leadership connor Flashcards
define leadership
A mangement skill which encourages people to work towards a specific goal
define delegation
I is a supeirior delegating work, power or authroty to a subordinate. The subordinate also then become accounatble for the task. It is generall assigned by a manager to a subordinate
what are the benefits of delegation
time managament- can prioritise importannt tasks. It allows management to plan strategically. It improves work life balance for management
Employee motivation- is higher as they feel valuied and trusted. It also challnegs employees leading to job enrichment as they can reach their potetnial
SKILL DEVELOPMENT- ADDED RESPOSNIBILIES AND NEW OPPORTINUITES TO DEVELOP. iT ALSO HELPS THEM PREPARE FOR PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITES
INTRAPRENURSHIP- employees will be more willing to come up with ideas when they feel managemnt values their input. It cn give competitive advantage and lead to improvements
what is an autocratic leadership style
it is where the leader makes all the decisions they do not seek employee judgment or trust them. Therre is an element of fear used a sa motivator. It may be suitable for a bsiness in cristis eg tight deadline.
what are some elements of an autocratic leaderhsip style
Authority- autocratic leaderds have complete power and control. They do not delegate
Descion making- they do not share decion making. This can be useful when quick decsions need to be made
Motivation- they use fear as a motivator. There is a culture that makes reluctance to mistakes.
Subordinates can be poorly motivated
Trust- they have no teust in their employees as they believe they are their for the wrong reasons and are lazy so requir complete supervisoon
what are the advanatges of an autocrateic stylr
proucitivity- hgih as employees know they are being closley su[ervised
Decion making- is quickly as their is a lack of consultaion
Deadlines- are met as high supervisoon leads to completing tasks efficiently
what are the disadvanatges of an autocrateic stylr
Industrial action- employes don’t feel trusted leading to poor ir which can lead to indutrial action
Staff turnover- high as staff are unahppy
Managament stress- is high as they have no dlegation so cannot prioritise tasks which can lead to burnout
what is a democratic ldeaderhsip style
It is where leaders seek employee input while maiing descions. Employees are valued in the bsuienss, trusted and delegation. It is suitable for most bsuinesses and allows employeess to use their skills to betteer the business and also improves ir
what are elemtnts of a democratic leadership style-
Authrity- they delegate resposnibilities but ultimate repsonsibility lies with the manager
Descion making- the employees use their own skills to solve problems
Trust- employees are trusted which empowers them
Motivation- high as they feel trusted and respected. there is a strong focus on teamwork which satsifies social needs
what are the advanategs of a democratic leaderhsip
intraprnurship- willling to come up with new ideas so leads to new prodcusts which can increase profists
Promotion- more resposnibility can prepare them for promotional opportunties. A clear promotional path motivates all employees. Cuts down on rrucitment costs
Motivation- employees high motivated
what are the disadvanategs of a democratic leaderhsip
Slow desicon maiing process- managers consult subordinates slwoing the process of making dsicon
Control- if employees do not have requirmeed skils it may lead to poorer desicon making
Employee frustration- if their suggetsions are not being implmeneted.
What is a laissez faire leadership style?
It is a style which places a lot of trust and subordinates they are trusted to decide the best ways to achieve goals. The manager act as a facilitator and takes a hand off approach. It is suitable for very skilled workers.
What are elements of a lazy fair leadership style?
Authority – manager set targets for their subordinates and allow them to put a plan in place to achieve those goals. Overall responsibility still rests with the manager.
Decision making – employees are empowered to make decisions management only becomes involved when they’re very important decisions to be made
Trust – there is a high level of trust and employees feel valued as they get to work independently
Motivation – they are highly motivated and our empowered to work on behalf of the business to reach their goals and their own potential. It helps to meet the self actualisation needs.
What are the advantages of a lazy fair leadership style?
Employee motivation – highly motivated as they work hard towards business goals and look for promotional opportunities
Entrepreneurship – employees more innovative because they feel it is okay to make mistakes. It gives the business and a competitive edge.
Time management – high levels of delegation means management can prioritise important tasks
What are the disadvantages of Layfair leadership style?
Reduced productivity – some employees may take advantage of a lack of management supervision leading to reduce work ethic
Poor decisions – if employees do not have the right skill and expertise to take on the extra responsibility there may be poor decisions made
Industrial relations – employees may be blamed by management for poor decisions or miss targets which can create a blame culture leading to increase tension
What are factors that influence the leadership style used by a business?
Type of employees – some employees may not have the skills or confidence to be given control over the decision making process
Time– if there is limited time an autocratic stylist is required
Complex complexity of tasks – the more complex the task is the most supervision employees may need
Culture – if there is a culture of innovation in the business a lazy fair approach Me work best. If a culture of strong management influence is present, an autocratic leadership style would be best.
What is the difference between lair and democratic leadership style?
And both ultimate responsibility for all tasks still lies with the manager
In a democratic leadership decision-making process only allows employees to be included in the decision-making process but in the lazy fair employees are empowered to make decisions on their own on behalf of the business and management only intervenes if there is very important decisions to be made
