Leadership style

Question 1

What determines the style of leadership managers use

Answer 1

A managers attitude towards their workers was the most important factor affecting leadership style

Question 2

what are the two views

Answer 2

Theory x and y

Question 3

Theory X managers:

Answer 3

they think workers are lazy
They think workers dislike work and are unprepared to accept responsibility
think workers need to be controlled and made to work
They are most likely to adopt an autocratic style of leadership

Question 4

Theory Y managers:

Answer 4

Believe that workers enjoy work
Believe that work is natural for workers
Believe that workers will accept responsibility
Believe that workers are creative and capable of solving problems

Question 5

what does the term leadership style refer to

Answer 5

A leadership style refers to a leader’s characteristic behaviors when directing, motivating, guiding, and managing groups of people. Great leaders can inspire political movements and social change. They can also motivate others to perform, create, and innovate

Question 6

informal leaders

Answer 6

A person who has no formal authority, but has the respect of colleagues and some power over them.

Question 7

why are people drawn to informal leaders

Answer 7

Experience
personality
Special knowlege