leadership styles

Question 1

what are the 3 types of leadership styles?

Answer 1

autocratic
democratic
laissez faire

Question 2

what are 3 characteristics of autocratic leaders?

Answer 2

tells others what to do
limits discussion on ideas and new ways of doing things
group does not experience feeling of teamwork

Question 3

when is autocratic leadership effective?

Answer 3

time is limited
individuals/groups lack skill and knowledge
group does not know each other

Question 4

when is autocratic leadership ineffective?

Answer 4

when the goal is team development
some degree of skill/knowledge in members
group wants an element of spontaneity in their work

Question 5

what are 3 characteristics of a democratic leader?

Answer 5

involves group members in planning and carrying out activities
asks before tells
promotes a sense of teamwork

Question 6

when is democratic leadership effective?

Answer 6

time is available
group is motivated and/or a sense of team exists
some degree of skill or knowledge among members of group

Question 7

when is democratic leadership ineffective?

Answer 7

group is unmotivated
no skill/knowledge in members
high degree of conflict present

Question 8

what are 3 characteristics of laissez faire leadership?

Answer 8

gives little or no direction to group/individuals
opinion is offered only when requested
a person does not seem to be in charge

Question 9

when is laissez faire leadership effective?

Answer 9

high degree of skill and motivation
sense of team already exists
routine is familiar to participants

Question 10

when is laissez faire leadership ineffective?

Answer 10

low sense of team/interdependence
low degree of skill/knowledge in members
group expects to be told what to do