leadership - term 2

Question 1

define leadership

Answer 1

A person who has both a direct and indirect effect on a group.

Question 2

define self-leadership

Answer 2

Developed a sense of who they are, what they value and a clear vision of their goals. Uses this to lead others.

Question 3

what is self-awareness

Answer 3

knowing intentions and values

Example: workplace abiding by val

Question 4

what is self-confidence

Question 5

what is self efficacy

Question 6

different types of leadership styles

Answer 6

Autocratic
democratic
laissez faire
transformational

Question 7

what is the autocratic leadership style

Answer 7

Characterised by individual control over all decisions, allows for little input. Typically make choices based on own ideas/judgments/perceptions. Involves absolute control over a group.

Also referred to as authoritarian

Question 8

how does being autocratic impact wellbeing

Answer 8

Reduces individuals creativity, erodes performance, little recognition, punishes workers, low job satisfaction, conflict, members cease to contribute, decreased self-esteem and confidence, fear of failure, decreased morale.

Question 9

what is the democratic leadership style

Answer 9

Members of the group take more participative role in the decision-making process. Linked to high productivity.

Also referred to as authoritarian

Question 10

how does being democratic impact wellbeing

Answer 10

Builds trust and respect, empowering, considerate of feelings and opinions, cooperation and teamwork, less conflict, feel valued and increased levels of communication.

Question 11

what is the laissez-faire leadership style

Answer 11

Leaders are ‘hands off’, allow group members to make own decisions. Linked to low productivity.

Also referred to as autonomous or delegative.

Question 12

how does being laissez-faire impact wellbeing

Answer 12

Demotivational, lack of group cohesion, chaotic, members worth not recognised, groups likely to disband, undesirable consequences.

Question 13

what is the transformational leadership style

Answer 13

when Are concerned and involved in the process focused on helping every member succeed

Inspires positive change in followers

Question 14

how does being transformational impact wellbeing

Answer 14

Increases self-esteem & worth, effective and satisfying to work for, increased productivity. Enhances levels of voluntary support, higher levels of group and individual achievement

Question 15

what are leaders

Answer 15

Inspirational
Motivational
Visionaries
Focused on the big picture and long-term goals

Question 16

what is flexibility

Answer 16

Flexibility refers to short-term alterations

Example: one of your co-workers is sick so you need to change your hours this week

Question 17

what is adaptability

Answer 17

adaptability refers to long-term change

Example: one of your co-workers is starting maternity leave so you will now do night shift instead of day (adaptable)

Question 18

what does leadership require

Answer 18

Leadership requires the ability to evolve and change depending on the situation presented.

Within groups there are changing goals, changing motivations, conflict and a range of responsibilities that leaders must respond to