Leadership Style (Quick Revision)

Question 1

Define: Leadership Style

Answer 1

Leadership style is the way in which employees are managed

Question 2

If employees are told what to do, this is an a………… leadership style. State one benefit of this style.

Answer 2

Authoritarian; fast decision making

Question 3

If managers ask employees for their views, this is a d………… leadership style. State one benefit of this style.

Answer 3

Democratic; benefits from ideas and skills of others

Question 4

State two factors that influence the leadership style.

Answer 4

• Attitudes and styles of employees and managers

* Urgency and risk of the task

Question 5

State three possible problems of adopting the wrong style.

Answer 5

• May demotivate employees
• Staff may not cooperate
• May increase labour turnover

Question 6

What is the Examiner’s note for Leadership Style?

Answer 6

Leaders can influence the direction of the business, motivate and inspire staff. But employees need the necessary skills and training as well.

Question 7

What is the Evaluation point of Leadership Style?

Answer 7

There is no one right way of leading people. It depends on the task, the circumstances, the leader and the subordinates.