Leadership And Motivation

Question 1

Tannenbaum & Schmidt continuum

Answer 1

Recognises that the chosen leadership style depends on a variety of factors:
Leaders personality
Perceived qualities of subordinates
Situational factors

Question 2

Sections of the continuum

Answer 2

Tells - leader identifies problems, makes decisions,announces it
Sells - leader makes decision but attempts to persuade staff
Consults - leader identifies problem and presents to a group
Joined - leader becomes part of a team-joined decision

Question 3

Five types of power in leadership

Answer 3

Coercive
Reward 
Legitimate
Expert
Referent

Question 4

Coercive power

Answer 4

Power through fear of losing a job of responsibility

Question 5

Reward power

Answer 5

Power through rewarding compliance by giving bonuses, time off, pay rises, promotions

Question 6

Legitimate power

Answer 6

Power dictated through the organisational structure by having the leader at the top

Question 7

Expert power

Answer 7

Power comes through skills and expertise

Question 8

Referent power

Answer 8

Power through being trusted and respected