Management and leadership Flashcards

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What is theory X?

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A strict management and hierarchy structure

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What is mcgregor’s theory?

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Theory X and Theory Y

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What are characteristics of Theory X?

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Money motivated
Very strict communications with higher ups
Little ambition (No social value)
Workers must respect managers
Workers must be supervised
Workers not involved in decision making

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Examples of Theory X businesses?

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JD (retail)
Army
Manufacturing (sweatshops)

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What are the consequences of Theory X?

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Strict communications with higher ups (book appointment to see manager)
Simplest tasks (specialisation)(adam smith)
Responsibilities must be clear
Supervisors must maintain quality (extra cost)

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What is Leadership?

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A relationship through which one person influences and direct the behaviour or action of other people

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What is management?

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The process of creating,controlling and directing a business’s resources in order to achieve its objectives

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What are the qualities of Leadership?

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Inspire/Motivate people
Build relationships
Take risks
Have followers

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What are the qualities of Managers?

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Monitor others
Problem solver
Enact the problem
manage risks

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What are characteristic of Theory Y?

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Seek more than financial motives
Workers are ambitious
Want to have attention(Seen noticed)

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What are the negatives of Theory Y?

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Requirement
Use of team working
Flexible working practices

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What is autocractic Leadership ?

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Autocratic leadership is a style where a single individual retains full control over decision-making, typically without seeking input from others.

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What is Paternalistic leadership?

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Paternalistic leadership involves a leader who makes decisions for the group while also taking care of their needs and well-being, often adopting a mentor-like role.

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What is democratic leadership?

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Democratic leadership involves shared decision-making among group members, where input from all individuals is valued and considered in the decision-making process.

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What is Laissez-Faire leadership?

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Laissez-faire leadership is a hands-off approach where the leader provides minimal guidance or direction, allowing group members to make their own decisions and handle tasks autonomously.

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What is bureaucratic leadership?

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Bureaucratic leadership relies on strict adherence to established rules, procedures, and hierarchies, with decisions often made based on formal authority rather than individual creativity or flexibility.

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Internal factors affecting leadership styles?

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Personal value
Pressure(time, costs)
Type of organisation
Managers leader experience

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