Leadership Theories Flashcards
Mcgregors theory X and Y
This theory is concerned with how a manager perceives staff
A theory X manager views employees as
Inherently lazy, Disliking work and responsibility
Lacking the will and ability to work unsupervised
Lacking initiative
Largely motivated by money
A theory Y manager views employees as
Enjoys their work Willing to accept responsibility and challenges Creative and willing to contribute Able to exercise self discipline Not just motivated by money
What are the 5 types of leadership
Country club leadership Authoritarian leadership Impoverished leadership Team leadership Middle of the road leadership
Blake and mouton 5 types of leadership
- country club leader
- Authoritarian leader
- impoverished leader
- team leader
- middle of the road leader
Country club leader
Focus on wellbeing of people rather than completing tasks which can often lead to high job satisfaction but low productivity
Authoritarian leader
-focus on results at the expense of the employee wellbeing which can often lead to low job satisfaction but is useful with low killed low motivated employees
Impoverished leader
Have a lack of concern for workers and results morale and productivity are both low
Team leader
-strong regard for employee and results leading to high job satisfaction and productivity
Middle of the road leader
-compromises between 2 sets of needs consequently neither need is fully met so job satisfaction and productivity are never fully utilised
Carlyle and Bolton 5 trait of a successful leader
- motivational
- integrity
- self confidence
- creativity
- intelligence
Motivational
-ability to motivate others
Integrity
-the quality of having strong moral principles
Self confidence
-being assured
Creativity
-new ideas
