Leadership Styles

Question 1

Autocratic leadership can be effective when

Answer 1

1. Quick decisions are needed

2. Workers are inexperienced

Question 2

Problems an autocratic style could lead to

Answer 2

1. Workers may feel they can’t contribute

2. Workers may feel demotivated if they are not being fairly treated

Question 3

What is paternalistic leadership

Answer 3

1. Act as a farther figure
2. Make it clear who’s in charge
3. Consult with staff and provide support
4. Make final decision - they know best

Question 4

paternalistic leadership can be very effective if

Answer 4

1. Staff need guiding in a certain direction

Question 5

paternalistic management cause problems if

Answer 5

1. Experienced staff feel undervalued

2. Can come over as patronising

Question 6

What are democratic leaders

Answer 6

1. Encourage workers to participate
2. Consult with range of staff
3. Make a decision based upon all views
4. Persuade others to have a different view

Question 7

democratic leaders can be very effective if

Answer 7

1. Staff have experience

2. Staff are looking for professional development

Question 8

democratic leaders cause problems if

Answer 8

1. Staff are inexperienced

2. Decisions need to be made quickly

Question 9

Laissex Faire leadership

Answer 9

1. Set the overall priorities
2. Will leave employees to run things
3. Expect start to do that they think is right

Question 10

laissez Faire can be very effective if

Answer 10

1. All workers are motivated

2. The team is experienced

Question 11

laissez Faire causes problems if

Answer 11

1. May cause issues if team is inexperienced

2. Staff believe leader is uninterested

Question 12

What is an autocratic leadership style

Answer 12

1. Tell people what to do
2. Expect workers to do as they’re told
3. Want to make all decisions
4. Have to take responsibility for all decisions