’s multi dimensional model (CMDM) of leadership
Leader should use an interactive approach to balance the situation, the leader and the group
Describe situation of CMDM
Individual sports may need a more democratic/laissez-faire style. E.g. athletics
What affects situation in CMDM
Time available, type of task, danger
Describe the group in CMDM
Lots of numbers may dictate a different style of leadership. E.g. small groups favours democratic
What affects group can be affected by in CMDM
Size, age, ability and gender
What factors affect the leader in CMDM
Leader can be affected by characteristics, experience and preference
Describe required behaviour
What the situation demands
Describe preferred behaviour
What the group wants
