Leadership styles Flashcards
What is an Autocratic leadership style?
Autocratic style of leadership involves: managers making all the decisions without consulting with employees. decisions are made from the top down. employees are told what to do.
What is a Paternalistic leadership style?
A managerial approach where there is a dominant figure that decides what is best for employees. Paternalistic leadership refers to a style of management where the leader acts as a “father figure” towards employees, making decisions on their behalf and providing a high level of support and guidance.
What is a Laissez - faire leadership style?
Laissez-faire style of leadership involves: managers letting employees get on with their jobs with as little interference as possible. employees are allowed to make decisions and solve problems on their own with little guidance from management. management will only step in if they are needed.
The term “laissez-faire” is French for “leave it be
What is a Democratic leadership style?
A democratic style of leadership involves: managers and employees working together to make decisions. a consultative management style. employees are encouraged to communicate ideas to management.
Peter Druker quote
“Management is doing things right, leadership is doing the right things”
What is management?
The role of management is to control a group or group of individuals in order to achieve a certain/specified objective. E.G day to day organisation of the business, including staffing - enact the plan
What is leadership
Leadership is about having a vision, then sharing it with others and providing direction - influencing others
